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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 28 October 2005 07:38 AM
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I am seeking to see if there is enough interest to form an Alabama Steel Guitar Association. The mission of the Association will be to bring steel guitar enthusiasts together for the purposes of interaction, promotion, and recognition of the steel guitar's integral contributions to Alabama's music development past, present and future. We will not be in competition with any other Association or local clubs. It will be a state-wide fellowship. If you are interested please let me know: Bill Cook bill.cook@psc.alabama.gov 3951 Johnstown Dr Montgomery, Al 36109 Work 334-242-2789 Home 334-271-2560 |
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Roger Crawford Member From: Locust Grove, GA USA |
posted 28 October 2005 09:46 AM
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Bill, Can I join even though I'm from Georgia??? Let us know if the GaSGA can help in any way. Roger Crawford President, Georgia Steel Guitar Assoc. www.georgiasteelguitar.com [This message was edited by Roger Crawford on 28 October 2005 at 09:47 AM.] |
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Jack Goodson Member From: Georgia, USA |
posted 28 October 2005 10:07 AM
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Bill and Roger: i actually live in georgia now but i am originally from LA (lower alabama)(on the georgia side of lake eufaula) but have been thinking of joining the georgia club, but might want to join both if not too far to drive, email details and a number and i will call both....thanks jack goodson |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 28 October 2005 10:54 AM
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ROGER, Thanks for the reply. Yes, yes, yes yall can join. Yall let us join your Association and we would love to have you in ours. Donna is in the process of sending me some templates to help us get this thing going. Appreciate all help/advise you can send.Will stay in touch and will worry yall to death until we are up and going. Thanks again, Bill Jack, |
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Billy Carr Member From: Seminary, Mississippi USA |
posted 28 October 2005 01:10 PM
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I might be interested in joining the Alabama club. I'm in the process of getting ready to start playing steel shows in the Mississippi/Louisiana/Texas & Alabama areas. |
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Wade Medlock Member From: Clarkston, GA USA |
posted 31 October 2005 11:07 AM
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Bill, You've got a lot of great talent in the great state of Alabama. All those pickers should be very appreciative of the work you are doing. You've been a great help at our events and we thank you for it. Wade |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 31 October 2005 12:38 PM
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Billy, We will be Proud to have you. From the responses we are getting it appears we are gonna be The Proud and The Few. That's OK. It's gonna be run right and we will get much out of it. Got a lot of interest from the people at the Jugtown Jam. The're going to help a lot. Wade, Thanks for the kind words. I will be leaning heavily on GaSGA for guidance/advice. We will be all right. Besides, can't just anyone be in THE ALABAMA GANG. Thanks again for your support. Bill |
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Tyler Hall Member From: Alabama, USA |
posted 31 October 2005 01:52 PM
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I would like to join. I think it's about time we have a ASGA. I would be proud to be in the Alabama Gang. D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500 |
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Bill Simmons Member From: Keller, Texas, USA |
posted 31 October 2005 02:38 PM
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Hi Bill...great to meet you for a few minutes Sunday at the jam with Randy Beavers, John Hughey and Russ and Laney Hicks. I have a very full travelling schedule etc, but If I can help you, I will do my best to support the new Alabama Steel Guitar Association...GO FOR IT BILL!! |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 01 November 2005 05:52 AM
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Tyler, Thanks, We will love to have you with us and be an official member of "THE ALABAMA GANG". Bill, Was an extreme pleasure meeting you also. Thanks very much for the encouragement and support. We will definitely need your advise/ideas from your working with Albert Talley out in Texas with the TSGA. I will stay in touch. Have something in mind for you now. Thanks again, Bill |
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Gary Moore Member From: Mobile, Alabama, USA |
posted 01 November 2005 06:19 AM
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GO FOR IT BILL AM FOR IT SGAA |
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Tim Bridges Member From: Hoover, Alabama, USA |
posted 01 November 2005 11:10 AM
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Hey Bill, Glad to see your post. After our emails and all, I'm glad to see you making it public. I know your biggest concern was that it might be seen as in competition with local clubs. I really hope that there is some strong interest from all over the state and elsewhere. There are alot of gifted players around the state. But, as Bill Simmons has found out, the music scene is very lack-luster. Something like this could really contribute to alot of individuals, and hopefully the state. You know I'm behind you and will support this in any way that I can. Please let me know how I can help. |
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Billy Carr Member From: Seminary, Mississippi USA |
posted 02 November 2005 05:57 PM
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Sunday afternoon or Friday night steel shows sound ok. I know that would make it possible for several of us over in Ms. to make it and not have to worry about getting to our Saturday night gig on time. Thanks. |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 04 November 2005 07:19 AM
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Gary, Tim, Thanks guys. We gonna make it happen. Tim, we will talk more in dept later. Thanks all, Bill |
