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Will Houston
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Tempe, Az
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Posted 21 Jan 2012 6:46 pm |
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I spent the day there. Attended Chuck Lettes's c6 seminar. Chuck is a great player with a great sound. Really nice song selection too. Other standouts for me were Doug Livingston with his 8 string Cruztone, what a sound from that guitar and a great song selection. Rose Sinclair from Austin did a nice set of swing and jazz on her double neck stringmaster, really liked her. Scotty played, don't need to say anything more about that. Last up for the day was Bobby Black, one word, unbelievable. He makes it sound so easy,there's nothin' to it.
Lots of good music and players and backup musicians. I hope they keep the non pedal room next year. |
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Wally Pfeifer
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Illinois, USA
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Posted 21 Jan 2012 7:05 pm
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 Nice review, Will,- but don't put Margie Mays
and Ivan Reddington on the side back burner. If you like smooth, relaxing steel,- you can't forget them.
Wally Pfeifer
HSGA Joliet Festival Committee |
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Will Houston
From:
Tempe, Az
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Posted 21 Jan 2012 7:38 pm
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Right you are Wally. Margie was fantastic very impressive and Ivan is smooth as silk and with his Ricky Panda had one of the best sounds there.
It was a great show. |
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Wally Pfeifer
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 22 Jan 2012 8:01 am
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 Yes, it was a great show and we're glad we attended. It was our first time at this particular show having attended the AISGC Show in Winchester IN,
Scotty's Show in St Louis, HSGA Show in Honolulu HI and our own HSGA Show in Joliet IL.
Alan Akaka will be our special Hawaiian guest in October at Joliet IL. Check www.hsga.org later
for details.
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Tom Wolverton
From:
Carpinteria, CA
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Posted 22 Jan 2012 9:26 am
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I stayed an extra day to hear to Mr. Black and was glad for it. great show all around.
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Mitch Druckman
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 22 Jan 2012 10:23 am
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| The non-pedal session kept me glued to my seat all afternoon. I particularly enjoyed Chris Kennison's Hawaiian set on his Rick Aiello frypan. |
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HowardR
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N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 22 Jan 2012 10:33 am
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| Any photos to share?......would love to see the event...... |
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Tom Wolverton
From:
Carpinteria, CA
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Posted 23 Jan 2012 5:42 am Bobby Black in the non-pedal room
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 23 Jan 2012 7:19 am
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Wish I could have been there! It will have to be 2013 for me.
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Chuck S. Lettes
From:
Denver, Colorado
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Posted 23 Jan 2012 10:42 am
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Putting together the Non-pedal Session was a labor of love for me. We were treated to a variety of music played by some mighty fine musicians. I'm hoping that the Non-pedal Session will become a regular feature of the SWSGA's annual show, and I look forward to seeing my friends at the Dallas show in March.
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Joe Naylor
From:
Avondale, Arizona, USA
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Posted 23 Jan 2012 4:27 pm
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Here is my view on the lap steel session - LET'S ALL WATCH IT GROW.
I can not speak for the whole board but I for one will be working hard to keep it going.
At the Dallas show I will go campaign for more players for next year.
I sent an email to Chuck telling him it inspired me to go to work on a lap steel again.
Carco and Chuck blew people away on the main stage with those lap steel licks.
Thanks for all who that played.
Thanks to all the help that were playing in the back up band.
The board kinda put me in charge so I deligated it to Chuck Lettes the very next day - my best idea - he kept me informed and I stayed out of the way.
Thanks to all and hope we have a couple days of it next year.
