International Harmonica Convention Hits Twin Cities Next Week

Event Kicks off with Star-Studded Harmonica Blow-Off at Famous Dave's BBQ, Tuesday Evening, August 17th

Top Harmonica Virtuosos will perform a FREE Concert, Open to Public, Wednesday Evening, August 18th

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Ramada Mall of America is the destination for harmonica aficionados from around the globe as the Twin City Harmonica Society plays host to the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica (SPAH) 47th anniversary convention. The annual tradition continues after a record breaking event in Sacramento last summer. This year featured performers include: Howard Levy, Joe Filisko, Dick Gardner, Clint Hoover, Andy Just, Susan Sauter, Bart Leczycki, Thiago Cerveira, Steve Baker, RJ Mischo, Rob Paparozzi, Brendan Power, PT Gazell, Dennis Gruenling, Dave Barrett, Grant Dermody, Winslow Yerxa, Kirk "Jelly Roll" Johnson, Will Scarlett and many, many more!

The Tuesday night show at Famous Dave's starts at 8:00 p.m. with free shuttle service from the Ramada starting at 6:00 p.m. For more information contact:  Famous Dave's BBQ, 5101 West 98th St., Bloomington, MN 55437 (952-832-0500)

The Wednesday night FREE concert starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Ramada Mall of America

All media outlets are encouraged to cover this event. Harmonica enthusiasts of all levels are encouraged to join in the celebration. Registration to participate in the entire event or to purchase individual day tickets will be available at the door.

MEDIA CONTACT: Warren "Bee" Bachman, (631) 521-0472, [email protected]

SOURCE Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica