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 Topic: The Lesser-Known Greats |
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| TomP Replies: 183 Views: 43856 |
 Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 Oct 2001 10:19 am Subject: The Lesser-Known Greats |
| We all have our favorites, and some are better known and more recognized by US, but to the non musician world at large (and parts of the musical world), even Buddy Emmons is a "lesser known great". Pe ... | |
| Topic: Just For The Record |
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| TomP Replies: 17 Views: 3067 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 Oct 2001 10:03 am Subject: Just For The Record |
| If your music is registered with BMI or ASCAP, as it should be, notify them and give them the info on the guy. If the recording is of covers, however, they may want to chat with YOU about your sales, ... | |
| Topic: Ronnie's Steel Guitar Show |
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| TomP Replies: 17 Views: 3725 |
Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 25 Oct 2001 9:46 am Subject: Ronnie's Steel Guitar Show |
| Don't know if it's as good as it used to be (what is), but about 40 yrs ago my entire family would drive over 30 miles to eat barbeque at Stubby's in Hot Springs. Part of the thrill of the trip was t ... | |
| Topic: Chords (lots of..) to "Chinatown" |
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| TomP Replies: 6 Views: 1315 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 25 Oct 2001 9:36 am Subject: Chords (lots of..) to "Chinatown" |
| Thanks a bunch guys. ------------------ -Tom [url=http://www.tompowell.org]www.tompowell.org |
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| Topic: Chords (lots of..) to "Chinatown" |
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| TomP Replies: 6 Views: 1315 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 23 Oct 2001 6:43 pm Subject: Chords (lots of..) to "Chinatown" |
| Well then, 2 to the bar. ------------------ -Tom [url=http://www.tompowell.org]www.tompowell.org |
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| Topic: Chords (lots of..) to "Chinatown" |
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| TomP Replies: 6 Views: 1315 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 23 Oct 2001 10:02 am Subject: Chords (lots of..) to "Chinatown" |
| Could anyone give me an about 4 to the bar chord chart for "Chinatown"? I is stuck. Don't have a recording available, but am trying to remember Bob Wills' version. ------------------ -Tom [url=htt ... |
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| Topic: Bronco Billy in Culver City, CA |
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| TomP Replies: 2 Views: 995 |
Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 19 Oct 2001 11:43 am Subject: Bronco Billy in Culver City, CA |
| In case I can make it, could you post, or e mail me directions to get to ''The Scarlet Lady"? Sounds like my kind of club. ------------------ -Tom [url=http://www.tompowell.org]www.tompowell.org |
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| Topic: Anyone play steel and sing... at the same time!? |
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| TomP Replies: 83 Views: 18636 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Oct 2001 2:35 pm Subject: Anyone play steel and sing... at the same time!? |
| Leon McAuliffe was my favorite. Enjoyed his sangin' a lot more that Tommy Duncan's. ------------------ -Tom [url=http://www.tompowell.org]www.tompowell.org |
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| Topic: A Nail in the Coffin of Live Music |
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| TomP Replies: 29 Views: 4460 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 13 Oct 2001 11:16 am Subject: A Nail in the Coffin of Live Music |
| Without a doubt, we should strive to protect any intrusion on our ability to make money with live playing. Hopefully, the time will come when the general public will realise the value of live people ... | |
| Topic: Unlikely Inspiration......... |
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| TomP Replies: 7 Views: 1311 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 11 Oct 2001 11:43 am Subject: Unlikely Inspiration......... |
| B 3 is a great instrument for any application, but Chas is right-they are a load! I once hired a B 3 player and one of the requirements for his participation was that I helped him load in and out. I ... | |
| Topic: Disappointed with Derailers |
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| TomP Replies: 11 Views: 1631 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 11 Oct 2001 11:31 am Subject: Disappointed with Derailers |
| Your dissappointment is understandable. However, from the point of view of the Derailers it might be that they can't afford one for the money they're making at these gigs and don't have the time to f ... | |
| Topic: Does Anyone Have Julian Tharpe's Tuning? |
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| TomP Replies: 21 Views: 5340 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 Sep 2001 8:40 pm Subject: Does Anyone Have Julian Tharpe's Tuning? |
| He was one of the best. But he will never be elected to the "Steel Guitar Player Businessman's Hall of Fame"!! That seems certain. Sad. ------------------ -Tom [url=http://www.tompowell.org]www.t ... |
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| Topic: World Trade Center Retaliation |
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| TomP Replies: 55 Views: 12340 |
Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 15 Sep 2001 10:03 pm Subject: World Trade Center Retaliation |
