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Topic: Billy Mata........who is this guy? |
Jerry Hayes
From:
Virginia Beach, Va.
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Posted 2 Nov 2006 6:59 am |
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A friend of mine sent me a few live cuts from a guy named Billy Mata which were recorded in Texas. Who is Billy and what instrument does he play? This was great western swing and classic country. I'd like to hear more from this guy. On one tune when the steel ride came on Billy called out the name "Otis", I dont' know if that was the first or last name of the steeler........JH in Va.
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Don't matter who's in Austin (or anywhere else) Ralph Mooney is still the king!!!
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Dean Vallery
From:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 2 Nov 2006 7:39 am
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billymata.com
real country/real good
Deano |
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Scott Moon
From:
Canyon Lake, TX
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Posted 2 Nov 2006 7:39 am
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Billy Mata lives near San Antonio. His steel player is Roger Edgington who is a forum member. What a great band! I actually got to sub on fiddle with these guys a while back. Great band and a great bunch of guys.
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Herb Steiner
From:
Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 2 Nov 2006 7:49 am
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Billy's been a fixture around here for almost 30 years that I recall. I've sat in with the band subbing for Roger, and Scott is right... they're a total gas to work with.
For that matter, Scott is a total gas to work with. How long did we play together with Bush, Sheriff? 
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Herb's Steel Guitar Pages
Texas Steel Guitar Association
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Scott Moon
From:
Canyon Lake, TX
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Posted 2 Nov 2006 7:51 am
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HERB!!!
Steady for 5 years or so...on and off for over 10 I believe. I miss those days! We need to get together soon...
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 2 Nov 2006 8:20 am
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| Yeah, yeah, yeah, we all know Roger is an awesome player, but what I wanna know is: WHO THE HECK IS 'OTIS'??! |
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Jody Sanders
From:
Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 2 Nov 2006 9:13 pm
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| The pickin' definitely ain't over 'til Billy Mata and Band have played. Roger is a great talent. They came down and played at our steel guitar club meeting. Fabulous. Jody. |
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Dayna Wills
From:
Sacramento, CA (deceased)
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Posted 5 Nov 2006 1:58 am
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I met Billy several years ago in Texas. He's a hellava singer,has a powerful voice that can knock out the back wall, but oh so controlled. Every bit as good in person as on record. A nice guy, too.
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