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Rich Taylor
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Florida, USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2008 5:36 am |
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| I received a copy of Hot Club of America CD from a friend the other day , I was amazed at what I heard. The guitar playing of Jody Carver and John Cucci is truly remarkable , they put a fresh twist on old familiar songs. Though the recording was made in 1958 , it was way ahead of it's time. I would encourage everybody to give it a listen. - Rich |
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Rick Alexander
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Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 26 Jan 2008 5:52 am
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Rich, I couldn't agree more. HCOA is an amazing album - one of a kind.
Jody's playing is topnotch, and Johnny Cucci plays some great stuff too.
This CD is a must-have for any lover of Steel Guitar.
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 26 Jan 2008 8:43 am Thank you
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| Hey guys..many thanks.. |
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John P. Phillips
From:
Folkston, Ga. U.S.A., R.I.P.
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Posted 26 Jan 2008 8:48 am
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NO ! WE thank you "CUZ" for many hours of enjoyment !
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You don�t stop playing cause you get older,
You get older cause you stop playing ! http://www.myspace.com/johnpphillips |
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Todd Clinesmith
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Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Posted 26 Jan 2008 10:55 am
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Hi Jody,
Do you still have any copies left ??
This has been on my must have list for a while now.
Thanks
Todd |
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 26 Jan 2008 11:30 am
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| Let me echo that this is a "must-buy" CD for people who like exciting electric steel and guitar playing. If pressed, I'd described it as kind of like Speedy West & Jimmy Bryant with a New York, ethnic edge. Jody's playing has that rare combination of showmanshipp AND musical content. Johnny Cucci deserved to be better known for his toneful, clean and precise flatpicking. |
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 26 Jan 2008 12:02 pm
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Thank you..
John Phillips.. my Rednecked buddy 
Cline Thank you..would love to have one of your triple neck beauties and hope to ..-bOb- is selling them here on the Forum and the the cost is the same as I was selling for..He has some on the way to him and should have had them by this time..
Andy...your books are great and I wished that "The Last Fender Guitar" is something that a writer such as yourself will enjoy.. 
Thanx PS check this out...sent to me by a good friend..
http://j-walk.com/other/spamu/events.htm |
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Gary Boyett
From:
Colorado
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Posted 26 Jan 2008 4:03 pm
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| Andy Volk wrote: |
| Let me echo that this is a "must-buy" CD for people who like exciting electric steel and guitar playing. If pressed, I'd described it as kind of like Speedy West & Jimmy Bryant with a New York, ethnic edge. Jody's playing has that rare combination of showmanshipp AND musical content. Johnny Cucci deserved to be better known for his toneful, clean and precise flatpicking. |
Andy- You can say that again, and again and again 
Jody's CD is #1 with a bullet in my book. |
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 26 Jan 2008 4:21 pm
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| I figured someone else would make that echo joke for me and I was right .... right ...right ...right |
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George Keoki Lake
From:
Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 26 Jan 2008 9:39 pm
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Reminds me of an old song...
"Little Sir Echo, How do you do ?
Hello, Hello !"
Well, I can only echo everything that has been said about the HCOA disc...as mentioned, it was years ahead of its time....a CLASSIC!!!  |
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Jim Sliff
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Lawndale California, USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2008 9:38 am
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The HCOA CD is a kick to hear; you find yourself smiling just because you can tell how much fun they were having making it. It's nothing like the recordings made nowadays - all serious business, with every detail cleaned and polished...all the joy extracted and dumped on the mixing room floor. It so obvious these guys didn't take themselves all that seriously and checked their egos at the door - they played WAY "outside" at some points, not to show off but just because it was FUN.
It reminds me of a really good jam session with friends....when everything just falls together and the players are "on radar", you're in a semi-trance, and afterwards are depressed because nobody thought to tape it!
This one sounds like a bunch of guys just pumped and having a blast, and you can really sense the energy level and the fact they are playing for the sheer joy of it. No matter what style of steel you play it's a great find. I think everyone from hard-core country players to blues-rockers will find something on the CD that will make them say "what was THAT?"...and hit rewind while laughing like crazy....
