[Harp-L] Sao Paulo Harp/Blues?
Bill Hines
the travel warnings I'm receiving I'll be hiding under my bed in the
hotel when I'm not working, but by chance if anyone knows of anything
worthwhile (and safe) related to harp or blues going on there let me
know and I'll consider it if my bodyguard is up for a drive.
Smo-Jo c'mon out of retirement and watch my back over there. Remember
that show about the old guy who basically went around kicking @ss for
people who had been wronged, Terminator or some such? That was pretty
cool. Guess I'll be hunkered down in the hotel with my learnin'
materials on this trip.
Bill Hines
Hershey, PA
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Fernando Toral
> I'll be in Sao Paulo Brazil Sunday 6/17 to Thurs 6/21, basically from
> the travel warnings I'm receiving I'll be hiding under my bed in the
> hotel when I'm not working, but by chance if anyone knows of anything
> worthwhile (and safe) related to harp or blues going on there let me
> know and I'll consider it if my bodyguard is up for a drive.
>
>
Where in the world are you safe nowadays?
Trust your destiny, go out there, take some caipirinhas and enjoy the trip.
Fernando Toral
Peter and Connie Ruth
While in Sao Paulo, Brazil, check out:
Bourbon Street Music Club
http://www.bourbonstreet.com.br/
telephone: (5511) 5095-6100
Rua dos Chanés 127
Moema, Sao Paulo
01240-010 Sao Paulo
Brazil
I’ve played there several times, and it is a fine place for music.
There are several fine harp players in Sao Paulo. Here are a few:
Big Chico
http://www.bigchico.com.br
Robson Fernandes
http://www.robsonfernandes.com
The Prado Blues Band
http://www.pradoblues.com
Sergio Duarte & Entidade Joe
http://www.sergioduarte.com.br
Yes, Sao Paulo can be a dangerous place but so is New York, Chicago,
Los Angeles, etc. if you are in the wrong neighborhood at the wrong
time...
Peter Madcat Ruth
mad...@madcatmusic.net
www.madcatmusic.net
Bill Hines wrote:
> I'll be in Sao Paulo Brazil Sunday 6/17 to Thurs 6/21, basically from
> the travel warnings I'm receiving I'll be hiding under my bed in the
> hotel when I'm not working, but by chance if anyone knows of anything
> worthwhile (and safe) related to harp or blues going on there let me
> know and I'll consider it if my bodyguard is up for a drive.
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Damien Masterson
What travel warnings? I lived in São Paulo for two years and never
had a problem. There's over 20 million people there, so I'm sure you
can have any type of experience you want. It's the second or third
largest city in the world. Where's your hotel? How long are you
staying for? Contact me offlist.
Many of the more well known harmonica players live in Rio.
Curitiba (In Paraná) has an orchestra, and a lot of players, that's
about 6 hours away from SP. It's very clean and safe there. Not much
else going on there, though.
Anyway, check out : http://www.clayberdesouza.com.br/index.asp
Last I heard, he lives in SP, and maybe speaks some English. I
knew some other guys there, Omar Izar, and some other cat I hung out
with who worked at Hering for over 30 years. I'm not sure they're
bilingual.
Dude, I know that São Paulo is not the most physically attractive
of cities, but take some risks, hit Avenida Paulista, where the
museums and parks are. If you're single, try and talk to some women,
you'll probably get laid. Don't hide under your bed. Brazil is one of
the most amazing countries in the world, and although Rio is
geographically more beautiful, it is incredibly screwed up. Over half
of all of the industry (and money) in Brazil is in the state of São
Paulo. It is the cultural capital of the country and it would be a
crying shame if you didn't spend every available minute trying to
soak up some of that good stuff!
Madcat tours down there a lot with a guy from Rio, ask him about
São Paulo. I haven't lived there (or returned) for years, so I'm sure
there's a lot of new players on the scene. Google "Blues Clubs São
Paulo", you'll find something nice...
Have a great time!
Damien
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On Jun 12, 2007, at 8:42 AM, harp-l-...@harp-l.org wrote:
> Subject: [Harp-L] Sao Paulo Harp/Blues?
Leonardo Kenji Shikida
try these places
http://www.bartholomeu.com.br/ (small pub, Carlini plays there at June 21st,
strongly recommended)
http://www.louisianacafe.com.br/
http://www.bourbonstreet.com.br/ (as Madcat said, the best blues place)
http://www.mrblues.com.br/
welcome to Brazil.
good luck with the airports. :-(
as people said, Sao Paulo is not that bad. don't stay under the bed. enjoy
the city.
cheers
Kenji
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Bill Hines
reading on lonelyplanet or somewhere that just recently the gangs have
begun actually attacking police stations. Wow. Three of my co-workers
were robbed at gunpoint recently while in Sao Paulo, and that was while
sitting in a taxi at a red light.
