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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 18 January 2004 06:49 AM
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I watch and read the forum and enjoy the friendships I see shared. Many of you have worked together for years and have learned the joys of road life and the weird things we learn about one another. This is one reason I enjoy going to the steel show I get to attend. I've worked with a lot of you guys and have been a part of some of the jokes that have been passed along. Friendships are great. Come and join us at the next show we are planning to have February 8th in Douglasville, Georgia. Herby Wallace is one of our guest along with the one and only Smiley Roberts. Georgia is blessed with an abundance of great talent. Larry Sasser has helped us in the past an may be a part of this one, not sure if he will be able to be there for this one. Maybe. We do give the money we raise to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, I can't think of a better cause. Shriners spend over 1.6 million dollars a day in child care. Think about paying that bill. We are also lucky enough to have the support of all the local players and believe me the word local is not a word you take lightly. These local player are tuff. We are thankful for the support of our newly formed Georgia Steel Association. If you can come be with us February 8th I'm sure you will have a good time. Your Friend [This message was edited by Jerry Braswell on 18 January 2004 at 06:52 AM.] |
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Donna Dodd Moderator From: Kennesaw, Georgia, USA |
posted 18 January 2004 07:21 AM
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Jerry, You always put on a great show!!! Tommy and I are excited about Feb. 8. And we're thrilled that our newly formed Georgia Steel Guitar Association will be there to support this great cause and promote membership to the new organization. Our children are our greatest legacy. Let's leave them well! |
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John Floyd Member From: Somewhere between Camden County , NC and Saluda S.C. |
posted 18 January 2004 08:27 AM
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Jerry Wish I could make this one, Our friend Harley Alsup is coming to visit me just before that weekend and I have to get ready to assist our Brother Buddy Walker in Saluda on the very next weekend. Haven't seen you, Wimpy, or Smiley in many years and would really like to be there. Just would be too much road time for these tired old bones. I know you guys will have a great show. Keep Smiley there for a week if you can stand him that long,  and bring him to Saluda the next weekend. We would love to see you guys there. You have some great support there with the Georgia Steelers. Its been my priviledge to become acquainted with them in the past few years. Roger Crawford, Bill Ferguson, Tommy Dodd,Larry Moore, Bill Nicholson, and The two Waynes, Smith and Stowers, Great bunch of guys. Just a word of Caution, Keep Smiley and Wayne Stowers Seperated, Those two together could stir up a bunch of
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Bill Ferguson Member From: Norcross, GA USA |
posted 18 January 2004 01:41 PM
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Jerry, We are looking forward to your show. We always have a great time, and besides that it is nice to only have to drive 45 minutes to get there. Really enjoyed your working with our band, Country River, this weekend. You were a welcome addition. Bill |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 18 January 2004 06:32 PM
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Man, I haven't seen Harley in many years, I sure would like to see him. Tell him hello for me. I'd like to visit with you a while also. I'm going to try to be in Saluda to support Buddy's show. Bill, had a great time this weekend, love them old country songs. You played great, as usual. Besides Bill Cunningham, Tommy Dodd, Bill Ferguson, Bill Nicholson, Herby Wallace, Smiley Roberts, Larry Moore, Tim Hamilton, Bob Farlow, Charlie Vaughn, Roger Crawford, Dante Harmon,Billy Morgan,Shorty Boyd, Gene Still and Wade Medlock we were told to add Randy Beavers. I feel like the south will rise again with all this talent. What more could you ask for? |
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Roger Crawford Member From: Locust Grove, GA USA |
posted 18 January 2004 07:31 PM
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Rise again? Were we ever down?!?! I sure hope we have the oppertunity to show some people who (heaven forbid) have never had the treat of experiencing true Southern hospitality what it's all about. And a note about the Shriner's Childrens Hospital, unlike some charities who have tremendously high "organizational expenditures", $.98 of every $1.00 gets to the Hospital! Remember that when you see these fine gentlemen at your car window. Jerry is also correct in his statement of having the full support of the new Georgia Steel Guitar Association. All members, those that have already regisered and those that haven't (we'll talk to you about THAT when we see you!), are urged to attend and show your support for the instrument we love and the people who play it. We would like to share with you the vision that the GSGA has to promote and educate for the continued success of our instrument. Be sure to stop by and see us. Jerry, we're all looking forward to a great time. Thanks for your hard work and enthusiasm. [This message was edited by Roger Crawford on 19 January 2004 at 09:37 AM.] |
