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ROB PARKER Member From: Paducah,Kentucky,USA |
posted 26 January 2004 04:16 PM
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Mike, Always look forward to working with you, and these other great artists...Sure do enjoy it..That will give me my " fix" for that week...Thank you... RP 'come on in'... |
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Bill Ferguson Member From: Norcross, GA USA |
posted 26 January 2004 04:17 PM
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Rob, Come on down! If ya wantta come on Sat., you can stay at our place and go to my Sat. night gig with me. YeeHaw Bill |
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Roger Crawford Member From: Locust Grove, GA USA |
posted 26 January 2004 04:45 PM
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Rob..."Girl in the Glass" in C? Let me know how you want it arranged and I'll get a chart made! Roger |
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Mike Richardson Member From: Rutledge, Georgia, USA |
posted 26 January 2004 06:06 PM
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It will be so nice to see all the Georgia Steel players and see my buddy Smiley roberts from the NTSGA.I will be there to grin while Ferguson picks.... -------------------------------- |
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Roger Crawford Member From: Locust Grove, GA USA |
posted 27 January 2004 04:24 AM
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Mike, While you're there, stop by the table for the Georgia Steel Guitar Association. We're just getting under way and would love to have you join. It looks like it's going to be a great day for steel players in our neck of the woods! Roger Crawford Vice President Georgia Steel Guitar Association |
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Larry Moore Member From: Hampton, Ga. USA |
posted 27 January 2004 08:45 PM
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Jerry Have you got a list of all the players coming to The Feb. 8th show? I lost a count.... This is gonna be the best one yet. See ya Larry  |
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Mike Sweeney Member From: Nashville,TN,USA |
posted 28 January 2004 06:22 AM
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Here's another bump on me. See you on the 8th. |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 28 January 2004 07:59 AM
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Larry, Here is a list of some of the steel player who have told me they are going to be there for our listening pleasure. Herby Wallace, Smiley Roberts, Randy Beavers, Mike Sweeney, Larry Sasser, Dante Harmon, Bob Farlow, Bill Ferguson, Charlie Vaughn, Larry Moore, Bill Cunningham, Roger Crawford, Tommy Dodd, Tim Hamilton and Bill Nicholson. I think there are some more but I don't have my list in front of me at this time. I know it's going to be one great show. If I left anybody out I didn't mean to. With this line up we should raise some serious money for the Shriners Hospitals For Children. I'll see you guys February 8th. Thanks Mike for the Bump, I owe you one. Jerry Braswell |
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slick Member From: Calhoun Georgia |
posted 28 January 2004 03:34 PM
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Bumpidy Bump |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 29 January 2004 09:00 AM
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I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the help you have given in getting us well on our way to having our first Northwest Georgia Steel Guitar Show. I appreciate all the help and guidance I have been given. It is not easy tring to put one of these shows together. Thankfully I have had some good players leading and teaching me all that I needed to do. A great deal of thanks goes to Bill Ferguson, Tommy Dodd, Herby Wallace and Buddy Walker. I have gotten some good ideas and support from a lot of the player who will be a big part of this show. Without the hard work from these guys it would have been impossible to put this show on. I am looking forward to hearing some player I have not heard in a long time. I also thank the newly formed Georgia Steel Guitar Association for their help and support. Don't forget the steel guitar show in Saluda February 22nd. I hope to see you all there. I'll see you all in 10 day, February 8th, at the Sweetwater Shrine Club. Take care and stay safe. Your Musician Friend |
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slick Member From: Calhoun Georgia |
posted 29 January 2004 05:20 PM
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^ ^ ^ Feb 8th |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 30 January 2004 01:14 PM
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Thanks Slick, Twice. I don't know how many of you knew Mac Atcheson, Vern Kendrick, Vernon Maney or Charlie Stephen, but these were musician that everyone that knew them thought a lot of them, all four of these musicians passed away in the past year or two. Mac, Vern and Charlie were all steel players. I don't guess they come any better than Mac. To know Mac was to love him. I think he worked on just about every steel player guitar around the Atlanta area. Vern was known far and wide. I met Vern back in the mid sixty when I worked the Play Room. Charlie was kind of quiet but was a good player and had a big part in my musical career. Vernon Maney was a piano player that could keep the rhythm going better than anyone I know. This show will be in momery of these four great musicians. See you all at the show. Jerry |
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Chris Lasher Member From: Athens, Georgia, USA |
posted 30 January 2004 05:17 PM
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As a newbie, I have a few questions. 1. Will I be able to ask the great steelers there questions, and/or harangue them for tips and tricks, and/or beg for any advice in general, or will that make everyone angry at me, so I should just sit contentedly as an audience member and enjoy the show? 2. What is the cost of admittance to this event? 3. Will I be able to meet more of the SGF forumites there? It sounds like a heckuva drive from Athens, but, it is for a good cause, and I would really like an opportunity to get to know more of the PSG players around here. Edit: Whoops, found answers to some of my questions. I should try reading more carefullly. [This message was edited by Chris Lasher on 30 January 2004 at 05:28 PM.] |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 30 January 2004 08:23 PM
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Chris, we invite you to come and be a part. I know you will enjoy yourself. If you are like me you will ask lots of questions. I don't think that anyone that will be there will mind the questions. I sure there will be many players there who are members of the forum. The key to finding out who they are is to ask questions. I will look for you. Jerry |
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slick Member From: Calhoun Georgia |
posted 31 January 2004 07:29 PM
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^ ^ ^ ^ Going up!!! |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 01 February 2004 11:44 AM
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I have read the forum for a long time but never realized how many steel players we have in Georgia. I am glad we are well represented to the forum. This forum is one great tool for communicating not only with friends but also learning where everything is happening in the steel guitar world. Having access to this web-site is better than sliced bread. My hat is off to the master-mind behind this. Looking forward to meeting and making new freinds with all you guys I don't know who plan to be with us at our First Northwest Georgia Steel Guitar Show. See you February 8th, starting time is 10: o'clock. See you there Jerry Braswell |
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Mike Richardson Member From: Rutledge, Georgia, USA |
posted 01 February 2004 03:21 PM
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I am looking foward to seeing everyone at the show...I am going to bring several friends and let them hear some good steeling...I am leaving my steel at home this trip and going to enjoy the music.
