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Topic: ISGC St. Louis and Paul Polish |
Bobby Caldwell
From: St. Louis, Missouri, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 30 Jun 2007 12:42 pm
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Just wanted to let everyone know that our dear friend, and great drummer, Paul Polish will be joining us as staff drummer this year at the International Steel Guitar Convention, in St. Louis. Paul ,along with the talented Jimmy Queen, will be sharing the drum duties. Paul is no stranger to steel guitar shows and has many friends in our business. Stop by and say a big welcome to Paul at the show. Don't forget the "Hall of Fame" show thursday night with Jimmy Queen. Jimmy so talented and you just never know what will happen. The one thing you can be sure of is he and his lovely wife Starla and their show will really entertain you. Don't miss that one. I just wanted to welcome Paul to the St. Louis show. Please don't miss a minute of it. Love to all, Bobby |
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Fred Justice
From: Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 30 Jun 2007 1:16 pm
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Paul congrats!!!! buddy, I knew it would happen sooner or later. I'll see you there. _________________ Email: azpedalman@gmail.com
Phone: 480-235-8797 |
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Earnest Bovine
From: Los Angeles CA USA
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Posted 30 Jun 2007 1:50 pm
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Paul did a great job at the show in Mesa this year. |
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Bill Simmons
From: Keller, Texas/Birmingham, AL, R.I.P.
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Posted 30 Jun 2007 2:37 pm That is great to hear Paul!!
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Paul is one of the finest drummer's anywhere and one terrific person to boot...congratulations Paul!
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Buck Grantham R.I.P.
From: Denham Springs, LA. USA
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Posted 30 Jun 2007 11:49 pm Paul
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That is great !!!!! Paul is a great Drummer and he and Roy work together real well. They have pulled my feathers out of the fire many times at the shows. Buck Grantham |
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Dean Dobbins
From: Rome, Ilinois, U.S.A. * R.I.P.
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Posted 1 Jul 2007 6:43 am
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Congradulations, Paul!! Just don't break your "D" string! Looking forward to seeing you in St. Lou!! _________________ Dino |
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Roy Rosetta
From: Nederland, Texas.. On the Texas Gulf Coast
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Posted 1 Jul 2007 9:50 am
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Welcome aboard brother Paul. What a pleasure it will be to have you in our staff band in St. Louis. Of course those of us that have worked with you over the years know what a great drummer you are and for those that have not had the previlege to hear and see Paul in action, come on to St. Louis and witness it for yourself. Stop by and say "hello" to Paul I know he will always have a smile and a hand shake for you.
Luv ya brother,
....Roy _________________ Music is a "gift" with many wrappings....
....Roy |
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Randal Smith
From: Nashville, TN, USA
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Posted 1 Jul 2007 12:04 pm Is that you, Paul?
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By any chance, is this the same Paul Polish that worked with The Dean Miller Show in the early 70's? _________________ Randal Smith alias Smitty the Kid
Nashville, TN
Simmons SD10
Warmoth Custom Guitar
Gibson GA-20 Amp
"We have enough youth, how about a Fountain of Smart?" |
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Larry Schoppe
From: Lake Jackson, Texas, USA
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Posted 1 Jul 2007 2:50 pm
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Congratulations, Paul!!! It will be great to have you in St. Louis. |
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Paul Polish
From: Concord,NC,Usa
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Posted 1 Jul 2007 4:57 pm
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Yee Haw, Finally going to St Louis.
Thanks everyone for the kind words and the words of encouragement. Yes, I am truly excited to get the opportunity to work with all of the great players at the ISGC in St Louis.
I've been hoping to be a small part of this show for several years now. Thank You Scotty and Bobby C. and everyone involved for allowing me to join in on the fun this year.
Dee and I are really looking forward to seeing several of our friends there,and hoping to make several new friends. Stop by and say "Hi".
Thanks for having us, Paul and Dee
Note for Randal Smith--- Is there more than one of me? I think not e-mail me Smitty. drumpac@embarqmail.com
Need to see you in St. Louis also, my OLD friend. HA! |
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Jim Cohen
From: Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 1 Jul 2007 6:43 pm
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Congratulations, Paul! I look forward to having you as part of the house band there!
Jimbeaux |
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Jody Sanders
From: Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 1 Jul 2007 8:05 pm
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Way to go Paul. Jody. |
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John Hughey
From: Hendersonville, Tn. U.S.A., R.I.P.
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Posted 1 Jul 2007 8:18 pm Paul Polish
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Way to go Brother Paul. Sure lookin' forward to havin' you in St Louis. I know it's gonna be a lotta fun. Love ya, man.
John Hughey |
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Herby Wallace
From: Sevierville, TN, R.I.P.
