where steel players meet online
| Search found 2352 matches |
| Author | Message |
|---|---|
 Topic: An Old C6th Copedant from Pete Drake - First String G to A |
|
| scott murray Replies: 3 Views: 194 |
 Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Nov 2024 9:12 am Subject: An Old C6th Copedant from Pete Drake - First String G to A |
| I’ve always preferred G on top, even with Thelonious Monk and some of the other jazzy stuff I like to play. I also raise to A on a pedal, my copedent is up to 7x7 on the back neck
I believe Doug ... |
|
| Topic: Scotty DeWitt Steel Guitar for sale |
|
| scott murray Replies: 7 Views: 1802 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 20 Nov 2024 10:57 am Subject: Scotty DeWitt Steel Guitar for sale |
| not a Sho-Bud, I’m not familiar with this brand
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/1431_IMG_0359_2.jpg |
|
| Topic: Quincy Jones has passed. |
|
| scott murray Replies: 5 Views: 906 |
Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 13 Nov 2024 6:58 pm Subject: Quincy Jones has passed. |
| I've been reading and watching so many remembrances of Quincy and what a natural talent he had as a performer/writer/arranger but also as a producer. they say he really brought out the best in those h ... | |
| Topic: Curly Chalker's Sho-Bud Fingertip |
|
| scott murray Replies: 6 Views: 1009 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Nov 2024 11:57 am Subject: Curly Chalker's Sho-Bud Fingertip |
| those customized pedals are interesting
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/1431_IMG_20241031_125240443_HDR_copy_1.jpg |
|
| Topic: Curly Chalker's Sho-Bud Fingertip |
|
| scott murray Replies: 6 Views: 1009 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Nov 2024 11:32 am Subject: Curly Chalker's Sho-Bud Fingertip |
| beautiful piece of history there Justin. congrats!
so this is the guitar pictured on the Big Hits album cover, though he actually used a Fender on the recording itself.. if I'm not mistaken? https ... |
|
| Topic: Red Simpson: Info and Steel Player |
|
| scott murray Replies: 7 Views: 772 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 6 Nov 2024 9:38 pm Subject: Red Simpson: Info and Steel Player |
| I believe it was Leo LeBlanc on most of Red’s stuff. Leo was also featured heavily on John Prine’s early albums | |
| Topic: Emmons in Japan w/Jazz Band |
|
| scott murray Replies: 15 Views: 1017 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 3 Nov 2024 8:41 am Subject: Emmons in Japan w/Jazz Band |
| I like the shot of Buddy double-footing on C6
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/1431_IMG_0301_1.jpg |
|
| Topic: Jimmy Steel..? |
|
| scott murray Replies: 8 Views: 743 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 1 Nov 2024 1:33 pm Subject: Jimmy Steel..? |
| Praguefrank lists Lloyd on his first album in '88, then "Jimmy Steel" on this one in '89... perhaps Lloyd just used a pseudonym? the rest of the players are the same on both
https://count ... |
|
| Topic: Jerry Garcia records steel on Candyman |
|
| scott murray Replies: 4 Views: 668 |
Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 28 Oct 2024 8:06 pm Subject: Jerry Garcia records steel on Candyman |
| very cool footage of Jerry taking an early pass at his steel part on Candyman with Phil Lesh and Robert Hunter cheering him on, 1970.
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/vjgho76UP5tHmeSC/?mibextid=iex ... |
|
| Topic: Emmons vs Sho-Bud (West Coast vs East Coast) |
|
| scott murray Replies: 10 Views: 1259 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 23 Oct 2024 7:06 pm Subject: Emmons vs Sho-Bud (West Coast vs East Coast) |
| wouldn't it make more sense to list all the brands each player has been identified with?
