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Paul Evans Member From: Oshawa Ontario Canada |
posted 08 March 2002 03:21 PM
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Hi Folks... Bobby Lucier has been a leader in steel guitar and is world renowned for his unique style and ability.Bob was the resident Steel Player for "The Tommy Hunter Show" when it aired on the CBC television network in Canada for many years.Bobby in releasing a new CD called "Bob Lucier - Eleven Favorites". Engineered & Mixed by: Doug Deveaux, Sideman Studios Oshawa, Ontario Mastered by: George Graves The Lacquer Channel - Custom Graphics & CD’s by: Ambassador Records Oshawa, Ontario. It is highlight in my career to have the oppertunity to do Bobbys graphics on this amazing CD. This CD once again reflects Bob's amazing ability and versatility as a steel guitar player. Each song has an arrangement that only Bob can do. His tones on this album are full and rich and each song comes alive when you listen to it. In Bob's own words he says that "this is the finest work I've ever done". Songs on this CD are: 1. Pick Me Up (On Your Way Down) 2. Fraulein 3. Workin’ Man Blues 4. I Fall To Pieces 5. Fool Such As I 6. Magnum Bob Lucier, SOCAN (2:25)7. Pass Me By 8. Blues For Felix 9. Alright I’ll Sign The Papers 10. My Special Angel 11. Lonesome 77203 as recorded on the Northern Steel Album. The linner notes was don'e by Gordie Tapp (Well known from the HEE HAW show)I have started a web page for Bobby with more information on it. This CD is amazing and will be released on March 24th 2002. If you would like to order a copy of this CD you can e-mail bob at mailto:boblucier@worldchat.com Bob Lucier Home Page http://www.ambrec.com/boblucier |
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Paul Evans Member From: Oshawa Ontario Canada |
posted 08 March 2002 03:54 PM
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Hi again.. The mailto: does not work.. sorry.. I was hopping it would bring up a e-mail page.. His E-mail is boblucier@worldchat.com |
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Graham Member From: Whitby, Ontario, Canada |
posted 08 March 2002 08:13 PM
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boblucier@worldchat.com This should be a great CD if his cut from Northern Steel is any indication! A monster player!! ------------------ |
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Jeff Evans Member From: Fort Worth (not that other place 30 miles east) |
posted 08 March 2002 11:56 PM
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His "Lonesome 77..." sold me on that prior album. Did he cut with the Fulawka on the new project? |
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Ricky Davis Moderator From: Spring, Texas USA |
posted 09 March 2002 02:18 AM
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I'll Take a "Thousand" of'um. Wow; I can't hardly wait......I rarely listen to any music anymore(clogs the brain)......but Bob has a new Project....well count me in and I will listen and listen and never stop. Bob was a big time Sho~Bud player......until he got is Fulawka some time ago......and of course he carries on the great sounding tradition of the Sho~bud> with the Fulawka(as there is no other steel guitar on earth that can carry on that tradition; except an Ed Fulawka steel guitar). I cannot wait to hear this as Bob is an extrodinary player; and to think I will soon own the same brand Steel guitar that Bob Lucier "chooses" to play........yeeee haaaa. Ricky |
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Graham Member From: Whitby, Ontario, Canada |
posted 09 March 2002 08:01 AM
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Jeff: Yes, he did the project with his Fulawka. Ricky: ------------------ |
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Ricky Davis Moderator From: Spring, Texas USA |
posted 09 March 2002 11:49 AM
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Graham; you are a great friend pal..and looking forward to it. Also; "yes Lloyd" will love it, and you and Paul sure are some wonderful folks for doing that. Ricky |
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Paul Evans Member From: Oshawa Ontario Canada |
posted 09 March 2002 12:58 PM
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Hi Ricky & Graham. Bob had mentioned that he might be at Scotty's Convention this year. He also said that when he received his new Fulawka, it had given him renewed inspiration and it was the finest steel he had ever had. (Bob and I picked our new steels on the the same day.) His new CD, I must say, is amazing. Every song is as good as Lonesome 77203 and he wrote a song called Magnum.. It may take some time to tab this one.. (Ricky) You will notice that Bob uses a lot of three sting harmony rather than just two strings. This makes his playing different than most.. It is a full and rich sound. I will be putting sound bytes on his page of the other songs for pickers to listen to.. Also there are sound tracks available on his CD. Thanks guys for your comments.. I do hope all Bob's friends will drop in and say Hi. Paul Evans |
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Jeff Evans Member From: Fort Worth (not that other place 30 miles east) |
