Martha Randall
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Hollister, MO
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Posted 8 Aug 2019 4:35 am |
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2019 OzSGA Super Event
Most of us were still reeling from the loss of our esteemed leader, Mr Terry Bethel! But the show must go on.
Thursday evening started with the vendors setting up their tables in preparation for an early start of 9:AM Friday morning.
Friday:
Our first player was Richard Vogt. He was scheduled to play last March but fell ill. What a wonderful player and so glad he could make it this time.
Next was Richard McDonald who did a great job not only playing but singing as well....
JoAnn Kreder our treasurer, was the next player. Wow! JoAnn has become a fabulous player.... We need more female players like her in the steel guitar world...She had Allen Culley playing bass and singing for her.
Up next was Ron Erickson. His wife Opal sang some songs with him including We Could ( which they did in remembrance of Terry Bethel). Ron and Opal will be back Sunday morning to do our church service.
Terry Bethel referred to this next player as the (lovable) Eddie Lane!... Thanks Eddie for doing Terry's songs, Ode to Billie Jo and Sweet Memories!
Bob Tuttle was up next. Bob has played for Ray Price & Mickey Gilly among others. He has great tone in his playing. Wonderful set Bob!
Jerry Foster was the last player for the morning. Fantastic playing Jerry. Mike Beasley sang on Jerry's set....
After a short lunch break our first 2 players of the afternoon were father and son duo of Ron & Ronnie Kyne. They have been a favorite of the crowd for 3 years now. They had Larry Lange on lead & vocals. Dino Strunk joined us while George Geisser had to go play in a local show. Ron and Leona Williams joined in on one song. Fantastic set y'all...
After Ron & Ronnie, Beverly Harris and her all girl band consisting of Beverly on steel, Karen White on bass, Andrea Turner on mandolin &rhythm, Karen Birdsong on lead, Darla Royal on drums, & Jana Hughes on rhythm, took the stage and wowed us all.. . Great band ladies!!!! Beverly was present the Most Improved Player omg the year by our president, Charlie Steichen. Way to go girl!!
Next up was Rick Crow who is a marvelous player from Ok. Doug Cole played bass and sang. Splendid set Rick.
Mike Beasley was next with a wonderful mix of songs. Fabulous set Mike.
Next up was the infamous Joe Wright from Michigan. Joe played for Charlie Pride for 10 years. Joe is the consument entertainer!!!!!
The next player, Steve Sanford hails from Mississippi and brought his band with him. They included Steve on steel, Glen Musgrove on bass & vocals, Julie Musgrove on vocals, Becky Sellers on keyboards & vocals & David Holifield on drums. awesome group! Thanks for bringing them Steve!
Leona & Ron Williams were next with Mike McGee on steel, Doug Cole on bass, Garrett Massengale on drums, Dino Strunk on lead & Roy Rosetta on keyboards. Super group…
Mike McGee was next and played beautifully as always! Doug Cole was on bass & vocals, Ernie Asher was on vocals also. Great job guys!
Our final player of the day was Steel Guitar Hall of Famer & former Texas Troubador member from Nashville, Mr Lynn Owsley. Lynn is a storyteller as well as a great player. Larry Lange was on lead & vocals. Lynn does a beautiful Patriotic tribute to the flag!
After a short dinner break. our Seminar was on Band in the box and hosted by Mike McGee. Mike is one of our Association consultants. He plays multiple instruments as well as owns a recording studio where he also produces cd's for others and gives lessons in his spare time! Band In A Box is a computer program that allows you to not only incorporate you own music tracks but add tracks from the program that other people have pre-recorded.. very interesting seminar Mike!
Saturday:
JoAnn Kreder opened the day with Allen Culley on bass & vocals. Another great set from a pretty lady!
Next player was Mike McGee with Doug Cole on bass & vocals. Ernie Asher also did a tribute to Johnny Cash. Thanks Mike for doing Terry's favorite song. Marvelous job guys!
Another lady player was up next, Janet Wise of Texas has been to our show multiple times and is loved by everyone. Janet always ends her set with a tribute to our veterans with the American Trilogy...Beautiful set.
Jack Musgrave with Luann Turner-Musgrave on bass & vocals and Ernie Asher was on vocals al. Another great set everyone!
Bill Nicholson was next Bill was from Georgia but now resides in So Carolina. Welcome back to our show as we love having you!
