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Paul Green, Jeff Herzog, Grant Dermody and Dick Powell will blow you away, literally, as Rev. Dave presents the Third Annual Harmonica Showcase.  Hosts, Paul Green and his band Straight Shot are one of but a handful of authentic blues acts in the Northwest.  Green was just named “Best Harmonica Player” by the Washington Blues Society and for good reason â€" he’s frickin awesome.  I might be a bit biased, but I used to go see Dick Powell in the early 80’s and absolutely fell in love with his playing.  He’s now a member of my pop’s band, Little Bill and the Blue Notes. Grant Dermody has been called an understated harmonica virtuoso and has recorded with the likes of Eric Bibb and Cary Black. As a part of the Jet City Flyers, Jeff Herzog plays both diatonic and chromatic harmonicas with a style that is truly unique.

[Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 5 p.m., donations accepted, all ages, 901 North. J Street, Tacoma, 253.627.8370]

Picture of Paul Green courtesy of Paulgreenblues.com