The Steel Guitar Forum

Dear Folk, I learned today that the State of Louisiana is under a "stay at home" order and all reservations for the Rice Theatre in Crowley and similar public events are not currently permitted. I am going to wait until January 1 to officially postpone the event, but for now, there is a go...

It's my great pleasure and honor to announce the release of "70 Years of Swinging Steel", a lifetime retrospective of mostly previously unreleased recordings from the private archives of Bobby Black, featuring his late younger brother Larry. There's even one tune that also features my Pa, ...

Dear Folk, I have booked the Rice Theatre in Crowley, Louisiana on Friday, February 11, 2022 for Pee Wee's celebration of life. His band, Heart of Texas, including Roy Rosetta on keys who also played with Hank Thompson, have all signed on to play one last show for Pee Wee. If anyone would either lik...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/15744_91133212_2760506817400126_3485394741279850496_n_1.jpg Many of you knew or at least knew of Pee Wee Whitewing, who was not only a legendary pioneer of the pedal steel guitar, but a generous and loving man who mentored many in his lifetime. Some of...

In response to John's inquiry, the jazz tracks were recorded in approximately 2001 on ADAT tapes in one session. They were actually just the "scratch" recordings as there is an interesting story behind how they were "lost" and the incredible engineering work that went into restor...

This from a pretty comprehensive discography on Hank Thompson's official website:



The twin steels at play.

Thank you Barry. I didn't fall far from the tree in this case <3

When guitarist Al Foreman (a session player at JD Miller along with Pee Wee) picked up the steel guitar, Pee Wee gave him one of his bars. When Al died, his son Dale inherited it. In the wake of Pee Wee's death, Al sent that bar to me. It arrived in the mail today and I could not have anticipated ho...

Dear Folk, I enjoyed reading your posts about my Pa. As you may now he passed away at age 85 on March 27, 2020. I am doing my best to keep his legacy and memory alive. You can visit www.peeweewhitewing.com for his official website, he also has a Facebook page dedicated to his memory, and you can str...

Dear Folk, You may or may not know that Bobby Black (and his late brother Larry Black) and my Pa Pee Wee Whitewing were like brothers from the time they met when Pee Wee and Bobby were both 14, in 1948, while Pee Wee was playing with Shorty Joe and the Red Rock Canyon Cowboys (who Bobby and Larry la...

Dear Folk,

Pee Wee has made the transition and is at peace. We are so grateful for your love and support.

Andie Whitewing
andie@whitewingmusic.com

I have lots more, just working my way through some. I sure appreciate the loving community of musicians we are privileged to call extended family. https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1712/15744_2709_298174_245810865466997_100001142564900_572656_405434673_n1_1_1.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforum.com...

Thank you all for your love and support. Pee Wee drew his last breath tonight at 10:49pm Central time. A nurse was with him and she told us that he passed very peacefully.

I will share more information with you as it becomes available, but for now, a little time to process.

Love,
Andie

Dear Folk, 86-years-old legendary steel player and pioneer Pee Wee Whitewing is currently making the transition from this life. He is in a facility in Port Allen, Louisiana (near Baton Rouge), has not been conscious or taking in food or drink for several days. He appears to be sleeping peacefully, b...

Dear Folk, Your enthusiasm for and support of this music project are so deeply appreciated. The kind words, thoughtful messages, and great reviews affirm that the hard work is important and meaningful. Thank you, thank you, thank you. There aren't words enough to say what is writ in my heart. Much l...

If any of you following this thread wanted to know, Pee Wee's first featured artist album is out now. His official website is: www.peeweewhitewing.com and the record can be ordered directly at: www.peeweewhitewing.com/order-now/ Thanks to everyone who helped me with my research project - I'm still a...

In response to Jim's query, I'm singing on Track 18. My mom, Pee Wee's daughter, is singing on 13, 15, and 17. Pee Wee is singing on 14, 20, and 21. I'll have the full session information up soon at www.peeweewhitewing.com. <3 P. S. If any of you are into jazz, I just finished recording with John St...

Hi Bill,
Any chance you would email me this photo? andie@whitewingmusic.com.
Thank you so much.
Andie

First of all, I want to thank you to all of you who have ordered the record and given positive feedback. More importantly, deep gratitude to those of you who have supported him in person. He has been diagnosed with frontal lobe dementia, hydrocephalus, and has had a series of dozens, if not hundreds...

Thank you folk for ordering the CD, for the positive feedback, and for noticing the love that has gone into it. Yes, Pa is still married to Rhonda Boudreaux, Lisa's sister. I invite you to visit the website I've put up for him and to which I am adding content as time permits. The session information...

The discs are in and I'm pleased to say ready to ship in the next two days. If you would like a copy of this record and haven't ordered one yet, you can do so online at this link: http://www.peeweewhitewing.com/order-now/ or, if you prefer to mail a check or money order, email me at info@whitewingse...

Hi Folk, The first couple boxes of CDs arrived today and I will start shipping them out tomorrow and get them all out by this Thursday. If you'd like to order one, you can do so online at http://www.peeweewhitewing.com/order-now/ If you prefer to mail a check or money order, you can email me at andi...

All my best qualities have their roots in him 💗 I'm incredibly blessed to be his progeny!

I've spent the last 3 1/2 years working hard on Pee Wee's (my grandfather and surrogate/adoptive father) first featured artist album of his career. By the time he turns 83 in February, I expect to have the discs back from Disc Makers and available to distribute. The record is titled "Heart of S...

Howdy Folk, I've spent the last 3 1/2 years working hard on Pee Wee's (my grandfather and surrogate/adoptive father) first featured artist album of his career. By the time he turns 83 in February, I expect to have the discs back from Disc Makers and available to distribute. The record is titled &quo...