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Mark Edwards


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Weatherford,Texas, USA
Post  Posted 10 Mar 2007 8:17 pm    
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Just got home from the Steel Guitar Convention in Dallas, boy there were more steelers than you can shake a stick at. Looked at though everyone was having a great time. What a brotherhood, who'd a thunk it, a bunch of folks from different walks of life, gettin together and enjoying the heck out of one common thing, the STEEL GUITAR.

I got to meet a bunch of guys I talk to almost on a daily basis, but have never met face to face, the guys from the Steel Guitar Chat Room.

If you missed Dallas this year I would encourage each and everyone to start saving up right now. You won't be sorry.
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John P. Phillips


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Folkston, Ga. U.S.A., R.I.P.
Post  Posted 10 Mar 2007 9:19 pm    
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Yeah Mark, but us guys holding down the room are not hearing any news. No phone, no feed, no shoes either lol
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Herman Visser

 

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Rohnert Park, California, USA
Post  Posted 10 Mar 2007 11:28 pm    
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See how fast they forget us that didnt go Crying or Very sad
Ah!! maybe next year the rest of us will go Wink
To everyone at the show ENJOY!!!!
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Thom Beeman

 

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California, USA, R.I.P.
Post  Posted 11 Mar 2007 8:46 am    
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Sunday morning here in Dallas, and the music is still going strong, David Wright is on stage so it's good and also loud, hahaha. A great show, and the lady's at the front desk have did a fantastic job keeping things organized. Kudo's to them and the Dallas club for a great show.
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Doug Childress


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Orange, Texas
Post  Posted 11 Mar 2007 10:05 am    
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What a great show!! J.D. Maness played so well last night....John Hughey's set was fantastic especially the part using Curtis Potter as vocalist. Emmons was in super form...he is wearing the Derby again and came loaded for bear. I have to say that Ralph Mooney captured the audience Saturday evening.
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Ken Higgins

 

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Canyon Tx
Post  Posted 11 Mar 2007 11:11 am    
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Everything was fantastic again this year, what a great weekend. If you are planning to attend next year be aware it will NOT BE at the "old Harvey" (aka the "new Westin"). It will be across the street (from where it is now) at the Sheraton Grand on March 13-16 2008. Look forward to seeing everyone there for another great show.
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Rodney Garrison

 

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Montague County , Texas (deceased)
Post  Posted 11 Mar 2007 12:11 pm    
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TSGA under Albert Talley and his staff again brought us some of the best entertainment around. We all owe Albert and Deb a big THANK YOU !
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Colby Tipton


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Crosby, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 11 Mar 2007 3:33 pm    
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I just got in from Dallas and all I can say is what Doug Childress said.
It cost me way to much money up there, I came home with another Double 10 Carter with 8&7 and a new steel seat. But I had a good time. I finally got meet Bobbe Seymour and got to talk with Herb Remington a little bit, I haven't talked with Herb in years. I almost forgot to add that Bobby Bowman was his usual friendly self as always.
If you missed it you need to go next year.
Colby
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Janice Brooks


From:
Pleasant Gap Pa
Post  Posted 11 Mar 2007 4:05 pm    
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I"m still here and winding down. It seems to get bigger every year but it's like an extended family.
Flying back in the morning.
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James Morehead


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Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
Post  Posted 11 Mar 2007 4:15 pm    
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My take on the Dallas show: Cool Wink
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Wayne Morgan

 

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Rutledge, TN, USA
Post  Posted 11 Mar 2007 4:22 pm    
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Herman and JPP,, the guys was working their b..t off trying to get a connection, and it just was not happening ,, the connection was so slow Don Powland went to sleep before he got booted up,,dial up would have seemed fast, you guys were not forgotten,, you were talked about all weekend,,,,,,,,,,,,,like a #$%^&*(
It was a very large time in Dallas.
Wayne
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Tom Sullinger

 

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Texas, USA
Post  Posted 11 Mar 2007 5:30 pm     HOUSE BAND
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Very Happy I totally agree with everything that has been stated on this thread, BUT---I have not heard anything about the physical endurance test that was needed to get the job of house band. They did have a few breaks but were always there to work for anyone.
If you were not there to see the house band, those guys worked about four full gigs each day for almost THREE + days and was always ready for the next artist.
The drummer was still on the stand at church services today and looked as fresh as ever.
I WOULD LIKE THANK EACH OF THEM FOR THE HIGH QUALITY WORK UNDER HEAVY PRESSURE TO BACK THIS SUPERIOR TALLENT ON THAT STAGE.. Mark, get some rest my man, THAT BASS LOOKED REALLY HEAVY LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.> Very Happy
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Janice Brooks


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Pleasant Gap Pa
Post  Posted 11 Mar 2007 5:39 pm    
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Then Mark was cueing keys across the stage during the dance.
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Herman Visser

 

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Rohnert Park, California, USA
Post  Posted 11 Mar 2007 10:28 pm    
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Thanks Wayne , Someone should have kick the dam thing Razz, Always work for me on my old cars.
Look forward to hearing all about in the Room.
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Neal Yeagley

 

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Pennsylvania, USA
Post  Posted 12 Mar 2007 12:38 pm     texas convention dallas
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Just wanted to say that David Wright is always great and loud. He plays a steel the way it should be, always up front. Anyone who can play like Maurice, Curly, and Julian is OK in my book! Check his website out, pretty kool and one bad dude, lol! Neal Yeagley
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Jim Keith

 

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Anna Texas, USA
Post  Posted 12 Mar 2007 3:08 pm     Not enough room
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I just hope there is a lot more seating at the Sheraton. It's not much fun to arrive and find out there is standing room only. There was no way I could watch the show with a bad back. Maybe next year I should bring my own chair. Also, there was a parking problem. Maybe it's time to move the show.
I did get to enjoy the shops outside the ballroom for awhile. Hope things are better next year.
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Jim Walker


From:
Headland, AL
Post  Posted 12 Mar 2007 8:34 pm    
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David Played great but I am biased. I lived in Modesto and had the great fortune to share the stage with David many times. The time I spent in just the MSA room was worth the whole trip.

Mark is was great to meet you face to face my freind along with your beautiful bride Linda.

I can hardly wait till next year!!!

JW
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