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Topic: OPERATION RUSSLESS CONTEST- 4th Quarter Winner |
Laney Hicks
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2006 7:15 pm |
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For the first time since beginning this Contest, I wish I weren't making the decisions. I'm late posting this quarter's winner because it's just been too hard to single out one stylist. That's the whole point, to me, of the real "magic" of the steel guitar. Once you learn how to make it make music, what then develops is your "voice". I've been listening to some very nice "voices" over these past months, and I want anyone interested to know that the one thing that this little Contest has done is further convince me that the instrument is amazingly complex and special...and so are all of the people who "get it" and venture to play it well. I've become a fan of every single one of you!
The 4th Quarter Winner is :
JERRY FLEMING
from Virginia; playing, "I Miss You Already".
Congratulations, Jerry!
So, here are the four Finalists from which the Grand Prize Winner will be selected on August 15:
1st Quarter: Jeremy Drawbaugh
2nd Quarter: Connie Burton
3rd Quarter: Mark Wayne
4th Quarter: Jerry Fleming
Thanks to everyone who entered and helped make this "Event" fun and exciting for everybody. Please come by our booth in St. Louis and give me a "hint" about the song you submitted and help me put a face to the music I've really enjoyed. 
I'll be back one more time on August 15 to announce the WINNER who will perform with me on Russ' set at the International Steel Guitar Convention in St. Louis this September.
Laney
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Jim Walker
From:
Headland, AL
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Posted 2 Aug 2006 7:44 pm
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| Congrats Jerry! |
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Jeremy Drawbaugh
From:
scottsboro, al usa
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Posted 2 Aug 2006 7:51 pm
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CONGRATS JERRY. I KNOW HOW YOU MUST BE FEELING RIGHT NOW. SCARY, BUT AIN'T IT COOL!
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jdawg
carter d-10
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 3 Aug 2006 1:05 am
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Move over Russ, Jerry's coming to town !
Congrats Jerry..well deserved..
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TPrior
TPrior Steel Guitar Homesite
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 3 Aug 2006 1:11 am
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Laney, what you did here was awesome...
we all owe you and Russ a debt of gratitude..
it's one thing to share your Music, it's quite another to open the door and..
SHARE YOUR MUSIC ..
you and Russ rock....
t
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Chuck Campbell
From:
Manassas, VA, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2006 8:25 am
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| Congratulations to you Jerry, my friend, a great player, and one of my favorite people. I know you will do all of us proud and represent our state of Virginia well. By the way, good thing it wasn't a beauty contest. |
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Mike Sweeney
From:
Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2006 8:28 am
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I've known Jerry for at least 25 to 30 years. He's one of my favorite players. Way to go Jerry. Best of luck in the finals. Hope to see you in St. Louis.
Mike Sweeney |
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Mark Krutke
From:
Tomahawk, WI USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2006 8:54 am
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| Congradulations Jerry ! |
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Howard Tate
From:
Leesville, Louisiana, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 3 Aug 2006 10:20 am
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Congratulations to all. Laney, this was such a good thing I hope you do it again.
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Joseph V. Sapp
From:
eastern shore, Md.
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Posted 3 Aug 2006 11:43 am
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Jerry, Jerry, Jerry,,,,,Congratulations my friend. way to go. move over fellows,,,,the big guy is commin to town. God Bless.
Joe |
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Glen E. Lanning
From:
La Grange, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2006 3:18 pm
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Congratulation - Jerry, You have such a "sweet" sound - Just think - you are now in the running for St Louis - See you there!
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Past President, MASGA
New Mullen U12 (2004)
Dekley 8/4 (1984)
ShoBud Professional (1970)D10 8/4
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Gary Sill
From:
Mt. Zion, IL, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2006 4:51 pm
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This was really fun to see it develop and it will be great to see and hear Laney and Russ in St. Louis along with the great finalist that will be chosen.
Glad you thought of this wonderful idea and hope you have other great ideas in store. I am sure you do.
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Paul E Vendemmia
From:
Olney Maryland Mongomery
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Posted 3 Aug 2006 4:56 pm
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I didn't win!I didn't win!
I didn't win!I didn't win!
I didn't win!I didn't win!
I didn't win!I didn't win!
Now I don't want to go to St-louis
who is this Jerry guy anyway!
Russ said he was no big deal. OH NO thats what russ said about me!!!! I guest I'll go |
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Jerry Fleming
From:
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2006 7:39 pm
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Wow what a surprise. I have been in Tuscon all week and just read this.
I am truly humbled beyond words. I write this with tears in my eyes. Thank you for the kind words and well wishes, I sincerely appreciate them.
Best of luck to everyone, I look forward to meeting you all!
The way I see it is "if you own a bar and picks" you are family!
God Bless,
Jerry [This message was edited by Jerry Fleming on 03 August 2006 at 08:44 PM.] [This message was edited by Jerry Fleming on 04 August 2006 at 05:13 AM.] [This message was edited by Jerry Fleming on 04 August 2006 at 05:16 AM.] |
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Jerry Fleming
From:
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2006 7:41 pm
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| Sorry for the double post [This message was edited by Jerry Fleming on 03 August 2006 at 08:43 PM.] [This message was edited by Jerry Fleming on 03 August 2006 at 08:43 PM.] |
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Laney Hicks
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 4 Aug 2006 6:22 am
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Early yesterday morning, I had an unfortunate encounter with a very angry yellow jacket who was without question on a definite Mission! I'm just wondering who among you might be "unhappy" enough with me now to have put out that Contract...normally, I'd have been sure it was Russ, but, with the Contest and all, well, I'm just a little concerned.
Anyway, you've got to know that if I could, I'd have you ALL playing on Russ' set in St. Louis! Hmmmmmmmmm...well, "that" statement's going to get me in some more trouble for sure.
Laney |
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Paul E Vendemmia
From:
Olney Maryland Mongomery
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Posted 4 Aug 2006 12:18 pm
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the bee was mine
but russ made me do it!!!!
I'm real sorry for it now. |
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