OSGA Thank You Message

Marty Neer · From: Kansas, USA

First of all let me say a big Thank You to
all who came. Your support and encouragement
mean a lot. There are so many to thank but
let me start by saying that I appreciate all
all the help from John Buffington, his info
and knowledge was unmeasureable. To the Board of Directors, Staff Band, and employees at the Radisson, Great Job guys!
To the players who put the time in to make
the show a success many, many, thanks.

Also a Thank You to the other volunteers
who helped in many small ways.

Just a reminder to our members that our next
monthly meeting will be July 16th. We will
pick a little and discuss the results of our
2006 convention.

Jerry Lee Newberry · From: Prim, AR USA

We enjoyed the show very much. Thought it was well run. Kept on time and that is a good thing. Thanks for having us. Thanks to all that came by the Mullen room. Donna, Jerry & Austin

Larry King · From: Watts, Oklahoma, USA

Marty....I thought you guys handled the show and the schedule very well. I believe we stayed on time better than ever and that is due in part to the volunteers who helped clear the stage and load in the next act. Rob Parker made an excellent EmCee ! ! !... he has that huge basso profundo projection and his diction is the very best as well as his knowledge of the songs and the players. I just thought he did an awesome job.

My compliments to the entire club.....you guys are INVOLVED and that is a big contribution to your success.

Thanks again for the very nice jackets. I appreciated receiving it. My hope is for continued growth for the popularity of the instrument and for these conventions. I always look forward to the fellowship and comaraderie. Now, go out and make it a good day.

Steve Matlock · From: Bentonville, AR USA

I'd like to say thanks to Marty and the entire OSGA for putting on a great show and inviting me to play. Was really nice to see and visit with a lot of old freinds and to make some new ones too. Congrats on another great show!

Steve

Scott Henderson · From: Camdenton, Missouri, USA

No Marty and all the Staff....
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Steelin' away in the ozarks and life,
Scott
www.scottyhenderson.com

Wayne Smith · From: Rowlett, Tx. USA * R.I.P.

Marty, It was a fantastic show and was handled well by all. I had a great time and enjoyed the friendship of all who attended. Some outstanding talent along with the staff band who were terrific. Keep up the good work. All in all a great weekend. THANKS AND GOD BLESS.
Wayne

Paul Polish · From: Concord,NC,Usa

Thank You Marty, for allowing me to be a small part in the success of the O.S.G.A. [Tulsa} Show... I've had the priveledge of working it for several years now, and I hope to continue doing so.
I'd like to thank ALL of the staff and the staff band members for making my weekend truely enjoyable- Roy , Larry , Dewayne and Eric.
And thanks to guys and gal that sat in and gave us a hand on occasion.
The Players!! WELL... They were all great. And , what can you say about the combination of John Hughey and Curtis Potter...WOW!!!!!

Dee and had a great time in Tulsa,AGAIN. We LOVE you all..
Paul and Dee

OOPS!!! Almost got away without thanking you again for the OSGA JACKET. That was a total surprise. I Love It....

[This message was edited by Paul Polish on 29 May 2006 at 11:47 AM.]

[This message was edited by Paul Polish on 29 May 2006 at 11:50 AM.]

Bobby Bowman · From: Cypress, Texas, USA, R.I.P.

Marty and the whole staff and volunters,
You did a super job. Thanks for having me and Toni. It was a total blast.
God bless you and the OSGA.
BB

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If you play 'em, play 'em good!
If you build 'em, build 'em good!
http://www.bobbybowman.com

Fred Justice · From: Mesa, Arizona

Just got home from my Tulsa trip.
I'd like to thank Marty, Rick, the whole staff and anyone that played a part in putting this wonderful show on.
The back up band was great as usual, the sound was great as well.
I just wanted to say thanks for having me back, three years in a row.

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Fred Justice,
Fred's Music www.fredjusticemusic.com
Rains Steel Guitars

Roy Rosetta · From: Nederland, Texas.. On the Texas Gulf Coast

WOW...Just got home from Tulsa and what a great show. A great big "THANK YOU" to Marty Neer and all the staff of the O.S.G.A. for having me on the show again this year. We've been doing this show for many years and we hope to continue for many more. The O.S.G.A., staff band members, all the great players on the show, patrons of the show and hotel personnel made this a great weekend for Barbara and I and we are already looking forward to next year.
Last, but certainly not least, thanks to the O.S.G.A. for the beautiful "Oklahoma Steel Guitar Assoc." jacket that was presented to me...quite a surprise and I will wear it with pride.
...Roy and Barbara

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Music is a "gift" with many wrappings....
....Roy

Robby Springfield · From: Viola, AR, USA

I too would like to thank Marty and all the staff for the wonderful weekend. Everyone was so nice and we had a blast. Thanks also to the guys in the band...great job!

Robby & Jimmie Lou

MARK GILES · From: HAMILTON, TEXAS

Marty, We had a great time at the show. Thanks for the invitation to play. It seems that a great time was had by all. Made some new friends too. That's always a bonus when attending a good show. The band was great' as was the crowd in attendance. Thanks again. Keep up the good work. Mark and Carla Giles

Jody Sanders · From: Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.

