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Topic: A very special thanks to the GaSGA. |
Austin Tripp
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Nashville TN
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Posted 2 Nov 2008 6:00 pm |
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Thank you Georgia Steel Guitar Association board members, Bill Ferguson, Wade Medlock, Bob Evens, Donna Dodd, Bill Cunningham, and the others for letting me participate in the Georgia Peach Jam. Also a very "special" thanks for Woody Ledford, Wayne Stowers, Wayne Smith, and Johnny Thomas for making me feel comfortable on stage and for backing me up. I can not explain how much fun I had today at the convention. EVERYONE treated each other like family and welcomed newcomers to the stage (like me). Everyone that played today was absolutley AWESOME!! Steve Geis, Roger Crawford, Tommy Dodd, Bill Cunningham, Jeremy Drawbaugh, and the rest of the cats was just amazing. I hope to be a member of the Georgia Steel Guitar Association for long time. Also, if it wasn't for the encouragement from the GsSGA, I probaly would still be scared of the stage, but thanks to them guys (and girls), I would not have the confidince I need to continue to play the most wonderful instrument in the world!!!! Thank you Georgia Steel Guitar Assocation.
_Austin Tripp
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Brett Day
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Pickens, SC
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Posted 2 Nov 2008 9:22 pm
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It was great meetin' you and playin' for you, Austin.
Brett |
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John Floyd
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R.I.P.
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Posted 3 Nov 2008 3:15 am You Just Described The S.S.B.
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The Finest STAFF BAND In The Southeastern US
Woody Ledford, Wayne Stowers, Wayne Smith, and Johnny Thomas
You've picked With The Best |
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Stephen Gambrell
From:
Over there
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Posted 3 Nov 2008 8:42 am
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Bob Strum
From:
Anniston Alabama
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Posted 3 Nov 2008 3:27 pm
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Another winner show. It was so good to see and hear Buck again with his touch and great approach. Mitzi as beautiful as ever and so encouraging. Thanks Georgia for putting on such a great show.
Sincerely, Bob Strum |
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Jeremy Drawbaugh
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scottsboro, al usa
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Posted 3 Nov 2008 4:15 pm
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I'D LIKE TO SAY WHAT A GREAT SHOW. AUSTIN YOU DID AN AWESOME JOB AND GETTIN OUT AND PLAYIN ON STAGE IN FRONT OF PEOPLE AND WITH A LIVE BAND WILL HELP YOU GROW AS A PLAYER MORE THAN YOU KNOW. KEEP IT UP AT 17 THIS KID SOUND TERRIFIC.
THANKS TO JOHNNY,WOODY WAYNE AND JIM HARTLEY FOR BACKING ME UP. HOPE I DIDNT MESS YOU GUYS UP TO MUCH. ANYWAY LOOK FORWARD TO COMING BACK. THE GASGA IS FIRST CLASS EVERYONE IS JUST SUPER NICE. GREAT TO SEE TOMMY DODD AGAIN, IF YOU HAVE NEVER MET HIS WIFE DONNA SHE IS SUCH A SWEATHEART. ONE OF THE NICEST LADIES YOU WILL EVER MEET. TOMMY YOUR A BLESSED MAN FOR SURE.
SEE YA AGAIN DOWN THE ROAD.
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Donna Dodd
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Acworth, Georgia, USA
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Posted 5 Nov 2008 10:41 am
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Yes, it was wonderful to see Wayne Stowers looking good again!! Welcome back, Wayne!!!
Austin, you are a STAR!! We're so glad that you captured Bill Ferguson's heart, and became part of our GaSGA family! You're a treasured addition!
My buddy, Brett, played San Antonio Rose, and also played and sang Stand By Me. GREAT JOB, Brett!!! And, Red Gold Beauty stood proud as ever!
Tommy always says he wants to grow up to be Buck Grantham. He's an amazing player - and I'm glad so many got to hear him for the first time!! Thanks to Buck and Mitzi for making the long trip to join us!!
Jeremy Drawbaugh was his usual mesmerizing self!! GREAT PLAYER!! It was so nice meeting his family and friends from Alabama. His son is precious! Thank you, Jeremy, for supporting our show. And thank you also for your nice comments.
Everyone knows that Bill and Linda Ferguson have an insatiable appetite for their grandchildren. Four year old, ELI was with them!!! As you might guess, Bill had Eli set up with a guitar and picks - on stage, next to him while he played his set. Bill had a grin on his face all day long!! He probably still has the grin on his face!!!!
The GaSGA proudly presented Richard Allbright with the Legends Award this year. I had the opportunity to visit with his daughter, Sherry and brother, Rick. I'll be posting pictures and a bio of Mr. Allbright on the GaSGA website next week.
Wade Medlock's arrangement of Jesus Loves Me was the highlight of MY day!!
This was our 10th Georgia Peach Jam since the inception of the GaSGA organization in 2004. Thanks to our member-contribution, we continue to grow in our efforts to bring the steel guitar to the forefront of Georgia music. It’s a group effort to keep the GaSGA alive and thriving, and we thank everyone for their contribution.
Donna
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Donna Dodd
Georgia Steel Guitar Association (GaSGA) Board Member & Website Administrator
"Every person is a new door to a different world."
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Bill Ferguson
From:
Milton, FL USA
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Posted 5 Nov 2008 2:13 pm
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Yep Donna, I do still have a smaile on my face. Can't wait to get on the video so I can post a song on YouTube.
By the way, Eli is only 3. Will be 4 in January. And he has been playing that steel guitar ever since Sunday. My ears are hurting but I love it.
Bill Ferguson
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AUTHORIZED George L's, Goodrich, Telonics and Peavey Dealer: I have 2 steels and several amps. My current rig of choice is 1993 Emmons LeGrande w/ 108 pups (Jack Strayhorn built for me), Goodrich OMNI Volume Pedal, George L's cables, Goodrich Baby Bloomer and Peavey Nashville 112. Can't get much sweeter. |
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Buck Grantham R.I.P.
From:
Denham Springs, LA. USA
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Posted 6 Nov 2008 7:50 am The GASGA show !!!!!!!!!
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just a note to our long time friends and our new friends. Mitzi and I had a great time at the show. The fellowship was great and everyone treated us like one of the family.We appreciate being invited to the show and hope youall enjoyed my playing. I love the music and we also love the friends that we have aquired for the thirty years we have played the shows. I have been playing since 1946 and have enjoyed every minute of it and as long as we get to play for people like you I will never quit.Thank youall so much.Love,Buck & Mitzi  |
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 6 Nov 2008 11:07 am
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| Buck & Mitzi, there's a reasonnwe treat you like family.....you are! It was great having you here. Everyone really enjoyed the fellowship and your playing was top drawer as always. Looking forward to seeing you soon. |
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Wayne F. Smith
From:
Bethlehem, Georgia, USA
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Posted 9 Nov 2008 2:20 pm GA Show
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Had a great time at the show, Austin it was a pleasure backing you and you done great. Looking forward to doing it again. Buck, also great seeing and hearing you again. You play so well, wish I had more time to visit with you and Mitzie.
Wayne |
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