| Yea, Chas. Falwell can blame who he wants, but the people he blames didn't give the Taliban and Ben Laden money, arms, and training to fight the Soviets. Our gov't did. Now we got to go get a refun ... | |
| Topic: Ralph Emery returns to morning TV in Nashville |
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| TomP Replies: 15 Views: 4172 |
Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 15 Sep 2001 5:38 pm Subject: Ralph Emery returns to morning TV in Nashville |
| I'm glad for any new music show on TV. And Ralph Emory to boot!! A true legend in his own mind. ------------------ -Tom [url=http://www.tompowell.org]www.tompowell.org |
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| Topic: the Hellecasters ? |
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| TomP Replies: 12 Views: 2055 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 15 Sep 2001 5:32 pm Subject: the Hellecasters ? |
| Bovine is a great player. Will Ray also. The rest of the Hellecasters, John and Jerry are also amazing. Their seperate solo projects and sideman jobs make it hard to find time to be Hellecasters. ... |
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| Topic: Desert Rose Band-Suggestions |
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| TomP Replies: 12 Views: 1627 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 13 Sep 2001 4:30 pm Subject: Desert Rose Band-Suggestions |
| Great band. Had as excellent taste in music as you'd expect from such experienced cats. "She Don't Love Nobody" is probably my favorite cut of theirs. Isn't that a John HIatt song? He probably mad ... | |
| Topic: Let's Be Realistic About a Steel Guitar HOF Building |
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| TomP Replies: 46 Views: 8395 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 13 Sep 2001 3:57 pm Subject: Let's Be Realistic About a Steel Guitar HOF Building |
| A realistic idea (quite a stretch for me) might be to take any donations and bequeathed moneys and set up a scholarship program at some university, for steel and steel related musical subjects. This ... | |
| Topic: Let's Be Realistic About a Steel Guitar HOF Building |
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| TomP Replies: 46 Views: 8395 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 Sep 2001 4:41 pm Subject: Let's Be Realistic About a Steel Guitar HOF Building |
| Smiley-That statute was brought to my attention in a private reply to a post of mine on a topic about a steeler often mentioned and never inducted. Some people, apparently, are dedicated to keeping t ... | |
| Topic: the Hellecasters ? |
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| TomP Replies: 12 Views: 2055 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 4 Sep 2001 5:29 pm Subject: the Hellecasters ? |
| Ah yes, The Hellecasters. What a great bunch of players! Will Ray recorded, played on, and co produced (avec mois) my CD. He was trully amazing to watch. Didn't use his bender very much, as we had ... | |
| Topic: Missoula steelers???? |
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| TomP Replies: 0 Views: 988 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 4 Sep 2001 11:11 am Subject: Missoula steelers???? |
| Anyone know of, or have contact with any pedal steelers in the Western Montana area???? Or within a drivable (in winter this is not so far, Spokane is a LONG way) distance?[This message was edited by ... | |
| Topic: Okie steeler Benny Craig |
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| TomP Replies: 2 Views: 1395 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Aug 2001 2:10 pm Subject: Okie steeler Benny Craig |
| Sorry to hear that. Thanks for replying. ------------------ -Tom [url=http://www.tompowell.org]www.tompowell.org |
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| Topic: Get well wishes for Bill Lawrence |
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| TomP Replies: 12 Views: 1793 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Aug 2001 12:14 pm Subject: Get well wishes for Bill Lawrence |
| I recall listening to a tape of a gig in Nashville after the show. It was Lenny Breau's gig, with Lenny, Bucky Barrett and Bill on guitars, Jimmy Bryant on fiddle and Dick Cotten (his tape of the gig ... | |
| Topic: Okie steeler Benny Craig |
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| TomP Replies: 2 Views: 1395 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Aug 2001 12:02 pm Subject: Okie steeler Benny Craig |
| Anyone know contact info for Benny Craig? He works, and I believe lives, in the Tulsa area. He's not listed on the international list of steelers that is often posted here. Thanks. --------------- ... |
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| Topic: Julian Tharpe |
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| TomP Replies: 66 Views: 13676 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Aug 2001 11:58 am Subject: Julian Tharpe |
| Julian certainly belongs in the steel Hall of Fame, at least. The most innovative steel player I've ever seen. A clue about his not being in the HOF was mentioned earlier. He was the type of person ... | |
| Topic: Nudie suits vs blue jeans? |
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| TomP Replies: 78 Views: 18553 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 20 Aug 2001 5:57 pm Subject: Nudie suits vs blue jeans? |
| I'd wear a Nudie suit every day, even to slop the hogs, if'n they weren't so danged expensive! Even a jacket to go with the jeans (semi nude??) is more than I got in my cookie jar. Just for stage im ... | |
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