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Topic: Gatlinburg steeler |
Terry Srader
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Georgia
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Posted 3 Jun 2004 11:12 am |
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Just got back from Gatlinburg and saw the "Country Tonite" show. It was very good.
They introduced all the band but missed the name of their steeler; he also plays the banjo.
from the back of the theater, it believe i saw that he was playing an emmons??
anyone know who he is? |
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 3 Jun 2004 12:04 pm
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I bet that's Junior Mercer - a terrific player!
RR |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 3 Jun 2004 1:07 pm
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| It could also be Darryl Thatcher. I think he's still playing in that area. |
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George Kimery
From:
Limestone, TN, USA
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Posted 3 Jun 2004 5:00 pm
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| Junior Mercer was there last season, so my money is on Junior. |
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Terry Srader
From:
Georgia
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Posted 3 Jun 2004 5:01 pm
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Thanks for the replies. neither of these rings a bell but with my 4 and 2 yr old making as much noise as the show.....well, you get the picture!!
he wasn't "walked on" in any way and when it was "his time to shine", boy did he ever.
if it helps, he looked liked he could be in his 50s, graying hair, glasses.[This message was edited by Terry Srader on 03 June 2004 at 06:04 PM.] |
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Cody Johnson
From:
Cleveland, TN
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Posted 3 Jun 2004 6:49 pm
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Larry Stewart is listed as the steel player for the 2004 cast on their web site. www.countrytonitepf.com
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Darvin Willhoite
From:
Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 4 Jun 2004 5:45 am
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I'm in my '50s with graying hair and glasses, but "hit shore weren't me".
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Darvin Willhoite
Riva Ridge Recording
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 4 Jun 2004 11:44 am
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Larry is a fine player, coulda been Stoney.
Bill |
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Bob Watson
From:
Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
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Posted 4 Jun 2004 7:09 pm
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| Junior Mercer had the gig a few years back, but I don't think he plays the banjo. Maybe he decided to learn a few tunes on one for show. Junior is an incredible steel player. If it isn't Junior, I would be curious to know what he is doing these days. |
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