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Topic: DERBY ROOM ...with business as usual at ...ISGC.at St. Louis |
Danny Hammers
From:
Danny & Patricia of Floral City, Florida formerly of Fairdale KY.
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Posted 8 May 2009 2:19 pm |
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That's right, the Derby Room will be business as usual.
Margit, wife of Charlie Stepp, was not going to have the Derby Room this year, she said that it is a lot of work that she didn't think she was going to be up to doing.
For a lot of us, the Derby Room was our Home Room. So Billy Robinson, Lynn Owsley, Ron Elliott and myself stepped in to make sure the Derby Room would be there. There may only be one or two new Derby Guitars left for sale by then.
The Ad in the ISGC program will read "Charlie Stepp Memorial from Friends of the Derby Room"
And with the coordinated efforts of Bob Callaway and also Tom Miller we are hopeful for a good get together of friends and great music.
Billy, Lynn, Ron or myself, Danny, have nothing to do with the building of Derby steel guitars, for those questions contact Derby Steel Guitar Inc.
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Ben Lawson
From:
Brooksville Florida
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Posted 8 May 2009 3:48 pm
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I'll be there again this year. I spend more time in that room than in any other.
Thanks to all who are keeping the tradiitions and friendships going. |
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Don Lampley
From:
Thompsonville, Illinois, USA
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Posted 8 May 2009 4:39 pm
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| Got my room reserved I'll be there always love playing and singing in the Derby room Margit and Charlie always made me feel welcome glad to hear this. |
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Laurie Ayres
From:
Riverview, Florida, USA
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Posted 8 May 2009 6:16 pm
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Danny, Billy, Ron & Lynn: What a thoughtful thing to do! Leave it to you four to do the right thing. We are thankful to hear that Lynn is feeling better but we are still keeping him in prayers. Billy, Roy & I can't wait to see you again at the convention too although this may be our last trip. Ron, you too must have a heart of gold like the others. I am sure of that. Danny, you are always there to give from your heart. We are all blessed to have you as a friend too! God willing we will see you all in Sept. Love to all of you and God's Blessings on each of you my friends. Laurie
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Chubby Howard
From:
Franklin, Ohio, USA
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Posted 8 May 2009 6:16 pm
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| When Danny called me to play I was honored and me and Lynn and Billy AND my very good friend Chris Castle are going to have a ball and pick for are dear friend Charlie. I am still trying to talk Wayne Hobbs to come if you have not heared him play boy you are really missing something . He is GREAT!!!! I am sure there are going to be alot more maybe Ron Elliot and Tommy Butler and so on. I can not wait!!!!! Chubby Howard Sorry and of course Bob without him and all the rest this could not be possible |
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Chris Castle
From:
Paintsville,Ky
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Posted 9 May 2009 7:26 am
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THIS IS GREAT NEWS!! This will be my first trip to St. Louis and i know where i'm gonna be most of the time now!! I can't wait to pick and see all my good friends... I'm getting pretty used to pickin with my good friend Mr. Chubby Howard. I can't wait to see everyone and play some good steel music!
-- REMEMBER GUYS, I'M JUST 17 AND I LOVE STEEL GUITAR --- SO BE READY FOR SOME LATE JAMS!!
-chris castle  |
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Eli Hall
From:
Lousville, Kentucky, USA
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Posted 9 May 2009 8:53 am
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| A fitting tribute to a man who loved steel guitar and contributed so much to an instrument we all love...thanks Danny, Billy, Ron and Lynn! |
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Larry Baker
From:
Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 9 May 2009 1:15 pm
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| Thanks to everyone willing to spend their time and efforts to keep the DERBY room going. It is one of my favorite things to do at the St. Louis show. Good to hear that Chubby will also be there. From the Show Me State, Jean DeVore and Larry Baker |
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Chris Caruso
From:
Merrimack, NH USA
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Posted 9 May 2009 3:16 pm
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I hope you guys have room for a bass player. I always enjoy picking in the Derby room. I'll bring my wife Jessie along to sing a song or two also!
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Lyle Clary
From:
Decatur, Illinois, KC9VCB
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Posted 9 May 2009 4:36 pm
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That's great news. Charlie was sure missed at the Southern Illinois show last month.
See you in St Louie! |
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Lonnie Portwood
From:
Jacksonville, fl. USA
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Posted 9 May 2009 6:41 pm
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This is good news! Thanks, Billy, Danny, Lynn, and Ron!! What a great tribute to Charlie. Charlie was my buddy: One year He gave me a "Derby" hat and later I stuck a piece of paper with "Fulawka" on it above the Derby and just casually walked around the Derby room. When Charlie saw it, He laughed His butt off!!!We had some good times. Lynn, Ron, if you need a wore-out guitar picker I'd love to pick a couple with you. Lonnie Portwood
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Scott Henderson
From:
Camdenton, Missouri, USA
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Posted 10 May 2009 7:12 am
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I think this is a great tribute to Charlie. I was in
Mt Vernon when Tommy Miller began discussing this with Bob and the ball just rolled from there. It's a good thing...
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Jim Gillyard
From:
Me and Don Helms Ocala, Florida
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Posted 12 May 2009 10:23 am
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This was real good news.
My best time in the 2007 convention was in the Derbyroom watching Don Helms and the guy he had with him that sang like Hank.
I do hope to make it this year.
Jim
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Fred Layman
From:
Springfield, Missouri USA
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Posted 12 May 2009 8:57 pm
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| It's a great show. |
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Lyle Clary
From:
Decatur, Illinois, KC9VCB
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Posted 23 May 2009 5:25 pm
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Jim, That Hank sound alike's name is Chris Malpass. I think he is from North Carolina.
He and his brother have an act singing. I saw them on a PBS show. They go by the name The Malpass Brothers.
If you go to the Southern Illinois Productions web sight you will find pictures of Don, Chris, and Laney Hicks as well as others from that 2007 show. |
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Bob Callaway
From:
Bob & Barbara of Shepherdsville, Kentucky
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Chris Caruso
From:
Merrimack, NH USA
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Chris Castle
From:
Paintsville,Ky
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Posted 23 Jun 2009 7:53 pm
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hey chris, looking forward to seeing you there.
I am looking forward to everything about st. Louis. Im just so excited and thankful to be playing there. I cant wait to see it. I've so so much about it.
the derby room will really be kickin...
-chris
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Richard Douthitt
From:
Coxs Creek, KY, USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2009 7:33 am
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Way to go guys! Charlie would want nothing more than to keep the Derby Family together! I can't wait to see everyone there!
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Ray Harrison
From:
Tucson, Arizona, USA (deceased)
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Posted 25 Jun 2009 5:28 pm
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Danny, I'll stop in as usual. Hopefully you can use a so called singer from time to time.
Always enjoy the Derby room.
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Telonics , Fender Rumble500, Polytone Amps
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Chubby Howard
From:
Franklin, Ohio, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2009 7:26 am
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| Can not wait till the show, the Derby room is the place for all the great players and great friend's. Looking forward to playing it again. Chubby Howard |
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Tamara James
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Posted 28 Aug 2009 7:29 am
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Ya'll sure do make it sound like this is the place to be.  |
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Chris Caruso
From:
Merrimack, NH USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2009 7:33 am
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The Derby room is lots of fun. It's a great place to meet up and pick with old friends! Can't wait till next week!
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Kenny Martin
From:
Chapin, S.C. USA
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Wayne F. Smith
From:
Bethlehem, Georgia, USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2009 6:22 pm Derby Room
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Danny, I'll see you there, maybe someone will need a bass player on one of the jams.
Wayne Smith |
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