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Topic: 3 day Tri-State Steel Guitar Show in western PA. |
Jim Thompson
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Posted 19 Aug 2004 11:15 am |
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I know it's several months away but this is just an early heads up. April '05 will be here before you know it. I just confirmed the dates today with the Ramada Inn in Washington,PA. The show will be April 22,23,& 24, 2005. You can call the Ramada Inn direct to reserve your room for the show special price of $62.95. The phone number is 724-225-9750. This is the only number to call for the show special. The 800 number for Ramda will not get you the special rate. Likewise, an online registration won't get it either. They are accepting reservations as of today. So far the list of players is incomplete. The players I have contacted, and that have given us an early commitment are, Herby Wallace, Bobbe Seymour, Mike Sigler, and Butch Peters. There will be more to come after St.Louis. As things progress I will keep you all informed as much as possible. We plan to do this show on the opposite year of the Hummingbird Show, so it won't interfere with their schedule. Plus we want Rick Troyer and some of the other great local players to be able to play at ours too.
See page 2 of this post for the updated player list.
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Janice Brooks
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Posted 19 Aug 2004 3:29 pm
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Mike Sigler
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Posted 19 Aug 2004 4:11 pm
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Janice
this will give us a chance to meet you!
I know this show will be second to none...
I am looking forward to this show, maybe they will even give me that warm salute out of town again.. huh jim! 
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Jim Thompson
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Washington, Pa. USA
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Posted 19 Aug 2004 4:37 pm
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Mike, You know every town has that committee that gives people the half a peace sign salute at some time or other. I guess our little town is no different than anyone else's. If they only knew who they were saluting.
Janice, Where is Pleasant Gap,PA? I'm not familiar with that one.
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Janice Brooks
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Pleasant Gap Pa
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Posted 19 Aug 2004 5:26 pm
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| Pleasant Gap is right in the middle of the state just northeast of State College. |
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Jim Thompson
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Washington, Pa. USA
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Posted 19 Aug 2004 6:14 pm
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Janice,
I know the general area. I'm playing in Reynoldsville Friday nite this week. That's about a hour away from you I think. It's near DuBois. I played in Sykesville last Sat. nite. I have good friends in Port Matilda, last name Houtz. You're about 3 hours from here in Washington.
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GARYPHILLIPS
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Posted 19 Aug 2004 6:52 pm
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| Hey Jim, you can put me down also,had a great a time at the last show thanks Gary. [This message was edited by GARYPHILLIPS on 30 November 2004 at 10:50 AM.] |
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Jim Cohen
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Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 19 Aug 2004 6:56 pm
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| Looks like Washington is about 5 hrs drive from me, but if I can get away that weekend, I'd like to drive on over... sounds like a fun time. |
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HowardR
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Posted 19 Aug 2004 7:31 pm
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| so that's 6-7 hours from NYC? |
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Jim Thompson
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Posted 20 Aug 2004 5:31 am
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Washington,PA is 25 miles south west of Pittsburgh on I79, and 25 miles east of Wheeling,WV on I70. the 2 interstate highways cross right here. It's 6 hours from Philly and about 8 from NYC. The Ramada Inn is located at Exit 15 of I70. You can't miss it.
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Ron Page
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Penn Yan, NY USA
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Posted 20 Aug 2004 5:58 am
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Thanks for the heads-up. I pass right by there on the way to visit my son in Pittsburgh. I'd say there's a good chance I'll come for at least a day.
I remembered Butch Peters from a 70's album by Linda Lee -- local gal in Upstate NY. I e-mailed Butch a few times when I first found him online. Good pickin' on that old Vinyl.
See if you can get that Cohen fella on the schedule too.
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P Perry
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Lebanon, OH, USA
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Posted 20 Aug 2004 6:57 am
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It's on our calendar Jim We Are planning on being there. This is gonna be fun!!!
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Herby Wallace
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Posted 20 Aug 2004 11:57 pm
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I just wanted to add that I have known Jim Thompson for quite a few years and I am really looking forward to this show. Knowing Jim, I'm sure it will be a first class show all the way.
Don't miss this one.
Herby Wallace
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Mike Sigler
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Posted 21 Aug 2004 4:59 am
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Jim
will I be opening for Herby Again? If so then he's buying dinner..