Harp Content: Thanks to some help from this EXCELLENT list I may be
getting some local escorts (no, not that kind smo-joe) to the local
clubs. Thanks for the great list of music venues Damien, Madcat, Kenji,
and others! Bed be damned....
Effective immediately
This Travelers Alert is to warn all persons traveling to Brazil that
over the past week the level of criminal acts has escalated. Criminal
gangs, sometimes armed, have stopped transport vans traveling from the
airport and robbed all the travelers of their belongings. Additionally,
there have been increased instances of teenage gang activity in tourist
areas. These gangs typically travel on bicycles and are sometimes armed.
Moreover, the overall level of sometimes violent criminal acts, has
increased over the past ten days.
In light of the information above and effective immediately,all ground
transportation arrangements should be reviewed with your local host and
the Brazil Security staff. Moreover, the Brazil Security staff
strongly recommends that while in transit throughout the city,
individuals or groups of employees should avoid the use of vans or small
buses. This is in addition to the security advice for Rio de Janeiro
offered below.
Safety and security: Political and labor strikes and demonstrations
occur sporadically in urban areas and may cause temporary disruption to
public transportation. Naturally, protests anywhere in the world have
the potential to become violent. In addition, criminal organizations,
during 2006, staged several violent campaigns against public
institutions in the Sao Paulo State leading to a large number of deaths.
While it is unlikely that U.S. citizens would be targeted during such
events, U.S. citizens traveling or residing in Brazil are advised to
take common-sense precautions and avoid any large gatherings or any
other event where crowds have congregated to demonstrate or protest.
Individuals with ties to criminal entities operate along the tri-border
area of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. These organizations are
involved in the trafficking of illicit goods; some individuals in the
area are financially supporting designated foreign terrorist
organizations. U.S. citizens crossing into Paraguay or Argentina may
wish to consult the Consular Information Sheets for those countries.
Security guidelines:
Avoid walking alone at all times, Avoid walking at night.
Do not walk on the street with computer bags or other valuables.
Keep laptop computers secured in the trunk of vehicles. Be aware of your
surrounding and people who may be watching you or approaching on
motorcycles.
Avoid using ATM machines in public areas.
Keep valuables secured in hotel safes
Avoid public transportation and only use official taxi services or those
recommended by your host or hotel.
Avoid leaving your luggage unattended when you are checking in at the
hotel and/or the airport.
If somebody announces an assault, never try to react; remember that you
have something more valuable, your safety/life.
Crime: Crime throughout Brazil has reached very high levels. The
Brazilian police and the Brazilian press report that the rate of crime
continues to rise, especially in the major urban centers - though it is
also spreading in rural areas. Brazil's murder rate is several times
higher than that of the U.S. Rates for other crimes are similarly high.
The majority of crimes are not solved. There were several reported rapes
against American citizens in 2006. Street crime remains a problem for
visitors and local residents alike, especially in the evenings and late
at night. Foreign tourists are often targets of crime and Americans are
not exempt.
Caution is advised with regard to nighttime travel through more rural
areas and satellite cities due to reported incidents of roadside
robberies that randomly target passing vehicles. Robbery and
"quicknapping" outside of banks and ATM machines are common. In a
"quicknapping," criminals abduct victims for a short time in order to
receive a quick payoff from the family, business or the victim's ATM
card. Some victims have been beaten and/or raped.
The incidence of crime against tourists is greater in areas surrounding
beaches, hotels, discotheques, bars, nightclubs, and other similar
establishments that cater to visitors. This type of crime is especially
prevalent during Carnaval (Brazilian Mardi Gras), but takes place
throughout the year. While the risk is greater at dusk and during the
evening hours, street crime can occur both day and night, and even safer
areas of cities are not immune. Incidents of theft on city buses are
frequent and visitors should avoid such transportation. Several
Brazilian cities have established specialized tourist police units to
patrol areas frequented by tourists.