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Ernest Cawby Member From: Lake City, Florida, USA |
posted 04 November 2005 07:14 PM
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Bill count me in. Sure love that Vegas I got from you. ernie |
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Clyde Mumpower Member From: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA |
posted 05 November 2005 06:33 AM
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Hi, Bill, I lived in Montgomery Al. from 1976 until 1984 and loved living there it is a very nice place. My wife and I come to visit old friends still to this day. I also love the steel guitar and love playing it , I would sure try to make the meetings. But I'm not the talented of player as Roger and the Georgia gang. I get to here them at the Saluda convention. Clyde Mumpower [This message was edited by Clyde Mumpower on 05 November 2005 at 06:37 AM.] [This message was edited by Clyde Mumpower on 05 November 2005 at 05:09 PM.] [This message was edited by Clyde Mumpower on 05 November 2005 at 05:11 PM.] |
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Dr E L Rickles Member From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA |
posted 05 November 2005 11:15 AM
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Hi Bill, The Jugtown show was great. It was my first show and I was just in a trance at the talent of Russ, Randy and John.I will support and be an active member in tHE ASGA. Just learning and enjoying the greatest instrument in the world. Have received so much help from steelplayers here at the forum.Bless you all and continued progress. DR R |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 07 November 2005 05:33 AM
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Clyde & Dr. Rickles. WELCOME ABOARD!!!!!. Clyde, there are a whole lot of us not as Talented as Roger and The Georgia Gang. That does not mean we love and appreciate the instrument any less. We are glad to have you with us. We are going to have a lot of fun and fellowship with this association. We all are going to meet new people and have some new friends. We are recieving a lot of support from The Georgia Gang and feel many will join us also. Again, Welcome aboard. Bill |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 07 November 2005 05:37 AM
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Forgot to mention Mr. Cawby. Ernie you have been a member of THE ALABAMA GANG for quite a while. You have made numerous trips from Florida to jam with us. You are most appreciated and bring your bus load of friends when we have our first Jam. Bill. |
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Fred Justice Member From: Globe Arizona, Copper Capital Of The World |
posted 07 November 2005 06:15 AM
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Bill, good luck with the forming of your new Association. It sounds like you folks back there in Alabama are gearin up to have a lot of fun and good pickin. The best to all of you.  ------------------ |
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Jeff Sconyers Member From: Coffee Springs, Alabama, USA |
posted 07 November 2005 08:42 AM
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I would love to be a part of the Club here in Alabama. I just turned in my notice today for quiting the band I am giging with. I can't paly to 3:30 in the morning and then get up and work all day on saturday. By then end of the night we are just playing Rock & Roll anyway. I also need some time to complete my material I have from spending three days with Doug Jernigan. Being a part of something (being around other players) like this would help me be a better player. Please let me know what the status is and if I can help in any way. Jeff Sconyers 334-684-2022 (daytime) 334-393-0719 (evening). Email: sconyersins@centurytel.net [This message was edited by Jeff Sconyers on 07 November 2005 at 11:37 AM.] |
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Lana Rosselli Member From: St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
posted 08 November 2005 07:28 PM
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Hey Alabama Gang - I'd be happy to promote this adventure on SteelRadio and maybe work out something to broadcast your show. Keep me posted, I'll help however I can. Good luck! Miss Lana |
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Frank Estes Member From: Huntsville, AL |
posted 09 November 2005 05:25 AM
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Where will it be? Montgomery? ------------------ |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 09 November 2005 07:07 AM
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Jeff, Thanks for your interest and support. We are moving along. Hope to have an agenda and conference call soon. Meeting other pickers is what this thing is all about. We are also going to look at a Mentor program to help along new players. I have captured your data and welcome aboard. Bill. |
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Laney Hicks Member From: Tennessee, USA |
posted 09 November 2005 07:23 AM
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Bill, Finally, I'm able to get on here and say my most sincere "thanks" for that amazing reception you,especially, and my dear "Alabama Gang" extended to me in Gardendale. Whoever said "you can't go back home" didn't come from Alabama! You surprised me completely with my authentic State Senate Resolution (man, do you have connections!)and I really do appreciate the trouble you went to having it framed so nicely. I have a special area at home for "treasures", and it serves an even "sweeter" purpose as Russ will have to look at it every single day and be reminded that I am indeed an Alabama girl, (ROLL TIDE!)and that even though he is loved and appreciated for his talents there, he is well advised to tread carefully when giving me too much trouble in "my neck of the woods". I love that you're starting a club, and I am most privileged to serve as honorary First Lady. Alabama has "born" many great artists and musicians; as word spreads about your organization, I have no doubt that this club membership will quickly multiply. All the best, and thanks again for everything. Russ, Randy, and John agreed after the show in Gardendale that it had certainly been one of the best for each of them; great interaction and response, great rhythm section,nice folks and just a really good time playing! Well, that's just how it's done in Alabama, right Bill?  God bless you! Laney |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 10 November 2005 07:43 AM