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Jim Thompson
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Washington, Pa. USA
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Posted 21 Aug 2004 10:15 am
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Thanks for the plug Herby. It's guys like you that make these show first class. Mike, That depends on whether he brings Ben or not. Phil, I'm glad you are going to be there. Now you won't have to phone in your show.
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[This message was edited by Jim Thompson on 22 August 2004 at 07:51 AM.] [This message was edited by Jim Thompson on 22 August 2004 at 07:52 AM.] |
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Jim Thompson
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Washington, Pa. USA
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Posted 7 Sep 2004 5:57 am
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Just a quick update on the line-up for the April '05 show. While in St.Louis we added some more players to the list, including Randy Beavers, Russ & Laney Hicks, Doug Jernigan. It's looking better all the time. This is going to be a great show. We are now taking orders for program ad's and sponsors. If you would like info, e-mail me and I'll get it to you.
Doug has also agreed to do a seminar on Friday if there is enough interest. Let me know early so we can arrange it.
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Jim Thompson
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Washington, Pa. USA
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Posted 1 Oct 2004 8:03 am
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Just a quick heads up. I checked with Ramada Inn yesterday and they are getting reservations in for the show. See my first post at the top of this thread for the info, and get your reservations in if you want a room at the show location. If there is a need for overflow rooms at some of the other motels, they are close but not within walking distance.
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Larry Phleger
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DuBois, PA
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Posted 5 Oct 2004 6:38 am
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Hi Jim. This looks like it’s going to be a great show. I am planning to attend. By the way, are you still playing with Diamonds in the Rough? I played with them for 4 years, and they are great people. Say hello to Kim and everyone for me. Hope to see you when you are playing in the area, and our schedules don’t conflict God Bless.
Larry
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Jim Thompson
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Washington, Pa. USA
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Posted 5 Oct 2004 10:19 am
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Larry, I have been working with them all summer in Steve Porter's absence while he is in Kuwait. We just did the last job on the books for the season last Sat. Unless something else comes, up I don't have anything on the schedule with them for the rest of the year. They are a great bunch to work with.
Hope to see you at the show. Make sure you flag me down and say Hi.
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Jim Thompson
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Washington, Pa. USA
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Posted 12 Oct 2004 4:19 am
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Names are coming in for the Doug Jernigan seminar. If you are planning on attending I need to hear from you soon, because space is limited.
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Sam White R.I.P.
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Coventry, RI 02816
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Posted 12 Oct 2004 5:03 am
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Wow Jim with Russ and Laney Hicks Herbie Wallace, Jim Cohen and Randy Beavers you will have a great Show they are Top of the Line Steel players.Hey I just might tell my wife get ready honey we are going to Washington PA. to a great Steel Show.I'm known for taken long trips to steel Shows just ask around about me.
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Jim Thompson
From:
Washington, Pa. USA
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Posted 13 Oct 2004 7:02 am
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We are happy to announce the addition of the "Great" Trio of Danny Hullihen, Mike Kyle, and Del Shorts to the Player list for the show next April. And of course Jagwire strings will be on display also. Keeps gettin' better all the time.
SAm, although Jim Cohen is not on the player list at this time it could be arranged if he and I could get together.
Jim, I'll be in touch.------------------
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John Hughey's biggest fan
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Danny Hullihen
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Harrison, Michigan
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Posted 14 Oct 2004 9:12 am
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Jim. Thanks so much for the invitation, and I'm looking very forward to doing this show. You've got an incredable line of some of the best players in the world, and I have no doubt this is going to be a really great show for sure. People are telling me that the Hotel is booking up fast, and it looks like this one is going to be a sell out, long before the show dates!
I'm hoping that Jim Cohen will make it this year too. I really love his style. |
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Jim Thompson
From:
Washington, Pa. USA
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Posted 15 Oct 2004 5:44 pm
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| Glad to have you Danny, and I have to agree with you, it's a great line up. As I said before it just keeps getting better. You can add two more names to the list of "Big Players". We now have Jerry Brightman and the "Legend" Don Helms confirmed to perform. Better get your reservations in soon. The Ramada Inn will fill up fast. |
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Bob Hayes
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Church Hill,Tenn,USA
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Posted 25 Oct 2004 6:28 pm
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I think my buddy and mentor Mike Archer AND I...the Church Hill Kids ARE PLANNING ON Meeting JOE SAPP IN sOUTHERN PA.. and motering on up to join the party!
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