21st Annual MASS STEEL BASH

Sunday, July 20, 2003

11:30am until 7:30pm
Berkshire Blues Café, Rt. 102, Lee, MA

confirmed players:

Buzz Evans
Jeff DeMaio
Jim Cohen
Dana Flood
Frank Caruso
Pete Adams
Doug Beaumier
Sam Gibson
Mike Ihde
Bill Hankey
Jim Roule
Chris Brooks
Jerry Fessenden
John Swain

MC: Corey Zink

Jerry Fessenden will have his fine pedal steel guitars on display

Admission: $10.00

Directions: Mass Pike, exit 2, Lee. Turn left off the exit, then take
an immediate right on Rt. 102 west. Berkshire Blues Café is about 1 mi. on the left. It is the former Log Cabin Restaurant (VFW) and is the same place prior Bashes have been held.

From NY City area take I-87 North to I-90 East (Mass Pike) towards Boston, Mass Pike Exit 2, Lee. From southwestern CT take Rt. 8 North or Rt. 7 North to Rt 20 (Lee, MA)

For driving directions click here and enter your starting city and your destination: Lee MA

[This message was edited by Doug Beaumier on 26 May 2003 at 08:15 PM.]

Thank you for posting the scheduled players at this time. It's amazing how fast time slips away, and the MASSBASH will be coming up fast on the calendar. The DOOLEY AUSTIN BAND will be on stage to offer their support as they have done for many years. The band can get the job done. They are nothing short of excellent. I follow them here in the Berkshires to catch their great entertainment. The excitement is building as I recall vividly how the steel guitarists put so much energy in their deliveries in past shows. The list of confirmed players, is an assurance to those who plan to attend, that it will be a show to remember.

I checked in with the Berkshire Blues Cafe', and it is roomier since the management removed that walled in enclosure near the sun porch. It's a perfect setting for the 21st MASSBASH.

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You might want to check with the Lone Oak Campground in E. Canaan CT. It's about 20 miles south of Lee (about 30 to 40 minutes).

Lone Oaks Campground
E. Canaan, CT
860-824-7051

There might be something in the Becket MA area too, I'm not sure.

Be sure to say hi at the show! I know that you have attended the past couple of years, but I don't remember meeting you at any of the Bashes. ...or could it be my memory is going?

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I appreciate all that you've written in your replies. Every time I read your messages, it becomes obvious to me, that your reports of steel guitar activities, are very enlightening, and a big plus on this forum. I look forward to reading more about your itineracy, and the Nashville connection, where you will be picking up a steel guitar. Thanks for planning to attend the "MASSBASH".

Your presence at the "Bash" is very welcome, and you will represent one of the cornerstones of steel guitar achievement, at the 21st Annual Massachusetts Steel Guitar "Bash". I'm still tumbling from your performance in Chicopee, Ma. last year. Congratulations for developing such a great sound!

Bill H.

[This message was edited by Bill Hankey on 28 May 2003 at 09:37 PM.]

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"Lee" will never be the same after July 20th. Sure wish you could attend this year. When old friends and memories are brought to mind, I recall your past visits to the "Mass Bash". Once in the building, anyone could rely heavily on you to give a top performance.

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Are you bringing your Fender T-8 again this year?

Also, Rob van Duuren says hello!

See you soon.

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[This message was edited by Bill Hankey on 29 June 2003 at 01:48 AM.]

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