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Hay Tommy, I remember when I 1st met Gary’Spike’Spicer, he was with Myrna Lorrie, but she was doing TV tappings so her band had Joe Payne from Wheeling West Virginia fronting the show and were pla ...

My experience is, if I put a right angle sharp kink in the string right where in comes out of the thread hole on the tuning key, will stop slipping with only 2 to 3 wraps. It’s a physics thing whe ...

Very sad news, Mike was as gifted as they come. On stage of thousands or in a demo room, one on one he had the ability to make you feel special and touched many with his music and his personal faith. ...

I am deeply shocked but not surprised. Fred has for some time had to battle health issue and is now in a place where there is no pain or suffering.
I first met Fred in St Lois steel show in 2007 w ...

Roy Warhurst from Alberta Canada, left us June 28th. Roy was with Sons of the Pioneers and one of the prominent country musicians in Canada. I was privileged to be able to call him friend.
https: ...

Roy probably played for more of Forum members than any other one person. Roy and Barbara have also probably prayed for more of us folk that have faced difficult situations. They are real people that ...

"The Very Best Of The Happy Goodmans Live", with Lloyd Green on Steel.

This song by John Hughey was on his project, "Lost In the Feeling" which is also available with back up trac version.

Here's what David Hartley wrote, and they're top notch trac's

Hi.

All CDs available on iTunes and/or CD Baby.

Here is a list of current Tabs and Backing Tracks available.

Almost ...

Mike is as good a person as they come, I've only met him a couple times, what a honour. If you get a chance, take it, both his steel and piano playing are excellent.

Randy it is with much sadness that you have lost your soul mate, Judy, and with much joy, she is in the arms of Jesus. Our prayers go out to you and your family to provide strength and peace. You ar ...

One day when I was visiting Shot on the 2nd floor of the Sho Bud store, Julian Tharpe, came up. He was playing for Barbara Mandrell at the time. Shot mentioned that I should hear Julian, play Danny ...

GREAT pictures Jim! You're a person, that has given the steel guitar family, soooo much.
THANKS

I've not been able to open MSA web site for about a month, tells me, "page not available"?

Thanks for the post Jim. I had the privilege of playing with Mac a couple of times back in the 60's, which I will always cherish.

When I saw Bill, he was playing with Dottie and had a completely/everything, gold plated steel. Can't remember what brand it was. We had a steel player, Spike, Gary Spicer, here in Canada, who playe ...

Bob, since the time you posted loosing Barbara, I would say WOW, you have definitely received a truck load of support from your fellow steelers. I have given a lot of thought, loosing your best frien ...

Bob, it is so hard when we lose our special friend weâ€™ve had for so long, but God gave you an Angle for 48 years and I'm sure you have many fond memories. Our prayers are with you.
Neil and M ...

My vote is Lloyd Green

You really are the man Jim, what beautiful memories of a steel guitar family we can be so proud of. THANK YOU, for your labour of love in producing these treasures. 2018 was an historical event both ...

CONGRATULATIONS LLOYD, I once heard that, â€œItâ€™s not over until the fat lady singsâ€, and we trust it will be a long time before she sings. THANKS, for keeping on, keeping on! Neil

Tommy, Daywind, https://daywind.com, has a ton of Christmas and Gospel tracks, which are great quality. Also try Crossroads.

Kayton will be missed, BIG time. I remember years ago going to the Opry and when Kayton was on with Hank, all the other steel players would come out to watch Kayton beat that thing to death, yet the ...

My skin is dry, so I've had trouble keeping my picks tight and not slip. I have bought and tried everything. You do see quite a few people lick their fingers before they put their picks on. I tried ...

Hey Jim, if I had a hotel room booked in Mesa and had to cancel, but knew of a son or daughter or family member of mine was going to need a room in Mesa at the same time, would I let it go to a strang ...

