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Topic: Winner - 16th Annual Academy of Western Artists Awards |
David Wren
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Placerville, California, USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2012 9:00 pm |
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I just received a phone call to let me know an album I recorded with my good friends The Stardust Cowboys, "Riding Back To You", just won Best Western Album of the Year!
I'm so jazzed, 'cause we all did this ablum "live" in the studio, all 7 of us crammed into one room with a bunch of mics!
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Dave Wren
'96 Carter U12,7X7; 1936 7 string National; Line 6 HX Stomp; Quilter TT-15/TB202; Quilter "Steelaire"; DV Mark "GH 250"with 15" 1501 BW; Boss "Katana" 100 Head w/Line 6 Cab; Telonics VP. |
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Jim Cohen
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Philadelphia, PA
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Paul Sutherland
From:
Placerville, California
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Posted 26 Jan 2012 10:05 pm
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| Great job Dave!! |
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Lynn Fargo
From:
Fort Edward, NY
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Posted 27 Jan 2012 4:17 am
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| Way to Go!!!! |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 27 Jan 2012 11:46 am
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| yay, starcows! |
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Billy Easton
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2012 1:35 pm
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Way to go, Dave....couldn't happen to a nicer guy....keep in touch.
Billy Easton
Las Vegas, NV
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Billy & Meriul Easton
Nashville, TN |
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David Wren
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Placerville, California, USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2012 2:44 pm
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Thanks so much guys!
It is really very nice to share in this honor, but Gary and Vicki Campbell, the songwriters of the group deserve the lion's share of the laurels... they've been at this for quite a while, as both of you Chris and Paul know first hand.
Here's a link to my version of the Hoagy Charmichael classic "Stardust" that is included in the CD:
http://www.etsga.org/davewrens_stardust.mpeg.mp3
Those great twin fiddles are Ronnie Elkan and Olen Dillingham!
... and I believe more clips of the album can be found at the Stardust Cowboys myspace page.
Billy and Jim, I missed seeing you both this year at Phoenix.... but I'm setting my sights on making again next year!!!
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Dave Wren
'96 Carter U12,7X7; 1936 7 string National; Line 6 HX Stomp; Quilter TT-15/TB202; Quilter "Steelaire"; DV Mark "GH 250"with 15" 1501 BW; Boss "Katana" 100 Head w/Line 6 Cab; Telonics VP. |
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Johnny Cox
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Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 2 Feb 2012 11:34 am
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Congrats....
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Johnny "Dumplin" Cox
"YANKIN' STRINGS & STOMPIN' PEDALS" since 1967. |
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Jack Francis
From:
Queen Creek, Arizona, USA
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Posted 2 Feb 2012 8:23 pm
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WOW...that was Nice!! Congrats on your award...all that and you get to live in a GREAT town too!
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DESERT ROSE D-10 8/5...Joe Naylor "SteelSeat"...
Gallien-Krueger MB200 amplifier through an Alessis MicroVerb w/15'Peavey cab.
TELES & STRATS...
FENDER TWIN & SEYMOUR DUNCAN 50W tube amps...1-12" 2-12" & 4-12" cabs and a FENDER MUSTANG-3 |
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David Wren
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Placerville, California, USA
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Posted 2 Feb 2012 10:29 pm
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Johnny, thank you, I'm a real fan of your playing..... so thanks twice for that!!!
Jack, Thanks so much!!!!
I must admit, I do love my "little private forest"!
All in all... I'm just amazed at this CD getting this award!!! Maybe there is something to getting all your "hot shot" local pickers to all contribute to a collection of songs written by lontime time friends!!!
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Dave Wren
'96 Carter U12,7X7; 1936 7 string National; Line 6 HX Stomp; Quilter TT-15/TB202; Quilter "Steelaire"; DV Mark "GH 250"with 15" 1501 BW; Boss "Katana" 100 Head w/Line 6 Cab; Telonics VP. |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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Posted 3 Feb 2012 5:42 am
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David
Congratulations on the Stardust Cowboys' win for "Best Western Album!"
I guess I can announce to the Forum that the band I've been involved with for 4 years, Tony Harrison and Hot Texas, were the recipients of the AWA's "Best Western Swing Album" for our latest effort Swinging Big.
It's great to have your work recognized by the industry, no lie.
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Jack Francis
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Queen Creek, Arizona, USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2012 5:44 am
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Good job Herb!!
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DESERT ROSE D-10 8/5...Joe Naylor "SteelSeat"...
Gallien-Krueger MB200 amplifier through an Alessis MicroVerb w/15'Peavey cab.
TELES & STRATS...
FENDER TWIN & SEYMOUR DUNCAN 50W tube amps...1-12" 2-12" & 4-12" cabs and a FENDER MUSTANG-3 |
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b0b
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Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2012 8:51 am
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A great album - the award was well deserved. It's currently Mrs. Lee's favorite CD. She plays it a lot.
It includes a tribute to my old friend Sal Sage, who passed away a few years ago. I was surprised to hear a brief clip of a song I recorded with Sal long ago. It brought an unexpected tear to my eye.
Congratulations on the award, David.
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Paul Sutherland
From:
Placerville, California
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Posted 3 Feb 2012 1:55 pm
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Actually Bob, the album with the tribute to Sal Sage is the newest Stardust Cowboys album; "How the Cowboys Swung the West". I played the steel tracks on this recording.
The album that received the award was recorded a year or two earlier and is entitled "Ridin' Back to You". David Wren played the steel, and dobro on the earlier album. |
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2012 3:14 pm
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Oops. 
Well, I imagine that the earlier album is probably every bit as good as the one I have. These folks are great songwriters in the Western tradition. 
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David Wren
From:
Placerville, California, USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2012 8:45 pm
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Thanks Herb, and congrats right back at ya!
b0b, I'm sure the CD your wife is fond of will be up for the gold at next year's awards... and you're right, good songs fur sure!!! I think for the Stardust Cowboys, this can only be called "an embarassment of riches"
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Dave Wren
'96 Carter U12,7X7; 1936 7 string National; Line 6 HX Stomp; Quilter TT-15/TB202; Quilter "Steelaire"; DV Mark "GH 250"with 15" 1501 BW; Boss "Katana" 100 Head w/Line 6 Cab; Telonics VP. |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 4 Feb 2012 10:36 am
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i always liked that blond singerchick's hair!...
she and gary 'too tall' campbell are really sweet people! |
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