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Topic: Ca.Bakersfield Steel Guitar King - LARRY PETREE! |
LJ Eiffert
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California, USA
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Posted 21 Feb 2009 4:57 pm |
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| Had a great time at my old late friend " Buck Owens " Crystal Palace in Bakersfield. And the King of the Bakersfield Steel Guitar my old friend " Larry Petree " was giging there on the 19th. He was the high-light of the night for me. Larry you sure still sound great and I think better with age. My brother " Larry Eiffert " enjoyed your playing Mr. Petree. We got those, " Vallarta " & " Pro & Sons Ranch Markets " in Sharp. I can't wait to come back to do that " Superior " Super Market. Thanks for the Visit. Your old friend,Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. |
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LJ Eiffert
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California, USA
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Posted 4 Mar 2009 10:55 pm
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  I'm coming to town again soon for the new " Superior Super Market ". I'll be " Plumrose " with that " Golden Cheese " for " Messana " who calculate " Carl Buddig " is with " Farmland " hot dogs that might " Double Eagle Ham " with " Gold N Soft " " Tablemaid ". IF I get some " Don Jose Orchata " I'm going to The Crystal Palace to have my Buck Owens Hamburger.see'ya.  Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. |
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Cleat Wooley
From:
Louisiana, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 11 Mar 2009 12:51 pm
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Hey where my CHEESE????!!!!.  |
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Hook Moore
From:
South Charleston,West Virginia
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Roger Miller
From:
Cedar Falls, Ia.
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Posted 11 Mar 2009 4:45 pm
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| I have done a little business with Larry and he's first class. |
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Greg Vincent
From:
Folsom, CA USA
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Posted 12 Mar 2009 8:50 am
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Another vote for Larry.
He is one class act.
-GV |
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LJ Eiffert
From:
California, USA
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Posted 13 Mar 2009 1:24 pm
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| You can't go wrong having a friend like Larry Petree.I know,he's mine many moons. Leo J Eiffert,Jr. |
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Cleat Wooley
From:
Louisiana, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 22 Mar 2009 11:18 am
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| HEY LEO, got your CD. need to here more Steel guitar. |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 22 Mar 2009 11:58 am
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How did I miss this one?  I agree with all the above. Larry is a great steeler and a good friend to boot. He's helped me out with my guitars a few times and plays some mighty sweet steel. If any of you get out this way go hear him play. |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 22 Mar 2009 12:30 pm
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I had the supreme pleasure of sitting in on lead guitar with Larry and Red at Trout's a while back.
I had a great time, listening to and interacting with Larry. He's an outstanding player as well as a good friend. I would do it again all the time if it wasn't so far away.
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Please visit my web site and Soundcloud page and listen to the music posted there.
http://www.mikeperlowin.com http://soundcloud.com/mike-perlowin |
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Peter Freiberger
From:
California, USA
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Posted 22 Mar 2009 4:10 pm
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| Ditto! Larry was a big help with some very reasonably priced parts when I got my P/P D10 a couple years ago. His work space is as clean as an operating room. And his garage is pretty impressive too! |
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chas smith R.I.P.
From:
Encino, CA, USA
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Posted 22 Mar 2009 6:17 pm
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| I've had the pleasure of knowing Larry for many years and a while back, at Trout's, I got to play on the same bill as his band. He sounded way more better than I did, and I enjoyed every minute. |
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Ron Page
From:
Penn Yan, NY USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2009 1:07 pm
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I can't pass up a chance to say some nice things about the Bakersfield fireman and steel guitar player. I met Larry several years ago at Scotty's when he came with Norm Hamlet. We've stayed in touch over the years and he's got to get back to Scotty's sometime soon!
I hope retirement (from the FD, not the PSG) is treating you well. It sounds like you're getting lots of pickin' time, Larry.
Ron
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HagFan
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Bobbe Seymour
From:
Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 23 Mar 2009 8:59 pm
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Great thread! YES! Mr. Petri is a king in our world of steel guitar. I feel so good about what this man has done for steel guitar. He has also helped me by always being there to sell me anything I may need that he has in stock. If he treats the competition this good, imagine how well he'd treat a customer! Yes, Larry is a great person and close friend.
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Jim Walker
From:
Headland, AL
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Posted 23 Mar 2009 9:08 pm
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Big Jim Baron hooked me up with Larry back in the late 90's to have some work done on a steel. I drove to one of his gigs in Fresno to pick the guitar up a couple weeks later and "WOW" they were playing some knocked out western swing. Larry was all over it like butter on a biscuit. Smooth moves and killer tone just the way it should be. I give Larry a good 20% of the blame for getting me into steel. He is a really nice guy too.
Yup, it's all good and so is Larry Petree.
JW
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Rick Jackson
From:
Carson City, Nevada
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Posted 25 Mar 2009 1:56 pm
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Ahhh, he's ok...  |
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Rick Jackson
From:
Carson City, Nevada
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Posted 25 Mar 2009 2:01 pm
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| Just kidding...Larry is my mentor, One of the finest people not only in the steel guitar world, but the world itself. If you don't want the truth, don't ask Larry. He is one of the most honest people I have ever met. By the way, a first class steel guitar player too. His wife Betty is an amazing artist. There is a lot of talent in the Petree household...rj |
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David Wright
From:
Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Posted 25 Mar 2009 2:09 pm
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Larry is a Great Guy  ...
Your Buddy,
Skin  |
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Randall Palmore
From:
Albany,TX USA 76430
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Posted 25 Mar 2009 6:10 pm
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| Larry is a prince. I met him quite a few years back at the Dallas show. I also enjoyed hearing him at Trout's a couple of years back. We had a great time. All my best, Larry. Randall |
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Billy Woo
From:
Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Posted 27 Mar 2009 10:43 am Larry Petree: Friend and superb Steeler
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Larry
If you are reading this, I'll throw my two cents into the mix. You have always been very friendly and accomodating in every way. I'm still playing my Zum and recording this Sunday but if you were'nt so far from LA ??
Anyway Best wishes to you and your lovely wife and your little dog too!
Best Regards,
Billy Woo
aka Bronco Billy |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 27 Mar 2009 12:05 pm
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Here's a cool photo of Larry back in the day.
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