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Wayne Baker Member From: Vacaville California |
posted 18 January 2004 10:06 PM
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Jerry, what if a guy wants to make a donation? Wayne Baker |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 19 January 2004 07:35 AM
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If anyone wants to make a donation they can give it to any Shriner to go towards the hospitals, or send it to me and I will make sure it gets into the right hands. All donation are greatly excepted and appreciated. There is no such thing as a small donation. Shriner ride so that crippled and burned children can walk. E-Mail me and I will send you an address to make your donation. Once again I look forward to hearing all the talent scheduled to play at the Northwest Georgia Steel Guitar Show. If you haven't made plans to come, please put this date on your calander and make it a date to remember. I have heard from some of our Alabama friends, I hope I hear from others. Your Friend |
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slick Member From: Calhoun Georgia |
posted 19 January 2004 12:55 PM
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Where in Douglasville? Directions please!!! Thanks |
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Larry Moore Member From: Hampton, Ga. USA |
posted 19 January 2004 03:26 PM
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Jerry Is is always a pleasure to play at the Douglasville Show. Looking forward to another Day of fun and Music. Directions to Sweetwater Shrine Club From I-285 take I-20 West past six flags and exit on Thornton Road, turn right, [This message was edited by Larry Moore on 22 January 2004 at 05:33 PM.] |
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Stephen Gambrell Member From: Ware Shoals, South Carolina, USA |
posted 19 January 2004 05:28 PM
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Why does everybody schedule stuff on weekends when I have to work?? But good luck with the show, and Larry, will you tell people you know me?(Check's in the mail) |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 19 January 2004 06:23 PM
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Mike Sweeney is coming from Nashville, so we will add his name to the list of players. I am looking forward to this day. |
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Mike Sweeney Member From: Nashville,TN,USA |
posted 20 January 2004 05:21 AM
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Thanks Jerry, I'm looking forward to it too. And this is a great cause. Those of you in the area and driving distance, make sure you come to this event. Mike |
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John Floyd Member From: Somewhere between Camden County , NC and Saluda S.C. |
posted 20 January 2004 10:41 AM
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Roger Crawford Member From: Locust Grove, GA USA |
posted 20 January 2004 04:46 PM
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Mike Sweeney is a marvelous addition to the show. I had not heard Mike play until the Chattanooga show last year. I immediatly bought his CD's and started stealing his licks (the one's I could figure out!). I guess I'll have to be careful what I play that day. It just keeps getting better! See you all there, Roger |
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Mike Sweeney Member From: Nashville,TN,USA |
posted 21 January 2004 05:54 AM
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Thanks Roger. Come by my booth and see me there. I can't wait to hear you play. Mike |
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Charlie Vaughn Member From: Carrollton, Georgia |
posted 21 January 2004 10:29 AM
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Always look forward to doing this show. Looks like there will be a great lineup of good steel players. Hope all of you in the southeast area, that can make it, will attend this great show. It is for a good cause. Look forward to seeing old friends and playing a few tunes. [This message was edited by Charlie Vaughn on 21 January 2004 at 10:31 AM.] |
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Herby Wallace Member From: Sevierville, TN, Sevier |
posted 21 January 2004 05:23 PM
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Well, I am again looking forward to this great show. There are many good steel players in the Atlanta area that I'm sure you'll want to hear plus of course guys like Mike Sweeney and Smiley Roberts. My ole buddy, Charlie Vaughn, for example, I first heard Charlie play back in the sixties and thought I was listening to Jimmy Day. Again, anyone within driving distance be sure to make this one. Also, the backup band is great. If you haven't heard Jerry Braswell sing, you need to hear him also. I worked some with Jerry back in the sixties and early seventies. Also, as mentioned earlier, this is for a good cause in that any money raised at the show is donated to the Shrine Crippled Children's Fund, and believe me, there isn't a better cause anywhere. I have been a Shriner since 1979, so this has a special meaning for me as well. I hope to see you all there. Herby Wallace ------------------ |
