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Donna Dodd


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Acworth, Georgia, USA
Post  Posted 11 Sep 2004 7:46 am    
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Since participating in the Humor section of the Forum, I’ve developed a special friendship with those who post here. So many of us see one another at other functions; however, our International friends aren’t always “regulars” at the steel shows. I thought it would be awesome to gather some of the gang for a little jam sometime over the weekend. Options for a space were almost nil, until Scotty contacted us with some good news. He had made arrangements for us to use a room on the lobby level in the smaller tower. He also provided the equipment we would need for a small gathering. Some of us would be meeting Tony and Lyn Davis, David Donald, John and Anne Marie O’Keeffe, and others for the first time. All the guys played steel – but other instruments as well. Tony’s wife, Lyn has a lovely voice and included us all in singing several upbeat, fun tunes. Anne Marie (AMOK) has a beautiful voice, and left us all speechless after Amazing Grace. Tony Davis ran into Sarah Jory on her way back from the gym. Of course, there’s nothing shy about Tony – and yes, he asked Sarah to join us. She “blessed” John O’Keeffe’s new Zum by playing a few pieces. And she graciously posed for a group shot.
Tommy Dodd ended the jam with a special welcome and thank-you to our international Friends, playing AMERICA. It was MAGIC!! Thanks for all who made it – and I promise we’ll try to make it happen again next year!

To you, Scotty – a huge smooch and thanks for caring!!! And thanks also to Tim for all your help!
You can link to some of the pictures here: http://www.donnadodd.com/International Please note they are very low resolution. If you would like the higher resolution for printing, let me know and I’ll get them to you. Donna
These arrangements came together very quickly, and we were unable to reach but a handful of people. (Some of those we got the word to couldn’t find the room in the Atrium.)


http://www.donnadodd.com/International



[This message was edited by Donna Dodd on 12 September 2004 at 06:09 AM.]

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Gene Jones

 

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Oklahoma City, OK USA, (deceased)
Post  Posted 11 Sep 2004 8:09 am    
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Heck Donna, I sure hate that I missed that gathering! Tony was telling me about it "after the fact". I did meet some of those mentioned in your post, but would have loved to meet the others....especially you and Tommy.

I did meet one of my favorite international Forumites, David Donald from France:




[This message was edited by Gene Jones on 11 September 2004 at 09:59 AM.]

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Walter Stettner


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Vienna, Austria
Post  Posted 12 Sep 2004 8:11 am    
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Hey Donna,

Thanks so much for the photos! Great memory, we sure had a lot of fun!

Kind Regards, Walter

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Kevin Mincke


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Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
Post  Posted 13 Sep 2004 10:49 am    
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Thanks for the photo link directory
Any pics of Bruce............

[This message was edited by Kevin Mincke on 13 September 2004 at 11:55 AM.]

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David L. Donald


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Koh Samui Island, Thailand
Post  Posted 15 Sep 2004 12:24 pm    
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Hi y'all.
I just got back from Nashville this AM, and did drive back from Nice ( 4 hours) directly. with no sleep in 28 hours... but got back safely.

Great set of pics, which only aproximate how good a time was had.

We just kept swapping round and new people coming in and lots of laughing and joking.

I had a great time jamming with Tommy Dodd, we did a couple of real fast duets, and and this cat can play...
Tony D. played several nice solos on Dobro, Walter kept a good groove going on rhythmn guitar.
And a host of singers doing fine country, no matter where on the globe they hailed from.

We had several people walk in and play, that I never was able to put names to faces, but all did greatmusically.

I also must note how brave Sarah was in sitting in with us.
She plays Day / or if you'er a Brit ; "Gordon Huntley" set up,
and John O'K.s super new steel is Emmons set up,
but she STILL played several numbers on it giving it a great christening.
Classy lady there! And a lot of fun too. I hope to play with her again in the future.
Get me a bigger pic of this one with me and herself please.

We were all having such a good time we was lat gittin' the amps and such back down stair5s, but I don't think Scotty slapped Miss Donna's wrist over it.

I did miss Gene Jones at the jam, but I did get to see him a bit at the Hawaiian room, but in general not enough during the show.
Hi guy great to finally meet you.

I did a lot of upright bass, and "mandolele" for a lot of wonderful Hawaiian players inculding forumite Roy Ayers on his new SUPRISE Excell steel.

I also missed seeing/ hearing Jody Carver on stage, though I can see why he wa s"a man in demand" at this show.
I had also missed him in the Hawaiian room.

I finally had given up looking around to just meet him and went to eat...
when low an behold...
he and Marylin just sat down a few tables over.

So we did have about an hour and a half or longer get together in and around our food.
It was quite a pleasure for me to finally meet two of my favorite people from the forum.
And on such a great day for them both, with Jody's induction.

Unfortunately the stage coach from Calf. was a bit late getting in( indian raids mebe) and so b0b wasn't there yet, but we all thought he was there in spirit anyway.
Down in NAshville I ran into Tony and Lynn and Smiley several times on Music Row too.

I played electric mandolin with Smiley's regular country gig band for much of the evening up in Galantin last Saturday,
Mr. Grin can sure rip it up on that old Sho-Bud of his too!
I think I saw himself more than anyone else on this trip.

[This message was edited by David L. Donald on 15 September 2004 at 01:40 PM.]

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