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Topic: Billy Phelps. |
Jim Saunders
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Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
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Posted 9 Jun 2012 7:59 am |
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Many of you have had the opportunity to see and hear Billy Phelps, either at St.Louis ISGC, or at the Dallas SGC. Billy was heard by many as he fronted the Carter room. He is an amazing player, with seemingly endless talent. He is equally good on guitar, bass, and vocals. I might also give a plug for his tracks available on his website, Full Circle Sound.
Billy has played with Ray Price, but chose not to play the demanding road schedule Ray requires. I've come to know Billy through our Southeast Texas Steel Guitar Club. And he has assummed the leadership with the passing of Jody Sanders. His bio would include a lot more I'm sure. A nice guy.
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 9 Jun 2012 8:09 am
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Jim you are correct Billy is an awesome player, on my visits to the Dallas shows I always spent a lot of time watching and listening to Billy.I have been pestering the guys who book the Irish Festival to get Billy over, in my view he would be an ideal performer at this show both instrumentally and vocally.Always found him a pleasure to talk to.His instruction and backing tracks are excellent.
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Tommy Alexander
From:
Friendswood, Texas 77546
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Posted 11 Jun 2012 2:53 am Billy Phelps
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Billy Phelps ia a master musician; he does it all. I've always said that he could pick up a stick and play it.
So Jim; I second that motion. A big hand for Billy Phelps............ |
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John Coffman
From:
Wharton,Texas USA
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Posted 11 Jun 2012 7:36 am
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I also agree Jim, Billy is also a awesome teacher. He helps me look at things differently in a very good way. He has help my intonation greatly. I cannot thank Billy and Patty enough for all they do keeping the Katy jam going.
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Chuck S. Lettes
From:
Denver, Colorado
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Posted 11 Jun 2012 8:16 am
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Add me to the list, too. I always enjoy talking with Billy at the steel shows. A tireless performer and a good guy.
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Jody Cameron
From:
Angleton, TX,, USA
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Posted 11 Jun 2012 12:13 pm
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| Thanks for posting this about Billy, Jim. Billy is tops in every way. Jody |
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Ransom Beers
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Posted 11 Jun 2012 12:35 pm
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| I have one of Billy's CD's & also some backing tracks & I will have to agree ,he is a talented individual,I hope to someday make his acquaintance.You go Billy!!!!! |
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Tommy Young
From:
Ethelsville Alabama
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Posted 11 Jun 2012 2:04 pm
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Awesome picker and great guy have talked with him on many occasions. herd him play sev. times all round nice guy...
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Larry Schoppe
From:
Lake Jackson, Texas, USA
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Posted 11 Jun 2012 4:54 pm
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| Billy is indeed the consummate musician. He plays virtually every instrument & is a great vocalist to boot! |
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Dale Thomas
From:
West Branch, IA
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Posted 11 Jun 2012 7:54 pm
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| I have nothing but respect for Billy. Just one fine musician. He and Patty have always been helpful and hospitable to me. dale |
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Bill Cunningham
From:
Atlanta, Ga. USA
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Posted 12 Jun 2012 6:05 pm
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One of the best. I have had many wonderful hours jamming with him in the Carter room at the TSGA over the years!
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Atlanta, GA |
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JamesMCross
From:
Houston, Texas, USA
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Posted 26 Aug 2012 10:52 am Thanks Billy..!!!
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It was a great treat for me, and also for my bandmates in The Earl Sanders, Jr. Band, to have Billy sit in on my steel last Friday evening for a rousing set at the Red River BBQ in Katy. We had a packed house of enthusiastic country music fans in attendance, and Billy brought out some masterful and very cool licks from my D10 Emmons.
It was a grand time in a neat, family-oriented but small venue where everyone is there to hear the music and enjoy the bbq. It is normally a fun gig, but having Billy Phelps sit in made it a very special night for us.
Thanks Billy!! |
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2012 7:30 pm
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I am a Billy Phelps fan. A lot of players get more fanfare but I don't think there are many if any that can outplay him. He is a very nice unassuming guy.
Jerry |
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