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Mike Sweeney Member From: Nashville,TN,USA |
posted 22 January 2004 10:04 AM
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Here's a bump on me! |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 22 January 2004 10:36 AM
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I enjoy listening to someone play the steel guitar and I have many I can ejoy around this area. Herby is a freind from way back. As he said we work together back in the late sixties. He is one I enjoy listening to. I'm glad he make it a point to come and be with us and supports us as he does. I realize that most of the known player that do this for a living it is difficult for them to set aside the time to do all the benifits they are ask to do. There are many steel shows and alot of them are raising money for one reason or the other. Many of the known steel player are Shriners and they know how important the Shriners Hospitals are, but that don't mean they can give up their time that easy. I am proud that all the musicians in and around the Atlanta area are so supportive in helping the Shriners help children. The steel player are our biggest supporters and don't mind giving of their time. Smiley Roberts is another player that has helped us by giving of his time. To all the player that have helped us in the past and the ones that will help us with this show, I appreciate you more than I will ever be able to tell you, and the next time you see a cripple or burned child you can have the pleasure of knowing that you have had a hand in the treatment of that child. To all, we are looking forward to seeing you on Feb. 8th. Jerry Braswell [This message was edited by Jerry Braswell on 22 January 2004 at 10:38 AM.] |
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Bill Ferguson Member From: Norcross, GA USA |
posted 22 January 2004 10:43 AM
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Herby, how could you possibly be old enough to have picked with Jerry in the 60's. I think you have been fibbing to me that you were the same age as me. Why in the 60's, I wasn't old enough to even think steel guitar. Bill |
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John Floyd Member From: Somewhere between Camden County , NC and Saluda S.C. |
posted 22 January 2004 10:43 AM
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Jerry As Much as I pick on Smiley here on the Forum, I have to say that he is one of best people I know. Smiley isn't a Shriner, but he gives his time as if he were, And the Ole Phart will keep you in stitches. He is a show unto himself, or whatever that means. |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 22 January 2004 01:48 PM
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Directions. If I read them correctly they will get you on the right road and tell you if you have gone too far down that road. What establishment or building is the show gonna take place? If I missed something sorry. Getting old. |
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slick Member From: Calhoun Georgia |
posted 22 January 2004 03:47 PM
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Directions!I live in north west Georgia and im still lost,maybe i missed something also. HELP ME CHARLIE!!! Wayne |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 23 January 2004 04:21 AM
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Maybe I'm not as old as I feel. Where is this show gonna take place? I think I can find the road, from comming from Alabama. Maybe it is gonna be out in a pasture. I surely don't know. Someone from GSGA please help. Bill. |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 23 January 2004 05:28 AM
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For everyone who needs directions. Directions if you are coming from north of Atlanta; I-75 south to I-285 west, take I-20 west to the Thornton road exit. Exit at Thornton road and follow Thornton road apporx. 2.5 miles(seven traffic lights). At the seventh light turn left onto Bankhead highway (Hwy 78) and go west approx.4 miles. Greystone power company will be on your right and a Church will be on your left, turn left at the church on Riley road, go 6/10's of a mile. Sweetwater Shrine Club will be on your right. Park your car and come in. If you are coming from the west of Atlanta, come I-20 East to Fairburn road (hwy 92). Exit and turn left back over I-20 follow Fairburn Road to Bankhead hwy (hwy 78. Make a right and follow Bankhead Hwy until you come to Greystone Power Company. There will be a light there, go through the light and take the next right beside the church. This is riley road, go 6/10th of a mile and Sweetwater Shrine club will be on your right. Everyone be careful. Hope to see you there. Jerry Braswell |
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don crawford Member From: Buford, Ga USA |
posted 23 January 2004 05:53 AM
