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Topic: Palace Cut backs Part 2 |
Mike Sweeney
From:
Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 12:19 am |
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Well I'm done. It looks like the palace is going 4 piece without a steel guitar.
I was let go at the end of the night tonight so I packed up for the last time there.
I had an eight year run there so it's really time to do something else anyway.
I appriciate the support you guys and gals have given me in the past and I just wanted you all to know whats going on there.
It still appears that this is over me outselling the 2 stars with my Christmas c.d. but, it doesn't matter at least I can do some different things again.
Thanks,
Mike Sweeney |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 1:18 am
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That's a tough break, Mike. It's too bad they (the stars and the management) don't realize that the steel draws it own share of people.
One thing for sure, the next time I'm in Nashville, the Palace is one place I won't be!
No steel...no meal. |
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Mike Sweeney
From:
Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 1:35 am
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Donny,
Like I said it's time to do some other things anyway. I'm just glad they were nice enough to fire me this close to Christmas.LMAO.
I was planning on leaving after Christmas anyway so it's just a matter of stepping everything else up.
Heck, just go down on Broadway or the Station Inn you'll hear steel there. You might even see me on lower Broad.
Mike |
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Pat Jenkins
From:
Abingdon, VA, USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 2:07 am
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| Well, one less place to go hear the steel in Nashville. I really hate to hear that, Mike. But, we'll be watching for you on the "New World Tour". Pat |
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Al Miller
From:
Waxahachie Texas
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 2:43 am
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Mike !!
Im sorry my freind. What in the sam shade are these People thinking. Not only did they loose one of the finest pedal steel guitar players in nashville,they lost a real gentalmen. folks if you have never heard one of mikes CDs Its time .. lets all order 1 or 2 and help the ole boy stay on his feet until he lands another gig . it shouldnt take long but this close to the holiday's.its hard and its not the best time of year to land a job pickin anywhere!! much less nashburg.!!!! mike post your adress or how we go about ordering a Cd . I will Call ya ..
Love ya man
BOO |
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Mike Sweeney
From:
Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 3:03 am
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Boo,
Thanks for the kind words. But I didn't post this to get people to buy c.d.s. It would be nice but it's close to Christmas and I know peoples money is tight. But if anybody wants one or two e-mail me and I'll tell you how to get them.
Sorry I'm going to miss your shindig next weekend I know it will be great.
Teresa and I will be o.k. I always manage to land on my feet.
Mike |
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Larry Miller
From:
Dothan AL,USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 3:38 am
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You might even see me on lower Broad.
I hope it's not with a tin cup in your hand. |
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Chuck McGill
From:
An hour from Memphis and 2 from Nashville, R.I.P.
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 3:57 am
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It ain't country without a steel.
Great players find gigs and your a great
player. |
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Jim Vogan
From:
Ohio City, Ohio 45874
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 5:14 am
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That leaves only E.T.'s Record Shop to draw me to that area. I have gray hair so they don't want me at the Opry, and no steel at the Palace.
Sorry about the job, Mike.
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Jim Vogan Emmons Sd10
G.D. Walker Stereo Steel Combo
Bakelite Ric
Hilton volume pedal
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Chris Forbes
From:
Beltsville, MD, USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 6:10 am
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| I may be biased, but I thought Mike was by far the most interesting musician in the band. What a darn shame, that band will not be as good without him and I don't see the crowds getting bigger because they dropped one of the musicians. |
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David Mullis
From:
Rock Hill, SC
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 6:13 am
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| Well, that's another place I can add to my list of places I won't be visiting the next time I go to Gnashville. |
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Dave Van Allen
From:
Doylestown, PA , US , Earth
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 6:59 am
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"Happy Thanksgiving...you're fired!"
jeesh! Good luck Mike in whatever you find to do... |
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Mike Jones
From:
Goodlettsville,TN,USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 7:44 am
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Gee Mike,
Sorry to hear that, I guess that means that with the Opry at 4th and Broadway the only steel guitar in that area is at the ET Record shop.
I remember that Reba had several Christmas party's for her crew and after the party many of then would get their pink slips.
I'll keep my ears open for you buddy,
Cookie[This message was edited by Mike Jones on 27 November 2002 at 07:45 AM.] |
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Jim Thompson
From:
Washington, Pa. USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 8:02 am
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I think it would send a message if you are in the area going to ET's or somewhere close to go to the door at the Palace and ask before going in, who's in the band and when they don't mention steel guitar, tell them that's what you came to hear and leave. When they see dollars walking away that hits where it hurts. What do you all think?
