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Johnny Cox


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Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
Post  Posted 16 May 2023 3:23 pm    
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I'll be the new steel guitar player for Billy Mata and The Texas Tradition starting in mid June. Billy's long-time bass player, David Miller has decided to retire due to health issues. Billy's steel player, Phillip Telford is moving to upright bass and I will try to fill his and Roger Edgington's shoes. That is not going to be an easy task. Come see us at one of Billy's dances soon.
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Herb Steiner

 

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Spicewood TX 78669
Post  Posted 16 May 2023 5:01 pm    
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It sounds like a good fit for you, John. It's a tight band and you'll enjoy it. Glad to hear it!

I'm not glad to hear about David Miller's health issues. He's a longtime friend.
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Joe Krumel

 

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Hermitage, Tn.
Post  Posted 17 May 2023 5:53 am    
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Sounds like a dream gig. Congrats.You're the perfect fit for sure.
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Jim Cooley


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The 'Ville, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 17 May 2023 8:42 am    
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Great band and your kind of music. You'll be great. Congratulations!
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Donny Hinson

 

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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
Post  Posted 17 May 2023 11:22 am    
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Mata’s got a really great voice for Country and Western-Swing music, but his version of “Magic Moments” is still one of my favorites! D

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Terry Wood


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Lebanon, MO
Post  Posted 17 May 2023 1:24 pm    
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Congratulations Johnny ! You will do an awesome job!
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Larry Dering


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Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 17 May 2023 2:06 pm    
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A great fit for some top level Western Swing. Johnny congratulations on a exciting opportunity.
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Johnny Cox


From:
Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
Post  Posted 24 May 2023 5:40 am    
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Herb Steiner wrote:
It sounds like a good fit for you, John. It's a tight band and you'll enjoy it. Glad to hear it!

I'm not glad to hear about David Miller's health issues. He's a longtime friend.


Thanks Herb. I'm not happy about the circumstances in which this became available either. David is a prince of a man and great musician. Remind me to tell you a story about a kindness David did for me a few years back.
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David Wren


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Placerville, California, USA
Post  Posted 24 May 2023 6:47 pm    
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Congrats on the new gig!

Billy Mata was inducted into the Western Swing Society's Hall of Fame with me, way back in 2008. And Roger and I immediately became good friends. Great band, and great folks!

So glad the band is marching on as time goes by.
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Bob Watson


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Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
Post  Posted 24 May 2023 9:36 pm    
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Congratulations Johnny, that sounds like a good fit for you and a good opportunity to dig into the D13 tuning you have developed. Keep on pushin' the envelope!
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Pete Finney

 

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Nashville Tn.
Post  Posted 13 Sep 2023 5:16 am    
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Hi Johnny,

Will you be playing with Billy in Austin at the Broken Spoke this weekend (Friday, Sept 15?)? I'll be in town and would love to see and hear ya.

I rarely missed a Monday night at the Station Inn in the early days of the Timejumpers!
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Jim Cooley


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The 'Ville, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 13 Sep 2023 6:03 am    
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I've had the privilege of hearing Johnny twice within the past month. The most recent was with Billy Mata in San Angelo, Texas, on Saturday, September 9. What a player!
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