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Doug Smith
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Medway, Ohio
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Posted 27 Oct 2000 2:37 am |
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HSGA's 2001 convention in Honolulu is slated for April 30 through May 2 at the Queen Kapi`olani Hotel in Waikiki. This is a great location-next to Kapiolani Park and a block from the beach. Some of the rooms have great views of Diamond Head. Note also that May Day, May 1, falls during the convention. This is a special holiday in Hawaii and is a good time to be there. A few years ago Barbara and I attended the program at Honaunau School on the Big Island on May Day-lots of music, leis, and hula.
HSGA members will find reservation forms for both hotel and convention in the Fall "HSGA Quarterly", just out on October 20.
The annual HSGA Steel Guitar Ho`olaule`a is scheduled for Sunday, April 29, at Ala Wai Clubhouse Auditorium.
A second optional week is planned for the Island of Kaua`i. If you haven't had a chance to explore the Garden Island, this is a good way to do it-stay in a nice motel on the beach with bunch of other Hawaiian guitarists, with lots of musical opportunities each day.
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basilh
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United Kingdom
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Posted 27 Oct 2000 11:50 am
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I'm Definitely going.
(Just to listen and see just HOW they do it)
BAz
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George Keoki Lake
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Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 27 Oct 2000 5:39 pm
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| Basil...if YOU show up, everyone will wonder how you do it ! I've always been most impressed with your great steel work and anyone who is unfamiliar with Basil Henrigues should make it a point to be in Waikiki next spring...(John Marsden sent me tapes of you playing years ago at the Castaways...excellent stuff, pal.) |
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Gerald Ross
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Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Posted 28 Oct 2000 3:28 am
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I'll see you there Doug.
I am hoping that by just being in the Islands my steel playing will achieve a more 'poi' type of sound as opposed to that 'tuna casserole with crushed Ritz crackers' feel it has today.  [This message was edited by Gerald Ross on 28 October 2000 at 04:33 AM.] |
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basilh
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 28 Oct 2000 5:40 am
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Hi George,
Kudos !! not deserved, I'm living (Just) on my past reputation.
Joking aside, will we see YOU there ?.
THAT would be something to behold. I know you used to go to the convention quite regularly, how about this time ?.
BTW I have been working here in Ireland for the past six months for the dept. of Education,teaching Pedal and non pedal steel at the Central academy of Music Technology and Performing Arts, and have quite a few promising students.
I'll send you a CDR of them soon George.[This message was edited by basilh on 28 October 2000 at 06:43 AM.] |
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George Keoki Lake
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Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 28 Oct 2000 12:20 pm
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Bas...sorry, I didn't mean to dwell on your past accomplishments (which are very impressive, I might add). You have sent me later tapes which I should tell you are great. But the one song that has always stuck in my mind to the point whenever I hear it, I think of your fine rendition...that of "Sweet Leilani"...you did an absolutely super job on that tune live in the 'Castaways' !
No, I'll not be at the Convention in Waikiki.
We'll be in Hawai'i in late Jan and early Feb to escape the cold winter here. (Taking in NZ and the Cooks also! Eat your heart out !)
By the way, I haven't heard from John Marsden in months. Most unusual...is he o.k. ? |
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basilh
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United Kingdom
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Posted 28 Oct 2000 9:00 pm
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George,
Sorry to hear you won't be at the HSGA "hoolie"
Regarding John Marsden, he is very well and playing quite a lot. I will be talking to him tonight and convey your good wishes
Baz
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Steve England
From:
Austin, TX
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Posted 30 Oct 2000 9:31 am
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| Excellent news. I just got back from Waikiki this weekend, saw somwe steel playing that knocked me out, Alan Akaka, Greg Sardinha, Casey Olsen, Bobby Ingano. Can't wait to get back there. We were staying at the hotel next to the Queen Kapi`olani Hotel. It is at the quieter end of Wakiki real nice. |
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Steve Honum
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Oregon, USA
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Posted 30 Oct 2000 11:26 am
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Do you have to be a member of HSGA to attend? Would someone post the HSGA site name again so I can find out a bit more about the convention and possibly joining? Thanks in advance.
Haere mae,
Steve Honunu |
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c c johnson
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Posted 30 Oct 2000 12:15 pm
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Steve hsga@lava.net have fun and I hope you join up cc
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John Tipka
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George Keoki Lake
From:
Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 30 Oct 2000 9:15 pm
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Steve... You don't HAVE to be a member to attend and enjoy...but hey, why not join and be part of the gang? You can join at the time you attend the Convention (or even sooner)...just costs $26.00 US, so go for it and welcome on board!
And Bas...thanks for passing the 'word' to John...I was quite concerned.[This message was edited by George Keoki Lake on 30 October 2000 at 09:16 PM.] |
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Dave Stewart
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Pensacola
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Posted 16 May 2001 4:44 am
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| I also have Basil's performance at the "Castaways" (thanksfully sent to me by John Marsden)...wonderful playing. Does anyone know where I can purchase other recordings of Basil? [This message was edited by Dave Stewart on 16 May 2001 at 05:46 AM.] |
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George Keoki Lake
From:
Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 16 May 2001 1:25 pm
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| Bas knows where...better tell 'em Bas ! |
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Roger Kelly
From:
Bristol,Tennessee
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Posted 16 May 2001 4:30 pm
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I have a CD of Basil's.....I had never heard him play before. He is a very, very, good player......don't let him kid ya'.  |
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