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Blake Matthies
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Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Posted 11 Dec 2002 6:04 pm |
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| Hi all, my name is Blake Matthies and I'm a new to the steel guitar. I've been a member of the forum for about three and a half months now, and I've got to say that this site is an incredible source of information, to say the least! I attended the Sept. meeting of steel players in Apache Jct. and met some of you Az folks...looking forward the next one! Thanks to everyone for sharing so much knowledge and experience as freely as you do. |
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Roy Ayres
From:
Riverview, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 11 Dec 2002 6:18 pm
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| Welcome, Blake. Many of us are too old to sell our talents anymore, so we are happy to give it away to newcomers like you in the form of pointers. Don't be embarrassed to ask any questions you wish. Steel guitar is a complex piece of musical gear and takes a lot of learning. We all remember what it is like to want so badly to be able to make those nice sounds we hear others make but not know exactly what we have to do to accomolish it. |
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Sam White R.I.P.
From:
Coventry, RI 02816
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Posted 12 Dec 2002 5:30 am
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Hi there Blake and welcome to the Forum and the club. That is the learning club. I have been 6 years come February and I'm finally getting there.I'm now 66 years old and I wanted to play when I was about 8 years old..I kind of got lost some where in between.My Brother in Law and his wife moved out there about a year ago. They live in Ft. McHave a new developement.We will be out there for the month of February for a visit.I hope to find a steel show of some kind about then. i will be bringing my gear so I can keep practice.My wife has been playing Keyboard for about 8 years and does fine on it . One day we will try to team up together and see what we can do.OK I have to go and Practice.Have fun playing your steel.
Sam White |
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Jack Francis
From:
Queen Creek, Arizona, USA
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Posted 12 Dec 2002 6:18 am
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Welcome to the Forum.
I don't believe we met in Apache juntion but I will watch for you at the next one.
The world that you are now getting involved with is exciting, and you'll get a lot of enjoyment here and with your steel.
The folks that I've met,involved with this instrument are just great,sharing people.
I kinda wish that I wasn't a guitar player so that I could concentate on the steel to obtain the kinda profiency that the steel players here have. But these folks are happy to share what they know with us "lil" folks.
So enjoy. 
Jack
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David Farlow
From:
Nevada
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Posted 12 Dec 2002 6:41 am
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Hi blake, welcome to the Forum. I have been a member for about three months and still can't believe all of the information available here thru all these great members. Haven't played for several years but am getting back into it as I can afford to buy what I need. My choices for what I have bought and will buy have been greatly influenced by the comments I get from this Forum. The "Search" part of this Forum is also a great tool to find subjects of interest. Wish this had been available years ago. Lived in the Phoenix area for about 10 years and sometimes miss the mountains and desert. Was not activly playing PSG much at that time though. To say the least,this Forum will help you make much better progress as you pursue the PSG. Watch out for the Snow Birds! Later.
David Farlow
David
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 12 Dec 2002 7:11 am
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A hearty Welcome Blake to this Great Fo'rum
could it be that the Apaches at the Junction dig Steelin' ? 
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Earl Yarbro
From:
Bowie, Texas, USA
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Posted 12 Dec 2002 7:13 am
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Blake, welcome! this is the best bunch of guys (and gals) you would ever want to be associated with. I have learned more from
the very best pickers through this forum. Good luck and merry Christmas.
Earl
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Billy Easton
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 12 Dec 2002 7:48 am
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Hi Blake...
Welcome to the Forum.....it is a great place,
and you will find yourself almost addicted to
checking out all the posts about what we love
most...steel guitar. Anyway, it was great to have you attend the Arizona Jam and we are planning a bigger one for January 25 and 26. There are some surprise guest players in the works, and it will be a super time. Keep watching the Forum for the official announcement. In the meantime, enjoy your steel and the Forum.
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Casa Grande, AZ
Where the Sun Always Shines
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Hap Young
From:
Yuma, AZ, USA
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Posted 12 Dec 2002 11:23 am
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Blake.
Glad to have you aboard. You will certainly enjoy yourself here on the forum. I may have met you at the jam in Apache junction, but I met so many new faces that I cant recall all of them. Hope to see you in Jan. at the jam. |
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Jack Francis
From:
Queen Creek, Arizona, USA
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Posted 12 Dec 2002 12:20 pm
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At his age I'm surprised Hap remembered being at the last one.  |
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Blake Matthies
From:
Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Posted 12 Dec 2002 3:49 pm
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Thanks for all of the great welcomes...I'm sure that some of us will cross paths sooner or later...I'll be sure and look everyone up in Jan. at Apache Junction and introduce myself.
Blake |
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Curt Shoemaker
From:
Ionia, Kansas, USA
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Posted 17 Dec 2002 5:49 pm
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Hi Blake,
Welcome to the Forum!Like myself ,you will enjoy great folks,and alot of information.
Curt
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