posted 09 March 2002 02:34 PM
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Playing a wood neck guitar? With a "full and rich" sound? Wow! Doesn't he know thin is in?  |
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John Lacey Member From: Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada |
posted 10 March 2002 06:32 AM
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Bob was one of my mentors when I started playing steel in the early 70's. He always had time for me and gave good advice. He also co-owned a bitchin' steel/music store in those days. Best of luck, Bob. |
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Bob Taillefer Member From: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
posted 10 March 2002 07:49 AM
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I agree! This CD is a must. Bob Lucier is playing better than ever. Bob and his long time friend Mel Aucoin (who plays piano on the session) have produced a great recording. The back up band did a outstanding job playing some very nice arrangements. Regards Bob |
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Doug Johnson Member From: Brantford, Ont. Canada |
posted 11 March 2002 09:22 AM
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Very happy to see this project complete. It's a must for everyone. Bob has always been an innovator and someone I have looked up to my entire playing career. Still do. He has his favourite players but he always has his sound intact. This CD will challenge you trying to figure out what he is doing. Not to mention provide many hours of pure steel entertainment. All my best Bobby, see you soon. Doug |
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Paul Evans Member From: Oshawa Ontario Canada |
posted 11 March 2002 10:48 AM
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Hi Doug.. Thanks for dropping in. Congratulations for C.C.M.A. award for steelguitar player of the year. You are certainly deserving of this great award. We sure would enjoy a new CD from you. Thanks Paul. http://www.ambrec.com/Homepages/arc/arc.htm |
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Rusty Walker Member From: Markham Ont. Canada |
posted 12 March 2002 04:03 AM
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Bob is a true innovator when it comes to playing steel.Always very original.I admire his country playing especially-something that I never could quite get the hang of.Back when Bobby was a ShoBud dealer,he was able to talk Shot into building me a D12.Even though they weren't set up to do that.I still play the same guitar.There is nothing more fun than hangin' out with Bobby & Mel and listen to them tell stories of people and events in their lives.I can't wait to get my copy.Best of luck with it,Guys. |
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Jeff Evans Member From: Fort Worth (not that other place 30 miles east) |
posted 12 March 2002 05:47 AM
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Rusty, A D-12?! No wonder your sound is so big. Many thanks to you (and Bob Lucier) for reminding us that there is more to pedal steel tone than thin and thinner. |
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Paul Evans Member From: Oshawa Ontario Canada |
posted 12 March 2002 06:24 PM
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Rusty... Did I hear you say that you never could quite get the hang of Country playing? Well you sure have had a lot of us fooled.. Your playing is amazing and when it comes to Texas Swing, I look at you. You are amazing and You, Al Brisco, Bob Lucier, Doug Johnson, Bob Taillefer along with other pickers have made country music what it is today. Let us not forget Ollie Strong, Tommy St.Dennis and Steve Smith (just to mention a few). All great players! Rusty, we are looking forward to you being at the Classic Country Music Reunion this year on Friday night with Tom Mark, Bill Lintner, Johnny Meydam. Jeff! Are we related? Thanks for you postings. Bobby Lucier is reading the posts. He is new to the computer and is just finding his way around the Forum, so, he may not respond immediately. He is thrilled with the comments and would like to thank everyone for the kind words. Feel free to email Bob, he would like to hear from you. Thanks, Paul Evans |
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Bob Blair Member From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
posted 12 March 2002 08:07 PM
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Well, if Bob is reading these I'll add my two cents. His playing was a huge inspiration to virtually every Canadian sleel player. We all used to watch the Hunter show just to catch Bob's action in the "live" segment. I got my first professional calibre steel from Southdown music - a Sho Bud LDG that had been set up by Bob - he did a great job making those things work smooth as silk. I could stand corrected, but I think Bob spent some time in Bill Anderson's band. In fact, in an old and veery "b" movie (with apologies to anyone who thought it was a good movie) called "The Road to Nashville" I think Bob made a cameo appearance with Anderson's band. |
