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Hi Ray - That selection by Jerry Byrd & Bill Lincoln is fron one of my favorite albums by Jerry -- " HULA IN FALSETTO ". This was one of the first albums Jerry recorded when moving to Hawaii in 1972. Another favorite, around the same time, is " MAI POINA 'OE IA'U " with Gary...

To all concerned on the origin of the C6th tuning: Referring to Jerry Byrd's autobiography "It Was A Trip On Wings Of Music" Jerry discusses the evolution of the tunings for the Steel Guitar and how he arrived at the C6th tuning. If you don't have a copy of Jerry's book, I'm sure you can g...

Don, I never heard of him but he is an inspiration to a lot of young steel players. Let's hope he continues his playing, learning and studying. Where was this, Hawaii, California, Japan, etc. The only negative, I think the sound engineers didn't do him justice. Perhaps, Kamaka might know of him. War...

Don and Ron and all -- Well said ! ! I also think that what brought many of us to the Hawaiian Steel Guitar and Hawaii where it all began was (1) The "Hawaii Calls Radio Program" (2) The many "Webley Edwards Hawaii Calls Records" (3) The many "Hawaiian Steel Guitar Virtuosos...

8) Kay, An excellent thread and interesting side issues. IMO, the Ho'olau'lea was one of the hi-lites of the convention with a few exceptions. I, too, on arriving at the golf course wondered why so few chairs were set up and was informed that there was no public info delivered for the event, as a re...

Ron, Sonny Nicholas is on bass, George Piltz on guitar, Godfrey on uke and Danny Stewart on Steel-- I also saw Sonny at the Kapiolani in 1989 where he was in his last days -- it was a pathetic ending for a great Hawaiian Entertainer. The above mentioned CD's/LP's are excellent memories of Sonny. War...

[/quote][/b] Hi Jeff, with Alan's Kamehaha Talent coming forth, perhaps the Waikiki Hotels will be staging more Hawaiian Steel than presently there. As far as hearing some new talent on recordings Jeff, we still want to hear more of you -- do you have a recording or one that you are on a few cuts. W...

:) I Endorse Wally, Don & Andy on their impression of the "Winchester Aloha Week". A great time was held by all. The Hawaiian Guests, Eddy Palama, and Paul Kim were exceptional (Paul's singing of the traditional Hawaiian Songs was exceptional). The Mainland Hawaiians, Duke/Laverne Chin...

To all interested: The upcoming convention of Hawaiian Steel Guitarist is soon -- July 17,18,19, 2008. This is an annual event in Winchester, Indiana and as in past events will be a great convention. As stated in prior posts, Eddie Palama, Paul Kim, Bobby Ingano are guests from Hawaii. Duke Ching, H...

Yes Gerald you did a superb job on that one -- it's nice to hear the songs prior to Hip Hop, Rap, CrapRock & Roll, etc.  You know what I mean -- selectively some were fair.  But what I am getting at is that we need more revival of the that generation of songs.  Yes, I recall "The Gypsy"...

Bas, yes Jerry's autobiography does state "My father was English", however it is on Page 13. Your quote is correct. I recall at a convention in Joliet (maybe '88 or later) when Jerry was there and the same year that he announced that he was going to retire from regular scheduled gigs at t...

ooops I forgot the subject line and my text was blocked out (I think) -- somebody say what I did wrong !! But what I said was that I grew up in Easton, PA where Eddie Alkire had his studio after he moved from Cleveland, OH where he was employed by the OAHU Publishing Company. I knew Eddie personall...

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[/color We will have as our guests from "HAWAII" Eddie Palama and Paul Kim Eddie has played with many Hawaiian Music Legends and Paul (a Jerry Byrd Student) is an all around Hawaiian Musician (Steel,Uke,Rhythm,Bass,Vocal) who has been in Winchester and Joliet in prior years. Also, Bobby I...

Regarding the Aloha International SGC in Winchester, IN -- it will be held this year on July 17, 18, 19. The two Hawaiian entertainers that we know will be there will be Eddie Palama and Paul Kim. Bobby, Jeff and Derrick are up in the air. CHECK THE WEBSITE: --> www.alohainternationalsgc.org All are...

Hi Kay,

I just e-mailed my answers (or wrong answers) to you.
I was off the internet for a few days and was unaware of your quiz. I hope this is entered on time.

Warren

For those of you who are interested in the "Aloha International Steel Guitar Club" and the Hawaiian style of playing the steel guitar, we have published a Website about three months ago -- this is our first effort and would like some feedback (suggestions) on the website. I am using Windo...

For those of you who have a "Rickenbacher History Book", check on page 47. You will see Hal Aloma holding a Bakelite Spanish Guitar. I think it was just sales promotion as I don't think he played it. I saw him once when in the Navy in New York at the Lexington Hawaiian Room but did not ge...

Don, Your posting the WRONG website. The correct website is www.alohainternationalsgc.org Perhaps the Steel without pedals administrator could delete all prior posts with the wrong web address. Also, I was unaware that keyboard music was on the site -- it probably came with the software -- I put som...