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Topic: BUCK GRANTHAM DAY - JANUARY 27TH! |
Jeff Blackwell
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 10 Jan 2007 12:44 pm |
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January 27th is Buck Grantham Appreciation Day at the Old South Jamboree on U.S. Highway 190 in Walker, LA.
I do apologize that it's the same weekend as the Mesa, AZ show, but this is the only facility in the area that had an opening.
The local news media has already helped to promote this event
http://www.225batonrouge.com/events/2007/jan/27/28437/ and the Livingston Parish News will do a feature on Buck in their Arts & Entertainment section on January 25th.
Danny Harrell, Randy Blackwell and I invite you to join us for a great day from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. We have a dynamite emcee, sound system, and pro musicians in the band.
The schedule is booked solid!
-Buck Grantham (2 sets!)
-Bill Stafford
-Pee Wee Whitewing
-Bob Saxton (on lead)
-Junior Martin
-Danny Harrell
-Wilburn Stewart
-Randy Blackwell
-Royce Tarver
-a Super Jam
and a couple of surprise pickers!
E-mail me if you need additional info or hotel information. We'd love to have you!
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Jeff Blackwell
www.dygytyl.com |
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Jeff Blackwell
From:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 15 Jan 2007 9:50 am
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| Less than 2 weeks away! |
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Charlie Moore
From:
Deville, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 16 Jan 2007 8:06 am Buck Day
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| Hmm surprise picker's i bet i know who,RC,MB..ha.. gonna be a great show don't miss it...Charlie... |
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Howard Tate
From:
Leesville, Louisiana, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 16 Jan 2007 8:24 am
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| It's gonna be fun, and I'm ready for some. |
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Jeff Blackwell
From:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 19 Jan 2007 4:29 pm
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| SATURDAY WEEK! |
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Bobby Caldwell
From:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Jan 2007 6:03 pm
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| Well you all know that we would love to be there. Buck is one of our favorite people in the whole world. He is a very talented person and a first class gentlemen. Since we can't be there, Mitzi hug Buck's neck for the Caldwell's and be sure to tell him how much we love him. We love you too. Bobby and Linda |
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Bobby Caldwell
From:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Jan 2007 6:05 pm
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| Well you all know that we would love to be there. Buck is one of our favorite people in the whole world. He is a very talented person and a first class gentlemen. Since we can't be there, Mitzi hug Buck's neck for the Caldwell's and be sure to tell him how much we love him. We love you too. Bobby and Linda |
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David Young
From:
Tahlequah, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 19 Jan 2007 7:15 pm Buck Grantham Day
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Dear Buck & Mitzi,
I'm very sorry that I won't be able to attend your special day. I know you will have a wonderful time and you are so deserving of this honor! You have blessed countless people over the years. May you be blessed on this day. You have helped many young players, and continue to inspire us all with your love and promotion of the steel guitar. Your playing, well, we all know you are top notch! You are even better human beings. We love you, and are privileged to call you friends. Our hat is off to you.
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Hello to all my steel guitar playing friends. You are in my prayers as you travel to all the shows. I'll see you when I can. Rev. David L. Young / 2007 Martin D-41 Special, 1999 Tacoma DM-9, 2012 Bourgeois Cocobolo back and sides with an Adirondack Spruce top. |
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Jerry Lee Newberry
From:
Prim, AR USA
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Posted 21 Jan 2007 5:53 pm
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Buck, Thought for a while we might get to come see you on your SPECIAL DAY, but I guess the weather might let us get to Mesa. We will be thinking of you. I know you will have a great time Saturday. We are saving you a copy of Austin's new CD. Take care and we all love you and Mitiz a lot.
Donna, Jerry, Austin, Dana, Dalton & Randy |
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Jeff Blackwell
From:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 22 Jan 2007 3:12 am
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Bobby, David and Jerry...
We appreciate your kind thoughts about Buck and Mitzi. We'll miss you, but you'll be in our thoughts on Saturday. As a side note, the weather is supposed to be nice for Buck's day. We need a break from all the rain!
Charlie...
Not even close on guessing the surprise guest! Hee!
Howard...
It will be a delight to see you and your wife.
Everyone is in for a real treat. |
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Rob Parker
From:
Paducah, Kentucky, R.I.P.
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Posted 22 Jan 2007 8:03 am
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Well, all you guys have a great picking time with, and for my pal Buck, and Mitzi..My thoughts and my heart will be with you..Eat some shrimp and gumbo for me...
Buck,have a great day on this your special one..And i'll see you guys in Dallas in a few weeks..
Peace and love...
RP...'come on in'... |
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Jeff Blackwell
From:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 24 Jan 2007 10:40 pm BUCK GRANTHAM ON TV!