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Andy Greatrix Member From: Edmonton Alberta |
posted 13 March 2002 05:23 AM
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Paul, does Mel have an e-mail address? I'm over here in mainland China, but would like to say hello. All the best, Andy Greatrix |
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Neil Flanz Member From: Austin, Tx. |
posted 14 March 2002 11:15 PM
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Paul, I just wanted to say that I've always been a big fan of Bob Lucier and used to love sitting and listening to him play for hours at the Drake hotel (hope I didn't say a dirty word) in Toronto when I was working out of there many years ago. All the best to you Bob. You're one fine musician! Rusty, you're no slouch either! [This message was edited by Neil Flanz on 14 March 2002 at 11:17 PM.] |
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Don Walters Member From: Regina, SK, Canada |
posted 15 March 2002 08:39 PM
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Wow! This thread reads like a reunion of the Northern Steel players! These guys are among the elite of Canadian steel. I haven't met many of them but would love to have a root beer or two with any or all of them one day!  Al Brisco, will you have copies of Bob Lucier's CD in Winnipeg? Bob L's Fulawka tone on the Northern Steel album is just awesome. What a player!! Bob T, Mon ami! Did I ever tell you I learned more about playing the steel in those 4 hours you were at my place than at any other single time in my life? I still have the tapes and use them. Merci beaucoup!! Ricky D. do you like your Fulawka? [This message was edited by Don Walters on 15 March 2002 at 08:42 PM.] |
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Ricky Davis Moderator From: Spring, Texas USA |
posted 16 March 2002 01:44 AM
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Hey Don; I don't have the Fulawka yet...Ed is still working. But hopefully not long now and I'll have pictures of it up on here as soon as I get it. Ricky |
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Graham Member From: Whitby, Ontario, Canada |
posted 16 March 2002 08:22 AM
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Hey, Little Brother! Just got off the phone with Ed. He's hoping to have it done in the next 4-5 weeks!! Both of them! ------------------ |
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Peewee Charles Member From: Waterloo,Ontario, Canada |
posted 16 March 2002 09:36 AM
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Hi Bob, Congrats on the new CD!! Would be great to get all the guys together someday! I have a lot of great memories over the years & I picked up a lot of cool things from you!! All the best & Health and Happiness! |
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Bill Simmons Member From: Keller, Texas, USA |
posted 16 March 2002 12:20 PM
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Bob Lucier's playing is great. He has a unigue, distinctive tone and wonderful interpretation of a song. I'm still trying to figure out his solo "Mrs. Robinson" from the old 'Join Us At the Caribou (Harry Hibbs)album 30+ years ago!! As a kid, raised in Winnipeg, Canada, I'd sit by the hour with the old record player wearing out that record trying to sound like Bob...unfortunately, no luck!! Then in 1999 you played a killer instrumental --"Lonesome 77203" on Northern Steel that was sooooo excellent...oh yes, now I'm wearing out my CD player trying to sound and play like Bob...unfortunatey, still no luck! (I think I found what key you're playin it in! HA)I have two other instrumental LPs' of Bob's playing and I can hardly wait to purchase your new CD. Keep recording that great steel guitar music Bob...you're one of the best ever. Bill Simmons, Ft. Worth, TX Emmons D-10; Carter D-10; Sho Bud LDG |
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Paul Evans Member From: Oshawa Ontario Canada |
posted 17 March 2002 11:28 AM
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Hi Folks.. Bob's CD will be released this week and you can order now. To order this great CD, send $18.00 + $3.00 shipping and handling, cheque or money order, to: Bob Lucier 261 Linwood Cres. Burlington Ontario Canada L7L 4A3 Here is a picture of his Album cover "Eleven Favorites" Thanks Paul Evans..  [This message was edited by Paul Evans on 17 March 2002 at 11:35 AM.] [This message was edited by Paul Evans on 17 March 2002 at 11:37 AM.] |
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Paul Evans Member From: Oshawa Ontario Canada |
posted 22 March 2002 10:23 AM
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Hi Folks, Bob Lucier is here picking up his CD's and would like to take a moment to thank all you all for the kind words. (Paul) Hi everybody, |
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Andy Greatrix Member From: Edmonton Alberta |
posted 23 March 2002 02:27 AM