Lunch Break:
First performer of the afternoon was Melody Hart, Family & Friends with Wayne Massengale on fiddle, Garrett Massengale on drums, Dillion Massengale on vocals and bass, Dino Strunk on lead, Larry Allred on bass, and our very own Roy Rosetta on keyboards with Eddie Lane on steel. What an awesome treat for us..such an outstanding group.. If they are ever appearing near you, you must see them.. I love this dear sweet family and thanks so much for gracing our stage!..It just doesn't get any better. Wayne Massengale was presented with the Honoree of the year award by Eddie Lane. Well deserved Wayne, Congratulations!
Next player was Joe Wright who was in rare form this afternoon, but the crowd was loving it! Another amazing set from an outstanding super picker!
Rick Eaves from Kansas had Dustin Terry with him on vocals Not only is Rick a fabulous player, but Dustin is a young man with an old soul and an awesome voice!
Jerry Newberry, the next player, is a semi-local player who has been a part of our show for many years...Jerry is a fantastic player and an avid Bass fisherman. Jerry was awarded the Player of the Year by Charlie Steichen. Congratulations Jerry.
Corky Davis was back with us this time with his Cowboy Swing Band consisting of Corky on steel, Johnny Wehmeyer on lead, Harry Lawson on vocals, Charlie Miller on keyboads, Don Grimes on rhythm guitar, Fred Gordenair on drums & Jerry Lemon on bass guitar. Terrific group Corky and thanks for bringing them .
Dean Holman joined us this year. He plays locally with The Presley's. Dino was on lead and vocals with Dean.
Dean also played Dobro for us.
After Dean was Ron & Leona Williams who are always crowd pleasers. Leona had Junior Brown get up and sing a song which he chose to do the National Anthem..Thanks Junior and thanks Ron & Leona for another great set.
Next was young Jacob King. Jacob is a protogee of Mike McGee's. Jacob had his grandpa, Max King on bass & his dad, Jason King on vocals. Jacob is the future of the steel guitar world. Awesome player at only age 17.
The last player of the day was a duo of Lynn Owsley and Junior Brown. Outstanding close to the day! Please come back again!
Jam session:
We had 7 steel players: Ron Erickson, Larry Gerdeman, Larry Garrett, Eddie Lane, Steve Melchi, Larry Hamilton & Richard McDonald.
There was 3 band members: Buddy Lewis on bass & sound system & vocals, Jerry Byrd on lead guitar & Larry Jackson on drums.
There was about 40 in the crowd but everyone sure enjoyed the music!
Sunday:
Ron & Opal Errickson had an awesome Church Service and there was a good crowd to enjoy it!
Mike Squires was unable to attend so Larry Garrett set in for him. Thanks Larry for being available. It was a great set with Charlie Steichen on vocals!
2nd player was Keith Hilton. Keith is a smooth player and always does a great job at the show.Keith had his own dancers on Last Date(consisting of his wife, Donna Newberry, Janet Wise & Dino as sideman...Lol)
Next player was Eddie Lane who sat in for Austin Stewart: Eddie played a fantastic set as usual.
Next up was Janet Wise. Janet comes all the way from Tx everytime we ask her and is a favorite of all!
See you next year Janet. Tell Gibbs hello and we miss seeing him...
Our last player for the show is a favorite to all, Joe Wright. We let Joe play whatever he wants on Sunday and the crowd always has a few requests. Thanks for coming folks amd see you at the next jam or show!...God Bless and safe travels home!
Thanks to everyone who helps plan this event! Thanks to the Stone Castle Hotel for the lovely venue and their great hosptality towards us all. Thanks to everyone who brought food for the snack tables. Thanks to the bad: Roy Rosetta, Mike McGee, Garrett Massengale, George Geisser, Wayne Massengale and the countless others who filled in when needed. I tried to list the fill-ins on each player. However if I missed someone givor misspelled a name, please forgive me and tell me so I can make corrections.
I also want to thank everyone who helped me during the show! I regrettably have to ​stop selling caps, t-shirts and cds. I'm also going to cut down on the reviews. I'm having trouble getting to jams and meetings so the reviews will be limited but I'll continue to help in anyway I can and promote the club and all steel guitar players. Thanks to everyone who attended the show and see y'all next time!
Until then Keep Steelin!
Behind the Scene Promotions
Martha J Randall, Hollister, Mo
I should have pictures ready to post soon!
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