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Leigh Howell
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Edinburgh, Scotland * R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Dec 2004 8:51 am |
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I've been watching this MidwestCountry on the RFD channel and they sometimes announce the steelers name, but I'm not able to make out what it is. Does anyone know who this is?
It's a good show with mostly local musicians.
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George McLellan
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Duluth, MN USA
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Posted 15 Dec 2004 10:11 am
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If it was the show with David Frizell, it would be Joe Savage. He works the Sandstone show a lot with LeRoy Glazier on lead. I don't know the bassist or drumer.
They have a lot of good entertainment there.
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Darrell Schmidt
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Charles City, Iowa, USA
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Posted 15 Dec 2004 12:00 pm
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That would be Joe Savage (spelling?)
I made a trip to the Minnesota steel jam to hear him.He does an excellant job.
I belive he used to play at Gatlins or something like that at " The Mall of America".
Darrell
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Leigh Howell
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Edinburgh, Scotland * R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Dec 2004 4:01 pm
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Thanks for the info. I enjoy watching the show. Nothing fancy, just some country pickers doing there thing. I wonder if Mr Savage is on the Forum??
Leigh |
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Delvin Morgan
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Lindstrom, Minnesota, USA
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Posted 15 Dec 2004 4:20 pm
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Joe and LeRoy are members of the house band at Midwest Country, and yes they are some of the best in their field. I go there quite regular, love the shows they put on.
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Dennis Atkins
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St. Paul, Minnesota
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Posted 16 Dec 2004 9:41 pm
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The main steel man is Joe Savage. Once in a while you might see Cal Hand, another well known Minnesota steel player. If Joe has a gig, Cal will fill in for him. Joe is quite versatile in his playing, having seen him play the dobro, lap steel, and harmonica, as well as singing a mean version of Sixteen Tons.
Joe usually plays Mondays at Lee's Liquor Lounge in Minneapolis with a real good country band. If you are a fan of Dale Watson, he has a song on a couple of his CD's paying tribute to this bar, as Dale has played there many times.
The drummer on Midwest country will vary from show to show, and mostly it will be Roy Holdren, and the bass player you might see on some of the shows, is Joe Woods. Although lately, Joe has been absent due to a severe fight against cancer. I do not know who the current bass player is.
Glad you enjoy the shows from there. I have been there many times myself, and was fortunate enough to have performed there a few years ago.
Dennis
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Farris Currie
From:
Ona, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Dec 2004 7:51 pm
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Just finished watching it,RFD,CH.9409 Sat.at 9pm.good country,tonight Tommy Cash do tribure to Johnny Cash.Joe on steel,very good,Thats a very pretty ZUM he plays too. well worth watching!!!
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Bill Myrick
From:
Pea Ridge, Ar. (deceased)
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Posted 19 Dec 2004 7:45 am
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| Not to mention the job he did on the Vince Gill song "No Body Answered" , that a man sang. Mr Hughey would have been proud of him !! |
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Howard Tate
From:
Leesville, Louisiana, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Dec 2004 8:00 am
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I saw the show with Tommy Cash yesterday,the steel man sounded very good, they introduced him as Joe Savage. When Margo Smith sang there was another steeler that played with a six string in his lap. She did not feature him at all, but what little I heard from him was good. Of course she did not introduce him, she was THE STAR. Sorry, just I do not like it when the singer has the band sit quietly while she does a solo.
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Joe Savage
From:
St. Paul, MN
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Posted 19 Dec 2004 8:02 pm
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Hi Guys. Thanks for noticing our little show.
And thanks for the kind words. It has been a good gig for me for the past 3 years.
Come on up and see a show sometime!.......You might want to wait 'til spring. It was -8F last night.
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Craig A Davidson
From:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
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Posted 19 Dec 2004 8:57 pm
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| Joe did you once work with a band called Westwind from the Quad Cities? Also isn't that Mr. Franklin on 'When I Call Your Name"? |
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Bill Myrick
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Pea Ridge, Ar. (deceased)
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Posted 20 Dec 2004 3:22 am
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Joe--I'm just curious, is the show aired live or how long ago was it when the above show was taped ?? What year is your Zum ? You play a mean do bro and harmonica too !!
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Joe Savage
From:
St. Paul, MN
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Posted 20 Dec 2004 8:38 am
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Craig...I've never played around the Quad Cities.
Bill...The shows are taped as they happen but not aired live. They are edited and pieced together. Some of the artists can't allow taping because of contractual stuff (Opry). Having not seen the show you are referring to, I can't say for sure. It may have been Aug. or Sept. when Tommy Cash was there last. He's been to Sandstone several times.
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Joe Savage
From:
St. Paul, MN
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Posted 20 Dec 2004 8:45 am
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| The Zum is a '96 or '97. |
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Delvin Morgan
From:
Lindstrom, Minnesota, USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2004 5:14 pm
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Joe,
I have been to Midwest Country many times, and I never fail to be totally amazed by your playing. And of course LeRoy, boy can he play that guitar or what!
Hope to see alot more of you.
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Joe Savage
From:
St. Paul, MN
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Posted 22 Dec 2004 11:00 am
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Delvin, Thanks alot. Say Hi next time you come up to a show. How do you like the N112?
Take Care,
Joe S. |
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