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slick Member From: Calhoun Georgia |
posted 01 February 2004 05:21 PM
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Hey Jerry, Man i hope this is a huge building.looks like there are gonna be a lotta people there. [This message was edited by slick on 01 February 2004 at 05:23 PM.] |
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Donna Dodd Moderator From: Kennesaw, Georgia, USA |
posted 01 February 2004 05:53 PM
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Since I've attended Jerry's show in the past, I'd like to stress the importance of arriving EARLY! We plan to be there by 9:30 and take in all the terrific talent!!  |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 01 February 2004 06:17 PM
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Early in this post I had mentioned the players that had committed, well as I thought I would, I know I missed one important player and that is Russ Hicks. Russ and his pretty and talented wife, Laney, will be part of the show also. I just hope I have not missed anybody else. This is gonna be good folks. The hospitals will make out on this one I know. Man, I can't hardly wait. Jerry Braswell |
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Donna Dodd Moderator From: Kennesaw, Georgia, USA |
posted 02 February 2004 01:52 AM
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Well, Jerry - THAT'S the icing on the cake!!! |
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John Floyd Member From: Somewhere between Camden County , NC and Saluda S.C. |
posted 02 February 2004 12:50 PM
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Jerry You guys are making it real hard for me not to come. Looks like you could use a bump to the top |
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Roger Crawford Member From: Locust Grove, GA USA |
posted 02 February 2004 02:51 PM
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John, give it up and come on over. You know I'll rub it in if you don't! Roger |
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Donna Dodd Moderator From: Kennesaw, Georgia, USA |
posted 02 February 2004 05:55 PM
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Notice John is having some second thoughts after Laney Hicks was mentioned!!! |
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don crawford Member From: Buford, Ga USA |
posted 03 February 2004 06:09 AM
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John---Don't worry, I'll hug Laney's neck for you then like Roger said I'll rub it in.  Better come on down pal. |
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John Floyd Member From: Somewhere between Camden County , NC and Saluda S.C. |
posted 03 February 2004 07:55 AM
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I can still remember how much bigger Russ is than me, all the way back to the 70's when He and Mickey Smathers and Myself Backed Bill Carlisle on a show at Lonzo and Oscar's Supper Club on Gallatin Rd in Madison Tenn one Sat Night. I ain't even going there. [This message was edited by John Floyd on 03 February 2004 at 07:56 AM.] |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 03 February 2004 09:22 AM
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John, Man you keep coming up with these names than take you back to yesteryear. First it was Harley, now Mickey. Son, you have dated yourself, and to top it all you were working a gig with Bill. I believe that was before water was invented. I'm glad I came along after that. Jerry |
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Russ Hicks Member From: Pegram, Tennessee, USA |
posted 03 February 2004 10:44 AM
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Careful John F....You're dateing me and Mickey too.....speaking of Mickey, I saw his sister Candy at the Opry Sat. nite...she was doing make-up for the T.V. portion (7 to 8)...she's as pretty as ever....that is if you notice that kind of thing.......Hey Jerry....we're really glad you still had a spot open and Laney and I are looking forward to Sunday...see you there. |
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Wade Medlock Member From: Clarkston, GA USA |
posted 03 February 2004 11:43 AM
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Jerry, you've put together a great lineup. In addition to all the other fine pickers you've mentioned, don't forget Dante Harmon. He's one of the great performers and educators in the idiom of Sacred Steel. I watched him recently as he taught a roomful of YOUNG steel players, most of them from Florida and none over age 30, I don't think. He let me sit in on rhythm guitar. If you can imagine 14 or 15 nonpedal steels, Dante on double-neck MSA, rhythm, bass and drums, and a get-up-outa-your-seat song that easily lasted a half-hour as the capper to the session. What a day! Don't miss Dante! (I'm worn out!) Wade Medlock |
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John Floyd Member From: Somewhere between Camden County , NC and Saluda S.C. |
posted 03 February 2004 01:14 PM
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Jerry In all Fairness, Harley and I had to take Mickey and Russ to the 7-11 Store on the 1st break and buy them a popsicle, They were that young. Russ [This message was edited by John Floyd on 03 February 2004 at 01:26 PM.] |
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slick Member From: Calhoun Georgia |
posted 03 February 2004 05:20 PM
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Feb 8 dont be late,it will be real neat to get a good seat.This is gonna be a steel guitar "SMACKDOWN" One of the best gosh darn shows in the history of the world.Tommy "The soul man" Dodd,Herby"Who's ya Daddy"Wallace, Tim"The tool man"Hamilton,Charlie"2 cool" Vaughn,Russ"fingers"Hicks and many more. I gotta take my medications. Wayne |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 03 February 2004 06:00 PM