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Topic: Canadian Pickers
Neil Degraw Replies: 222 Views: 85781	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 Mar 2023 3:42 pm Subject: Canadian Pickers
Neil Degraw Replies: 222 Views: 85781	Hay Tommy, I remember when I 1st met Gary’Spike’Spicer, he was with Myrna Lorrie, but she was doing TV tappings so her band had Joe Payne from Wheeling West Virginia fronting the show and were pla ...
Topic: string theory: keyless vs post wraps
Neil Degraw Replies: 14 Views: 2952	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 Feb 2023 1:27 pm Subject: string theory: keyless vs post wraps
Neil Degraw Replies: 14 Views: 2952	My experience is, if I put a right angle sharp kink in the string right where in comes out of the thread hole on the tuning key, will stop slipping with only 2 to 3 wraps. It’s a physics thing whe ...
Topic: Mike Sigler
Neil Degraw Replies: 55 Views: 15883	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 11 Sep 2022 5:42 am Subject: Mike Sigler
Neil Degraw Replies: 55 Views: 15883	Very sad news, Mike was as gifted as they come. On stage of thousands or in a demo room, one on one he had the ability to make you feel special and touched many with his music and his personal faith. ...
Topic: Fred Justice
Neil Degraw Replies: 105 Views: 28567	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 9 Sep 2022 10:03 pm Subject: Fred Justice
Neil Degraw Replies: 105 Views: 28567	I am deeply shocked but not surprised. Fred has for some time had to battle health issue and is now in a place where there is no pain or suffering. I first met Fred in St Lois steel show in 2007 w ...
Topic: Roy Warhurst, fiddle player
Neil Degraw Replies: 3 Views: 2418	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 4 Jul 2022 3:24 pm Subject: Roy Warhurst, fiddle player
Neil Degraw Replies: 3 Views: 2418	Roy Warhurst from Alberta Canada, left us June 28th. Roy was with Sons of the Pioneers and one of the prominent country musicians in Canada. I was privileged to be able to call him friend. https: ...
Topic: Roy Rosetta
Neil Degraw Replies: 87 Views: 42913	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 1 Jan 2022 4:22 pm Subject: Roy Rosetta
Neil Degraw Replies: 87 Views: 42913	Roy probably played for more of Forum members than any other one person. Roy and Barbara have also probably prayed for more of us folk that have faced difficult situations. They are real people that ...
Topic: Best LIVE albums with Pedal Steel
Neil Degraw Replies: 67 Views: 20435	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 17 Apr 2021 6:27 am Subject: Best LIVE albums with Pedal Steel
Neil Degraw Replies: 67 Views: 20435	"The Very Best Of The Happy Goodmans Live", with Lloyd Green on Steel.
Topic: I just destroyed the world I'm living in
Neil Degraw Replies: 30 Views: 10259	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 4 Nov 2020 2:48 pm Subject: I just destroyed the world I'm living in
Neil Degraw Replies: 30 Views: 10259	This song by John Hughey was on his project, "Lost In the Feeling" which is also available with back up trac version.
Topic: Ray Price MIDI Files
Neil Degraw Replies: 5 Views: 3772	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 30 Oct 2020 7:18 pm Subject: Ray Price MIDI Files
Neil Degraw Replies: 5 Views: 3772	Here's what David Hartley wrote, and they're top notch trac's Hi. All CDs available on iTunes and/or CD Baby. Here is a list of current Tabs and Backing Tracks available. Almost ...
Topic: Lunch with Mike and T
Neil Degraw Replies: 1 Views: 2113	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 13 Oct 2020 7:54 pm Subject: Lunch with Mike and T
Neil Degraw Replies: 1 Views: 2113	Mike is as good a person as they come, I've only met him a couple times, what a honour. If you get a chance, take it, both his steel and piano playing are excellent.
Topic: Judy Kathryn Beavers
Neil Degraw Replies: 63 Views: 23820	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 28 Mar 2020 4:05 pm Subject: Judy Kathryn Beavers
Neil Degraw Replies: 63 Views: 23820	Randy it is with much sadness that you have lost your soul mate, Judy, and with much joy, she is in the arms of Jesus. Our prayers go out to you and your family to provide strength and peace. You ar ...
Topic: looking for Julian Tharpe's DANNY BOY
Neil Degraw Replies: 21 Views: 6588	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Mar 2020 7:05 am Subject: looking for Julian Tharpe's DANNY BOY
Neil Degraw Replies: 21 Views: 6588	One day when I was visiting Shot on the 2nd floor of the Sho Bud store, Julian Tharpe, came up. He was playing for Barbara Mandrell at the time. Shot mentioned that I should hear Julian, play Danny ...
Topic: My 2020 TSGA Jamboree Photos
