The Steel Guitar Forum

Hi John, You couldn't of chosen a better place to hear shuffles & Western swing. In Austin you have the Broken Spoke & Ginnys Little Longhorn together with the Continental Club & Buddys Place(catch Justin Trevino with Jim Loessberg on steel Thursday nights I think). Further out of Austin...

I had the pleasure of hearing him live for the first time last Saturday 17th February in Bandera TX with Jake Hooker. He surpassed my expectations as the most expressive steel player I have ever heard.

Well, I can't claim to have visited many other areas of the U.S. but I think the Austin Texas & surrounding area must be a contender. I'm just back from a 10 day trip & saw live music every day including Bobby Flores, Johnny Bush,Justin Trevino, Dale Watson,Jake Hooker, Curtis Potter, Darrel...

Really enjoyed the show which was at 6a.m. this morning U.K time.Next weeks midnite jamboree should also be great with Johnny Bush hosting & some fellow named Buddy Emmons on steel!!

David, I am no expert in Gospel music but would respectfully suggest Justin Tevino's recent Gospel album "Before You say Amen". You can buy if from www.justintrevino.com As well as Justins heartfelt vocals which never disappoint,the CD features the current Texas A-team " of musicians ...

I would suggest the beautiful Cindy Walker song "Ruidoso" as an instrumental & Stoney Edwards shuffle "I bought the shoes that just walked out on me" with Justin on vocals.
Your last CD "Life after Nashville" is one of my favourites so keep them coming.

I just wanted to say a big thank you to Jeff Surratt & Duane Marrs at Show Pro/Marrs Music for their help, assistance & great customer service following a minor issue with a knee lever bracket on my beautiful Sho-Bud/Marrs retrofit that was fully restored by them around 2 years ago. After li...

One of my favourite albums of all time also, I highly recommend it to anyone who likes traditional country music.

I received this CD today & it is absolutely superb from start to finish.Great choice of songs. There is some great traditional country music coming out of Texas at the moment.

Anyone going to see Gene Watson on his forthcoming tour of Ireland from Wednesday 2nd August until Wednesday 9th August? Tour dates are available on http://www.countrymusicni.com/genewatson.htm Also , does anyone know if Gene is playing with his regular band including Corky Owens on steel or is he u...

Ricky & Coop, Best of luck with this exiting new project . I hope it is up & running when I next have the pleasure of visiting Austin (which is the best city for live music I have ever visited).I'm sure there will be a strong market for guitars built by folks as well respected as both of you...

I absolutely agree with you about
Dickeys playing, some of the most expressive & emotional playing I have ever heard.

I attended the seminar, enjoyed it thoroughly & have been listening to my recording of it over the last couple of days. I can confirm that Joe did not say anything disrespectful or disparaging about Jeff, other than he disagreed with much of his approach & methods. Joe has a right to his opi...

Walter,
Thanks for the info; I am always keen to buy anything with Dickey playing on it, he is one of the most expressive players I have ever heard.

Jim,
Great web-site. Thanks for the Legends Radio show that you present. Great choice of music & a lot of the more obscure tracks & artists that I would not otherwise get to hear.

Hi David,
I think the South by South West music Festival in Austin, Texas starts just after the Dallas show finishes.

Herb, Your choice of words in the first paragraph of your initial post "its great the way you've accepted it" set some bells ringing. Are you quoting from Ray Prices spoken introduction to "Night Life" or have I just been listening to too many shuffles? Either way I look forward ...

Davie,
I've heard you backing up Heather Miles & am sure you'll do just fine.

"The Deepening Snow" sang by Johnny Bush with Dickey Overby on steel. Also the song "Jeannies Afraid of the Dark" which I believe was done by Porter Wagoner although I have only heard the Robbie Fulks cover.

Herb,
Do you know if the Joe Wright Seminar at the TSGA is one where you bring your guitar or a paper based seminar ?
Thanks in advance
Craig

Joe, I recall a previous post by forumite Mark Van Allen where he was working on a book that would discuss music theory in the particular context of pedal steel. I think this would be a great resource. I have been trying to increase my knowledge of theory but struggle to apply it to my steel. I want...

Hi Chubby,
Just to let you know I enjoyed Saturdays show, particularly the two Wayne Kemp numbers you played . I'll certainly be listening again & appreciate you keeping the steel guitar guitar up front on your show.

Hi Jim,
Nice to have another Scotsman on the forum. There are a few others though I am not aware of any in the Edinburgh area.

I am another 36 year old shuffle addict. I actually pity people who have never given it a chance as they don't know what they are missing. Just got a CD yesterday of Freddie Harts earlier material from the 50's & 60's which includes some of the best shuffles I have heard ; "Down to my Last ...

Hi Walter, This CD is also on my list to buy in the near future. I see it also includes Crystal Chandeliers. I was wondering if the track "I spent a week there one day" was the same song as "I spent a week there Last Night"?. Are these songs performed in a shuffle style do you kn...