Buddy Emmons Bigsby Fender Sho-Bud Emmons MCI/EMCI Carter Derby Sierra JCH Zum |
|
| Topic: John Hughey: Best Solos/Parts? |
|
| scott murray Replies: 16 Views: 1534 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Oct 2024 1:56 pm Subject: John Hughey: Best Solos/Parts? |
| he's all over Willie Nelson's excellent Phases & Stages album, playing both necks | |
| Topic: Your favorite Pete Drake? |
|
| scott murray Replies: 36 Views: 3177 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Oct 2024 9:24 am Subject: Your favorite Pete Drake? |
| Pete’s intro/turnaround on Tammy’s original version of Apartment #9 is sublime and one of the most perfect parts ever played
https://youtu.be/zsaQoSBJ7PQ here’s a few other favorites [url=h ... |
|
| Topic: Ralph Mooney: staccato picking thing |
|
| scott murray Replies: 11 Views: 1572 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 Oct 2024 9:14 pm Subject: Ralph Mooney: staccato picking thing |
| I believe it was actually Phil Baugh on Swinging Doors | |
| Topic: Ralph Mooney: staccato picking thing |
|
| scott murray Replies: 11 Views: 1572 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 Oct 2024 9:50 am Subject: Ralph Mooney: staccato picking thing |
| check out Lew Houston with Conway Twitty while you’re at it:
https://youtu.be/FOZ4AWWLtXw |
|
| Topic: Live albums with tasteful PSG ... |
|
| scott murray Replies: 13 Views: 977 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 7 Oct 2024 8:21 am Subject: Live albums with tasteful PSG ... |
| •George Jones at Dancetown USA (Buddy Emmons)
•Dick Curless Live at the Wheeling Truck Drivers Jamboree (Curly Chalker) •Buck Owens Live In London (JayDee Maness) •Merle Haggard Live at Bil ... |
|
| Topic: Most recorded steel players – some non-scientific statistics |
|
| scott murray Replies: 12 Views: 1730 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 21 Sep 2024 9:42 am Subject: Most recorded steel players – some non-scientific statistics |
| interesting… you’ve got quite a collection! the Praguefrank website has a lot of session personnel listed chronologically by artist which could help fill in the blanks. | |
| Topic: JCH D 10 Steel 8x6 |
|
| scott murray Replies: 5 Views: 2654 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 16 Sep 2024 12:00 pm Subject: JCH D 10 Steel 8x6 |
| wow... 2 JCHs listed within about a week of each other.
steel guitars don't get any better! |
|
| Topic: Pedal steel in Asheville N.C |
|
| scott murray Replies: 2 Views: 961 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 10 Sep 2024 12:49 pm Subject: Pedal steel in Asheville N.C |
| I see Julia Sanders is playing Jack of the Wood on Fri at 9pm, she's a wonderful singer-songwriter who usually has pedal steel in the band
also, it looks like Matt Smith is out of town this week bu ... |
|
| Topic: Pedal steel in Asheville N.C |
|
| scott murray Replies: 2 Views: 961 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 10 Sep 2024 8:46 am Subject: Pedal steel in Asheville N.C |
| hi Paul… Wednesdays are usually good nights for steel in Asheville, Matt Smith hosts a songwriter showcase at Highland Brewing’s main location from 6-8. Matt plays steel with Amanda Anne Platt and ... | |
| Topic: At last!! I have another Super 400! An Update.... |
|
| scott murray Replies: 15 Views: 2309 |
Forum Section: Music Posted: 8 Sep 2024 9:18 am Subject: At last!! I have another Super 400! An Update.... |
| congrats Roger! | |
| Topic: Pete Wade |
|
| scott murray Replies: 11 Views: 3928 |
Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 31 Aug 2024 12:16 pm Subject: Pete Wade |
| rest in peace, Pete Wade. an amazing person, player, and what a career!
I took the time to watch his 2016 Nashville Cats interview which I missed the first time around. right at 45 mins, there's an ... |
|
| Topic: Raisin The Dickens w/ Big E & Pete Wade |
|
| scott murray Replies: 1 Views: 1105 |
Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 31 Aug 2024 12:14 pm Subject: Raisin The Dickens w/ Big E & Pete Wade |
| we lost the great Pete Wade this past week, may he rest in peace.
I took the time to watch his 2016 Nashville Cats interview which I missed the first time around. right at 45 mins, there's an old P ... |
|
| Topic: Who are we playing for? |
|
| scott murray Replies: 49 Views: 5762 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 29 Aug 2024 12:05 pm Subject: Who are we playing for? |
| the steel guitar is still such an oddity to most people, I think it's really up to the players to decide how it be presented. as long as it's played tastefully and in tune, most people will have a pos ... | |
| Topic: Big E's residence in the 1960's |
|
| scott murray Replies: 11 Views: 2843 |
Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Aug 2024 10:32 am Subject: Big E's residence in the 1960's |
| while we’re at it, here’s Buddy’s longtime residence in Hermitage at 4852 Concord Dr
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/1431_IMG_0053_1.jpg |
|
| Topic: TED Talk with Pedal Steel |
|
| scott murray Replies: 15 Views: 2947 |
Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 20 Aug 2024 8:44 pm Subject: TED Talk with Pedal Steel |
| fantastic Nate. love your playing | |
All times are GMT - 8 Hours |
Email SteelGuitarForum@gmail.com for technical support.
Powered by
phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group