The Steel Guitar Forum

One more little note about the Little Nashville Opry. Investigators agree that the fire was arson, a total loss estmated at three million dollars. They are requesting passers-by with any info at all to contact them. What a loss to muscians and to all who have loved for the last thirty-five years, to...

While there are no 'set and dried' plans on the rebuilding of the Opry [destroyed by fire on Sept 19th]that have been released, there are always rumors around here.....like the last one we heard [strictly a rumor now] the possibility of the Little Opry and the Monroe Bluegrass Venue at Bean Blossom ...

So very sad.... The Little Nashville Opry in Brown County, Nashville,IN was totally destroyed by fire of unknown origin on Sat. night. No injuries, thankfully. All the biggest names in Country Music have appeared there [and signed the walls] The fire is believed to have started in the dressing room ...

We heard yesterday on RFD that Vern passed away 'last night' and that a memorial would be aired today... with Willie Nelson. He said that Vern had suffered a stroke three weeks ago.

Wonderful country music person....and entertainer....Vern Gosdin passed away last night....prayers to his family and friends.

The Anual Christmas Steel Guitar Club will meet at the American Legion Hall in Greenwood, IN on Sunday Dec.14,'08 from 2:00 until 5:00 o'clock. Missing this event means missing a lot of good steel guitar music!
Duane McKay

The Greenwood Show yesterday was just wonderful! Every player recieved endless applause...and rightly so! We met Mike Johnson and his beautiful wife for the first time. She is not only beautiful, but is a fantastic singer! We predict great things for this loveable couple! Southern people are graciou...

Most of us will agree, I think, that the Opry is not for us anymore, we have to hear so much music that we don't want to hear to get to enjoy one song we want to hear! Do you ever wish the new group had just built themselves a new building and let us keep our style music at the Grand Old Opry buildi...

We too, were big fans and admirers of The great John Huey, a fantastic muscian and a fine person. He leaves an empty space that no one can fill. We came to know his wife also and consider her a friend. She became interested in our tiny [believe it or not]seven ounce Schnauzer. We would like her to e...

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Joe is one terrific guy in our 'book'. He plays steel like no other, is funny as can be!!....and will visit with all steel-players...like you see at all the shows! ....we can't wait for him to return to Greenwood, or anywhere close to it, he is SPECIAL!....and of course, everyone has the 'Wright' to...

Duane has just been handed down his late Grandfather's fiddle. Being a 'steel man', he knows little about fiddles. Even tho he will hand this instrument down to the next generation, he is curious to know it's worth. It is marked 'Antonio Stratavarious Ceremonial....made in Germany' It is obviously v...

I've always loved the sound of the Sessions 500's and have two of them, but their weight is such a drawback! Now, I have built a cabinet for the electronics head only and kept the speakers cabinet the same [with spealers only]They are so much more manageable now. If anyone is interested, send your e...

Our friend, Gene Monday [who played at one time with Freddie Hart] still has a Fender Guitar that he bought new and cannot recall what year.
It is a Fender Precision with the serial
# 597624. Lots of thanks [in advance] Du

Our friend, Gene Monday [who played at one time with Freddie Hart] still has a Fender Guitar that he bought new and cannot recall what year.
It is a Fender Precision with the serial
# 597624. Lots of thanks [in advance] Du

Our friend, Gene Monday [who played at one time with Freddie Hart] still has a Fender Guitar that he bought new and cannot recall what year.
It is a Fender Precision with the serial
# 597624. Lots of thanks [in advance] Du

We are 'off' this weekend, but we did a huge sell-out anual event at Columbus, called American Pie, capacity 1700 people, lots of teens! They call it 'Rock 'n' Country'. They have strings [where Duane played the steel], brass section and the American Pie Dancers. That is one big event! We hope to do...

On Friday nite, Duane played steel at an anual event called 'American Pie' at the Columbus North Hi School, capacity 1700 and was sold out they told us. .... lotsa' kids having lotsa' fun! The McKays

The Indy Gospel Show was fantastic! It would be impossible to choose one picker, all were superb! Everyone there seemed truly pleased with the shows and the fellowship!....can't wait 'til next year's show! The McKays

We are very anxious for the show to begin! It is always a wonderful time for everyone, and talent galore!
[Doug, we found a 'puppy sitter'] <LOL>
The McKays

Thanks to all for the input on 'taking pets', guess we will leave him at home. He is for sure a 'special case'. He was sickly and tiny [seven ounces]when he was born but seems O.K. now. He is a mini-schnauzer and weighs two pounds at almost four months old, 'smallest I ever saw'says the vet. [His si...

Did Joe Wright cancel out on the Indy Gospel Steel Show?

Has anyone had the experience of going to the Indy Gospel Steel Show [May 5 & 6] and taking their pet and staying at the Clarion?
Would you advise taking your pet.....or leaving it at home?
How far between 'Pet Rooms' and the Steel Guitar entertainment room? Thanks for any info. The McKays

~~~GO, JOE !!~~~ Our favorite part of the show is Joe [with all that talent].....and we enjoy all of the show!
....wish he'd make an appearance in IN.
The McKays

....just looking thru big old albums here and find the old Freddie Hart 'My Hangup Is You' album...muscians not mentioned. We would like to know the muscians on his great Easy Lovin' record.[All comments appreciated]