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John, For real, Candy was a fine looker, just a little young. Her sister, Debbie, use to babysit my two oldest daughters. Those two daughters are 34 and 37 today so I guess you might say that has been a few years back. When Mickey got married the first time I was in the wedding. Hadn't seen Mickey in a number of years. I went to Nashville in 1967 and left in 1988. One of my daughters still there, she is the mother of my first grandson. I hope to see you when I come to Saluda, if you don't come to our show Feb. 8th. Russ, looking forward to hearing you play and your lovely wife sing. Jerry |
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Donna Dodd Moderator From: Kennesaw, Georgia, USA |
posted 04 February 2004 02:05 AM
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quote: Wade, I can't wait to hear Dante! Tommy and I both love Sacred Steel. Will he be joining the GaSGA - I hope? |
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Wade Medlock Member From: Clarkston, GA USA |
posted 04 February 2004 04:08 AM
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I'm sure Dante will join. I'll put a little pressure on him on Sunday (as if playing before THIS crowd isn't pressure enough). Looking forward to seeing you and Tommy this weekend. |
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John Floyd Member From: Somewhere between Camden County , NC and Saluda S.C. |
posted 05 February 2004 05:02 AM
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Jerry You are probably busier than a one armed drummer on a Del Reeves song. So I thought I would give you another Bump to the Top. You are going to have a great Show, because all the elements of a Super show are there. You have some great folks supporting you and theres no way you can have a bad one with the players you have lined up. Ain't it great when your friends sorta gather in behind you and help support the Shriners Childrens Hospitals. Makes you feel all warm inside , like you just had a bowl of Tootsie's Pinto beans. No doubt Smiley will have enough gas for all. [This message was edited by John Floyd on 12 February 2004 at 08:57 PM.] |
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Jerry Braswell Member From: Hiram, Georgia USA |
posted 05 February 2004 08:45 AM
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John, You are so right about having good support. These musician around the Atlanta area are some of the best. Having worked the road for so many years and having the opportunity to work with some of the best musicians from all over the country, it teaches you to appreciate the talent of a good musician. Although most of these musicians have never work in the music industry professionally they sure play as though they have. The one thing that impresses me most about these musicians is they will work so very hard for a good cause and never ask how much does it pay. These guys have worked with me in the past to raise money for the Shriners Hospitals for Children and after it was done asked when is the next one. I can't express how greatful I am to all who participates in these efforts. There are 22 Hospitals across our great United States where we treat burned and cripple children. I have had the privilege to visit some of them and you would not believe the work they are doing with these children. Shriners spend over 1.65 million dollars a day taking care of these children with no cost to the parents. It makes no differents of the back ground of the family the Shriners Hospitals will take a child if they can improve the quality of life of that child. After I retired from being a full time musician I got involved with the Shriners for this reason. I don't mind standing out on the street with a bucket in my hand if it will help a child. Our Shrine Temple here in Atlanta for the past six years has given 1 million dollars each year to the Shriners Hospitals. We could not have done that had it not been for the kind of people that will be at the steel guitar show February 8th. I am proud to be a part of this Masonic Fraternity where everyones thought are on how we can take that child and ease it pain. I have said it before and I would like to repeat it again,I thank each and everyone of the musicians who is taking a part in the effort to raise money for the Shriners Hospitals. I don't think you will find a better bunch of musicians. I also thank Randy, Mike, Smiley, Russ,Herby and Rob for going that extra mile to help us with this show. Thanks guys. I look forward to seeing all of you this coming Sunday. Jerry Braswell |
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Roger Crawford Member From: Locust Grove, GA USA |
posted 05 February 2004 02:48 PM
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It's almost time! |
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Mike Sweeney Member From: Nashville,TN,USA |
posted 06 February 2004 03:55 AM
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Just three days away. I better get in here and woodshed! |
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John Floyd Member From: Somewhere between Camden County , NC and Saluda S.C. |
posted 06 February 2004 05:21 AM
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Mike Why Would you want to do that, You only have Herby, Russ, Sasser, Randy Beavers,Smiley Roberts, Tommy Dodd, just to name a few, on that show. Heres a Tip...... |
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retcop88 unregistered |
posted 06 February 2004 08:36 AM
"Hide his talk box"? Better yet hide Smiley ------------------ |
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