At airports, hotel lobbies, bus stations and other public places,
incidents of pick pocketing, theft of hand carried luggage, and laptop
computers are common. Travelers should "dress down" when outside and
avoid carrying valuables or wearing jewelry or expensive watches. "Good
Samaritan" scams are common. If a tourist looks lost or seems to be
having trouble communicating, a seemingly innocent bystander offering
help may victimize them. Care should be taken at and around banks and
internationally connected automatic teller machines that take U.S.
credit or debit cards. Very poor neighborhoods known as "favelas," such
as those located on steep hillsides in Rio de Janeiro, are found
throughout Brazil. These areas are sites of uncontrolled criminal
activity and are often not patrolled by police. U.S. citizens are
advised to avoid these unsafe areas. Carjacking is on the increase in
Sao Paulo, Recife and other cities.
Travelers using personal ATMs or credit cards sometimes receive billing
statements with non-authorized charges after returning from a visit to
Brazil. The Embassy and Consulates have received numerous reports from
both official Americans and tourists who have had their cards cloned or
duplicated without their knowledge. Those using such payment methods
should carefully monitor their banking online for the duration of their
visit.
While the ability of Brazilian police to help recover stolen property is
limited, it is nevertheless strongly advised to obtain a "boletim de
ocorrencia" (police report) at a "delegacia" (police station) whenever
any possessions are lost or stolen. This will facilitate the traveler's
exit from Brazil and insurance claims.
Sao Paulo: While similar incidents may occur elsewhere, all areas of Sao
Paulo have a high rate of armed robbery of pedestrians at stoplights.
There is a particularly high incidence of robberies and pick pocketing
in the Praca da Se section of Sao Paulo and in the eastern part of the
city. As is true of "red light districts" in other cities, the areas of
Sao Paulo on Rua Augusta north of Avenida Paulista and the Estacao de
Luz metro area are especially dangerous. There are regular reports of
young women slipping knockout drops in men's drinks and robbing them of
all their belongings while they are unconscious. Armed holdups of
pedestrians and motorists by young men on motorcycles ("motoboys") are
an increasingly common occurrence in some parts of Sao Paulo. Victims
who resist risk being shot. The number one item of choice by robbers in
Sao Paulo, especially with regards to business travelers, is laptop
computers. Recent efforts of incarcerated drug lords to exert their
power outside of their jail cells have resulted in sporadic disruptions
in the city, violence directed at the authorities, bus burnings and
vandalism at ATM machines. These occurrences have not resulted in any
injuries to U.S. citizens. Visitors and residents should respect police
roadblocks and be aware that some municipal services may be disrupted.
Criminal penalties: While in a foreign country, a U.S. citizen is
subject to that country's laws and regulations, which sometimes differ
significantly from those in the United States and may not afford the
protections available to the individual under U.S. law. Penalties for
breaking the law can be more severe than in the United States for
similar offenses. Persons violating Brazilian laws, even unknowingly,
may be expelled, arrested or imprisoned. Penalties for possession, use,
or trafficking in illegal drugs in Brazil are severe, and convicted
offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.
Fernando Toral
I only wish to read what this informer has to say about USA, Ireland or
Spain...
Fernando Toral
Argentina
Richard Hunter
<I don't know where did you pick this info from
<I only wish to read what this informer has to say about USA, Ireland or
<Spain...
I haven't checked, but it looks to me like the information in question
was taken directly from the US State Department's travel advisory
website. I for one consider this to be a credible source, and much of
the material in it has been echoed in other credible sources recently,
including Startegic Forecasting Inc. (Stratfor), one of the most widely
read and quoted independent intelligence services.
Regards, Richard Hunter
hunterharp.com
latest mp3s at http://broadjam.com/rhunter
Bill Hines
the world! I didn't mean to pick on Brazil or make it seem like it's the
only place with problems. Certainly many areas of the USA are just as
dangerous or moreso, not to mention many other countries. Please, read
the book "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy. I'm hoping the world can become
a better place before we destroy it (or each other). Ok, off the
soapbox.
I'm excited to visit Brazil, and if I get to do something *other* than
work I will report back here. I'm leaving Sunday and still don't have my
passport/visa back so who knows. Harp Content - I aim to visit the
Bourbon St Music Club Weds night - Sun Walk & Dog Brothers are playing -
anyone know if there's harp in the band? I can't read Portugese! They
had a YouTube video of them playing "Hootchie Kootchie Man" but
apparently it was pulled for copyright violation. Bummer. I see
something about Carey Bell in the text so perhaps.
Bill Hines
Hershey, PA
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I don't know where did you pick this info from
I only wish to read what this informer has to say about USA, Ireland or
Spain...
Fernando Toral
Argentina
Bill Hines
their website. No harp but they're a killer band, cant' wait for the
show!
Bill Hines
Hershey, PA