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No chops, but great tone
1930's/40's Rickenbacher/Rickenbacker 6&8 string lap steels
1921 Weissenborn Style 2; Hilo&Schireson hollownecks
Appalachian, Regal & Dobro squarenecks
1959 Fender 400 9+2 B6;1960's Fender 800 3+3+2; 1948 Fender Dual-8 Professional |
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Bill Scherer
From:
Briarcliff Manor, New York, USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2008 10:54 am Hot Club of America
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Boy am I a lucky guy. I had a great day on Friday. I went to visit Jody Carver at his home in Milford, Penn as I have done many times before and many times when He and his Lovely wife Marilyn lived in Somers, NY. just 15 min from me then. But the trips to Milford , PA are a great outing for me and worth the effort, not just to spend a day with this legend,and
I know when he reads this he is going to say "ah comon Bill, I'm no legend, stop already" , but to have a great day of laffs and stories with a good friend.
I come away every time, totaly amazed. THis time I luged along my D10 Sho _Bud . Well, he ripped that Guitar a new Butt. "And he plays without Pedals" You should hear him with Pedal and Knee levers. Andif I ask him what he did, He stops, and breaks it down for me so that even I can understand it. Jody hides nothing and shares it all. Well he showed me the original music and charts from Hot Club of America. I will be out to visit Jody agin and again becaues to tell you the truth,even if this man didn't play the Steel, I would still like him. He is my good friend who happens to be a great Steel guitarist. |
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Ali Lexa
From:
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2008 11:17 am
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Hi Jody,
I listened to the samples on your site, and I would sure like to get a copy of this CD.
It looks like B0bby Lee is all out them. Do you sell them yourself? Is it possible to send you the money via PayPal?
BTW - I was looking at the pics of your fenders. On the custom tweed triple neck, does the placement of the controls interfere with the playing of the second neck at all?
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Anthony Locke
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2008 11:19 am
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does anyone know where I can find a copy of this C.D.?
Thanks! |
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 27 Jan 2008 11:47 am Wow!!!!
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Jim...thank you..my California friend.
Bill..what can I say other than WOWEEEEE
Ali..your question regarding the triple neck Custom No the toggle throw switch does not get in my way while switching necks..you will best check again with -bOb- Lee he should have the HCOA in stock now
Anthony ..thank you as well..The Hot Club Of America should be in stock as I type this -bOb-will be able to supply those of you who should so desire to have this old recording done back in July of 1958..My special thanks to Dave Van Allen who was the very first to discover this LP as his wife Lizz found this at a yard sale and from that point on along with Mike Gross os his great swingin west show have taken this and made it what it is today...I thank the late and great Johnny Cucci and Augie Lamonte and George Nida for being with me..I learned much from them and wished they were here today to enjoy the livley interest in what we have done..I would give anything to be with them again if for just one day...thank you..check out Mike Gross on www.swinginwest.com Bill S.You are the BEST!!!!! |
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Al Marcus
From:
Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 27 Jan 2008 1:54 pm
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Jody-I am so happy to see you posting on the Forum again. Your Hot club Cd will always be a Hot one and a Keeper..
You showed them how it was done before most of them were born or just kids.Those were exciting days and that was some exciting steel playing. Keep in touch with us on the Forum. Is your Book out yet?...al.
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Michigan (MSGC)Christmas Dinner and Jam on my 80th Birthday.
My Email.. almarcus@cmedic.net
My Website..... www.cmedic.net/~almarcus |
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Anthony Locke
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2008 1:57 pm
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| Thanks for the info Jody, im looking forward to hearing it! |
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Jody Carver
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KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 27 Jan 2008 2:25 pm Thank you Al--Thank You Anthony
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Al what do you mean seeing me back on the Forum again
just look at all the posts I have made..My My..I probably lead the pack in posts...really trying to cut back though...the book is almost finished we now have to locate a publisher and you will enjoy it...just look at my profile..
Anthony Thank you as well...-bOb- should have them in within a day or so...hope you enjoy what we've done so many years ago..Thanks to Dave Van Allen..this HCOA would be in mothballs.and we wouldn't want that.
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Al Marcus
From:
Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 27 Jan 2008 3:54 pm
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Jody-I am sorry, had a hectic December and Christmas, dental appts for my wife and Grandaughter flying up from San Diego, Thanksgiving, etc, so havn't been checking the Forum much....al.
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Michigan (MSGC)Christmas Dinner and Jam on my 80th Birthday.
My Email.. almarcus@cmedic.net
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