Thanks to everyone who helped make the Tulsa Show a rip-roaring success. Sorry I was not able to make it this year. This is the first one of the Tulsa Shows I have missed. Jody.

[This message was edited by Jody Sanders on 29 May 2006 at 09:29 PM.]

Larry King · From: Watts, Oklahoma, USA

Jody....be assured, we MISSED you. See you in Texas.

Jerry Lee Newberry · From: Prim, AR USA

Yeah Jody. YOU WERE MISSED!!!!!!!!! Donna

Curt Shoemaker · From: Ionia, Kansas, USA

Thanks Marty, and the OSGA gang for a great
show. Thanks to a group of excellent players
that made up the back-up band. Thanks to everyone who supports steel guitar. We had a GREAT week-end!!! Curt

Rob Parker · From: Paducah, Kentucky, R.I.P.

I am back home, and I wish to thank all the members of the Oklahoma Steel Guitar Association for a barn burning show..I know they all worked very hard to present to the fans a great show..Kudos to them for their efforts, and I thank them for allowing me to be a small part of it..
Looking forward to next year, and it will be here before you known it...
Thanks to all the artists..you played superbly....and to the staff band..walk out on the stage , and try to play without those guys, and you will wonder where the "yellow" went..you were great...and tireless...my hat is off to all of you...
Peace and love to all of you, and a big round of applause to the audience...without you, we would just be playing for the band..Thank you for your support...

RP...'come on in'...

[This message was edited by ROB PARKER on 30 May 2006 at 09:10 AM.]

Jim Florence · From: wilburton, Ok. US * R.I.P.

Annie and I had a great time, and wish to thank the other members of our OSGA club, but also to express our thanks to all those who came from elsewhere to join in our little event. We are a small club and without people from other clubs, we wouldn't be able to have much of a show. Let's not forget the looong hours put in by Ray Qualls
on the sound system either. Thanks Ray.
Jim and Annie

Buck Grantham R.I.P. · From: Denham Springs, LA. USA

Mitzi and I made it home last night safe . We always enjoy the Tulsa show. Every one treets us like family and we really appreciate it. The show was top notch with a lot of new talent. It was very refreshing. And we got to visit with our friends a little too. It has been our pleasure to play the Tulsa show for many years now and it is actually a part of our lives. Thanks to Marty and all of the OSGA for their great effort to make this one one of the greatest shows in the buisness. Love to all,, Buck & Mitzi.

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Buck Grantham R.I.P. · From: Denham Springs, LA. USA

PS.... And Thanks, Rick,Marty and the club for the confortable chair that made me feel special all weekend. Mitzi

Tim McCutchen · From: Arkansas

Thank you to the OSGA and all the guys that made it run so smooth. Marty,Rick,Clovis and all the ladies who did such a wonderful job. As everyone has already said, the backup band was unbelievable. Great show all around, just wish I could have taken more in. Thank you for the invite and I,too, am looking forward to next year.

Darvin Willhoite · From: Roxton, Tx. USA

Well, I'll be the first that was there but didn't play, to post my opinion. I thought the show was really great. Most of the players on the show are not professionals, but sometimes I get a little tired of hearing the same old songs played the same old way that most of the pro's play. I like to hear different songs and different styles, that keeps it a lot more interesting to me.

One of the highlights for me was DeWayne Bowman stealing Mark Giles' set with his imitation of Tony Bennett. If you missed this, you really missed something. Mark played a great set too, or actually two great sets.

Another highlight was Scotty Henderson's non-pedal set on Sunday. Only one thing would have made it better, if he had brought Jimmy Queen to play, sing, or whatever. I have a new Superslide coming in a few days, and if I can learn half of what Scotty was playing, I'll sound really good.

Anyway, keep up the good work guys.

PS, Dean Dobbins and Rob Parker did fine emceeing the show in Jody's place too, although it just didn't seem quite right without Jody there.

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Darvin Willhoite
Riva Ridge Recording

John Hughey · From: Hendersonville, Tn. U.S.A., R.I.P.

I would like to add my two cents.( Smile

Jean & I had a great time and I also think the show ran as smooth as silk.
I would like to add that to my surprise, I was presented the OSGA President's award and a beautiful pocket watch & money clip.
Thank you so much guys. I don't know what I've done to deserve that but it is greatly appreciated.
I don't know when I've enjoyed playing behind anyone more than I did Curtiss Potter. When he sings, you want to play!!!
Thanks OSGA for giving me this opportunity.
We sure hope to see you again next year.
Thanks again,
John & Jean

john buffington · From: Owasso OK - USA

I too want to add my thanks to everyone who helped make the show possible! Without the fans and lovers of the steel guitar, there would not be "shows" anywhere! I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone who had any part in making our show the success that is was. Our Texas. Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas folks and the rest that I cannot remember - Thank You for being with us. Larry King, John Terry, and Dewayne Bowman it doesn't get any better than that!!! And the Sunday Morning services were very special to me due to the fact it was a reunion with part of the Cornerstone sound back together along with my long, long time friend Jess French, that was truely a "Highlight" of my weekend, thanks to everyone who attended and to the association for allowing us the honor to minister the Gospel on Sunday morning.

John Buffington

[This message was edited by john buffington on 31 May 2006 at 08:08 AM.]

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