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Topic: Annual Marty Robbins Tribute - Glendale, AZ |
Billy Easton
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Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 22 Aug 2007 8:53 pm |
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I will be performing with my band, 3 Wheel Drive at the annual Marty Robbins Tribute in Glendale, AZ on September 22nd at the Glendale City Amphitheater, 59th Avenue and Glendale. Singers come from all over the country to perform all Marty Robbins songs...it will last for 2 to 2 1/2 hours....starting at 7:00pm. Our band will be doing the backup chores for all vocalists as well as doing our own. Special guest on lead guitar JOHNNY DAVIS!! This will be a great show. Come on out and enjoy. Free admission, but they do pass the hat for donations.
Billy Easton
Casa Grande, AZ |
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Jack Francis
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Queen Creek, Arizona, USA
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Posted 22 Aug 2007 9:20 pm
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Billy
Has J. D. Hoag ever been involved in this event??
He was Marty's lead guitar player and lives in the valley.
He's a truely GREAT guitarist!! Also a really nice guy.
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Gallien-Krueger MB200 amplifier through an Alessis MicroVerb w/15'Peavey cab.
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Terry Wood
From:
Lebanon, MO
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Posted 23 Aug 2007 4:58 am
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Hi Billy,
Well, wish I could be out there! Marty Robbins is one of my favorite all time singers.
Personally, I feel that Marty should be rated with the top 5 Country singers of all time.
A great showman/entertainer, and the thing about Marty was, he could sing all styles: Cowboy, Hawaiian, Country Ballads, Rockabilly, Crooner type songs and Gospel.
I have alot of his LPs, tapes and now they are on CDs. He loved steel guitar and recorded with many great steelers. He actually played some steel but I don't know how well. He was also a great song writer. It doesn't seem like he's been gone so long.
Billy have a ball and pick one for Marty!
Terry Wood |
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Ray Harrison
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Tucson, Arizona, USA (deceased)
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Posted 23 Aug 2007 10:31 am Billy
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Would love to be there, since Marty is due any tribute given him. I'm booked for a birthday party that day and can't make it. You'll just have to put up with Denny's bass playing again(Haha). Tell all hi for me and I'll be there in spirit.
Take care,
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Ray Harrison
Bass/sing/Love PSG
77 Stingray/Kiesel 5 string bass
Telonics , Fender Rumble500, Polytone Amps
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Roger Edgington
From:
San Antonio, Texas USA
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Posted 23 Aug 2007 6:34 pm
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Billy,
Sure wish we could be there. Marty Robbins is my all time favorite. Everytime we're on the road I listen to 3 Wheel Drive cd's. You guys do great on Marty's songs.
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Billy Easton
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2007 7:10 pm
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Thanks guys...Roger you are so kind...I listen to your CDs a lot as well. Jack..hook me up with JD and we will see what happens!! Ray, we will miss you, but I will see you soon. Terry, thanks for the kind words and it is going to be a great show.
Billy |
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Terry Wood
From:
Lebanon, MO
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Posted 29 Aug 2007 5:00 am
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Here is some side notes about Marty and Jerry Bryd.
If viewers here have not read the late Steel Guitar Hall of Famer Jerry Byrd's book titled "It Was A Trip On The Wings of Music," I suggest you get a copy to read. It is well worth hte cost of the book and will be a collector's item.
In his book, Jerry shares alot of information on several of the past greats in the music industry. One such person was Marty Robbins. I was re-reading the book last night and came across the info he had shared on Marty Robbins. They were friends and worked together in the big recording studios in Nashville, TN. Jerry shares how Marty played some on the steel guitar for him.
Again, Jerry's book is well worth the cost and I orderd mine from Amazon.com. I think the cost was less than $20; you will be glad you purchased the book.
GOD bless!
Terry Wood |
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Billy Easton
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 15 Sep 2007 7:36 am
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Just a reminder...the show is next Saturday, the 22nd. It will be about 3 hours of all Marty Robbins music with special guests....come out and say hello! It will be at the Glendale City Amphitheatre on 59th Avenue and Glendale Blvd, right behind the city building. It is going to be a great show!!
Billy Easton
Casa Grande, AZ |
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Jack Francis
From:
Queen Creek, Arizona, USA
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Posted 15 Sep 2007 11:26 pm
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Billy
I have looked everywhere for J.D.'s phone number but my address book seems to have gotten lost in my move to our new house..I'll keep looking though.
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DESERT ROSE D-10 8/5...Joe Naylor "SteelSeat"...
Gallien-Krueger MB200 amplifier through an Alessis MicroVerb w/15'Peavey cab.
TELES & STRATS...
FENDER TWIN & SEYMOUR DUNCAN 50W tube amps...1-12" 2-12" & 4-12" cabs and a FENDER MUSTANG-3 |
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Billy Easton
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 16 Sep 2007 8:14 am
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Thanks, Jack...it would be great to get to meet and know him...
Billy |
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