Pedal Steel Convention - Vancouver, Canada

David W.D. McCormick · From: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Hi All,

[Apologies if I've posted this to the wrong section of the forum]

I am on the organizing committee for a brand new pedal steel convention that will be taking place in Vancouver, BC, Canada, over the weekend of February 6-9th. Vancouver has a young and thriving country, folk, and roots music scene, and there are lots of steel players up here (relatively speaking). We have a number of sponsors lined up, three days' worth of studio time available for session work, several local venues booked day and night, numerous working professional steelers attending as delegates, and various bands performing throughout the weekend. We are planning to begin promotion this month and I will follow up with more details soon.

We are hoping to benefit from the wisdom and experience of those who have attended prior conventions (i.e. Scotty's). While our organizing committee has a great deal of experience with events, promotions, and business/legal, nobody has ever organized or attended a steel convention.

I would GREATLY appreciate the input of this wonderful and supportive community. If you have attended, organized, or assisted in any way with a steel guitar convention, please DM me to set up a 10 minute phone call, or post in this thread with your thoughts and experiences.

We are particularly interesting in gaining input on:

1. The general structure of how conventions have run in the past, including what specific events and seminars are a "must";
2. Pitfalls to avoid;
3. Logistical challenges and solutions; and
4. Suggestions for individuals to contact for guidance or assistance.

Thanks so much in advance and happy thanksgiving to our American friends.

David
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Larry Ball · From: Airdrie, Alberta, Canada

Yes.. this post should be in the “Upcoming Events Announcement “ section..

I thought I would pass on my “Two Cents”.. First a “Steel Guitar Convention “ is a great idea. but two months from now.

You mentioned “Professional Steelers “ Who are they..

Dallas, Scott’s .. took years to grow…

To develop such a Convention will take a lot of time and effort.
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Herb Steiner · From: Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064

And be prepared to lose money. Decide beforehand how the losses will be divided. Seriously.

And two months away? Hmmm...

The SWSGA Convention in the Phoenix area is in January.

The TSGA Jamboree is in March, in the Dallas area.

Attendees have been planning to be at these two shows for many months, have made hotel reservations, etc.

How many folks are you estimating to attend, and from what general geographic areas will they travel, bearing in mind that Vancouver is the functionally the farthest west point of Canada and America?

You've got a whole lot of work to do. Plan on the show being one day... two days at the max. Be aware of how much monetary commitment you can realistically handle.

And consult with the folks who run the Denver Steel Show. They've had the experiences you're about to embark upon.
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Bob Blair · From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Sounds like a different kind of event than the TSGA and SWSGA and should be a blast.

Jim Robbins · From: Ontario, Canada

Sounds like a plan. I'm there.

Bob Blair · From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Hey Jim Robbins! Me too.

John Lacey · From: Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada

Herb’s got some important tips there. I would start small and work your way up, year by year. Definitely count on losing money, although sponsors will help. Are the Dave McCormick former dj from jr country? Just asking.

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