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This thread seems to be stuck. I figure if i add a post, it might unstick. I want to read it. It worked!!!!! [This message was edited by Andy Greatrix on 23 March 2002 at 02:28 AM.] I had the pleasure of singing background vocals (with the Goodtime Singers) on an Eastwind album (when Bob was the steel player in the group) and he was as Mike Snider would say "slicker than deerguts on a doorknob!" Everything he played just seemed to be exactly what was needed. What a player! [This message was edited by Andy Greatrix on 23 March 2002 at 05:45 AM.] |
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Graham Member From: Whitby, Ontario, Canada |
posted 23 March 2002 05:27 AM
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Picked up my copy of this new CD from Paul last night, and all I can say is WOW!! Bob's playing is superb and oft times has you asking yourself "How he do that?" Paul has put a couple clips from the new CD on Bob's web page. You can have a listen to them here: http://www.ambrec.com/boblucier/ before you order your copy!! I'm sure players everywhere will want to add this latest to their collection! It's a must have!! ------------------ |
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Joey Ace Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada |
posted 24 March 2002 05:04 PM
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I'm now listening to this CD and it is indeed excellent. What's even better is I just got back from a live performance of Bob Lucier and band. Great tone and touch! It wasn't Dallas, but it was steel heaven. ------------------ |
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Graham Member From: Whitby, Ontario, Canada |
posted 24 March 2002 07:29 PM
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Joey: I figured you'd be too busy with those soundtracks you bought along with the CD to be on the Forum tonight!!  Shared this musical afternoon with Joey, and he is right. Wasn't Dallas, but darn good pickin'!! ------------------ |
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Andy Greatrix Member From: Edmonton Alberta |
posted 24 March 2002 08:41 PM
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Who all is in the band with Bob, and also, is Roy Penny still pickin' in the neighborhood? |
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Joey Ace Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada |
posted 25 March 2002 09:49 AM
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Andy, The band was called MAGNUM. Vocals/Acoustic Guitar - Kurk Bernard Piano - Mel Aucoin Bass - Neil Nickafor Lead Guitar - Darren Lachance Drums - Sean O’Grady Fiddle - Dan McGrath Also Tele Great Steve Pittico sat in for a few tunes. I don't know Roy. -j0ey- [This message was edited by Joey Ace on 25 March 2002 at 09:54 AM.] |
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Bill Simmons Member From: Keller, Texas, USA |
posted 02 April 2002 04:07 PM
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Every steel player needs to get Bob Luciers' new CD. Yesterday afternoon I had the opportunity to hear it with Scotty (Scooty's Music in St. Louis) in his office. We both commented on Bob's distinct tone and great arrangements on some familiar and new songs. It is so refreshing to hear some very unique licks and arrangements that will keep you going back time and time again to learn the neat 'moves'. Great job Bob! Bill Simmons, Keller, TX |
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Ricky Davis Moderator From: Spring, Texas USA |
posted 03 April 2002 12:08 AM
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Well I just got my Bob Lucier CD; as Graham Sent me one...."Bless you".. and I got to listen to it twice before I left on this tour I'm on right now. WOW....I have to mirror just what Bill said....Bob's distictive style and Tone..is just what the doctor ordered. You really don't hear folks play that way(their own true style)when they play cover songs....and then Bob has one song on there Called "Magnum".....that he put together....and what a piece of crafty technique on that cut.....man Bob does it all....I mean; every technique from hammer-ons...to open string work..to large chord voicings to just downright beautiful sounds coming outta a single-10 Fulawka.....You have to have this one...."it inspires the creativity in your ownself" ...when you hear this man play. Ricky |
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Andy Greatrix Member From: Edmonton Alberta |
posted 03 April 2002 09:26 PM
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Would anyone know Bob's copendent? Thanks in advance. |
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Graham Member From: Whitby, Ontario, Canada |
posted 04 April 2002 04:22 AM
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Andy: Without a diagram, it is: pedal 1 - 5, 6, 10 -down 1/2 tone ------------------ |
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Graham Member From: Whitby, Ontario, Canada |
posted 08 April 2002 08:01 PM
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I sent a copy of this CD to Lloyd Green in response to a letter and cassette that he sent me back in January and received a very nice reply from him today!
quote: I called Bob tonight and informed him of this and needless to say, he was very moved by Lloyd's words. Lloyd, if you read this, he thanks you, very much. ------------------ |
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