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Topic: Country Bands in Denver |
Richard E. Lee
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Macedon, NY, USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2005 4:00 pm |
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| I'm going to be visiting my son in Denver soon..and was looking for some good places to hear some good country music. Any ideas from you folkes how live in the area? Is Dick Meis playing anyplace you know of?. thanks |
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John Macy
From:
Rockport TX/Denver CO
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Posted 10 Apr 2005 4:53 pm
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| What are the dates you are going to be here? |
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Richard E. Lee
From:
Macedon, NY, USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2005 5:11 pm
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| Hi John.. nothing set in concrete at this point..I talked to Rob(son) today..and we are focusing in on..the second week in Sept...14th -21st now....midweek to do a weekend in Denver...any ideas for me? |
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Gary Morrison
From:
Centennial, CO, USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2005 7:27 pm
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Richard: Our band will be at Club Corner on Fri & Sat, Sept. 16-17. I play a Pro II rebuilt by Duane Marrs. Club Corner is at 6551 West 44th Avenue, in the NW part of town. We're a bunch of 'old country boys', still playing the old music. You can check us out at http://www.dickfrost.com
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Chuck Cusimano
From:
Weatherford, Texas, USA
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Posted 11 Apr 2005 3:00 pm
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Sorry to interupt a thread, but speaking of Denver Country players, I have a cousin that plays bass and sings in the Denver area. I am a lot older than him, (Iused to show him some guitar chords years ago) and I have never heard him play a "Job", only jammed a little at a family reunion. Anyone know
"Jimmy, (or Jim) Cusimano?" |
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Leroy Riggs
From:
Looney Tunes, R.I.P.
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Posted 11 Apr 2005 3:15 pm
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September is a long way out but email me a couple of weeks before you come and I'll tell you where some of the bands are playing at that time. There aren't many house band in Denver so every band moves from week to week.
Leroy
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John Macy
From:
Rockport TX/Denver CO
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Posted 11 Apr 2005 4:14 pm
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I have played many gigs with Jimmy, and he is a fine player, as well as a great guy to hang with. Haven't seen him in a while, though.
Like LeRoy said, give us a heads up nearer to the time you are headed out. Spetember seems like a long time from now  ...[This message was edited by John Macy on 11 April 2005 at 05:15 PM.] |
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George Plemons
From:
Corsicana, Texas, USA
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Posted 12 Apr 2005 8:04 am
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You can always find country bands weekly at the Grizzly Rose on I 25. I may be there then as we play there every six weeks, Rob Dixon band. If we are there come by and say hello and show me a few new licks I can steal, or steel...
George |
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John Bresler R.I.P.
From:
Thornton, Colorado
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Posted 12 Apr 2005 8:43 am
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| Chuck Lettes and Dick Meis are also in the Denver area and could give you some leads. I believe both play out, but I'm not sure where. Dick has a web site www.pedalsteelguitar.net and I believe his schedule is on the site. If not just call or email him or other forumites in the area and I believe you will not be disappointed in the quality of pedal steel pickin' in Denver. Great players!! |
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Richard E. Lee
From:
Macedon, NY, USA
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Posted 13 Apr 2005 6:22 pm
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| Hey, thanks a million for all your responses. I will be looking you guys up..and I'm sure I won't be disappointed. I have the contact info for Dick Meis..and as time gets closer..I will get ahold of him. Thanks again guys. I'm so looking forward to this trip. .dick |
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Ken Thompson
From:
Great Falls, Montana, USA
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Posted 14 Apr 2005 6:34 am
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| Are any of you familiar with a "country band" called Chute9? |
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Leroy Riggs
From:
Looney Tunes, R.I.P.
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Posted 14 Apr 2005 7:06 am
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| I haven't heard of it myself. |
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seldomfed
From:
Colorado
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Posted 14 Apr 2005 9:30 am
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Another GREAT steeler in Denver is Clip (Cliff) Cookson. He has a cow-jazz trio with Karen Osburn on bass and Jeff Kennison on Drums - every Sunday night out on East Colfax
The name of the club is Gary C"s. East Colfax and about Geneva. North side of street. I think there is parking in back. The awning over the row of businesses is the color of the Mexican flag. This is a hot trio, with some absolutely great steel.
Chris[This message was edited by seldomfed on 15 April 2005 at 01:18 PM.] |
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Tim Whitlock
From:
Colorado, USA
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Chuck Cusimano
From:
Weatherford, Texas, USA
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Posted 16 Apr 2005 8:40 am
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Yet Another great Denver Steeler. Ernie Martinez. He can play almost any stringed instrument well, but I love his Steel playing!
I recorded in Colorado Springs a few years ago, and Ernie did a fantastic job!
Ernie? Do you ever get on the SGF??? |
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Leroy Riggs
From:
Looney Tunes, R.I.P.
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Posted 16 Apr 2005 12:12 pm
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I haven't heard of Ernie for the better part of ten years. I'm not sure he is playing in Denver any more.
Does anyone from Denver know for sure?
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Marty Pollard
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Posted 16 Apr 2005 12:44 pm
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Barbara Hennerman
From:
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Posted 17 Apr 2005 4:51 am
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Another great steeler in the Denver area is Snaz Wall. Last I heard he was part of a trio that played a small club in Aurora.
Snaz can play it all. |
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Leroy Riggs
From:
Looney Tunes, R.I.P.
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Posted 17 Apr 2005 8:05 am
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| Snaz was inducted into the Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001. I've never met the man. |
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Richard E. Lee
From:
Macedon, NY, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2005 4:46 pm
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| I am just amazed at the response you folkes have given me.. I have been keeping a log and I know things may change between now and Sept..but, this list will keep me busy checking these places out and hopefully meeting some of you people and those leads you have passed on. I can't thank you enough..for all these responses. |
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