Garden State Harmonica Club All About the Garden State Harmonica Club Founded in 1971 by George Osterman, a local musician, the Garden State Harmonica Club is one of the nation's leading harmonica organizations, providing a gathering place for those who share the enjoyment of this simple yet beautiful instrument... the well beloved 'mouth organ'. The membership is drawn from a wide geographic area, and includes beginning players, professionals, former professionals, and others who attend simply to hear the great sounds of which the instrument is capable. The club also supports a Harmonica Ensemble which performs frequently throughout the area, providing entertainment for various local organizations. Club members come from all over the United States and Canada but the majority is in New Jersey. At one time members of the renowned “Harmonica Rascals” were parts of the roster. A number of contemporary harmonica artists are current members, attend the meetings and play. The Garden State Harmonica Club is incorporated, non profit and tax exempt. We celebrate two annual events. One is a June picnic in Van Saun Park, Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ at which members perform in an informal outdoor setting for themselves and anyone of the public who chooses to listen. The second music celebration is an October Festival, including a Banquet which features performances by talented visitors and by the club's own members. The Garden State Harmonica Club meets monthly, except June and July, on the second Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m., in Maywood, NJ at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer lower auditorium, corner of Maywood and Taplin Avenues. (The entrance is on Taplin Avenue.) For exact meeting dates and for the Picnic and Festival schedule, e-mail us. Refreshments are provided at meetings, and visitors are always welcomed. This website contains a map showing how to reach our meeting place. On this website are recent back issues of The REED, the club's newsletter, which is mailed ten times per year to every member in good standing. New members are always welcome, whether players or listeners. Club dues are a modest $20. A Membership Application can be downloaded and sent for new and renewal purposes. For more on our group, check out this website, click on the links, write for information or e-mail us through the “Contact Us” section. If you are interested in the harmonica, we are interested in you! April 13, 2006 Contact: Robert B. Hibler, President PO Box 122 Ridgewood NJ 07451 USA Email: gardenstateharmonicaclub@hotmail.com Web Page: http://www.gardenstateharmonicaclub.org

Gateway Harmonica Club (GHC) Organized in 1987 to promote harmonica playing in the St. Louis, MO metro area. Contact: Joe Fey 14650 Baratton Drive Florissant MO 63034 U.S.A. Phone: (314) 839-0605 Email: info@gatewayharmonicaclub.org Web Page: http://www.gatewayharmonicaclub.org

Grand Rapids Harmonica Club Contact: Peter Breeman, President 1587 Mullins NW Grand Rapids MI 49504 Phone: (616) 453-8183 Email: briley@iserv.net

Grand Rapids Harmonica Club - Latest Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 7 PM at Calvary Baptist Church, 1200 28th St, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Contact: Harvey Alley - Program Chairman 1411 Windcrest Ln. NE Grand Rapids MI 49525 USA Phone: 616-285-7139 Email: hwalley@sbcglobal.net

Harmonica Organization of Texas (HOOT) Contact: Jerl Welch, Acting President 2363 Gus Thomasson Rd. Dallas TX 75228 USA Phone: (214) 327-5008 Email: dfwhoot@flash.net Web Page: http://www.hoottexas.com

Harmonica Organization of Texas--Austin chapter Contact: Tom Stevens P.O. Box 27937 Austin Tx. 78755-7937 USA Phone: 888-977-8200 Email: t1turtle@ev1.net Web Page: http://www.hoottexas.com

Harmonica Plus of Newport News, Virginia We are a small group that meets on a monthly basis for 'open mike' and fellowship. The plus indicates that we will accept other musical instruments. Although the primary focus is on harmonica, if you can haul in in, you can play it. This has worked well for us and we have had some pretty good 'jam' sessions. Contact: Buddy Wakefield 13 Linda Drive Newport News Virginia, 23608 USA Phone: 757 874-9462 Email: FireballAm@aol.com

Harmonica Society of Port Angeles General harmonica club dedicated to increasing skills, learning new music and having fun. Meets the second and fourth wed of each month, 7 - 9 PM. Looking for new members. Contact: Robert Morgenstern 904 Seamount Dr. Port Angeles WA 98363 USA Phone: 360-457-4471 Email: rmorgen1@msn.com

Harmonicas of Alabama Contact: Terry McGill, Member 429 Hickory St. Birmingham AL 35206 Phone: (205) 836-3480

Harmonicas of Michigan (HOM) Contact: Jack Anderson, President 826 Troywood Troy MI 48083 Phone: (248) 689-0362