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Zum U-12 8&6
John Hughey's biggest fan
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Chris Forbes
From:
Beltsville, MD, USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 8:20 am
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| Jim, that's a fantastic idea!!! |
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Rex Thomas
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 8:31 am
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Absolutely to what Donny & Jim said. I've found the best way to get a point across is to let your $$ do the talkin'.
...so that they may go the way of the Edsel, or wise up & get steel back on the bandstand.
Keep your tailgate up.[This message was edited by Rex Thomas on 27 November 2002 at 08:32 AM.] |
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 9:04 am
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I can honestly say that whenever I lost a job a better one came along.
I'm sure that's what's in store for you, Mike.
Thanks for the update.
I agree that we should not support bands that drop their Steel. I've had people here disagree, saying that once the attendance is back up they'll add Steel, but I guess that's another thread. |
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 9:16 am
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Mike, I'm sorry to hear of your loss of work. But not suprised. If in fact you were let go because you were outselling in the CD arena it goes to show how dumb they are and how much business sense they all lack. IF they had a brain they would have tried to position themselves with you, not without you ! A Country band at the Palace which covers all the tunes, without a Steel ? I don't think so.
I for one will contact the Palace and let them know of my dissapointment and that my regular visits to Nashville will no longer include the Palace for music and dinner. Shame on them..
By the way , this is a very common move for business's that are on their way out of business..
Your a talent for sure..you will end up in a better situation for sure..
Oh yea... I just had to add this..what morons..if the crowds are down it's probably because the local folks are tired of the singers ! I doubt anyone ever said to the management on the way out the door... " I'm leaving here..I'm really sick and tired of everytime I come here it's the same ole' Pedal Steel Player " !
Here's a song they should sing now...
I could while away the hours
Conferrin' with the flowers
Consultin' with the rain
And my head, I'd be scratchin'
While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain.
tp
[This message was edited by Tony Prior on 27 November 2002 at 09:33 AM.] [This message was edited by Tony Prior on 27 November 2002 at 01:16 PM.] |
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Kenny Foy
From:
Lynnville, KY, USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 10:43 am
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| Sorry about the gig Mike. And I will be inquiring when I go to the Palace again, at the door, bout who's in the band and when they say there's no steel I WILL TURN around and leave and tell them NO STEEL-NO DEAL and leave. |
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Steve Alonzo Walker
From:
Spartanburg,S.C. USA (deceased)
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 12:30 pm
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| Hey Mike...long time no see! I hate that you lost the gig. When it comes time to trim the band, they always choose the steel player.Don't fret over it cause everyone knows who you are so you will not be out of work for long.Take care! |
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Earnest Bovine
From:
Los Angeles CA USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 1:02 pm
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Mike
When one door closes, another one opens. Maybe you can get a job recording steel for the Nashville Palace karaoke. |
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Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 3:08 pm
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| Sorry to here that Mike. You are a great player! |
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Dennis Detweiler
From:
Solon, Iowa, US
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Posted 27 Nov 2002 5:04 pm
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Sorry to hear this Mike. This is just another example of the negative management of the Nashville scene. When a club has been operating that long and then starts cutting back on it's music staff, it's a sign that the state of country music is still on the skids. Cutting more of the country sound from the band isn't going to help the situation. Maybe when the current management of Nashville runs it completely to a standstill, they'll leave town and those with experience and knowledge can jump back in and build it up again.
Any fiddles in the band?
Damn rock and roll want-a-be's can't make it in their own areas around the country so they just go to Nashville and pass off their lack of rock talent as country.
I always wondered why the contemporary rock stars don't put fiddles and steel in their bands? It's just a one way street.
Ok...I let off some steam. Now I'm fine  Ok, now rock enthusiasts, flame away.
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Ray Walker
From:
Smithfield, NC, USA, R.I.P.
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 28 Nov 2002 9:37 am
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retcop88..You forgot one...
Which one excells in musical talent, continuosly works to improve his playing ability and sells the most CD's 'cause folks like them the most..
lets dump that guy..we surely don't need anyone like that in "OUR" band..
go get em' Mike
We are coming to Nashville the last weekend in December..We hope to come visit you wherever you may be..
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