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Janice Brooks Moderator From: Pleasant Gap Pa |
posted 02 April 2002 08:05 PM
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George Hamilton IV Trace Adkins Jimmy C. Newman Clay Walker Brooks & Dunn __________ I expect some steel |
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Jason Stillwell Member From: Soper, OK, USA |
posted 02 April 2002 08:17 PM
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Brooks & Dung on the Opry. Hmmm... |
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Loren Nelson Member From: Nashville, TN, USA |
posted 02 April 2002 10:01 PM
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I LOVE Trace Adkins' voice! And you'll hear some fine guitar playing from Dan Drilling with the 'Cajuneers (Cajun Country) L.N. |
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Deana Clark Member From: Beverly, Ohio., USA |
posted 03 April 2002 04:30 AM
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No doubt! Dan Drilling is awesome. |
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Dave Robbins Member From: Nashville, Tnn. USA |
posted 03 April 2002 10:36 AM
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I think "Trace" is one of the best of the new singers. I love his voice (makes me think of "Ed Bruce"), but I don't think they have really captured his voice on record yet. The man has an unbeleiveable range! "Dan Drilling" is a great guitar player that I had the priviledge of pickin' with for a number of years here at a local club.Good picker, good guy, just don't throw him two or three shuffles in a row!!!! Anybody who can play "cajun guitar" gets my vote! Dan is all original, no copy cat. dave |
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Deana Clark Member From: Beverly, Ohio., USA |
posted 03 April 2002 10:40 AM
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I often wondered who played the bass for JCN. You are right- he is equally as talented as Dan. |
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Loren Nelson Member From: Nashville, TN, USA |
posted 04 April 2002 11:16 PM
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Hi Deana, Thanks for your kind words last week. I'm STILL moving but come Sunday - no more internet! I'll miss my out of state pen pals, but I think that the 'chicken soup for the soul' forwards, the jokes and 'surfing' wastes too much time. Enjoy the Opry this week! (I'll be listening on the Radio) Loren |
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Deana Clark Member From: Beverly, Ohio., USA |
posted 05 April 2002 03:53 AM
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Loren, Again- Happy Trails. Since you are in Nashville, and I'm assuming you aren't moving too far away, my family is going to be doing the Midnight Jamboree sometime in the near future. (Got a call last week, just still haven't decided on a date yet) So be looking on the schedule and come over and meet us. We are simply entitled the Marvin and Deana Clark Family. (Sorry to get off topic) [This message was edited by Deana Clark on 05 April 2002 at 04:05 AM.] |
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Jim Ashton Member From: Malta, Ohio USA |
posted 05 April 2002 05:10 AM
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Congratulations Deana. Is Mike going with you? Make sure you let us know up this way as to when. Looking forward to hearing you on the Midnight Jamboree. Jim A. ------------------ |
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Deana Clark Member From: Beverly, Ohio., USA |
posted 05 April 2002 01:28 PM
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Jim, Yes, unless the date coincides with one of his steel shows, Mike will be there. And even if it does, I think I might be able to twist his arm a bit.  [This message was edited by Deana Clark on 05 April 2002 at 01:30 PM.] |
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Mike Weirauch Member From: Harrisburg, Illinois**The Hub of the Universe |
posted 06 April 2002 08:32 PM
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George IV couldn't sing on key tonight but he's a great singer when he can. Tommy carried him high. Trace Adkins was great with a lot of in your face steel. I was not impressed with Clay Walker. Jimmy C always jumps because I like Cajun music. Brooks & Dunn were good and had good steel behind them. It was just not an exciting night at the Opry. |
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B Cole unregistered |
posted 07 April 2002 01:01 AM
I guess it's time to give the opery to the rock and rollers and change the name to anything but grand old opery. |
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Theresa Galbraith Member From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA |
posted 07 April 2002 08:41 AM
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I was real impressed with Clay, Trace, and Brooks & Dunn! All had very good bands with in your face steelplayers! Theresa |
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B Cole unregistered |
posted 07 April 2002 10:39 AM
Theresa I hate to dissagree with you but if you called that steel playing you should go back and listen to your brother or Emmonds Or Green or Tommy White thats steel playing what I heard last night sounded more like two cats fighting in my yard and maybe the cats would have sounded better |
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Theresa Galbraith Member From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA |
posted 07 April 2002 11:14 AM
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It would be nice to hear from the steelplayers that backed Clay,Trace and Brooks & Dunn. I didn't recognize any of them. Somehow, I think they are happy doing what they do! They all sounded clear, loud, and just played great! Great Job!Theresa |
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Mike Weirauch Member From: Harrisburg, Illinois**The Hub of the Universe |
posted 07 April 2002 11:54 AM
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Mr. Cole, Theresa is right in her statement that all the players had in your face steel last night. I'm not sure what you heard but what I heard was pure, clear, clean and honest steel guitar playing last night. The only advise I can offer you is to either change the batteries in your hearing aids or just change channels. You were totally wrong in your assumption of last night's performance.