Joe Naylor
www.steelseat.com
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Joe Naylor, Avondale, AZ (Phoenix) Announcer/Emcee owner www.steelseat.com *** OFFERING SEATS AND Effects cases with or without legs and other stuff ****** -Desert Rose Guitar S-10, Life Member of the Arizona Carport Pickers Assoc., Southwest Steel Guitar Assoc., Texas Steel Guitar Assoc., GA Steel Guitar Assoc., KS Steel Guitar Assoc. (Asleep at the Steel) tag line willed to me by a close late friend RIP |
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Jeff Strouse
From:
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Posted 23 Jan 2012 7:40 pm
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Looks like it was a lot of fun! I sure wish I could have been there. Thanks Chuck and Joe for putting on a great show and celebration of steel guitar!  |
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Rose Sinclair
From:
Austin, TX, USA
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Posted 24 Jan 2012 1:35 pm Non-Pedal Room at SWSGA show
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| Thanks to Chuck Lettes for organizing the Non-Pedal Room at the Phoenix steel show. It was a great idea to have Carco and Chuck play (awesome) sets on the main Pedal Stage the day before to let folks know it was happening and what to expect, and there was a good audience turn-out as a result. I enjoyed all the players and was particularly knocked out by Bobby Black. |
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Chuck S. Lettes
From:
Denver, Colorado
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Posted 24 Jan 2012 4:24 pm
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You played a good set too, Rose. I always enjoy that Western Swing. Jeff, looking forward to seeing you and Howard in Dallas.
Chuck |
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Joseph Meditz
From:
Sierra Vista, AZ
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Posted 24 Jan 2012 7:33 pm
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Chuck gave a great lesson. He's a wonderful and generous teacher. He even told us some of his secrets such as: ... well, y'all better go see for yourself next time. But, I'll say this, my wife heard an improvement in my tone the very next day.
The hours went by joyfully when the pros played. There was an unplanned Panhandle Rag marathon which was a treat since we heard many excellent variations.
We also were treated to some unusual tunes played on lap steel. I thought Doug Livingston was joking when he said he would play Liberace. But he wasn't and gave us I'll Be Seeing You In All The Familiar Places. You could see the sequins glittering!
Rose Sinclair played Honeysuckle Rose, obviously inspired by Django. Loved it!
Lastly Bobby Black played If I Had You. Oh, no, that was on pedals. Sorry. I was too awe struck to remember what instrument he played. I just remember the magic of his playing!
Joe |
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Joe Naylor
From:
Avondale, Arizona, USA
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Posted 24 Jan 2012 8:32 pm
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New larger room next year -- details to follow.
Met with the hotel today and going to fix some small problems to make it better.
Joe Naylor
www.steelseat.com
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Joe Naylor, Avondale, AZ (Phoenix) Announcer/Emcee owner www.steelseat.com *** OFFERING SEATS AND Effects cases with or without legs and other stuff ****** -Desert Rose Guitar S-10, Life Member of the Arizona Carport Pickers Assoc., Southwest Steel Guitar Assoc., Texas Steel Guitar Assoc., GA Steel Guitar Assoc., KS Steel Guitar Assoc. (Asleep at the Steel) tag line willed to me by a close late friend RIP |
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Wally Pfeifer
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 25 Jan 2012 7:28 am
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Good idea, Joe. A larger room will be good.
Also, I would suggest some type of small PA system.
I don't believe anyone sitting beyond 3-4 rows from the front could hear any of the announcements or introductions. And then,--you have the talkers that just stand in the back of the room and talk all the time. They should be quiet or go out in the hall to talk. As a long time steel fan/player(since I was 5,-76 years ago), I want to savor every single note including the harmonic endings.
Good luck, Joe. 
Wally Pfeifer
HSGA Joliet Festival Committee |
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Joe Naylor
From:
Avondale, Arizona, USA
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Posted 25 Jan 2012 6:25 pm
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Got it Wally PA in the plan too.
Joe Naylor
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Joe Naylor, Avondale, AZ (Phoenix) Announcer/Emcee owner www.steelseat.com *** OFFERING SEATS AND Effects cases with or without legs and other stuff ****** -Desert Rose Guitar S-10, Life Member of the Arizona Carport Pickers Assoc., Southwest Steel Guitar Assoc., Texas Steel Guitar Assoc., GA Steel Guitar Assoc., KS Steel Guitar Assoc. (Asleep at the Steel) tag line willed to me by a close late friend RIP |
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