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Topic: My visit to Texas from 15th April Two Weeks |
John Davis
From:
Cambridge, U.K.
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Posted 21 Mar 2007 1:41 pm |
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Hi, I am coming over for a two week visit with Sandra,We will start off in Houston then San Antonio,Austin etc etc. What I am looking for is some info on where we can hear some good (or bad) steel playing So that we can get a plan together on the who the where and the when to visit.......Be glad of any help / coffee or info you can give... 
my email jd@pedalsteelguitar.co.uk |
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Allan Thompson
From:
Scotland.
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Posted 21 Mar 2007 1:47 pm
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| John, be sure to visit Fort Worth there are a lot of great players there. |
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Jody Cameron
From:
Angleton, TX,, USA
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Posted 21 Mar 2007 2:10 pm
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John, I'm playing pretty much all over the state every week...when exactly wil you be here, and I will email you my schedule.
JC |
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John Davis
From:
Cambridge, U.K.
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Posted 21 Mar 2007 2:16 pm
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Thanks for the reply Jody, I get to Houston on the 15th April, will pick my steel up from BB, hire a car
and head towards the Alamo (always wanted to see it!)
after that we will just go where the music is.....be glad of any suggestions????????????
Thanks, John |
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 21 Mar 2007 2:21 pm
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John
Try and see Kenny Grohman and Denny Mathis in the San Antonio area. I know there are a bunch more super players in SA, but I got to pick with both of these terrific players when I played an 'Always, Patsy Cline' there in 2002.
I believe Kenny has the ugliest Emmons p/p that I ever saw....
RR |
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John Davis
From:
Cambridge, U.K.
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Posted 21 Mar 2007 9:56 pm
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Thanks for that Roger, now I have some names, what I need now is the where and the when so I can plan my trip........
Allan, I do hope to get up around the F/W area as well, do you remember any music venues????? |
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clive swindell
From:
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK
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Posted 22 Mar 2007 3:08 am
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Hi John
When I went to Austin, I went to the Broke Spoke, Jovitas, and the Continental Club. Try and find Ricky Davis or Scott Walls if they are playing.
In Fort Worth, go to Ernest Tubbs record shop in the Stockyards and see AJ. She knows where everybody and anybody is playing. You should get to see Gary Carpenter somewhere there. |
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Mark Edwards
From:
Weatherford,Texas, USA
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Posted 22 Mar 2007 4:50 am
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| John - If by chance you get up and around the Fort Worth area, Pearls Dance Hall in the Stockyards, or the Finish Line in West Fort Worth is a must. These are two true, country venues. I have emailed you my phone number, so when you get into Texas give me a call. |
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 22 Mar 2007 5:24 am
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John
I just sent you a private e-mail via the Forum - did you get it? It's appeared in my Hotmail inbox, but I don't know if that was just a copy or if I misdirected it!!!! I've sent some SA 'phone numbers.
RR |
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Roger Edgington
From:
San Antonio, Texas USA
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Posted 22 Mar 2007 5:41 am
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John
If you are into older country and western swing, I will be playing on Saturday the 21st at Leon Springs dancehall with Billy Mata and Texas Tradition. This is a large,nice dancehall on the edge of San Antonio. Tell BB I said "Hi". |
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John Davis
From:
Cambridge, U.K.
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Posted 22 Mar 2007 5:57 am
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Thanks Clive, have taken notes on your advice,
Thanks R.R Yes I did receive it and have responded...
Thanks R.E I will certainly try to make it to your gig!!
As per usual!! an overwhelming response to my add...
Don`t you just love this forum!!??!!
Southern hospitality is alive an kickin! |
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Bill Fuentes
From:
Garland, Texas, USA
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Posted 22 Mar 2007 6:20 am
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Cindy Cashdollar Wed., Apr. 18 Maria's Taco Express Austin, TX 7 - 8:30 PM
With Danny Levin, Redd Volkaert and Nate Rowe.
Also, you may be in the right part of Texas at the right time for the Old Settlers Music Festival April 19-22, lots of great artists.
http://www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org/
The Derailers are at Gruene Hall Sat April 28 (that might be too late in the trip for ya) But if you ever wanted to experience a true Texas Dance Hall, that's the holy grail. You'll just have missed Dale Watson there on the 13th.
It's a long drive to Dallas/Ft.Worth from Austin/San Antone if you were to come up to hear steel.
There's more, this was stuff I already knew about off the top of me head, I'll see what else I can dig up. |
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 22 Mar 2007 6:34 am
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Hey, Bill...
One of the highlights of my all-too-brief three-week gig in San Antonio was going to the Gruene Hall to see Redd and Kenny Grohman playing. My pal Larry Lucas was in the band, too - a great night, and it was like stepping back in time!
