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Topic: Mark Chestnut |
James Sission
From:
Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 9 Oct 2006 6:28 pm |
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| Anyone know if he has a steeler on the road...I have been attending bikefest since it started better than 10 year ago...Mark is the FIRST country gig I can recall and I was wondering if he has a steeler on the road......James |
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Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 9 Oct 2006 6:55 pm
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| Slim Yamaguchi. |
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Brett Day
From:
Pickens, SC
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Posted 9 Oct 2006 7:45 pm
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| Slim's been playing steel for Mark for awhile now and I remember, in two of Mark's videos, Slim was playing a Mullen. He now plays an Excel. Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10-aka "Redgold Beauty" |
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James Sission
From:
Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 10 Oct 2006 2:56 am
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| Thanks guys....James |
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 10 Oct 2006 4:30 am
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Slim is a very friendly guy. Unless they're scurrying around, trying to get off stage in a hurry, he'll take the time to chat with you after the performance.
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Lee, from South Texas
Down On The Rio Grande
Mullen U-12, Excel 8-string Frypan, Evans FET-500, Fender Steel King
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Charley Adair
From:
Maxwell, Texas, USA
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Posted 10 Oct 2006 12:09 pm
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| If things haven't changed in Mark's sound set up, don't expect to hear Slim much. But, you will hear plenty bass & drums. |
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James Sission
From:
Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 10 Oct 2006 12:48 pm
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| Your actually the second person to tell me that about the sound mix. This should be interesting. I have been going to that ride for 10 years and usually the act is something like J.D. Simo, Led Zepplin Tribute band, or last year was 3 Dog Night. In years past, its always been a rock or blues show at this ride. I usually skip the show for some riding on the island or a nice cocktail on the beach. I fully understand that bikers like country music, but in all the rides I have been on, this is probably the first major country band I have seen besides Willie Nelson. I suspect that since this ride is mostly older riders, Mark will be well accepted. I could be the only guy there listening specifically for Slim's licks...HA......James |
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 10 Oct 2006 1:03 pm
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Be sure to get a look at Slim's new Excel U-12. I've only seen pictures, but from what I could see, it's a beauty.
Lee |
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James Sission
From:
Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 10 Oct 2006 1:22 pm
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| Sure thing Lee. Lee, Do you know Bobby Rholf ??...James |
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Ron Bryson
From:
Bonifay, Florida, USA
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Posted 10 Oct 2006 6:01 pm
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I saw Mark Chesnutt in Dothan, Al. 2 weeks ago.
Before he went on, I stepped outside to "escape" the volume and mix of the opening act. Slim was standing by the bus, and I went over and talked for about ten minutes. He is very personable,and was eager to talk about his new Excel. Mark's sound man was fighting the size of the club. However, except for the decibel level, everything was exceptional. I had no problem hearing Slim. He is an excellent player. |
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Gary Carriger
From:
Victoria, Texas
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Posted 10 Oct 2006 6:20 pm
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James,
Are you inquiring about the steel player that lives outside of Corpus Christi? If so, I know him...haven't seen him in about a year though.
Gary |
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Bobby Johnson
From:
Mims, Florida USA
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Posted 10 Oct 2006 7:37 pm
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I saw Slim this summer here and he was really nice and sounded great and had no problem hearing him at all. i got a picture of him at that show playing his steel.
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 11 Oct 2006 4:17 am
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James - Are you talking about Bike Fest at South Padre Island? The Zepplin tribute band is called Let's Zepplin.
Blue Man Group will be down here next week.
Anybody know who is playing steel with them?
Lee |
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James Sission
From:
Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 11 Oct 2006 3:20 pm
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| Gary, Yes, I spoke to you about Bobby and you sent me a picture of him watching you play somewhere. He is a super nice guy, I thought Lee might know him as well.....I play steel for Blue Man Group...HA.....James Lee, Yes, go to SPI bikefest every year....Rusty Weir is going to there with Mark Chestnut.....James [This message was edited by James Sission on 11 October 2006 at 04:21 PM.] |
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