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Bill and Wayne----I'll try and help guide you fellas in to the show. It will be held at the Sweetwater Shrine Club. You will need to take the Thornton Rd exit off I-20. This is the second exit west of Six Flags. Slick would turn right and Bill would turn left. You will then be going north on Thornton Rd. Go approx 3 miles to Hwy 78---this will be Bankhead Hwy. Turn left. Go exactly 4 miles and Beulah Baptist Church will be on your left. (Greystone EMC will be on the right in front of the church and it has a BIG round water tank by it you can see for a couple of miles before you get to it.) Turn to the left beside the church onto Riley Rd. Go exactly 0.6 miles and the Sweetwater Shrine Club is on the right. I'm a member of the Georgia Steel Guitar Assoc. and a Shriner and will be helping Jerry put on the show. If you get lost of have any problems call me on my cell phone (404-798-6974). If you have any questions just e-mail me or give me a call. Looking forward to seeing ALL you guys and gals at the show. Yes, even you Smiley.  |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 23 January 2004 05:57 AM
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"SLICK" Weve Found it " Sweet Water Shrine Club. Will try to make it. Bill. |
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don crawford Member From: Buford, Ga USA |
posted 23 January 2004 05:58 AM
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Hummmmmmm----Looks like Jerry and I were trying at the same time to guide you to the show. You have his and my cell phome numbers in case. SEE ALL YA'LL AT THE SHOW!!!  |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 23 January 2004 10:53 AM
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I would like to add another name to the list of steel players, Larry Sasser. It looks like we are going to have one great show. Thanks guys. Jerry Braswell [This message was edited by Jerry Braswell on 23 January 2004 at 11:00 AM.] |
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Roger Crawford Member From: Locust Grove, GA USA |
posted 23 January 2004 04:56 PM
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Holy Mackrel! Herby, Smiley, Mike and now Larry....my, my...what a day. [This message was edited by Roger Crawford on 23 January 2004 at 07:13 PM.] |
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Clyde Bloodworth Member From: Chancellor,AL |
posted 23 January 2004 08:12 PM
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Jerry, The show looks like it will be a winner. I plan to be there and am looking forward to seeing many old friends. Clyde |
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Larry Moore Member From: Hampton, Ga. USA |
posted 24 January 2004 11:54 AM
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Clyde ole pal, You will not be dissapionted at this one for sure,(you know what I mean)The Staff Band in First Class. Plus a whole bunch of good players all day. Glad you can make it See you there Larry |
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Mark van Allen Member From: loganville, Ga. USA |
posted 25 January 2004 10:20 AM
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Okay, we sure have directions now- what time? Looking forward to it! ------------------ |
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ROB PARKER Member From: Paducah,Kentucky,USA |
posted 25 January 2004 10:23 AM
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Jerry, I'm trying to get some projects worked out, and if I can,I will be at your show also. Looking forward to to seeing all you pickers... RP...'come on in'... |
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Mike Sweeney Member From: Nashville,TN,USA |
posted 25 January 2004 02:52 PM
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Rob, I hope you can make it. We'll do one or two together. Mike |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 25 January 2004 03:30 PM
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Mark, Being that we have gotten the response that we have, I would like to start about 10:00 AM, to get as many player in as we can. I would like to hear all the player that have told me they would be there. We can stay as late as we need to so that all get to play. Rob, You guys are great for jumping in on this show. I know you will be blessed for it. Each time I think I have the advertising ready to go out someone else lets me know they are coming. You should see the list. This is great guys, thank you. Jerry Braswell |
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Randy Beavers Member From: Lebanon,TN 37090 |
posted 25 January 2004 05:05 PM
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Jerry, it looks like everyone has cabin fever and needs to get out and stretch their fingers. I'm planning on being there. |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 26 January 2004 06:43 AM
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Jerry, Talked to Don Lynch. He has a gig in Pensacola Fl. the Saturday night of the 7th but, says he wants to come and play a tune or two. I am gonna bring him if thats allright. Thanks Bill. |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 26 January 2004 01:02 PM
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Bill we welcome all to attend and will be proud to have Don. Please bring him on. Randy I think it's great that you are getting to come. I appreciate it more than you could know. I'm sure everyone will enjoy your music, I know I will. Thanks. |
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