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Topic: Long Island Concert with John De Maille on steel |
Bob Maickel
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Posted 18 Jun 2005 6:06 pm |
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| Town of Hempstead Concert Series - Friday, July 29th at 8 PM - featuring Darlene Prince (Mrs. John DeMaille) and the Bragg Hollow Band with John DeMaille on pedal steel at Levittown Veteran's Memorial Park. This is a free admission concert for the general public. The band features Don Cerce Jr. on lead guitar and "Shep" Shepard on drums. We hope that many PSGA members will attend to enjoy the talents of our PSGA Vice President and our Secretary in addition to the fine musicianship of Don and Shep, who have been part of our annual shows in Connecticut for many years. For more details contact: Town of Hempstead Parks and Receation Dept., 200 North Franklin St. Hempstead, NY 11550. [This message was edited by Bob Maickel on 18 June 2005 at 07:09 PM.] |
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Jody Carver
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Posted 18 Jun 2005 6:35 pm
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Thank You Bob for posting this. Without any
doubt John DeMaille is one "FINE STEEL PLAYER and a wonderful person as well. John and his wife Darlene are both a treat to listen to.Darlene sings up a storm. Good luck to these fine people and Don Cerce is a killer guitar player,Shep is one heck of a drummer. This should be on your list to do if you can make it to hear these fine artists.
Thank You Bob. |
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Don Sulesky
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Citrus County, FL, Orig. from MA & NH
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Posted 19 Jun 2005 6:26 am
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I'll second that.
Great people with loads of talent to boot.
Don |
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Jody Carver
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KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 19 Jun 2005 7:51 am
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Bob Maickel
From:
Floral Park, NY
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Posted 19 Jun 2005 1:02 pm
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| I neglected to mention that the site of the venue is in Levittown, Long Island, NY about 25 miles East of midtown Manhattan. It is easily reached by major parkways and highways. I'm not sure who is playing bass for the group, but I'm sure John and Darlene will fill us in before the gig. |
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John De Maille
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On a Mountain in Upstate Halcottsville, N.Y.
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Posted 21 Jun 2005 8:01 am
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| Awe, shucks guys! Thanks for the heads-up, I'll be sure to be there. |
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Merle Record
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Oxford, Maine, USA
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Posted 21 Jun 2005 2:59 pm
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I wish I lived closer, I'd be there in a "New York minute" so to speak. I've heard all these musicians that Bob mentioned at the PSGA steel show and I'd say this performance is destined to be a very good one.
But I still think someone should give John D a speeding ticket for playing Rocky Top so fast. It tends to make some of the rest of us look bad. (wink)
Merle |
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Jody Carver
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KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 21 Jun 2005 8:00 pm
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| Bump one for a Great Steel Player |
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John De Maille
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On a Mountain in Upstate Halcottsville, N.Y.
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Posted 23 Jun 2005 7:19 pm
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| "Shameless Bump" |
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John De Maille
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On a Mountain in Upstate Halcottsville, N.Y.
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Posted 29 Jun 2005 8:28 am
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| Hey, it's only 1 month away!!! |
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Jody Carver
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Posted 30 Jun 2005 2:52 am
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I beg you're pardon John,
29 days is more like it.
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John De Maille
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On a Mountain in Upstate Halcottsville, N.Y.
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Posted 9 Jul 2005 6:29 am
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The clock is still ticking down to the hour we start ( July 29, 8:00 PM ) I hope to see my steel pickin' buddies at the park.
Remember- bring your own lawn chair |
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Bob Maickel
From:
Floral Park, NY
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Posted 22 Jul 2005 6:56 pm
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Long Island will be a better place for music one week from tonight!
John DeMaille is one heck of a steel player on his new U-12 Zumsteel. I heard him play last week and he has really worked out some great material on the Universal E9th/B6th. Very professional sound!
Go get 'em John. |
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Bob Maickel
From:
Floral Park, NY
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Posted 26 Jul 2005 9:43 am
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| 3 days to go! |
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John De Maille
From:
On a Mountain in Upstate Halcottsville, N.Y.
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Posted 29 Jul 2005 5:55 am
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Hate to toot my own horn, but, if you're in the area, "Don't Miss This Show."
I've been practising for a month now, and Darlene's been singing around the house, in the truck, and in her sleep, just to get ready for this gig. It ain't easy doin' just one gig a year, you know !! You've got to prepare for these things.
Seriously though, if you're around the area, come on over and give a listen. Darlene still sings fantastically and deserves many accolades for her talent.
Levittown Memorial Park
Hempstead TPKE.
July 29 (Today)
8:00 PM
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DeeDee Record Allen
From:
Oxford, Maine, USA
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Posted 29 Jul 2005 6:19 am
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Go get 'em John! I'm sure it's going to be a great show! Can't wait for the CT show to come!  |
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Merle Record
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Oxford, Maine, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2005 1:04 pm
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We're anxiously waiting for a full report.
How did it go? Hey, I know, you all can do the entire show for us at the PSGA steel show in Nov.
Anxious Merle |
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John De Maille
From:
On a Mountain in Upstate Halcottsville, N.Y.
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Posted 3 Aug 2005 5:50 pm
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Well, let me say that, it was wonderful to play to a fully responsive crowd of about 600 people. The weather was aggreable and tolerent, so as not to diminish the sound any. I, also, have to commend the local towns' sound man for doing a great job. I really didn't expect that much professionalism from a park job.
Our band, "The Bragg Hollow Band" featuring "Darlene Prince" did a bang-up job. Everybody played super with plenty of enthusiasm and my U-12 ZumSteel sounded like the "Angel's Choir", with plenty of bottom, punchy mids, and silky highs. I couldn't have asked for anything more. I wish all the outside venues were this good.
I have to thank fellow PSGA member, Kevin Macken for showing up. He traveled all the way from NJ to get there.
And, I have to thank all the other fans, who, can't read this posting, but, were there to support us and have a great time.
It's truly wonderful to be able to play a steel guitar and make such sweet music. I thank "God" for my talent. |
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John De Maille
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On a Mountain in Upstate Halcottsville, N.Y.
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Posted 4 Aug 2005 8:04 pm
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Merle,
There's your report, my friend. Again, I wish "ALL" the outside jobs came off as well. |
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John De Maille
From:
On a Mountain in Upstate Halcottsville, N.Y.
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Posted 5 Aug 2005 9:11 am
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| Bump fo "Merle" |
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Merle Record
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Oxford, Maine, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2005 4:09 pm
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John, I'm glad it went so well. I figured it would. It must be a pleasure to play with Darlene,Shep and Don. Then again, I guess you know what I think of Don's guitar playing since I hinted around that I wanted him to play my set with me at the PSGA show last year. Don Cerce Jr..... Mr Smooth
Merle
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