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Topic: Happy Fathers Day from Phil Baker Australia |
Phillip Baker
From:
New South Wales, Australia
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Posted 6 Sep 2014 6:38 pm |
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Hi all, my name is Phil Baker, I am 37y/o steel player from down under...
Like my father,I first took up the steel from my Grandmother(Edna Baker)at the age of ten, following some years of practise, busking and street performing on the family dobro, as a teenager I was helped onto the pedal steel by my father (Kenny Baker) who at the time was playing his Emmons D10 fatback and went on to purchase a second Sho-Bud D10 which I then kept and played for years,
I was very fortunate to grow up in a home that warmed the living room walls in the evenings with such L.Ps of Buddy, Lloyd and Doug and all the greats.
Going to Dad's live shows were always a highlight even as our paths matured and crossed in later years now including my own shows and gigs.
Even though through different times of my life, now a proud father myself with three beautiful children (Jessica8 Jake6 Emily4) playing has come and gone, and having the last couple of years away from the fret boards I relise what a family institute the steel has been for me educated from my father,
On Friday night I played my first show (in about 2 years)at the local golf club, I have owned my Emmons pp D10 since 2010 (purchased from Tommy Cass)
I had previously advertised this amazing guitar for sale and thankfully never sold it...
Friday night reminded me of how much I still enjoy the steel and surrounded by my family, my wife (Sabrina) and children, the steel is still a big part of my life.
As my upbringing I find myself warming my own walls of the dining room in the evenings with Buddy Emmons tracks, whether or not my own children take up the steel interest it doesn't really matter, they now it as Daddys music and they enjoy it with me as I do with my Dad....
Happy Fathers Day Dad and thank you ...
I have posted some picys below from the photo album,
Kenny and Phil performing at Brisbane Festival 2005
Phil, Kenny and the late(and great) Winnie Winston 2004
Phil, Kenny and great friend and Melbourne player (the late) George Xantos
Poppy and Jessica 2008
Friday night 2014, Finally back in the saddle - been too long..
With Jessica and Emily,Daddy needs as much help as he can get .......??
HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL .... |
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Don R Brown
From:
Rochester, New York, USA
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Posted 7 Sep 2014 5:41 am
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| Great post, Phil. Great to see the love of steel continuing to successive generations. |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 7 Sep 2014 3:55 pm
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Phil great to see your back in the seat mate, long overdue buddy !
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14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases. |
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Allen Hutchison
From:
Kilcoy, Qld, Australia
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Posted 7 Sep 2014 4:54 pm
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G'day Phil, glad to see you're pickin' again mate!
Hope we're going to see you guys at the Brisvegas festival again sometime?
Great looking family you have there & hi to all. 
Cheers, Allen |
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Jim Priebe
From:
Queensland, Australia - R.I.P.
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Posted 7 Sep 2014 5:36 pm
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Nice pics Phil.
Hope to see you in Bris someday.
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Priebs GFI ('09)Short-Uni10. GFI ('96)Short-Uni SD11. ('86)JEM U12
www.steelguitardownunder.com |
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Ivan Posa
From:
Hamilton, New Zealand
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Posted 7 Sep 2014 7:44 pm
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| Phil, nice to see you back in action. Keep it going. |
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Phillip Baker
From:
New South Wales, Australia
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Posted 7 Sep 2014 11:14 pm
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G'day Don,Allen,Paddy,Jim and Ivan
Thankyou for posting and the greetings from you all, yes its great to be playing again,
Can not believe its been 10 years since we played at Brissy, Dad and I are working on a new set for next years festival, would be great to catch up with you all, Don thank you for your kind words
Cheers guys... Phil |
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Tomi Graso
From:
Sydney / Australia
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Posted 9 Sep 2014 3:10 am
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Hi Phil,
That is one nice looking Emmons steel guitar and off course , it's black ...
Nice how your family supports you and love their daddy's music. It's been a long time since we last spoke, hope all is well in your world Phil, picking comes and goes, it's all about having fun with your friends and enjoying your instrument. Hope to catch up with you some day soon for a pick , I was talking to Nick O'Neil - our Steel guitar club President and soon will be starting with our monthly gatherings, if you are around be nice to have you , ill let Nick know to keep you in the loop of things , All the best , Tomi...steel |
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Michel Rose
From:
Australia
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Posted 9 Sep 2014 4:18 pm
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Hi Phil,
Its great to see you playing again ,please give my regards to your family . I hope to see you soon .
cheers mate |
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Phillip Baker
From:
New South Wales, Australia
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Posted 10 Sep 2014 1:21 am
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a big hello to Tomi and Michel, so good to hear from you both again, thankyou for the posts
Tomi I sent you a p.m. Thanks again |
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