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If Jimmy added a Harmonica player, who would it be?

My first thought and choice would be "Jumpin" Johnny Sansone.

So, not knowing what Jumpin' Johnny has been up to lately, I browse his scheduled gigs and perhaps just coincidentally he has no gigs listed that conflict with Jimmy's tour.

IMHO, Johnny Sansone would be an awesome addition!

I'd really like to hear the harmonica in the show again, no matter who it is playing.

Norton Buffalo

Seemingly out of respect for "Fingers" and despite whatever their differences may have been, Buffett never added another harmonica player after his departure (other than the few shows Clint Black sat in on) so I'm wondering what makes folks think he's going to add a harmonica player back into the mix at this point? Not that he won't, it's entirely possible he will but does the departure of two of the horn players somehow signal a return of the harmonica?

If so, my picks would be:

Norton Buffalo
"Magic Dick" (from the J. Geils Band)

Jahfin wrote:Seemingly out of respect for "Fingers" and despite whatever their differences may have been, Buffett never added another harmonica player after his departure (other than the few shows Clint Black sat in on) so I'm wondering what makes folks think he's going to add a harmonica player back into the mix at this point? Not that he won't, it's entirely possible he will but does the departure of two of the horn players somehow signal a return of the harmonica?

I suppose the question is coming up because the departure of the horns leaves room in the "sound" for the harmonica, whether or not Jimmy chooses to use one. (Personally, I don't see him doing that right now, but one never knows!)

I agree with SGH. I'd recommend one but don't know any by name to list, but someone should do it.

Scott Nickerson

or

Howie Golub, the harp player in the Boat Drunks

http://www.boatdrunks.com/howie.html

If a harmonica player is added to the Reefers I certainly hope he will do better than to select someone from one of the many Buffett imitator bands out there.

Jahfin wrote:If a harmonica player is added to the Reefers I certainly hope he will do better than to select someone from one of the many Buffett imitator bands out there.

Don't knock 'em til you hear 'em!

What about BN's former harpchick? Whatever happened to her?

Jahfin wrote:If a harmonica player is added to the Reefers I certainly hope he will do better than to select someone from one of the many Buffett imitator bands out there.

Norton Buffalo is another good choice...although, I have never seen him perform live yet.

Tiki Bar wrote:Scott Nickerson

or

Howie Golub, the harp player in the Boat Drunks

http://www.boatdrunks.com/howie.html

Vote #2 for Scott Nickerson

Jahfin wrote:If a harmonica player is added to the Reefers I certainly hope he will do better than to select someone from one of the many Buffett imitator bands out there.

There are some outrageously talented blues harmonica players out there.
Our local blues society recently sponsored a show by Mark Hummel and the Blues Survivors. Mark is an incredible harp player!

Jahfin wrote:If a harmonica player is added to the Reefers I certainly hope he will do better than to select someone from one of the many Buffett imitator bands out there.

Why? Being in a Buffett tribute band shouldn't make anyone a better or worse candidate. I'm thinking how well they play the harmonica would be the key.....

Bryan Lee

and...


Fingers left the band?






...someone had to say it.

Chicago's news man blues man, Buzz Kilman!

Well, we all know who Jimmy would pick if he needed a Triangle player!!!

buffettbride wrote:Well, we all know who Jimmy would pick if he needed a Triangle player!!!

Damn straight!

The Bermuda Triangles! We're a dynamic duo, and a package deal! I'm sure chibears and I would clear our schedules should the need arise!

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:

Jahfin wrote:If a harmonica player is added to the Reefers I certainly hope he will do better than to select someone from one of the many Buffett imitator bands out there.

Why? Being in a Buffett tribute band shouldn't make anyone a better or worse candidate. I'm thinking how well they play the harmonica would be the key.....

I agree about ability but being in a band that imitates Buffett is usually a good sign that there's very little in the way of originality there. At least that's been my experience with the majority of those type of artists. Please notice I said "majority", not all.