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by Mark Edwards
25 Aug 2009 5:24 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Advice for a beginer.
Replies: 11
Views: 2710

Donald the steel you choose is personal preference, however you are living in steel country, I'd like to know what part of the state your in and I'd almost bet there is a steel player within an hour of you willing to give you lessons or show you a thing or two on the steel. One thing I've learned ab...
by Mark Edwards
8 Aug 2009 8:02 am
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Rains Guitars
Replies: 19
Views: 9222

When it "RAINS" it "PURRS"
by Mark Edwards
6 Aug 2009 4:24 am
Forum: Music
Topic: Never Again, Again (Who Is It)
Replies: 4
Views: 1170

Lee Ann Womack from Jacksonville, Texas...small town girl made it big, her dad was a school principle over in East Texas.....This girl can sing, as far as I'm concerned she right up there with Tammy, Loretta etc...
by Mark Edwards
28 Jul 2009 5:07 am
Forum: Music
Topic: Fly to the Moon with Diana Krall... in other words...
Replies: 7
Views: 1682

This gal really loves what she does, and it's evident in her playing/singing....not a big jazz fan, but that was real music......thanks Jimbo for sending this one on.....this made my day.....
by Mark Edwards
17 Jul 2009 4:15 am
Forum: Music
Topic: I Love Being Here With Diana Krall (don't you?)
Replies: 25
Views: 4387

Jazz Schmazz as long as Diana Krall is playing it's all good....she's hot...
by Mark Edwards
5 Jul 2009 6:19 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Patriotic Steel Guitar Rag
Replies: 4
Views: 1201

Greg, very cool, love the way you incorporated the service tunes in with one of the all time greats.

Thanks
by Mark Edwards
27 Jun 2009 5:08 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Steel Players with the "coolest" attitude
Replies: 15
Views: 3538

Corky Owens is a cool cat, never, ever seen him get out of shape when under fire....He's very comfortable behind his axe. Gary Carpenter - Always looks like he's having fun, once saw him in so much pain (back had gone out he couldn't even stand up)refused to give up the ghost and played the rest of ...
by Mark Edwards
19 Jun 2009 6:29 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: My first (homemade) steel
Replies: 1
Views: 985

I traded a cowboy hat for my first steel guitar. When I got into looking at steel guitars I went to the only place in Fort Worth that sold them "Lambs Music" I spoke with Steve Lamb and advised that I would like to take steel lessons and somewhere down the road buy a starter steel. I took ...
by Mark Edwards
14 Jun 2009 6:29 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Rick Price with Jake Hooker
Replies: 9
Views: 3003

Jody I highly agree, I remember the first time I heard Rick Price playing, I walked into Pearls one night and the first thing that caught my attention was this crisp, finely tuned/toned steel, I got tunnel vision and went straight up to the stage (at Pearls the steel is right next to the side of the...
by Mark Edwards
13 Jun 2009 3:21 am
Forum: Jobs
Topic: I-35 road trip...looking for bands to watch or sit in with
Replies: 18
Views: 9618

Dick sounds like y'all have a lot of fun....by the way where did you find the "Country Sisters" Youtube...man what a bunch pretty ladies, but I'd just bet you'd have to go three rounds with their mom the bass player to even get close and she looks a little rough around the edges.
by Mark Edwards
4 Jun 2009 5:29 am
Forum: Music
Topic: Jay Leno - what happens to the Band ?
Replies: 17
Views: 6617

I have to agree with John, Johnny Carson was the man, Leno was okay (didn't watch him that much unless there wasn't anything else to watch) but Conan? what the hell were they thinking, I never liked his humor, wondered where he came from and how he got into the ranks of folks like Carson.
by Mark Edwards
4 Jun 2009 5:26 am
Forum: Music
Topic: Festus Hagen
Replies: 14
Views: 4917

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Curtis at the Fort Worth Stock Show/Rodeo back in the mid to late 60's I was all of 8 - 9 years old, that was back when they would have entertainers do a short show for intermission. After the show they would set up a table and the star would sit and sign autographs...
by Mark Edwards
27 May 2009 4:44 am
Forum: Music
Topic: Forester Sisters "Men"
Replies: 3
Views: 1107

"The Truth About Men" by Tracy Lawrence It's on Youtube. Hope this helps...
by Mark Edwards
20 May 2009 4:44 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: North Texas area
Replies: 11
Views: 2187

And they are all within about a 50 mile radius from each other....
by Mark Edwards
14 May 2009 3:45 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Words Of Wisdom
Replies: 74
Views: 24301

Make sure that when you speak your words are sweet and light, You may have to eat them someday...
by Mark Edwards
11 May 2009 9:44 am
Forum: Music
Topic: Ledgends ? ??? Yeah Right.
Replies: 44
Views: 3261

Charles while in the hat business I had a lot of kids (young adults) coming in or ordering on line saying they wanted a Toby Keith hat. It consisted of taking one off the rack, and pushing up the sides like a taco, then breaking the brim down in front and back. It always pained me to have to do that...
by Mark Edwards
11 May 2009 9:42 am
Forum: Music
Topic: Ledgends ? ??? Yeah Right.
Replies: 44
Views: 3261

Charles while in the hat business I had a lot of kids (young adults) coming in or ordering on line saying they wanted a Toby Keith hat. It consisted of taking one off the rack, and pushing up the sides like a taco, then breaking the brim down in front and back. It always pained me to have to do that...
by Mark Edwards
11 May 2009 9:35 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: The Steel Player Poem
Replies: 13
Views: 2808

Chuck Always the consummate wordsmith. Good poem Chuck.
by Mark Edwards
11 May 2009 9:33 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Pontiac -- Jay Dee Maness -- What's the connection???
Replies: 20
Views: 5880

65 Pontiac Le Mans was a hand me down from my father to my brother to me. 3 on the tree and that bad boy could move pretty quick. Wished I would have kept it...Hindsight 20/20. I sold it to a family friend for $100.00
by Mark Edwards
8 May 2009 3:36 am
Forum: Music
Topic: The Problem with Record Companies
Replies: 25
Views: 6444

Quoting Johnny Carson on the Tonight Show "I did not know that Ed"
by Mark Edwards
6 May 2009 5:23 am
Forum: Music
Topic: Roger Miller with Dean Martin (Cute Song!)
Replies: 5
Views: 1523

Jim You've got to love those two....man what a time, back in the day....some of the most entertaining shows on less channels than we have today on over 100 HD channels. And Roger Miller is the bomb...what a smart, quick entertainer/artist. The boy could sing too.
by Mark Edwards
1 May 2009 4:23 am
Forum: Music
Topic: Roll over Mcauliffe - Wayne Henderson plays Steel Guitar Rag
Replies: 6
Views: 1467

This is not Wayne I just happened across this while listening to Wayne....Oh girl can play, may not suit everyone's taste but steel never the less....Check it out......
by Mark Edwards
28 Apr 2009 4:51 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Buddie Hrabal
Replies: 5
Views: 1131

Congrats Buddie, Well deserved.....
by Mark Edwards
27 Apr 2009 3:00 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Steel Guitars DO damage your health!
Replies: 8
Views: 2651

Hartley - Good picking all the way around.....