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Topic: Scotty's Steel Idol Finalists |
Russ Hicks
From: Pegram, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 4 Aug 2008 11:18 am
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Well, I have decided on the four finalists for our caper Satuday nite before dinner....it started out pretty slow but I must say in the last two weeks I've received a lot of real good entrys,and it was really tough deciding on which four to pick, but it had to be done and I just did it. However, I think it's best for me to contact them first and make sure they can all make it to the Convention, and get all the details straight...if you all will allow me 24 hrs to get that done I promise to post the winners (finalists) tomorrow.
I received CDs of lots of winners playing some very good, unique steel guitar,but unfortunately only four slots to fill.
Many thanks to all of the players who took the time to enter, and I hope you will come see me in St. Louis or anywhere else I may be lurking around. If not, give me a call and tell me all the reasons I should have picked your song, and I'll probably agree with most of you.
Much Love to all and I'll post again tomorrow with the names of the 'Fabulous Four', one of which will be our Steel Idol.....I hope Simon doesn't make it too rough on them.
Russ |
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Pat Coyne
From: Gallatin
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Posted 4 Aug 2008 12:56 pm
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I backed out of entering this year to give y'all a chance. hahaha, look forward to meeting everyone in st louis! _________________ "basso profundo" |
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Larry Scott
From: Virginia, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2008 12:53 pm
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been 24 hours |
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Bill Dobkins
From: Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2008 6:43 pm
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Come on Russ the suspense is killing us. _________________ Custom Rittenberry SD10
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Honor our Vet's.
Now pass the gravy. |
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Russ Hicks
From: Pegram, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2008 6:45 pm
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Congratulations to our four finalists!!
Tyler Hall from Hollister, Mo.
Song-'I Love You Because'
Joe Turner from Starr, S.C.
Song-'Til the Rivers All Run Dry'
Dale Thomas from West Branch, Iowa
Song-'Legend In My Time'
Jeremy Drawbaugh from Scottsboro, Ala.
Song- 'Sweet Memories' |
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Bob Frederick
From: Illinois, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2008 7:13 pm Finalists
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Congratulations to the four finalists.
Bob |
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dlayne
From: OH
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Posted 6 Aug 2008 4:37 am Congrats
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Congratulations to all that won a slot at the Convention,and to all who entered....Russ must have had a VERY diffulcult challenge in picking the 4 finalist....Have fun in St. Louis _________________ Dan Layne |
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Ron Page
From: Penn Yan, NY USA
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Posted 6 Aug 2008 8:14 am
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Congratulations! I look forward to catching these acts at Scotty's. _________________ HagFan
Emmons Lashley LeGrande II |
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Roger Crawford
From: Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 6 Aug 2008 8:20 am
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I've heard three of these guys play. All of them great. Dale must be in the same class or Russ wouldn't have chosed him. This should be VERY interesting. Wish I could be Simon for this!!! |
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Jim Cohen
From: Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 6 Aug 2008 10:24 am
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The only one I've heard so far is Dale and he is a truly outstanding, accomplished player. The two of us jammed together at the recent steel show in Iowa and I had a hard time keeping up with him. A great player... AND a great singer and bandleader too!
This is gonna be interesting and fun! _________________ www.JimCohen.com
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Brint Hannay
From: Maryland, USA
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Posted 6 Aug 2008 11:50 am
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Glad to see Joe Turner's name on the list. I had the privilege of trying to stay out of his way on guitar on two gigs a couple of years ago. He's a truly outstanding Extended E9th player. Bonus points for one of the most visually striking steels you'll ever see! |
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Dean Batye
From: California, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 6 Aug 2008 2:49 pm steel idol
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Hey Russ,once again you did a great job! I wish I could make it back to Mo. for the show.I know you will be a good host for the show.Hello to Landy hope to see you both soon.
Dean Batye |
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Jeremy Drawbaugh
From: scottsboro, al usa
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Posted 6 Aug 2008 4:16 pm
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OMG! THE BUTTERFLIES ARE ALREADY GOING WILD! THANKS TO RUSS FOR GIVING ME THIS OPPORTUNITY. I HAVE HEARD JOE ON THE INTERNET AND I HAVE PLAYED A JAM SESSION OR TWO WITH TYLER,OR AS WE CALL HIM IN ALABAMA "THE KID"! THATS RIGHT TYLER IS A NATIVE ALABAMA BOY AS I AM AS WELL. ROLL TIDE ROLL
IT IS GONNA BE SOME TOUGH COMPETITION CAUSE I HAVE HEARD TYLER PLAY I LOVE YOU BECAUSE, THE SWING VERSION, AND IF THAT IS WHAT HE IS GONNA DO YOU WILL BE IN FOR A TREAT. TYLER IS A GREAT GUY AND A AWESOME PLAYER TO BE AS YOUNG AS HE IS, CONGRATS MY FRIEND
CONGRADULATIONS TO JOE AND DALE AS WELL I LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU GUYS AND HEARING YOU PLAY.