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B Cole unregistered |
posted 07 April 2002 11:54 AM
One great thing about it Theresa we can agree to disagree don't you agree. And respect your feeling even though your wrong but you are right about one thing they will do anything to keep there jobs And I guess you can't blame them for that. Maybe they can play well but last night sure didn't show it unless I was watching something diffrent then you were |
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Theresa Galbraith Member From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA |
posted 07 April 2002 12:14 PM
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B, The steelplayers you heard last night did a great job playing it like Paul & Bruce did on their records. I probably left out Sonny, Sorry! Theresa [This message was edited by Theresa Galbraith on 07 April 2002 at 12:53 PM.] |
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Joe Casey Member From: Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9) |
posted 07 April 2002 01:12 PM
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Clay walkers band was greatI especially like the out-throw for the first song. Old George Hamilton the fourth sure doen't sing with any voice control anymore. Nice guy but not an Opry strong point.If Trace Atkins needs some better song material for that powerful voice. I can see where Brooks and Dunn can draw a good young audience.Jimmy C'S "You can Kiss my Ashley"cute song but he should save that stuff for the Barrooms.Once again JMHGO  ------------------ |
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B Cole unregistered |
posted 07 April 2002 03:56 PM
Theresa thats your story and your stuck with it. I guess we watch diffrent operys last night |
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Catus Jack Member From: PA, USA |
posted 07 April 2002 04:29 PM
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The steel player for Trace Atkins is Randy Hess, a very good friend and a great steel player. I think he did a very good job last night on the Opry. The camera person did a good job of showing the steel players. A good night for steeling. Catus Jack |
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Joey Ace Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada |
posted 07 April 2002 05:50 PM
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Just watched the tape. Excellent night for Steelin! Who's the guy with Brooks and Dunn? The boys (and Camera-Person |
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B Cole unregistered |
posted 07 April 2002 08:07 PM
I sure would hate to have you hear real steel playing if you think that cat callin was good. I guess I set my sights some what higher then I should them boys sounded l;ike some opf the boys around here after there third lesson But that is where the opery is headed so who cares one thing for sure I don't have to listen to that kind ao trash and call it good. Aint it nice to be able to have an opinion. As Brooks and Dum said only in America can we play pure Rock and roll and fool all those country folks |
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KENNY FORBESS Member From: peckerwood point, w. tn. |
posted 07 April 2002 09:55 PM
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Hey Joey, Could you really tell if it was Brooks & Dunn, or Memorex ?? I couldn't ! Kf |
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B Cole unregistered |
posted 07 April 2002 10:11 PM
Could sure tell it wasn't country no wonder they don't come to the opery to often aint we lucky |
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louie hallford Member From: denison tx |
posted 07 April 2002 10:18 PM
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I do confess,that while one of the visiting steel players was playing,I got on the phone and ask one of my steel player buddies if my hearing was ok as I thought the steel man had a string or pedal out of tune. He replied,you are right on,he is out of tune. It seemed to be just a one string or one pedal problem as it just seemed to occur only occasionaly during the song. Unfortunately when this happens it seems that the listeners will often hear it before the player.Even if the player does hear it during his ride,what can he do in the middle of a ride except try to dodge the bullet and hope he can dodge the pull that is out of tune. Haven't we all been there? Well maybe not on the Opry. You don't suppose the ghosts of Hal, Sonny and Weldon might have returned to the Opry and been up to some of their old tricks do you do you? Give them(players) a break.Or better,let me trade places with one of them.Boy,that got voted down in a hurry. [This message was edited by louie hallford on 07 April 2002 at 10:21 PM.] |
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Joey Ace Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada |
posted 08 April 2002 08:34 AM
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quote: I think I know "real steel playing". I didn't see the Opry live on TV because I was front row Saturday night at another show. A few "real steelers" were there. If a player get torn apart in a Worldwide Forum like this, and remember your comments are archived and searchable forever, I understand why some of the greats refuse to play Major Shows. -j0ey- |
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B Cole unregistered |
posted 08 April 2002 10:07 AM
Hey Joe I believe if you look back you will find that nowhere was any of the ones you mentioned. hell those are great playes but the one's talked about here have a long way to go before they can even carry the bar for these ones you mentioned. I don't say you don't know great steel playing but you didn't hear it on the TV portion Sat night only when Tommy W played The rest needs a whole lot of wood shed time. And it don't matter where it is kept I stand by what I say you don't have to agree and I don't expect you to nor anyone else. |
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Theresa Galbraith Member From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA |
posted 08 April 2002 11:09 AM
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B, I know we agree to disagree, we are friends To say the steelplayers with the acts mentioned didn't do a great job is bogus! They got the job with those artist, because they know how to play it like it was recorded! They are doing a great job They have jobs playing infront of thousands of people....Steelguitar is being heard! Theresa |
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B Cole unregistered |
posted 08 April 2002 11:37 AM
