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JAMES BANKS
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Mineola,TX USA
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Posted 11 May 2009 7:21 am |
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I got to experience a real thrill Saturday night. Mr Gene Watson came to my home town to do a concert and I had the opportunity to provide sound for the occasion. In addition to that, I got to meet Corky Owens and the rest of the band. I have heard a lot about Corky but never met him. He is as nice as everybody has said and that Rains was awesome. Not only does Gene Watson still belt em out like he did 30+ years ago, the entire Farewell Party Band is a super bunch of guys to work with and be around. I consider Saturday a real blessing to get to work with such fine musicians and to listen to such a dynamic voice.
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Chuck Hall
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Warner Robins, Ga, USA
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Posted 11 May 2009 7:51 am
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We opened for them here a couple of years ago and I got to meet Corky. He is absolutely phenominal. He made a lasting impression on me. My drummer had busted his bass drum head and he got Gene to sign it. It was a wonderful weekend the likes of I may never feel again. Thanks to you for the post and thanks to Corky for being such a thoughtful person.
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Chris LeDrew
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Canada
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Posted 11 May 2009 9:10 am
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Corky came to St. John's a while back with Gene Watson, and I too can attest to his picking abilities and gentlemanly manner.  |
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Jim Walker
From:
Headland, AL
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Posted 12 May 2009 1:35 am
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I sure hope to meet Corky one of these days. I've chatted on the phone with him a few times and shared plenty of emails. I can tell he's just a great person. After all he is one of my RAINS Brothers...
JW
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Corky Owens
From:
Owensboro, KY USA
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Posted 13 May 2009 4:38 am
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| Thanks so much for the kind words guy's. I work with a great bunch of guy's that pick there butt's off. Together i think we have a really good traditional country sound. And that guy singing helps too.lol |
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JAMES BANKS
From:
Mineola,TX USA
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Posted 13 May 2009 5:23 am
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| You are right Corky, the Farewell Party Band has just about the best traditional country sound around. I am still hearing super positive feedback from the folks from the Mineola area. I hope to see you guys again soon. |
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Mike Sigler
From:
Give Em A Try !
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Posted 13 May 2009 5:29 am
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My Friend Corky is one of my favorite steel playrs of all time, He has the best tone and style i have seen..
And on top of that, He my Buddy!
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Marlin Gengenbach
From:
New Mexico, USA
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Posted 13 May 2009 5:13 pm corky
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| I've had the pleasure of hearing and visiting with Corky several times during my tenure as a Rains owner...matter of fact, he helped Gary build mine. Had the pleasure of spending a few minutes with Corky at the Dallas Show in the Rains room. He and Gary have something in common...both first class people and first class players. |
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