This Monday, December 3, following the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lincoln Center:

at 6:30 and again at 8:30 pm, the Campbell Brothers are scheduled to perform at Lincoln Center in Manhattan NY.

Also, here's more information and sound samples from their 2 NEWly released CD's featuring very talented pedal steel guitarist, Chuck Campbell, marvelous lap steel guitarist, Darick Campbell, ** and the lively and inspiring Sacred Steel style of music which Chuck and the Campbell Brothers play.

**Actually, Chuck and Darick are equally at home on both pedal and lap and often switch during their performance

If you do have a chance to attend, we'd love to hear about it!

Ann Fabian
Carter Steel Guitars
www.SteelGuitar.com
www.SteelGuitarINFO.com
www.OnLineSteelers.com

[This message was edited by Ann Fabian on 29 November 2001 at 08:52 AM.]

First, thanks for the heads up on this concert. It was a beautiful mild night here in the Big Apple and it began with the lighting of the tree at Lincoln Center which included a couple of choirs and Wynton Marsalas. A great warm up for the evening ahead. This is a showcase of performers called "Winter's Eve". There are ten musical venues taking place in neighborhood stores within a 3 block area. Kind of like a mini Jazz Fest only without the etoufe', po' boys, and crawfish monica. So I had a slice of pizza, a New York pretzel, and a dirty water hot dog...forgetaboutit! The Campbell Bros. set (two 45 minute sets)took place in Tower Records.

The great thing was that I got to see The Campbell Bros. up close and personal as there were maybe 40 people total for each set. Let me tell you, they are awesome in their playing, their music, and their presence. You cannot stand still. I saw people who just wandered in and they were mesmorized by the intensity of music going on. Inspirational? Totally. With Chuck on pedal steel (Carter 12 string, 7&6) and Darick on 8 string Fender Deluxe(Stringmaster)it was a side by side showcase of pedal and non pedal. They really evoke a lot of different sounds and emotions, using their own brand of techniques.

[This message was edited by HowardR on 03 December 2001 at 11:48 PM.]

I got a chance to speak with Chuck and Darick(during the break) which I really enjoyed. You will not meet nicer people anywhere. Since I'm more of a non pedal guy I was getting into detail with Darick over Fenders and he insisted that I try his. I was hesitant and nervous at first but then I went ahead and played a little. After listening to me, they promised that they would pray for me on Sunday...

Seriously, they completely rocked the entire house. I made some good friends this evening.
Thanks again Ann, BTW, what's playing on Broadway tomorrow evening?

[This message was edited by HowardR on 03 December 2001 at 11:50 PM.]

Happy Holidays to all!

They were as thrilling to see as everyone says. I was especially touched when they talked about how, sometimes, as in all families they might get into some "issues" among themselves. They said all it takes to solve the problem is for one of them, usually Darick, (the baby), to start playing something on his non-pedal.

Darick then began to play a melody and after a few bars, one of the others joined in. After just a few more measures, I was reduced to tears. I don't remember being any more blesses by music than i was that evening and I'll catch their shows any time the distance isn't prohibitive.

Ann Fabian
Carter Steel Guitars
www.SteelGuitar.com

[This message was edited by Ann Fabian on 13 December 2001 at 06:49 AM.]