The Steel Guitar Forum

Wow, I just downloaded Earls cd and I love it. What great sounds and I love his selection. He is such a wonderful guy. By the way, I don't know how many remember that during the steel show in April, the Holiday Inn was doing some remodeling. Well the remodel is completed and they have a new Stonewol...

MSN shows gas in Minneapolis MN as $2.59 (Hello Lyle, how are you doing??)

Gas here in southern IL has come back down to $3.64 in places. Not that you have to come thru southern IL to get to where you are going. Just thought I would throw my 2 cents in.

Rob you done great as always, you can't go wrong with Rob on stage great singer as well as Emcee Don

I'm Sheila's husband forget the computer was logged on in her name Don Lampley

I played with Billy Grammer a few years back and a guy with the same name stopped by and played several weeks with us he played steel and sang done a great job. Latter he said he was moving south to Florida we were in Benton Illinois when I played with him. He's a real good player and a nice fellow.

Good Morning. Several people have called wanting directions to the hotel Seasons Lodge. You can go to www.rendlake.org and find out all about the lake. The directions are I-57 to Exit 77 then go west from the interstate. You will see a huge golfball on a green tee (watertower). Turn left onto Golf C...

I just found out that the event that had taken most of the rooms at Seasons On the Green (where the players are staying) has canceled and several more rooms are available now. :P Just mention that you are attending the steel show for a special rate. That phone number is 800-999-0977. Hello Ron and L...

Don, I saw that and thought, "Now that wasn't there before. Or was it?" It is a lively day in Benton. The PA is being set, mikes on the stage being placed, tables being rolled out, lighting being checked and last minute details being checked. Therefore I am going straight home from work an...

THURSDAY, APRIL 12=- 1:00 p.m. – Cord Fitch 1:30 p.m. – Vern Mandrell 2:00 p.m. – Rob Arview 2:30 p.m. – Lyle Clary 3:00 p.m. – Eddie Dunlap 3:30 p.m. – Randall Riley 4:00 p.m. – Rob Parker 4:30 p.m. – Fred Rushing 5:00 p.m. – Bill Vaughn 5:30 p.m. – Lee Brothers DINNER BREAK 6:00 p.m. – Spring Pond...

And Lyle takes great pictures!

There are still advance tickets available. The way we are doing it is you can call Don @ 618-627-2409, Bobby @ 615-824-4187 or Joe @ 618-218-2517 and tell them how many tickets you want and we will put them in an envelope at the door. When you get there you can ask for your tickets and pay for them ...

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We are getting calls wanting to know about booth spaces. We do still have spaces available, (the Civic Center is huge) and are in the same room with the players. Give us a call if you would like more info on booths or anything else about the show. ------------------ www.southernilproductions.com Pro...

Hello Leslie!! Just 8 more days and you and Ron will be in Benton IL again. I can't wait to get Ron's newest CD and hear him play again. I hear this CD is really good. See you soon.

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15 days till the show!! Call and reserve your advance 3-day tickets for only $25.00. Where else can you get 3 days of great music for $25.00? Come see us. Call (618)627-2409. We still have vendors booths available. ------------------ www.southernilproductions.com Promoting Steel Guitar in Southern I...

The schedule has been posted to our website. The players from Nashville will be Earl Erb, Rick Van Augh, Rick Boyer and Jerry Webb. All great players and fun to be around.

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We will have the Nashville guys up here again to back the featured players. As soon as it is known who they will be, I'll let you know. Don Curtis will be joining us again this year as well. This show is really shaping up to be a "really great shew".

The lineup for the featured players is Ron Elliott, Don Helms, Joe Wright, Lynn Owsley, Russ Hicks and Randy Beavers. There will be many other players there as well. Thursday 10am to 5pm will be an open jam. Anyone who wants to come in and play,(not only steel, all players are welcome) can get up on...

Hey Ron, I can't wait for everyone to see the Civic Center this year. They are doing a lot of "fix ups" on the auditorium including painting the back wall of the stage so it isn't that stark white it has always been, they have installed a new dance floor, the carpets are being professional...

44 days and counting!!

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That is NOT a steel guitar! LOL

Ron, Can't wait to hear your new CD, it sounds like it is really taking off. Hope you will be back from Ireland in time to be at the Weekend of Country Music in Benton IL October 28 & 29th. Actually, I wish I was going to Ireland with you & Leslie. Have fun in St Louis and we will see you so...

My 1979 Baby Blue T-Bird was my favorite car of all. Well, except for my '69 Road Runner. 440, 4 barrel, 4 speed and gas was .17 a gallon (thank goodness). Heck of a car for a 17 year old gearhead girl.

Oh, he's a songWRITER. That explains why he is flat as a board every time he opens his mouth. Anastacia Brown? Did she exist somewhere before this show? Jayron, if you are listening out there somewhere, quit. You have done just fine with your singing AND your faith up till you met that panel full of...