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Topic: Pedal Steel in Times Square |
john widgren
From:
Wilton CT
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Posted 17 Oct 2011 9:40 am |
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Pedal steel in (near) Times Square. Warning: Non country content!!!!
I'm playing this new musical in NYC (Second Stage Theater) called the Blue Flower. Pedal steel, bassoon, cello, accordion, guitar, piano, bass, drums, and many human voices.
The parts are written out, and we work with a great conductor/MD. Big time production values all around.
Serious pros.
Challenging, and fun, with really nice and talented people. Not everybody's cup of tea,but I like doing it. If yer interested, go to the "listen" page at the following site: www.weimarband.com.
What they say is true: The neon lights really are bright on Broadway.
Best to all,
Widgren
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Bryan Daste
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Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 17 Oct 2011 10:21 am
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| Nice stuff! |
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Larry Rafferty
From:
Ballston Spa, NY
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Posted 17 Oct 2011 11:07 am
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Very impressive John
Great blend of instruments and voices.
Thanks for the link.
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Sho-Bud S-10 3x1; Fender Lap/Floor Steel; Peavey Power Slide; Supro Lap Steel; Peavey Nashville 400;
pair of Peavey Vegas 400's; Peavey NV112; Webb 614E with matching extension cabinet; Fender Twin Reverb and 3 cats.
They laughed when I sat down to play, cause' somebody pulled my chair away... |
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Rick Schmidt
From:
Prescott AZ, USA
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Posted 17 Oct 2011 11:09 am
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Really nice John! Something to be proud of for sure, and for all of us in the steel community also! Steel is starting to become accepted by people not just into C&W. Bravo!
Who wrote this, and how were the steel parts written out? Was the idiomatic E9 double stop stuff all notated as you played it, or did you get some free rein? |
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Carson Leighton
From:
N.B. Canada
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Posted 17 Oct 2011 1:15 pm
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| Very well done and with great tone.....Cheers,,,Carson |
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Wally Moyers
From:
Lubbock, Texas
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Posted 17 Oct 2011 1:35 pm
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| Very Nice Playing! Exciting to hear someone play with such great taste! |
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Lynn Fargo
From:
Fort Edward, NY
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Posted 17 Oct 2011 3:27 pm
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| Very nice! For sure, to be proud of. |
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Elton Smith
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 17 Oct 2011 4:01 pm
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Me too.Nice work very nice.
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Bob Mueller
From:
Mexican Hat, Utah, USA
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Posted 17 Oct 2011 4:22 pm Proud of you
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Man thats great John!! Its neat you live close enough to whats happening and getting involved with all kinds of Music.
When you get a chance come by Mexican Hat again and stay longer.
Later Bobby
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TELONICS PEDAL
NEW DELTA BLUES 5 and 5
Stupid D9th with half Day Setup
( DESERT ROSE FROM CHUCK )
LOVE IT !!!!!
NEW STEEL SEAT BY JOE
HOLDS ALL MY STUFF
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Monty Laffoon
From:
Tuscumbia, Missouri, USA
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Posted 17 Oct 2011 6:11 pm
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| Very Taste full John,That is the kind of Playing I like. |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 17 Oct 2011 11:17 pm
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Very cool. This is another example of the steel being used in new and different genres. Periodically somebody complains about how the steel is dying. This is proof that it's alive, well and growing in popularity and acceptance by people outside of the country music community.
Congratulations John. We're all proud of you.
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Please visit my web site and Soundcloud page and listen to the music posted there.
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Jeff Spencer
From:
Queensland, Australia
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Posted 18 Oct 2011 12:00 am
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| Great stuff John and well done. I think I will by the CD! |
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Joachim Kettner
From:
Germany
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Posted 18 Oct 2011 12:34 am
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| I think I will by the CD! |
Me too, but how and where?
I want to ad that I especially like the female/male duets on this album, but everything else is stunning too.
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 18 Oct 2011 4:25 am
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John always plays so well, but I also love these songs! I really enjoyed the piano part on the first song ('Things Don't Change'?).
Best wishes to all concerned for a successful run!
JW was the first steel player I heard 'live' when I came to the USA (Rodeo Bar - mid '90s) - he always manages to stay several steps ahead of me!!!!! Very nice, John. 
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Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles and Martins - and, at last, a Gibson Super 400!
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john widgren
From:
Wilton CT
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Posted 18 Oct 2011 10:39 am Thanks
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To all my friends and FO-Bros.
I am deeply touched an very appreciative of all who have responded with such kindness and comments of support. It means an awful lot to me. Thank you!
I'm running off to the show (the commute is a killer), but will respond to specific inquiries, and personal notes tomorrow...
Till then,
Best to you all and thanks!
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Steel Guitar Services:
Live performance and recording. Instruments, repairs and lessons. Fresh bait/discount sushi.
(203) 858-8498
widcj@hotmail.com |
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Justin Jacobson
From:
Rochester, MN
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Posted 18 Oct 2011 1:25 pm
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| John, that was fantastic. Right up my alley. |
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Eli Hall
From:
Lousville, Kentucky, USA
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Posted 19 Oct 2011 3:18 pm
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| Very nice, very cool, very different. |
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Jim Robbins
From:
Ontario, Canada
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Posted 19 Oct 2011 3:34 pm
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| Sounds very nice & the show looks pretty interesting, too. Very clever descriptions of the music: “Sturm n’ Twang,” or “Kurt Weill going tete-a-tete with Hank Williams.” Best wishes for a good long run. |
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mike nolan
From:
Forest Hills, NY USA
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Posted 21 Oct 2011 8:55 pm
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Nice work John.
Is Jen Chapin in the production that you are working on? |
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Hook Moore
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South Charleston,West Virginia
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Jeff Spencer
From:
Queensland, Australia
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Posted 22 Oct 2011 3:48 am
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I e-mailed the theatre company about the CD but it is only available at the shows.
Cheers all |
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john widgren
From:
Wilton CT
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Posted 24 Oct 2011 6:57 am CD's
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The CD "Songs of the Blue Flower" is only available at the show, but if anybody wants it, please contact me. I'll grab a bunch of them and send them to Forumites at whatever the cost is (I'm guessing $15.00 ish) plus shipping. Please contact my personal email listed below, and I'll get you set up.
There is a live version called :Sturm and Twang" on CD baby, but the studio version is much better.
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Steel Guitar Services:
Live performance and recording. Instruments, repairs and lessons. Fresh bait/discount sushi.
(203) 858-8498
widcj@hotmail.com
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john widgren
From:
Wilton CT
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Posted 24 Oct 2011 7:04 am Jen Chapin
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My friend Jen Chapin is not in this production. (She is on the CD). She is very busy with her solo career and her ongoing artistic/activist collaboration with husband and Contra-bass great, Stephan Crump.
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Steel Guitar Services:
Live performance and recording. Instruments, repairs and lessons. Fresh bait/discount sushi.
(203) 858-8498
widcj@hotmail.com |
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frank rogers
From:
usa
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Gus York
From:
Devon, UK
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Posted 24 Oct 2011 3:23 pm pedal steel in times square
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John- Just listened to the sound clips of the show-fabulous !
What a breath of fresh air for the PSG, and your part played A1!
Just goes to show this instrument of ours has a place in any genre of music
and will never fade away.
Must get a copy of the studio CD.
Congratulations on a brilliant job.
What is your em to send loot for CD to UK-Your em address does not appear
on your post?
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