RR |
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Danny Naccarato
From:
Burleson, Texas
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Posted 23 Mar 2007 3:40 am
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Houston > San Antonio - 3+ hrs
San Antonio > Austin - ~ 1.5 -2 hrs
San Antonio - FTW - ~ 4-5 hrs (definitely drive hwy 281. Forget the interstate)
FTW > HOU 4 hrs |
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John Davis
From:
Cambridge, U.K.
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Posted 23 Mar 2007 5:33 am
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| Very helpfull, Thank you. |
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Dave Grothusen
From:
Scott City, Ks
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Posted 23 Mar 2007 6:25 am
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| I understand that Asleep At The Wheel and Dave Alexander are going to be a some park in Ft Worth on Apr 21. Would be a good gig. |
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David Dunn
From:
Hideaway , Tx USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2007 6:41 am Visit
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| Don't forget about Ricky Davis while in the Houston area !! |
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John Davis
From:
Cambridge, U.K.
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Posted 23 Mar 2007 6:58 am
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Thanks DG, I will make a note of that.......
DD, I already got Ricky nailed down for a visit:)
Really need a month to do this properly,thank you. |
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Darvin Willhoite
From:
Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2007 7:03 am
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If you party too much in Austin on Saturday night, and need to go to church on Sunday morning, I play steel in the Praise & Worship band at Christian Life Church in Austin. We usually do 4 or 5 songs per service, mostly contemporary style christian music, but the steel fits well in this type of music. Most of our music is guitar driven with heavy bass and drums. Not much piano and organ. I use various effects to fit the styles of the songs, whether rock, blues, pop, or country style. We are at 4700 Westgate Street, in south Austin and we have two services on Sunday morning, 8:45 and 11:00.
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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Tucker Jackson
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 24 Mar 2007 1:06 pm Austin
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John, as a Texan (living abroad, as it were), I can safely say that Austin will be a point of particular interest to you. Both in terms of steel, and music in general.
Austin rightfully bills itself as the "Live Music Capital of the World." All musical roads in the state lead there. No disrespect to the fine musicians in other areas, but Austin is the magnet that draws super-talented players from not only Texas, but from all over the country.
It's a very special place. Check the Austin Chronicle for listings. The clubs that are your best bet for hearing some steel are the Broken Spoke, Ginny's Little Longhorn, and the Continental Club.
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gbase/Calendar/MusicListings
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Ron Randall
From:
Dallas, Texas, USA
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Posted 24 Mar 2007 1:48 pm
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Check Justin Trevino's website for dates.
Check Bobby Flores' website for dates.
These guys always have top shelf steelers.
(I won't mention names 'cause I am afraid I will leave someone out!) |
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Steve England
From:
Austin, TX
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Posted 25 Mar 2007 6:14 pm
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| I know we have Rileys' Tavern in Hunter on the 18th, the Blue Bird in Kingsbury, Texas Pride in Adkins Tx on the 27th and The Hanging Tree Saloon in Bracken on the 29th, all in the San Antonio, San Marcos area, It's traditional Texas dancehall music more or less. We'll probably be adding more dates check us out at www.theemmersonbiggingsband.com nearer the time and come and say hi. |
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John Davis
From:
Cambridge, U.K.
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Posted 26 Mar 2007 7:02 am
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Darvin, I don`t yet have religion, but if they let me in........., I may well see you on the 22nd
Tucker, thanks for the heads up on the Austin Chronicle, great paper very informative...
Ron, yep B.Flores I must see!!
Steve, Thanks ,I have your gig pencilled in for the 18th Rileys Tavern? .......and then.........
Ricky Davis on the 20th (Bandera) then B.Flores 21st.
Sweethome Hall....
next day church.....this plan is coming together nicely, thank you all.. |
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Darvin Willhoite
From:
Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 26 Mar 2007 7:30 am
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John, we let anybody in. We have lots of people come to our church who are not really Christians, they like to feel the energy of the music and the speaking. You would definitely see the steel guitar in a different setting than normal.
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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Randy Gilliam
From:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 26 Mar 2007 2:59 pm Gigs
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John I Will be Playing at Treys Country April 7th 9 till 1 In San antonio With The Bruce Hudson And The Most Wanted Band b.h.m.w.b.comm.Check Them Out . Then April 13th Friday At the pottet Strawberry Festival Thousands Of Folks At this One we will be on the main stage 8 Till 12.00 Friday Night. It is only 30 miles south Of san Antonio on hiway 16. Hope to see you there Randy Gilliam 210 862 8331 Cell If you need Directions.
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