The Steel Guitar Forum

I think the attendance is near 2500 people or more. There are so many rooms with something going on, all the people are not in the main auditorium at the same time. And look at the list Mr Jim Smith posted..Sadly most of the ones on that list have departed..and others have some health issues.. I lik...

Mr Ron, and Miss Leslie,
My heart felt sympathy, and love and preyers go out to you both..
Peace and love dear friends.
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To all hands, There have been many nice compliments and accolades given to the many players, entertainers, and guests at the show...but the one person that has been so instrumental, and involved in the production of this super show, has not been mentioned enough. I speak of our host..Mr Bill " ...

Hello all, I have just returned from the " Bama" Show. And I want all of you that couldn't, wouldn't,or didn't come to the show, let you know you missed a great display of talent. I will not try to name them all, as I would miss someone..but Mr Mark, Mr Mike and Miss Joanie Johnson, Mr Lyn...

I am numb, and my heart is so sad.Phil has been my buddy, for over 35 years, having met him in Norfolk,Virginia. I always enjoyed seeing him, and visiting with him.He was a fun person, and a talent that I enjoyed. RIP dear friend.You shall be missed greatly. Peace and love and prayers to your family...

To Bobby Reed,and all the staff and volunteers, The 10th annual Southern Illinois Show, was a real 'barn burner'.You all did a great job of bringing to the fans a quality, and entertaining production.Kudos to all of you. Those of you who couldn't, or wouldn't attend missed a great three days of supe...

Don't want to miss this one..Looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Don't forget ...we're playing for a great cause....
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Mr Gary, I think Mr Bill is planning a show. I do not know what time frame he is looking at.He has asked for my schedule. I really enjoy the show, and would like to be a part of it ,if the scheduling can be worked out. There are so many shows, it is difficult to plan a date that is free and clear of...

I just arrived home..and I want to thank Mr Albert Talley, and Miss Debbie, and the staff and volunteers for another great show.And my thanks to all the great players who brought to the fans a great program. It is such a privilege, and a pleasure to get to see, and hear, and get to work with many of...

Mr Schmitt, Thank you for the links. The middle link is the one I was looking for,although there are not as many 'Country ' songs as I had remembered. Mr Matthews, thank you for your suggestion. I went to the 'history' section, but it was not too helpful, as I had been to that music site too far bac...

Mr Tipple, Thank you for the response..This is a good site which I'll try to hang on to..But the other site had lots of country ,where this site has some great jazz tracks. The other site, when I opened it, it had pages of the BIAB thumb-nail icons, and you could select one, then it opened in BIAB. ...

Need some help.. A few weeks or so ago, I found a link to some great BIAB tracks..lots of them..probably hundreds.. With my razor sharp mind, and total recall, I did not mark this site..( I really Goofed ).. Now I cannot find the site, nor the link..nor do I remember the gentleman who so helpfully d...

Mr Larry, and Miss Evelyn,
My thoughts and prayers for you in this time of sadness.May you soon have peace and comfort.
Peace and love to you,
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Mr Stoney,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Miss Lois has been a dear friend for many years, and I share your sorrow.
My thoughts and prayers to all of you in this sad time..
Peace and love to all of you..
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Mr Jack was one of my all time heroes, and a great friend..He is certainly missed here, and thought of with fond memories. I don't remember us ever doing a show, that he did not invite me to share his bandstand. A great picker,a super person, and a great friend. Mr Robert ,I hope you and your family...

Mr Gary, I thank you for your friendship, your music, and your humor, and your information, and your influence in the country music field. You shall always be a great memory, and one of my Heros. My thoughts and prayers to your family, and family of friends. Rest in eternal peace dear friend.. RP......

Miss Ann,
My heart and my prayers go out to you and the family. Mr John was a good friend for over 35 years. This is a shock, and very sad news..
My thoughts, and prayers ..
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Mr Larry, I'm glad you will be at the show..If there are no spots left, you can share my spot with me..You and your talent need to be heard... I don't have a set program, and I do "vanilla "..So we can just play off the cuff..It would be a pleasure to share the stage with you... See you sh...

Mr Paul,
Show is 16th,17th, and 18th, April 2010..Mt Vernon ,Illinois Holiday Inn...
Come out and enjoy the music, and the fun...
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This news is so sad.. Mr Jack and Miss Betty are such dear friends..I shall miss him very much. His favorite song request was " Dreams Of A Dreamer ", If I sang it three times..he wanted four..He Really liked that song.. My thoughts and prayers are with Miss Betty, and the family. May our ...

Mr Clyde,
My heartfelt sympathy, love and prayers go out to you and your family.And may our Great Healer, and Protector hold each of you in His precious love, and bring to each of you peace and comfort, and understanding during this sad time..
Peace and love dear friend,
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This is indeed very sad news. Miss Lynn was a dear friend, and a great fan, and a supporter of the steel guitar.
My thoughts and prayers for Mr Mark and the family.May our Great Protector give them peace, and comfort, and understanding..
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So sad,
Mr Ben was a great friend for many years. I was always glad to see him and chat with him.
The music world has lost another great one.
My thoughts and prayers for Miss Shirley, and their family ,and their family of friends.
Rest in peace Mr Ben.
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ROB PARKER From: Paducah,Kentucky,USA Posted 10 Nov 2009 6:56 am -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have just arrived home..But I was notified of the very sad news earlier. I, as you, are deeply saddened by this news.Mr Bobby was a dear friend for over...

I have just arrived home..But I was notified of the very sad news earlier. I, as you, are deeply saddened by this news.Mr Bobby was a dear friend for over forty years.He was a friend, a pal,a hero, and a brother who I had the utmost respect and admiration, and love for. My thoughts and prayers for M...