Theresa yes we do agree to diagree and that is the great thing about life you are not wrong in your feeling nor am I. We sometimes hear things different. It is like a yard sale when they say one persons trash is another mans treasure. It would be a very terrible place if we all had to agree on everthing all the time. Yes those boys do have jobs playing with major acts great. But I remember hearing storys about steel players back when there were steel players how much they hated working for Ray Price cause all they did is sit there and listen to horns and violins( from the Bobbe Sizemore spelling book) and they were awesome players Hey you have a great day. some day I will make A toast to you [This message was edited by B Cole on 08 April 2002 at 11:39 AM.] [This message was edited by B Cole on 08 April 2002 at 11:55 AM.] |
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Herb Steiner Member From: Cedar Valley, Travis County TX |
posted 08 April 2002 11:57 AM
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A very wise man once wrote "Be very generous with the music of others, and very critical of your own. For surely, one day the tables will be turned on you." ------------------ |
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Theresa Galbraith Member From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA |
posted 08 April 2002 12:03 PM
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B, Let's toast all steelplayers at home,Church, playing clubs, working for an artist & working studios! Long live Steel Guitar Players! We love steel! Theresa [This message was edited by Theresa Galbraith on 08 April 2002 at 12:10 PM.] |
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Joey Ace Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada |
posted 08 April 2002 01:00 PM
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B Cole unregistered |
posted 08 April 2002 01:16 PM
Theresa we will do that very thing and Herb I do just that every time I sit down to play and boy do it sound bad. and one thing for sure I have never said I was a steel player as a matter of fact I play a real good tele. Though not like Theresa's Greg does. Theresa Herb and Joey are we having fun yet and have a grewat day and don't take it so serious you will lose your hair along with other things [This message was edited by B Cole on 08 April 2002 at 01:18 PM.] |
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Herb Steiner Member From: Cedar Valley, Travis County TX |
posted 08 April 2002 02:32 PM
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Billy There's no chance of me losing my hair over very much, thanks to good genes. Nah, I don't take your comments "seriously" because they're not directed at me, but I think you made some serious put-downs of those steel players. I bet the fellas whose playing you described as "not steel playing" but more "like two cats fighting in my yard and maybe the cats would sound better," probably take their music, and sarcastic comments about it, very seriously. I'm all for having "fun." I'm also an experienced performer, and I can tell you that if you're trying to be funny with "put-down" humor, it works best when the person you're attacking is yourself (like Rodney Dangerfield) rather than your audience, which probably includes players with better gigs and better chops. ------------------ |
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B Cole unregistered |
posted 08 April 2002 02:53 PM
No herb it was not a joke IMHO it was not great playing Maybe they can do better then what I heard and if so then they shoudl be doing it. I do not profess to be a great player but I do know what I hear And if someone comes and tells me I am not sounding good or I'm playign bad I correct it and thats what I expect I do not want people to say something sounds good if it does not as far as I'm concerned thats how we better our playing. These boys are supposed to be part of the best and that being the case then they should stand just a little taller. Maybe I'm just to use to being around players that are good but can still handle it when you tell them they didn't sound up to par. And maybe I think it should be jsut a notch better on the opery. And maybe I should give them credit for just walking out there with Tommy W looking over there shoulder. Oh well if I play bad I will expect to be told about it. I set my standards to a Rick Price or Buddy Emmons I don't play like either. they set the bar for great players as far as I am concerned |
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Herb Steiner Member From: Cedar Valley, Travis County TX |
posted 08 April 2002 04:02 PM
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BC Fair enough. I think we can agree to disagree on this one without too much problem. I too find that Rick and Buddy set the bar high enough for most of us to simply stare at. ------------------ |
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John Steele Member From: Renfrew, Ontario, Canada |
posted 08 April 2002 04:51 PM
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If playing ability alone gave someone the right to condemn others' efforts, then I guess we could expect Buddy or Tommy White to come on here and explain that we all suck. I wouldn't expect that to happen though. Not only would it be unconstructive, but also ungracious. As with most pros, they'd know better. They would also understand the pitfalls of live broadcasts, and why they are not a good measure of ability. -John |
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Theresa Galbraith Member From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA |
posted 08 April 2002 05:04 PM
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I can't let the guys that backed their bosses think they didn't do an outstanding job Saturday night! You guys did a great job! You should be proud! Theresa |
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B Cole unregistered |
posted 08 April 2002 05:25 PM
Heb maybe I set to bar to high and I will back of on this a little bit but not much. I gues we all have to start somewhere. and hell they could be the next Emmons or Price who knows. I will say they got more B--- then I got even to get on that stage knowing who was there before some awful big shoes to fill go for it guys but still think there is a lot of woodshedding to be done. And Rick Price told me that one time it didn't hurt my feelings it made me work all the harder to prove him wrong but I still came play like him but then he can't play like me but I bet he's glad. But Herb I will blow him away when it come to the lead guitar. i will even let him play my tele |
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