BRING IT ON SIMON I'M READY! _________________ JDAWG
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Jerry Lee Newberry
From: Prim, AR USA
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Posted 7 Aug 2008 8:16 am
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Congrats to all, but come on Tyler!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's show them what you can do. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Donna |
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Brandon Ordoyne
From: Needville,Texas USA
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Posted 7 Aug 2008 8:47 pm
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Congrats Dale! I wish I could be there to see ya perform! Hope to see ya back in Texas soon!
Your friend,
Brandon _________________ '74 Emmons D10 P/P 8x5,'15 Rittenberry D10 8x5, Peavey Nashville 112, 400 & 1000, Fender Twin Reverb Tone Master, Hilton, Goodrich L120, Boss DD-3 and RV-3 |
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Bill Simmons
From: Keller, Texas/Birmingham, AL, R.I.P.
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Posted 8 Aug 2008 5:46 pm Great Players!
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I've heard them all play and the are just excellent! Dale Thomas is a really super player.
One day at the Dallas show a couple years ago, I was returning from lunch to our Rains Steel Guitar Booth and I heard this great chord comping and bass lines being played on the steel behind the great Gary Carpenter...it was Dale Thomas following right along on his C6th!
All four players should "win". HA |
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Mark Wayne
From: Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2008 8:33 pm
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Congradulations Dale. You are one of my fav's. |
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Theresa Galbraith
From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA
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Posted 11 Aug 2008 4:38 am
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Congratulations Dale!
And to the other 3 playing the main stage!
It should be refreshing, something new............ |
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John Floyd
From: R.I.P.
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Posted 14 Aug 2008 12:19 pm Way To Go Joe ! ! !
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Joe is a Great Player and one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. I'm Super happy to see he is finally getting some National Recognition. I heard him the First Time over 7 years ago and he knocked me out. He is a Terrific E9th Player and He has a Close Friend named Lloyd (Something) . He has been known to travel in good company.
Congrats My Friend.
John |
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Bill Cook
From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA (deceased)
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Posted 18 Aug 2008 12:17 pm Fab Four
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Two of Russ's Winners are members of The Alabama Steel Guitar Association. A/K/A THE ALABAMA GANG!!!!!Tyler "THE KID" Hall was the First Horizion Award winner in 2006, Jeremy was The Second Horizion Award winner in 2007. We are very Proud of our Boys!!!!!!!! Everyone is in for a treat with the 4 finalist. Good Luck to All.
Bill |
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Rob Parker
From: Paducah, Kentucky, R.I.P.
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Posted 20 Aug 2008 7:06 am
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My congratulations to these winners..I have been priveleged to share the stage with three of them, many times..I do not know Mr Dale Thomas, but I'm sure he is a fine player..
I regret there can be only one final winner..In my mind, they are all winners...
I think the steel guitar is in good hands with players such as these four,and many other 'youngsters' presenting their instruments, and their talents...
RP...'come on in'... |
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Russ Hicks
From: Pegram, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2008 11:28 am
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This note is for the four finalists....don't forget to bring charts for a few (three or four) songs to play after the 'carryings on', just in case you win.
Also, I'd like to acknowledge and thank Gary Sill for coming up with this Steel Idol idea a couple of years ago....it's taken a while to make it happen but I know it's gonna be fun.
See you all in a few days, LWATCDR. |
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Stephen Gambrell
From: Over there
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Posted 29 Aug 2008 9:49 pm
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I had the priviledge of playing "Till the Rivers All Run Dry" as a duet, with Joe. Joe played steel, and I played Dobro. I've not heard the other gentlemen play, but I suspect they're ALL excellent players. Best of luck to the four of you, and congratulations! |
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Ken Newman
From: maitland, Florida, /desmoines,ia
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Posted 30 Aug 2008 10:12 am congratulations dale
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dale, congratulations from orlando !!! just because this ole man is 1000 miles away from st.louis , does not mean he cannot 'hear' you. sounds original, strong intonation and makes a person feel good. why, that's just gotta be the talented dale thomas on his pedal steel guitar. _________________ stay tuned, kenny |
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Glen E. Lanning
From: La Grange, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 30 Aug 2008 1:33 pm
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Joe Turner - Congratulations from MASGA. Joe is a super picker from South Carolina and has graced the stage at MASGA jams many time - the last one in Kannapolis, NC in August. Rooting for you Joe! _________________ Past Secretary/President, MASGA
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