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Today we got great news that the local media has lined up interviews with Buck for his big day on Saturday. On Tuesday, the local CBS affiliate, WAFB paid a visit to Buck's home for an interview. You can watch it at this link http://wafb.com/Global/category.asp?C=20267
Enjoy! |
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Jeff Blackwell
From:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2007 4:16 am BUCK IN THE NEWSPAPER
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From all of the interest, phone calls and e-mails I've had this week, I know we will have a packed house on Saturday. Yesterday the Livingston Parish News had a beautiful write-up with lots of photos provided by Mitzi Grantham.
Today, the Baton Rouge Advocate has a great story about Buck http://www.2theadvocate.com/entertainment/music/5361141.html
Come on down. This is gonna be a great one! |
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Bill Stafford
From:
Gulfport,Ms. USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2007 4:17 am Buck's Award
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TODAY'S the DAY!! See you all there for this REWARD AWARD'S DAY for Buck..Congratulations Buck, my friend.
Bill Stafford |
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Howard Tate
From:
Leesville, Louisiana, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 27 Jan 2007 10:18 am
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| I'm so disappointed, I was sure I would be there, but family illness takes precedence. Buck, I hope you have a great day, you and Mitzi are two of my favorite people. |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 27 Jan 2007 1:02 pm
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Congratulations, Buck, on this well-deserved honor! Wish I could be there with you. Best wishes from all of us out here in Mesa, AZ!
Jimbeaux |
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Bill Stafford
From:
Gulfport,Ms. USA
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Posted 28 Jan 2007 1:51 am Buck
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WOW ,what a day! Have never seen an award show better than this one for Buck Grantham. Buck played so FINE on all his programs during the afternoon. I was so glad to see that Mitzi received her award also as we all know how much she has supported Buck for almost the sixty years they have been a SUPER TEAN!! Put the credit where it is due. Buck received the Keys to the City as well from their Mayor along with all that great adolation from his fans and friends all afternoon. What a show this was. Thanks to Jeff and all the wonderful staff for making this day possible for one of our most favorirte steel players, here or anywhere else.
Bill Staffrod
PS: One of Buck's REWARD AWARDS was finances to produce a CD for all his fans and friends. Looking forward to that.
And I might add that Bob Saxton really spiced up Buck's playing and became a crowd favorite from the first note he played. It was great to see Bob's standing ovation. Rightfully so. |
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Ben ODell
From:
Agricola, Mississippi, USA
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Posted 28 Jan 2007 6:41 am DON't GET ANY BETTER !!!
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I do mean it don't get any better !!!!What a great show, and for such a "GREAT GUY".
Ole "NUCK" done and knocked-um dead down there. And the guitar talents of Bob Saxton was second to none.
Danny Harrell and his wife had us some of the best gumbo made back stage, (with all the trimmins), I believe I've ever had. I was kinda keepin an eye on Rob Parker, and I think he made 4 or 5 runs at that gumbo pot. Good stuff,,,,,,,,HUH ROB?
Course he wasn't watching me, and I ain't tellin.
Good set with Bill Stafford (with Buck on guitar),and another with Charlie Moore. MAN, these guys put-um in the isles.
Thank you so much Jeff and Randy for the invite. WHAT A FUN DAY !! I can't say enough about the way you folks put on a show, so I'll just leave it at, "IT WAS A KNOCKED DOWN, BARN BURNING, GOOD-UN. We're gonna have to do dat again !!!
Ben O'Dell |
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J PARKER
From:
Meridian Miss
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Posted 28 Jan 2007 7:49 am
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Sure hate that i had to miss that show Ben in honoring Mr. Buck but i know if you said it was a barn burner it had to of been a Good-Un. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Dallas.
Jim |
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Buck Grantham R.I.P.
From:
Denham Springs, LA. USA
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Posted 30 Jan 2007 5:42 am
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| Absolutely wonderful.. Can't even catch my breath yet. Mitzi and I are still flabbergasted about this show of love and caring for us. It just couldn't have been any better. We will try to live up to it . Thanks to every one who came and gave their all to make the show a success. It was one of the greatest thrills of our lives. And thanks to all of our friends and kin that came to be with us on our day. It was truly an experience of a lifetime for us.... Love,Buck & Mitzi |
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David Young
From:
Tahlequah, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 30 Jan 2007 7:31 pm Buck & Mitzi Day
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Dear Buck & Mitzi,
I knew it would be a spectacular day for you, and even though I couldn't be there, I really do appreciate the effort of all who labored to make it possible. I also know it was a labor of love and those kind of activities are really special. You and Mitzi are precious to all of us, and we treasure your friendship and fellowship. You deserved this honor, and being the wonderful people that you are, I'm sure you were humbled by it. God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. I know He has poured out His grace on you, and it shows to all of us. Thanks for being the kind of people we love to be associated with.
David
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Hello to all my steel guitar playing friends. You are in my prayers as you travel to all the shows. I'll see you when I can. Rev. David L. Young / 2007 Martin D-41 Special, 1999 Tacoma DM-9, 2012 Bourgeois Cocobolo back and sides with an Adirondack Spruce top. |
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