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Miss Lana, Thanks so much for your support. I will keep you informed of our progress.You are so kind to help us. Dr. Rickles, I responded to your off-net E-Mail and it keeps coming back. Please send another E-Mail so we can determine whose end has the problem. Frank, I envision starting with some conference calls. First meeting place will be determined from input from those calls. FIRST LADY LANEY: Will reply to your post later when I have more time. We are truly Blessed to have you as our FIRST LADY. Thanks to everyone for the support, encouragement/ and kind words. I hope this Association gets so big that we can afford to bring Fred Justice in for a jam. Thanks again, to all. Bill |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 17 November 2005 07:35 AM
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Laney, Believe me!!!!! The Pleasure was all mine. I just had to do something when Russ posted that he "Might let you sing one or two". Bet he will be more careful with his words when it comes to you and The State of Alabama. I sincerely hope that you enjoy being the "FIRST LADY" of "THE ALABAMA GANG" as much as we enjoy having you. We will put our "FIRST LADY" up against any other Steel Club any where. We are proud to have you. When you get a hold of Alma please point her in our direction. I believe without fear of being too far wrong that she needs to be in "THE ALABAMA GANG". Thank you for all you do in supporting our beloved instrument. I will keep you informed of our progress. Until next time, Bill and "THE ALABAMA GANG". |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 18 November 2005 06:06 AM
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PROGRESS REPORT!!!!! We are growing in numbers. Need volunteers to work on 1. Application for 501(C)(3)non-profit tax status. 2.Committee to form Name, Identity (Logo), Colors for shirts,hats etc. 3. Committee to determine whenther the club will be just social, or will we have community projects etc. Thanks,Bill |
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tommy young Member From: columbus,ms. usa |
posted 20 November 2005 11:03 PM
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i'd love to be a member of this get-r-done just let me know what and where to join thanks and good luck |
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Clyde Bloodworth Member From: Chancellor,AL |
posted 21 November 2005 10:07 PM
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If membership is open to old folks, I will be happy to join and participate. Clyde |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 22 November 2005 12:20 PM
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Tommy, Thanks much and welcome aboard!!! We are moving Along. Clyde--- So glad to have you with us. Can't wait till other folks hear you picking C6th. Thanks Guys, Bill |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 28 November 2005 11:14 AM
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It's time to make nominations for the officer's of the Association. I am nominating myself as President. Please send me nominations for VP, Sec, and Treasurer to me at bill.cook@psc.alabama.gov Thanks, Bill |
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Roger Crawford Member From: Locust Grove, GA USA |
posted 28 November 2005 02:10 PM
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I haven't paid my dues yet (bring me a membership form to Hollonville!), but I second Bill's nomination for President! Roger Crawford President, GaSGA [This message was edited by Roger Crawford on 28 November 2005 at 02:10 PM.] |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 02 December 2005 06:19 AM
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Roger, Thanks much. I will bring some applications Sunday to the Jam. My last posting didn't come out like I wanted. Anyone can be nominated for President of the forming ASGA. Wanted to make that clear. We only have one nomination as of this date. We need more. Thanks again Roger and will see yall Sunday. Bill |
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Walter Hamlin Member From: Talladega, Alabama, USA |
posted 02 December 2005 06:26 PM
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Bill I am interested in being a member. Walter Hamlin Talladega, AL |
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Ernest Cawby Member From: Lake City, Florida, USA |
posted 02 December 2005 10:08 PM
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We plan to be in Hollonville will join there. ernie |
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Ernest Cawby Member From: Lake City, Florida, USA |
posted 03 December 2005 06:16 AM
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Bill you will get my vote knowing you and your love for this you will be my choice for Prez. I know you will do a first class job. Been there done that and know what it takes and you have it. ernie |
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Bill Cook Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
posted 06 December 2005 07:46 AM
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Ernie, Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. I met several people in Hollonville who have offered their support. We are about ready to kick her off. Thanks again, Bill |
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Tyler Hall Member From: Alabama, USA |
posted 08 December 2005 10:02 AM
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I'm glad to see there are quite a few guys interested in the ASGA. It's good to see things are happening, so here's a bump. Tyler Hall D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, Goodrich LDR |
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Ron Elliott Member From: Madison, Tennessee, USA |
posted 09 December 2005 06:29 AM
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Bill, through all the great posts, I must have missed exactly where it's going to be held. I sure would like to make that one. Thanks for your help, and good luck on the new adventure. Ron Elliott |
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