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Al Gershen
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Grants Pass, OR, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 8 May 2002 6:11 pm |
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Hi SGF:
Pedal steel guitarist Jim Baron from northern California has been visiting us in southern Oregon (the City of Rogue River to be more specific) as part of his annual pilgrimage to the "R-Ranch," which is located in northern California.
Here's a shot of Jim playing his Fessenden pedal steel at the weekly Tuesday night jam session held at the Rogue River Community Center last night (May 5, 2002).
Jim certainly a fine player and it seem like he knows almost every song ever written.
It's been two years since I've heard Jim play (I missed him last year) and there's a lot of improvement in his playing. His improvising is very good and he's very polite with the other musicians and singers in that he doesn't overpower them with his playing.
If you've had the pleasure of meeting Jim along your ways, please post your comments under this subject thread. I hope to have some more photos of Jim on my website next week.
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Regards,
Al Gershen
Grants Pass, Oregon. USA
Fender 1000 (1956),
Fender PS 210 (1971) &
Gibson Electraharp EH-820 (1960)
Al's Photos at http://www.alsphotographs.com
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Jim Palenscar
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Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 8 May 2002 9:27 pm
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| I couldn't agree more Al. Jim is the cornerstone of the jam sessions that we have and is a wonderful person as well!! |
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Larry Schubert
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Orcutt, CA, USA
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Posted 8 May 2002 9:51 pm
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| I must say Jim is a grea guy! he gave me a lesson I couldent finde his plcae and he hundted my down in his van. He helped me out a lot and eaven sent me a rythem track cd. Thanks Jim |
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David Wright
From:
Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Posted 9 May 2002 5:00 am
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I'm proud to say Big Jim is a great friend, and you see the IN & Out sticker on the front of his guitar, The big man knows were every place is from Ca to Tx !!!!!!!!
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Ray Jenkins
From:
Gold Canyon Az. U.S.A.
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Posted 9 May 2002 6:00 am
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Jim made me a rythm track just the way I wanted it.My playing has improved alot,thanks to him.I just bought the BIAB kit from him.Now I can play just the music I want to hear.He is truly a BIAB guru.
Ray
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George McLellan
From:
Duluth, MN USA
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Posted 9 May 2002 6:54 am
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I also just bought BIAB from "Big Jim". He certainly has helped me out a lot. Now if I could just find a terms dictionary for PC's.
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Geo
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 9 May 2002 11:46 am
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I am also proud to call Jim my friend. He has helped me out a lot when I was able to sponsor jams in the San Jose area.
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Richard Sinkler
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Steve Feldman
From:
Central MA USA
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Posted 9 May 2002 3:02 pm
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| Well, I'll throw in here, too. Jim's about as nice a guy as you'll ever meet. I'm glad to know him! |
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Will Bartell
From:
Medford, Oregon USA
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Posted 9 May 2002 7:51 pm
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I caught up with Jim at the RR Community Center a few months back, and was amazed that a Central Valley guy knew more about a jam and the players in my area than I did.
When Jeff was doing the classes in Roseville, it was always fun to swap lies with Jim and listen (as mentioned above) to a true BIAB guru. Big Jim, how's the fishin' look this year? Will |
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Al Gershen
From:
Grants Pass, OR, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 9 May 2002 8:32 pm
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Hi SGF:
I sure glad that many of you guys posted your comments about "Big Jim."
When he reads this thread, I'm sure he'll get a real kick out of it.
By the way, what is a BIAB?
Regards,
Al Gershen
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Ray Jenkins
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Gold Canyon Az. U.S.A.
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Posted 10 May 2002 7:32 am
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| By the way, what is a BIAB? |
Wait a few days and Jim will explain it,and better than anybody else.
Ray
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Dave Frye
From:
Atwater, CA
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Posted 10 May 2002 7:40 am
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| You see that big smile on his face? That the Jim I and ever body knows. A really nice guy and a real :brain: on the BIAB stuff. So------- if you want a BIAB ask Ole Jim! OleDAve Frye |
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Bill Cunningham
From:
Atlanta, Ga. USA
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Posted 10 May 2002 8:24 am
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What a great guy! One of the best times I've ever had was when David Wright took me to Big Jim's Jam in Sacramento. Ten steels in a cirle playing to Jim tracks.
Thanks Jim and David!
Bill C.
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David Wright
From:
Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Posted 10 May 2002 1:22 pm
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O yea, what a great time, Bill took a friend of mine's Zumm over and played his butt off all day, missed you in Dallas Bill  , Big Jim put's on the best jam's around....
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Bobby Lee
From:
Cloverdale, California, USA
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Posted 10 May 2002 1:42 pm
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Al, BAIB is Band In A Box, a Windows program that generates automatic accompaniment for songs that you can't get any band in the world to play.
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Gary Walker
From:
Morro Bay, CA
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Posted 10 May 2002 7:41 pm
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That big smile on this big guy is also an indication of a big heart. He reminds me of Hoss Cartwright on Bonanza. You want him as a friend because if you were in trouble, he could pound your adversary into powder. He has become a great friend of the steel and we who endeavor to play this thing owe him a great deal. I am greatful we didn't lose him to the possible death sentence the doctors diagnosed years ago otherwise we wouldn't have known him and his wonderful wife. Thanks Jim
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Danny Bates
From:
Fresno, CA. USA
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Posted 10 May 2002 10:54 pm
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| Yep, Jim is one cool dude. |
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Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 14 May 2002 11:22 pm
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| Big Jim wanted me to thank everyone for the kind words and said to let those of you know that have e-mailed him recently that he is out of town and will be back about Thursday and will get right back to you (fishing must be good!) |
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Steve Benzian
From:
Burlingame, CA USA
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Posted 15 May 2002 8:03 pm
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I had the good fortune to meet Big Jim when he and I took a C6 course from Jeff Newman and Buddy Emmons in the early 1980's. Jim can call all the steel players in Northern California by their first name. If Jim organizes a jam or concert be sure to go.
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