Neil Degraw Replies: 30 Views: 17149	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 23 Mar 2020 6:34 am Subject: My 2020 TSGA Jamboree Photos
Neil Degraw Replies: 30 Views: 17149	GREAT pictures Jim! You're a person, that has given the steel guitar family, soooo much. THANKS
Topic: MSA new 10-6 guitar coming 2020!
Neil Degraw Replies: 29 Views: 27527	Forum Section: New Product Announcements Posted: 3 Mar 2020 9:52 pm Subject: MSA new 10-6 guitar coming 2020!
Neil Degraw Replies: 29 Views: 27527	I've not been able to open MSA web site for about a month, tells me, "page not available"?
Topic: Mac Wiseman
Neil Degraw Replies: 11 Views: 5586	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 24 Feb 2019 10:17 pm Subject: Mac Wiseman
Neil Degraw Replies: 11 Views: 5586	Thanks for the post Jim. I had the privilege of playing with Mac a couple of times back in the 60's, which I will always cherish.
Topic: Remembering Bill West.
Neil Degraw Replies: 5 Views: 2198	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 10 Feb 2019 5:44 pm Subject: Remembering Bill West.
Neil Degraw Replies: 5 Views: 2198	When I saw Bill, he was playing with Dottie and had a completely/everything, gold plated steel. Can't remember what brand it was. We had a steel player, Spike, Gary Spicer, here in Canada, who playe ...
Topic: I lost my wife this morning.
Neil Degraw Replies: 117 Views: 33457	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 14 Oct 2018 5:15 pm Subject: I lost my wife this morning.
Neil Degraw Replies: 117 Views: 33457	Bob, since the time you posted loosing Barbara, I would say WOW, you have definitely received a truck load of support from your fellow steelers. I have given a lot of thought, loosing your best frien ...
Topic: I lost my wife this morning.
Neil Degraw Replies: 117 Views: 33457	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 4 Sep 2018 8:36 pm Subject: I lost my wife this morning.
Neil Degraw Replies: 117 Views: 33457	Bob, it is so hard when we lose our special friend weâ€™ve had for so long, but God gave you an Angle for 48 years and I'm sure you have many fond memories. Our prayers are with you. Neil and M ...
Topic: Your Biggest Early Influence (redone)
Neil Degraw Replies: 84 Views: 14571	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 10 Jul 2018 3:48 pm Subject: Your Biggest Early Influence (redone)
Neil Degraw Replies: 84 Views: 14571	My vote is Lloyd Green
Topic: My Photos from the 2018 TSGA Jamboree
Neil Degraw Replies: 28 Views: 13487	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 18 Mar 2018 5:43 pm Subject: My Photos from the 2018 TSGA Jamboree
Neil Degraw Replies: 28 Views: 13487	You really are the man Jim, what beautiful memories of a steel guitar family we can be so proud of. THANK YOU, for your labour of love in producing these treasures. 2018 was an historical event both ...
Topic: Lloyd Green/Ameripolitan Awards
Neil Degraw Replies: 15 Views: 4303	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 9 Feb 2018 11:51 am Subject: Lloyd Green/Ameripolitan Awards
Neil Degraw Replies: 15 Views: 4303	CONGRATULATIONS LLOYD, I once heard that, â€œItâ€™s not over until the fat lady singsâ€, and we trust it will be a long time before she sings. THANKS, for keeping on, keeping on! Neil
Topic: Christmas dilema
Neil Degraw Replies: 12 Views: 4205	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 17 Nov 2017 8:12 am Subject: Christmas dilema
Neil Degraw Replies: 12 Views: 4205	Tommy, Daywind, https://daywind.com, has a ton of Christmas and Gospel tracks, which are great quality. Also try Crossroads.
Topic: Kayton Roberts
Neil Degraw Replies: 54 Views: 33630	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 14 Jul 2017 9:10 pm Subject: Kayton Roberts
Neil Degraw Replies: 54 Views: 33630	Kayton will be missed, BIG time. I remember years ago going to the Opry and when Kayton was on with Hank, all the other steel players would come out to watch Kayton beat that thing to death, yet the ...
Topic: Tired of pressing your finger picks into your chest or palm
Neil Degraw Replies: 31 Views: 11016	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 10 Jan 2017 9:30 am Subject: Tired of pressing your finger picks into your chest or palm
Neil Degraw Replies: 31 Views: 11016	My skin is dry, so I've had trouble keeping my picks tight and not slip. I have bought and tried everything. You do see quite a few people lick their fingers before they put their picks on. I tried ...
Topic: Hotel Ethics
Neil Degraw Replies: 3 Views: 2244	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 7 Jan 2017 9:29 pm Subject: Hotel Ethics
Neil Degraw Replies: 3 Views: 2244	Hey Jim, if I had a hotel room booked in Mesa and had to cancel, but knew of a son or daughter or family member of mine was going to need a room in Mesa at the same time, would I let it go to a strang ...