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Topic: Hawaiian Steel at Scotty's this year! - Join us. |
Gerald Ross
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Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Posted 19 Aug 2003 6:18 am |
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Scotty’s International Steel Guitar Convention to showcase the Hawaiian Steel Guitar this Labor Day weekend!
Scotty's steel guitar convention in St Louis has presented some of the world’s finest steel guitarists during its thirty two year history. Many Hawaiian steel guitarists have graced the stage and have been honored at this yearly gathering of close to five thousand musicians and fans. However, in recent years, the pedal steel guitar has been the primary focus of this convention, with traditional non-pedal guitar taking a bit of a back seat.
This year on Saturday, August 30th the Hawaiian non-pedal steel guitar will once again be in the spotlight. For those of you longing for the lush, tropical sound of the original steel guitar, we have created a new venue. Dewitt Scott (Scotty) and the Peavey Company have graciously provided a meeting room at the convention’s Millennium Hotel complete with stage and PA system. Our plan is to showcase the subtle but complex beauty of the non pedal steel guitar. We want to feature the beautiful sounds that can be achieved simply with a steel bar, a few strings, heart and expressive hands.
LT Zinn, Doug Smith, Gerald Ross, and Floyd Alexander are planning to perform and provide backup. John Ely might show up, if he hasn't fled the country again. How about you? Let us know if you'd like to play a few numbers or join in the festivities. Details, contact Doug Smith, steelgtr@erinet.com , or Gerald Ross, gbross@umich.edu
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You pedal steelers are welcome to participate as well. Just ditch the boots and jeans for some “slippahs” and surf shorts (knee levers feel too cold next to bare skin) 
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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
[This message was edited by Gerald Ross on 19 August 2003 at 07:21 AM.] |
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Chuck S. Lettes
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Denver, Colorado
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Posted 19 Aug 2003 7:24 am
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Hello Gerald,
This sounds like great news! I am performing my set on the 6 string Frypan on Sunday at 10AM. I look forward to meeting you and the other non-pedal steelers.
Chuck |
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Al Marcus
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Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 19 Aug 2003 7:33 am
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I think that is a good idea. Wish I could be there.
I played in Hawaiian Rooms, with Hula Floor Shows, etc, in the late 30's with a little old 6 string supro and it is amazing the melodies that can be played on it.
Glad to see it at the convention, would love to hear LT Zinn, etc,on those Hawaiian tunes...al 
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My Website..... www.cmedic.net/~almarcus/
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Kenny Dail
From:
Kinston, N.C. R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Aug 2003 8:23 am
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Sure wish I could be there for this event if for no other. I am unable to attend this year.  Hope y'all have loads of fun.
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kd...and the beat goes on...
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 19 Aug 2003 11:18 am
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Dean Neeley
From:
Aiken,SC USA
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Posted 22 Aug 2003 3:42 pm
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If you have never heard Chuck play a none
pedal your in for a real treat. Dean |
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Gerald Ross
From:
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Gerald Ross
From:
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2003 8:09 am
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The Hawaiian Room will open on Saturday morning at 10 AM. Closing time is open ended (closing, open and ended all in one sentence... not bad).
Hope to see a lot of you there. Stop by, play a few tunes.
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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
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