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Jeff Hodges
My primary instrument is the chromatic harmonica. I also play mandoline, guitar, and autoharp. My harmonica playing consists of much more than "licks". I can play harmony and solo concert style as well. I recently gravitaed to bluegrass and bluegrass/gospel. I learned to play harmonica at age 5 or 6 and over the years I have played and improvised with traditional gospel and hymns, country, blues, jazz, folk, and rock.
I am a Christian, and while I do play for enjoyment,I think of my music as a ministry to further the gospel of Jesus Christ. When playing for a secular audience I work in some gospel tunes. No club gigs, please!
- Screen name:
- jeff472609
- Member since:
- May 02 2012
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
Influences
My primary influence was my father, the late Charles Earl Hodges. Known professionals are the Harmonicats, Toots Theilsmen,Stevie Wonder, Peter Paul & Mary,Simon & Garfunkle, Marlow Guthrie, Willy Nelson, Ricky Scaggs, Alan Jackson, and Allison Kraus.
EQUIPMENT
M Honher chromatic and numerous Lee Oscar blues harps in various keys. Mandoline, Ovation guitar, autoharp.