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Topic: Gary Carpenter - Recommended |
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Posted 28 Jul 2003 12:58 pm |
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I recently received (from b0b) Gary Carpenter's CD titled "Steel Guitar Favorites". I can't say enough good about this recording and Gary's musicianship. Playing about equally from both sides of the steel, Gary clearly knows is E9 from his C6. There's not a clunker on the CD. This is a CD that belongs in any steel players collection. I just wish Gary had another CD or two to buy.
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Rex Thomas
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Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 28 Jul 2003 1:10 pm
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| Yep, I'm with you on Gary's playing. I've had that recording for awhile. He's a fine picker. |
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Jeff Evans
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Cowtown and The Bill Cox Outfit
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Posted 28 Jul 2003 3:52 pm
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Around here, he's the 35,000 pound bomb, the MOAP--Mother of All Pedalers.
And yet, the studio projects never really capture the fullness and richness of his live tone.
His astounding technique both thrills and depresses me. Y'all ever been there?
Buy the CDs? You bet. But, when you can, come hear him live.
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Jeff
Pale Monk of Cowtown
[This message was edited by Jeff Evans on 28 July 2003 at 04:54 PM.] |
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MALCOLM KIRBY
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Crofton, KY USA
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Posted 28 Jul 2003 4:16 pm
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If you haven't heard of Gary Carpenter, you owe it to yourself to purchase the CD mentioned above, or go hear him and his band, live at The Finish Line (Tuesday nights) if you are in the Ft. Worth area.
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Jeff Lampert
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queens, new york city
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Posted 28 Jul 2003 4:35 pm
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Ricky Davis has told me that, even among the monsters, he's the incredible Hulk. As good as the best there is.
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[url=http://www.mightyfinemusic.com/jeff's_jazz.htm]Jeff's Jazz[/url]
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Earl Yarbro
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Bowie, Texas, USA
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Posted 29 Jul 2003 7:22 am
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| I practice with "Gary's Favorites every day. If you don't think this is an excercise, you should try it. Knowing I'll never get where he is, its a lot of fun plus a learning experience. His Cold Cold heart, look at us, relaxin, Moon Glow, What a Friend we have in Jesus, Blues Walk. I also carry his cassett in the pickup, and wear it out when on the road. about any kind of music you wish to play is on this production. I hope he comes out with another also. Good luck to all you pickers out there. Earl |
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Bill Terry
From:
Bastrop, TX
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Posted 29 Jul 2003 8:21 am
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Plus he's just a nice guy  |
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Mike Kowalik
From:
San Antonio,Texas
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Posted 29 Jul 2003 9:03 am
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| Another great cd with the steel of gary Carpenter is "Jake Hooker and The Outsiders...Recorded Live May 21,2000"....this is an awesome cd with real honkytonk music!! |
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Earl Yarbro
From:
Bowie, Texas, USA
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Posted 29 Jul 2003 9:22 am
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| Mike, who's selling that CD? |
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Mike Kowalik
From:
San Antonio,Texas
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Posted 29 Jul 2003 9:46 am
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| Earl....you can get Jake Hooker,Justin Trevino,and Dicky Overby cd's at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Ft.Worth....the number is 817-624-8449. |
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Steven Welborn
From:
Ojai,CA USA
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Posted 29 Jul 2003 2:26 pm
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| I got my Jake Hooker live CD from Malcom Kirbys' Discount String Wharehouse. (strings@apex.net). |
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Mike Kowalik
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San Antonio,Texas
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Posted 29 Jul 2003 9:25 pm
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| Live album #1 has Gary Carpenter...Live album #2 has Dickie Overby.....both are awesome!! |
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Earl Yarbro
From:
Bowie, Texas, USA
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Posted 30 Jul 2003 4:20 am
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| Mike, I've got to get to ET's. Probably go down on a Saturday so I can watch the Eave's show. Thanks for the info. I'm gonna get that Hooker CD, probably Treveno's to. Earl |
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MALCOLM KIRBY
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Crofton, KY USA
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Posted 30 Jul 2003 6:54 pm
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| Gary is also featured on two CD's by Carl Vaughan, "Six Feet Deep In The Heart Of Texas" and "Yours Forever". Another CD that Gary is featured on is by Llayne Marshall "One Down, One Left". |
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Randall Palmore
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Albany,TX USA 76430
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Posted 31 Jul 2003 4:51 pm
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| Echoing all that you have said! I would also recommend a recording that Gary did with Reggie Brown. It's a dandy! Also an early recording with Buck Reams. They are all outstanding! Check with Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Fort Worth. Gary is one of the great players headquartered in the Metroplex. I just wish I could comprehend a mere portion of his talent and knowledge. What a player and friend! |
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MALCOLM KIRBY
From:
Crofton, KY USA
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Posted 31 Jul 2003 7:47 pm
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Yeah Randall, that Reggie Brown CD is "Texas Lights And Honky Tonk Lights". Here's a couple more CD's featuring Gary on Steel.
Danny Edwards: "Where's The Country"
Jimmy Hilliard: "Memories" |
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Randall Palmore
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Albany,TX USA 76430
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Posted 1 Aug 2003 5:37 am
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| Howdy Malcolm- I forgot about those! I have Jimmy Hilliard's and it is excellent. I am sure Danny's is a good one, too! In addition to ET's record shop, Discount String Warehouse ph. 270.886.2954 is an excellent source for all of Gary's work. See you! [This message was edited by Randall Palmore on 01 August 2003 at 06:40 AM.] |
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Bobby Flores
From:
Blanco, Texas, U.S.A. (deceased)
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Posted 2 Aug 2003 11:21 am
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Gotta chime in on Gary's playing. He has a truly unique style and a really nice touch, lots of finesse. His tone is absolutely gorgeous as well. He's one of those players that is immediately recognized when he's heard. Great player and also a great guy as well!
Bobby |
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