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Topic: Benefit - Justin Griffith |
Jody Cameron
From:
Angleton, TX,, USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2006 10:08 am |
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This Sunday June 25th, there will be a benefit for Justin Griffith, my friend, steel player and bus driver for Johnny Bush/Jonny Lyon, at the Cotton Club in Granger Texas at 4:00 PM.
Justin was involved in a serious car accident that left his eye and right leg damaged pretty badly.
The lineup is great! Johnny Bush, Johnny Lyon, Fenchie Burke, Darryl McCall and many others. Confirmed steel players on hand will be Bill Dearmore, Jim Loessberg, Steve Palousek, and myself....and hopefully more.
Please come and help our friend Justin if you can. He has no insurance, but plenty of bills, so let's help him out.
Thanks! JC |
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Randy Gilliam
From:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 25 Jun 2006 11:01 am
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| Jodyi guess at least Me and you will be there. Randy Gilliam your steelin brother. |
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Posted 25 Jun 2006 11:40 am
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I'm headed that way now.
Justin is my good pal...and wish him the best.
Ricky |
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Jody Sanders
From:
Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 25 Jun 2006 8:40 pm
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| Hi JC. Had an afternoon gig today. Couldn't make the benefit. Hope everything went well. JB. |
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bill dearmore
From:
Belton,Tx.,USA
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Posted 25 Jun 2006 11:10 pm
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| Weeee,....and what a nite it was! I'm just getting home and I've heard more good music today than I thought was possible in one day. I'm gonna crash now...more later,...Bill |
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Jim Walker
From:
Headland, AL
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Posted 26 Jun 2006 2:40 am
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| I'm so sorry I missed it. I hope Justin recovers quickly. I'll never forget My chance to jam at the Cotton Club back in 2003 and I owe it all to Justin for the invite. What a time we had! I hope the benefit was a success. |
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Jody Cameron
From:
Angleton, TX,, USA
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Posted 26 Jun 2006 2:19 pm
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WOW! What a time we had! Bil Dearmore is playing his butt off after the motorcycle accident. He's back in the saddle and what great tone he has! Bill is one of my favorite pickers and favorite persons in the world.
He let me use his rig to play with J. Lyon, J. Bush, Dotsie, and Brian Colins!! I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to play with so many legends, and all in one day!! And man that rig sounds good Bill..the ultimate steel rig, my friend.
Also on hand was the great Jim Loessberg and my pal Ricky Davis. Ricky was hanging out and did not play, but I enjoyed the visit. Loessberg blew us all away with his great stylings on his vintage Sho-Bud.
It was a great day, and we raised a lot of money for our friend Justin.
JC |
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Randy Gilliam
From:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 26 Jun 2006 2:22 pm
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| Jody you and Bill Dearmore Sounded Fantastic. Justin Trevino Sang Great and Steve Pollousek What A Monster Guitar Player He was. Really Enjoyed my self/ Randy Gilliam |
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jerry harkins
From:
kingsland tx
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Posted 26 Jun 2006 7:40 pm
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Sorry I missed it! Steel kicking myself for not making it, but I had a gig on Sunday.
Wishing the best for you Justin, hang in there, we all love ya.
Jerry. |
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Justin Griffith
From:
Taylor, Texas, USA
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Posted 26 Jun 2006 9:24 pm
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Thanks to all for the well wishes. I'm still in shock. One of the best lineups I have seen. The crowd was great. About $10k was raised. Thanks to everyone who attended and played. You guys are the best. Special thanks to Bill Dearmore, Jim Loessberg, Jody Cameron, and Steve Palousek for playing with the artists and making them feel at home.
Also thanks Ricky Davis, Randy Gilliam, and Terry Pilant for showing up and hanging out.
It sure feels good to know I have so many friends.
Thanks again to all.
Best,
Justin[This message was edited by Justin Griffith on 26 June 2006 at 10:26 PM.] [This message was edited by Justin Griffith on 26 June 2006 at 10:29 PM.] |
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Jody Cameron
From:
Angleton, TX,, USA
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Posted 27 Jun 2006 10:33 am
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Jery - I was wondering if you would make it and disappointed that you didn't, but that's OK! I love the Jerry rig! Makes my life so much easier.
Justin - we all love you and I am proud to have been a part of this great event.
JC |
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Randy Gilliam
From:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 28 Jun 2006 4:30 pm
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| Justin Hope you Have a full recovery. Jim Lossberg sounded Great He was Just finishing with Darryl Mcall And Mona. When i got there Really had a Great time Lots Of steel And Tony Pickens On fiddle Wow What a day. Randy. |
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bill dearmore
From:
Belton,Tx.,USA
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Posted 28 Jun 2006 7:09 pm
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Sorry I'm a little late getting back...had to run to New Mexico for a couple days. Justin, I'm very glad this finally came off.I hope this is enough to get you started with some of the treatment that is called for.Now, lets all hope and pray that your quality of life is enhanced in the weeks and months ahead. My friend, you are the BEST!
Jody,Steve,Jim,Ricky....you guys are what its all about when it comes to pick'in! A lot of devotion to your instrument and it shows. Thanks to all who helped make this happen! Later gang,...Bill |
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Justin Griffith
From:
Taylor, Texas, USA
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Posted 3 Jul 2006 5:46 am
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Thanks gang.
Today I start the process of rebuilding my eye. Let's hope it goes O.K.
Randy I'm not sure I have met you. If I have please pardon me for not speaking to you. I didn't mean it.
Roy Glaze sorry I forgot to add your name to the pickers that came out. I hate to mention names for this reason. Again I'm sorry Roy.
Justin |
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Jody Cameron
From:
Angleton, TX,, USA
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Posted 3 Jul 2006 5:56 am
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Justin, my Pal...my prayers are with you every day. I hope very much that your eye can be saved. You are truly one of the nicest guys I know in the world, and you certainly deserve to have both those peepers working, but remember, if they can't save it, you can always pick the steel using your good eye!
Randy, I also apologize if I did not speak to you...it was a hectic day, and I was really tired from coming off the road that week from Louisiana and points east.
Next time, please come and introduce yourself, and please forgive me if you did and I don't remember. 
JC
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