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Topic: MASSACHUSETTS STEEL BASH Sunday July 20, 2003 |
Doug Beaumier
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Posted 6 May 2003 7:45 am |
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21st Annual MASS STEEL BASH
Sunday, July 20, 2003
11:30am until 7:30pm
Berkshire Blues Café, Rt. 102, Lee, MA
confirmed players:
Buzz Evans
Jeff DeMaio
Jim Cohen
Dana Flood
Frank Caruso
Pete Adams
Doug Beaumier
Sam Gibson
Mike Ihde
Bill Hankey
Jim Roule
Chris Brooks
Jerry Fessenden
John Swain
MC: Corey Zink
Jerry Fessenden will have his fine pedal steel guitars on display
Admission: $10.00
Directions: Mass Pike, exit 2, Lee. Turn left off the exit, then take
an immediate right on Rt. 102 west. Berkshire Blues Café is about 1 mi. on the left. It is the former Log Cabin Restaurant (VFW) and is the same place prior Bashes have been held.
From NY City area take I-87 North to I-90 East (Mass Pike) towards Boston, Mass Pike Exit 2, Lee. From southwestern CT take Rt. 8 North or Rt. 7 North to Rt 20 (Lee, MA)
For driving directions click here and enter your starting city and your destination: Lee MA[This message was edited by Doug Beaumier on 26 May 2003 at 08:15 PM.] |
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Bill Hankey
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Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 6 May 2003 3:05 pm
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Doug B.,
Thank you for posting the scheduled players at this time. It's amazing how fast time slips away, and the MASSBASH will be coming up fast on the calendar. The DOOLEY AUSTIN BAND will be on stage to offer their support as they have done for many years. The band can get the job done. They are nothing short of excellent. I follow them here in the Berkshires to catch their great entertainment. The excitement is building as I recall vividly how the steel guitarists put so much energy in their deliveries in past shows. The list of confirmed players, is an assurance to those who plan to attend, that it will be a show to remember.
Bill H. |
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Bill Hankey
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Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 7 May 2003 3:38 pm
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Doug B.,
I checked in with the Berkshire Blues Cafe', and it is roomier since the management removed that walled in enclosure near the sun porch. It's a perfect setting for the 21st MASSBASH.
Bill H. |
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Bill Fall
From:
Richmond, NH, USA
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Posted 9 May 2003 10:00 am
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| Myron, if you can't find any campsites closer in, I've got six acres in southern NH where I keep a large trailer. Could easily accommodate your 40 footer, as a backup. It's probably more than an hour's drive from Lee, Mass., tho. [This message was edited by Bill Fall on 09 May 2003 at 11:02 AM.] |
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Posted 9 May 2003 1:31 pm
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Myron,
You might want to check with the Lone Oak Campground in E. Canaan CT. It's about 20 miles south of Lee (about 30 to 40 minutes).
Lone Oaks Campground
E. Canaan, CT
860-824-7051
There might be something in the Becket MA area too, I'm not sure.
Be sure to say hi at the show! I know that you have attended the past couple of years, but I don't remember meeting you at any of the Bashes. ...or could it be my memory is going? 
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Sam White R.I.P.
From:
Coventry, RI 02816
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Posted 10 May 2003 4:34 am
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OOOOOPS Doug is starting to get those senior moments already at his young age. HA Hi Doug Don't know if I will be at the Bash depends on if we move back to R.I. before the Mass bash. But if we move to Tenn. then we won't make it this year.
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Joe Casey
From:
Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
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Posted 11 May 2003 3:02 pm
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Myron ,I would advise you to use your SUV to get to the show as parking that Prevost bus of yours would take up a big portion of the needed parking,especially if your towing the trailer..Stop by before you head up North i'll draw you a map it's right off the "Pike". Joe
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Posted 14 May 2003 7:27 am
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I'm very pleased that Jeff DeMaio will be playing at the Bash this year. Jeff is a great player and he's been performing at the PSGA show in CT for many years. He also helps to organize that show. Much thanks to Jeff, Jim, Dana, and all the other players who travel a long way to play at the MASS BASH.