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Posted 1 Jul 2007 9:16 pm Paul Polish
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Paul, you are one of my favorite drummers and I am anxious about getting to work with you again. You have pulled me through many shows in the past. I know this past March at the Dallas show when you worked with myself and Curtis Potter, the feel and grove was perfect and right in the pocket. Scotty and Bobby couldn't have made a better choice.
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Jerry Lee Newberry
From: Prim, AR USA
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Posted 2 Jul 2007 5:49 am
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WELL ALL I GOT TO SAY IS IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!! They don't come any better than Paul and when you put him together with Roy, MY OH MY OH MY!!!!!!!! Sure hope we get to be there.
Donna |
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Laney Hicks
From: Tennessee, USA
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Posted 2 Jul 2007 8:09 pm
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Thom Beeman
From: California, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 2 Jul 2007 8:23 pm
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Don't ya love Laney, Woman of few words. |
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Paul Polish
From: Concord,NC,Usa
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Posted 3 Jul 2007 3:49 am
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Thank You, all of you, for all of the kind words.
As I have said in the past, it is a pleasure and priviledge for me to be a small part of the Steel Guitar world. I love working all of shows that I work,and I love all of players that I have the pleasure of working with.
As a youngster, I NEVER would have guessed I would have the opportunity to work with all of the GREAT NAMES in the music business that the Steel Guitar World has allowed me to work with.Not only the Steel Players,BUT,the members of the backup bands around the country [what talents they all are, wow]I love them all. And of course,all of the great singing talent that shows up at the Steel Shows. I admit that I am a HUGE Curtis Potter fan, Have been for years. Never thought I'd be working with him on shows. Ya just never know...
And as for Laney!!!! Yeah, me to darlin'...hehe!!
I'll stop rambling by thanking Jr. Knight and Charlie Norris for originally getting me involved in the Steel guitar world.
Jr. for taking me to my first Steel Show in Hot Springs where I first met Herby Wallace, and he asked me to work his set with him. Well, let me tell you folks, I WAS HOOKED on Steel Shows after that. HA!
And Charlie for hiring me to work the Dallas show about 15 years ago or so.Been there ever since.
OK, I'm really done now.. Love all of you. See you in St Louis. Stop by and say 'HI'
Paul |
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Chuck S. Lettes
From: Denver, Colorado
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Posted 4 Jul 2007 2:13 pm
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That's great news, Paul. It will be a pleasure to see and hear you on that stage!
Chuck |
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Randal Smith
From: Nashville, TN, USA
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Posted 5 Jul 2007 3:19 pm Reconnected. . .and it feels so good
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I want to thank Bobby Caldwell for this post. Bobby, I know that you just wanted to let all your friends and fans know that Paul would be the drummer at St. Louis.
But you did more than that.
Paul and I played together in a band in the mid 70's, but lost touch with each other after he moved to TX. Now, after 30 years, Paul and I talked on the phone on Tuesday. 20 minutes of phone conversation didn't come close to getting us caught up on what's happened over the years, but it's a start. Don't know when I'll get to see the rascal in person, as I don't think I can make SL this year. Maybe Dallas next year. But, Lord willing, it's gonna happen. Paul and I had some really good times (and some we won't discuss!), and I've thought about him a lot over the years. It's great to be reconnected with him.
Thanks Bobby. _________________ Randal Smith alias Smitty the Kid
Nashville, TN
Simmons SD10
Warmoth Custom Guitar
Gibson GA-20 Amp
"We have enough youth, how about a Fountain of Smart?" |
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Dean Batye
From: California, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 6 Jul 2007 6:26 am
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Way to go Paul,you are going to have a great time on that great stage,hope to see you soon.
Dean Batye
Concord,Ca. |
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Red Kilby
From: Pueblo, CO, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 11 Jul 2007 11:56 am
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Congrats Paul, See ya there my friend!!!!!!!!!! |
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David Young
From: Tahlequah, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 14 Jul 2007 10:11 am ISGC and Paul Polish
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Hey Brother Paul,
Congratulations on being in the staff band for the BIG SHOW! Thanks to Scotty,Bobby, and the rest for bringing you onboard. We all know what a great talent you are and you will do an excellent job in St. Louis. Enjoy it and have fun, and as Dean said, " don't break your D string " HaHaHaHa I've certainly enjoyed your playing over the years and am proud for you. You are a real pro and a class act as well!
David _________________ 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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Paul Polish
From: Concord,NC,Usa
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Posted 16 Jul 2007 4:03 am
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We have been out of town for a while "Alaska" ,but back to work now.
Thanks to all of you for the kind words of encouragement. I really don't know what else to say, other than ,
"We are gonna have a great time in St Louis"...
Thanks Y'all.
Randy -- We will get together in the not too distant future. It was great talking to you the other day.
LOL, Paul |
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