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Topic: Fooch Fischetti... Thanks |
Ray Gehringer
From:
New Jersey, USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2018 11:40 am |
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I just want to say thanks to Fooch Fischetti, a great Pedal Steel player and teacher who really is one the "good guys."
I'm a beginner who returned to PSG a couple months ago and was either confident enough or dumb enough to pick this as my reentry tune and have been using Dewitt Scott's tab.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tkXbQuQsHo
I'm doing okay with it but really hit a few road blocks and got to thinking maybe I bit off more than I could chew BUT after a lesson with Fooch yesterday I'm feeling better and thinking maybe I did a little bit better with it than I gave myself credit for.
Just want to say thanks and send out props to Fooch.
Here is Fooch on Steel with Levon Helm on drums backing up singer/songwriter Martha Scanlan on a really nice tune she wrote called "I Don't Even Have To Ask."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5zTRIhtCY
Thanks Friend! |
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Rich Upright
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 25 Jun 2018 1:34 pm
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Wow; Fooch...now there's a name I haven't heard in years. I remember him from his Dixie Doughboy days.
Fooch's band & my band were once on the same gig. We decided to see who was faster...not picking, but who could break down their steels & wheel them from the stage to the load-out doors faster. He won. But...just barely!
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A couple D-10s,some vintage guitars & amps, & lotsa junk in the gig bag. |
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Ray Gehringer
From:
New Jersey, USA
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Posted 26 Jun 2018 6:42 am
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LOL
Hell of a Steeler AND Fiddler. |
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Stu Schulman
From:
Ulster Park New Yawk (deceased)
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Posted 26 Jun 2018 2:53 pm
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One of the greatest musicians ever!
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Steeltronics Z-pickup,Desert Rose S-10 4+5,Desert Rose Keyless S-10 3+5... Mullen G2 S-10 3+5,Telonics 206 pickups,Telonics volume pedal.,Blanton SD -10,Emmons GS_10...Zirctone bar,Bill Groner Bar...any amp that isn't broken.Steel Seat.Com seats...Licking paint chips off of Chinese Toys since 1952. |
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john widgren
From:
Wilton CT
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Posted 27 Jun 2018 5:53 am gear
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Hey Rich
What kind of gear do you have?
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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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Rich Upright
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 8 Jul 2018 10:27 am Re: gear
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Hey Rich
What kind of gear do you have? |
John; How ya been? My stuff is listed on my signature below. I update with each new "toy".
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A couple D-10s,some vintage guitars & amps, & lotsa junk in the gig bag. |
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Ray Gehringer
From:
New Jersey, USA
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Posted 14 Aug 2018 4:33 pm
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| Another excellent lesson today, Fooch... I really appreciate it!! |
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Fooch Fischetti
From:
Woodstock, NY US
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Posted 16 Aug 2018 4:43 pm
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| It was great to have you over again. Ray. We always have a good time and get some work done, too! Fooch |
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Ray Gehringer
From:
New Jersey, USA
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Posted 17 Aug 2018 4:16 am
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| Fooch Fischetti wrote: |
| It was great to have you over again. Ray. We always have a good time and get some work done, too! Fooch |
LOL! |
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Mark Hershey
From:
New York, USA
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Posted 17 Aug 2018 10:07 am
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| I’ve had the pleasure of hearing Fooch play at High falls cafe with the Bush Brothers. Awesome band and so nice to hear some pedal steel live. |
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Fooch Fischetti
From:
Woodstock, NY US
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Posted 17 Aug 2018 10:16 am
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| Thanks Mark. I really enjoy playing with them. I'll be with them again tomorrow 8/10 in High Fall at the Cafe. |
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Mark Hershey
From:
New York, USA
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Posted 17 Aug 2018 11:14 am
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| Fooch Fischetti wrote: |
| Thanks Mark. I really enjoy playing with them. I'll be with them again tomorrow 8/10 in High Fall at the Cafe. |
What a coincidence, had no idea and I’ll try to make it out there. |
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Craig Stock
From:
Westfield, NJ USA
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Posted 17 Aug 2018 1:34 pm
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Footch is the real deal, really, really, looking forward to seeing you and your fiddle in Norwalk in November, until then, play on. Say hello to Darlene as well. 
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Regards, Craig
I cried because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet.
Today is tomorrow's Good ol' days |
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Tiny Olson
From:
Mohawk River Valley, Upstate NY
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Posted 17 Aug 2018 2:51 pm
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I guess I've known Fooch for close to 45 yrs. Although I haven't seen him for awhile now, I can still attest to his musicianship and of how good a guy he is. It's always a pleasure to be around him.
Fooch, it'd be great to see you again soon man. Stay well..!!
Your friend,
Chris "Tiny" O. |
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Ben Lawson
From:
Brooksville Florida
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Posted 17 Aug 2018 5:30 pm
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I second all the good things said about Fooch.
I love ya "Poof".
Hi Tiny & Rich. |
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Ray Gehringer
From:
New Jersey, USA
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Posted 18 Aug 2018 3:59 am
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I second all the good things said about Fooch.
I love ya "Poof".
Hi Tiny & Rich. |
And if musicianship and lessons aren't enough Fooch is even kind to all the deer, gopher, chipmunks, & even the occasional bear that always seem to congregate in his back yard. Good Guy! |
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Fooch Fischetti
From:
Woodstock, NY US
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Posted 19 Aug 2018 9:29 am
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Hey Tiny! We do go back a long way. I just started a project with Rick Mullen just last week and we were talking about you... smiles on both our faces.
Ben, I miss hanging out with you and of course, playing with you.
Ray... looking forward to next time (and the bear hasn't been here for over a week)
Fooch |
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Tiny Olson
From:
Mohawk River Valley, Upstate NY
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Posted 22 Aug 2018 11:48 am
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Fooch: Please tell Rick I said hello. I sure enjoyed it while we were both working for "The Commander." If you can, send me his and your current phone numbers. Stay well man.
Ben: Hope you're well brother. It'd be great to see you again soon too..!!
Chris "Tiny" O. |
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