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 14 May 2003 7:47 am
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Oh, that's great news. Jeff is an excellent player. Is he bringing his band?
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Joe Casey
From:
Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
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Posted 14 May 2003 8:22 am
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Word has it that Jim Cohens new CD will be availible. 
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Posted 14 May 2003 8:55 pm
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| I'm pretty sure Jeff will be bringing his guitar player, Scott Tyler... I'm not sure about the whole band. |
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Posted 19 May 2003 9:05 am
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Bill Hankey
From:
Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 21 May 2003 4:34 am
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Doug,
GREAT NEWS!! Confirmation has been established. BUZZ EVANS will be one of the featured steel guitarists this year, at the MASSBASH. His last visit here in 1998, when the MASSBASH was held in Lenox, Ma., was a great opportunity for attendees to see and hear his superb musical renditions.
It will be a rare performance by BUZZ EVANS playing on the east coast, on July 20, at Berkshire Blues Cafe', in Lee, Ma. on route 102. At his last visit, he commented on the great players from this area. Our confirmations from the east are skilled entertainers, who we know will deliver a variety of styles for everyone's enjoyment.
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Joe Casey
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Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
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Posted 21 May 2003 6:59 am
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Bill: What a great addition, no what a super addition. Buzz has been wowing them in Vegas with his one man show for some time. Two years ago in St. Louis he was a super hit at Scottys shindig. Your not only getting a great player,musician and person, your also getting a super show.Maybe you can talk him into some lead guitar also.
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Dana Wayne
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Jacksonville Fl.
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Posted 21 May 2003 1:48 pm
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| Wonderful news, that my good friend Buzz Evans will be on the show this year. steel fans, if you have not heard "Buzz", don't miss this rare opportunity, he will blow your socks off! Dana |
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Dave Van Allen
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Doylestown, PA , US , Earth
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Posted 21 May 2003 6:12 pm
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Buzz!!!!!
I'm gonna have to try and make it up there for that- |
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Bill Hankey
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Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 23 May 2003 3:46 am
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Myron L.
I appreciate all that you've written in your replies. Every time I read your messages, it becomes obvious to me, that your reports of steel guitar activities, are very enlightening, and a big plus on this forum. I look forward to reading more about your itineracy, and the Nashville connection, where you will be picking up a steel guitar. Thanks for planning to attend the "MASSBASH".
Bill H. |
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Posted 26 May 2003 7:21 pm
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| The starting time for the MASS BASH has been moved up to 11:30am. Also, John Swain has been added to the list of players. This is shaping up to be a great show! |
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Dana Wayne
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Jacksonville Fl.
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Posted 27 May 2003 6:42 am
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| Doug and Bill,this really is shapeing up to be a show of shows. thanks so much for haveing me be part of this great event! Dana Flood |
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Bill Hankey
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Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 28 May 2003 5:55 am
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Dana F.,
Your presence at the "Bash" is very welcome, and you will represent one of the cornerstones of steel guitar achievement, at the 21st Annual Massachusetts Steel Guitar "Bash". I'm still tumbling from your performance in Chicopee, Ma. last year. Congratulations for developing such a great sound!
Bill H. [This message was edited by Bill Hankey on 28 May 2003 at 09:37 PM.] |
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Posted 3 Jun 2003 9:01 pm
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Joe Casey
From:
Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
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Posted 9 Jun 2003 6:30 am
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Ka-BUMPA-Doodle
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Joe Casey
From:
Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
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Posted 13 Jun 2003 6:37 am
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Leigh Howell
From:
Edinburgh, Scotland * R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Jun 2003 1:51 pm
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| Did You forget something Doug????? |
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Leigh Howell
From:
Edinburgh, Scotland * R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Jun 2003 1:53 pm
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| Ka Bumpa Doodle Sir?????? |
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