Marg and the Lever Harp

In the spring of 2018 I purchased a lever harp after a four year respite which allowed my tendonitis to abate and time for other musical journeys.

 Harplessness had other unexpected consequences, including a band name change from Heart Strings to Gopher Stew to highlight our Florida Folk Songs.   Now, I needed a melody instrument so most of our Florida songs moved from harp to banjo.  In the mean time I wrote songs for the ukulele and moved a few songs to that little wonder.  Well, not suprisingly, many tunes are better on the banjo or ukulele...but not all.

The harplessness gave me time to gain some competency on the fiddle... But the Harp Sirens called.

Harp Siren
from earlier days...

A little searching online found a slightly used Westover Therapy Harp, one that captured my heart years ago.  So taking this as a message, the little harp is now mine and stealing much of my music time.  Don't worry banjo and ukulele you are still easier to carry, quicker to tune, and perfect for most of my original songs.

Sugar Cane Stage, Barberville Spring Frolic 2019.
Notice the harp front right. 

A little background on Marg and the lever harp...

Long about 1985 there were many changes in Marg's life, mostly positive, which led to the captivating road of musicianship.   It was time to explore my musical side and the Lever Harp called.  So I rented a harp took lessons then I purchased a harp and continued with private lessons and summer workshops. After a couple of years I was playing weddings and events, and participating in Scottish Harp events and folk jams.   Eventually I became a Scottish Master Harper, organized harp tents, events, and clubs, and was active at the national level.   

As usual, life changes when you least expect it.  Yes, I still play the harp but I have expanded to other instruments, styles, and song writing.  Today folks  may associate me with the banjo, fiddle, harp, songs, ukulele,  or all of these.  

...It is good to keep folks guessing.