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I would also like to add my two cents worth. This years show was a blast! The pickers were top notch and the steel fans here in Florida are some of the best in the world! It was an honor opening the show Sunday playing some of my favorite Gospel music. It was great to see one of my steel hero's, Her...

To Margit and family, Haven't seen Charlie in a long time as I live in Florida, but I will remember him as one of the nicest guys I ever met. Charlie always treated me well and even though I was never able to obtain one of his awesome Derby's, he helped me acquire the steel I've been playing now for...

Sam, Rudy and Alex I really appreciate the feedback. I am originally from Kentucky and can see a lot of similarities including the music biz. Twelve years ago before I moved to Florida, I had all the weekend work I could handle but things have sure changed since then. Many of the clubs I played dont...

Hey Folks! Got a quick question for ya. I'm considering a possible job offer in Little Rock, Arkansas and would like to know what the country music/club scene is like. Don't really want to play all the time but want to keep my licks and suppliment the income here and there. Please check out my websi...

Hey Folks, It's been about twelve (very long) years since we've been to the show, but my wife and I will be in Kentucky for a visit and I've already made my reservations. I'm very excited and can hardly wait to see some friends I haven't seen for a long time. We're looking forward to some great musi...

Howdy Folks, Just wanted to let everyone know I've posted a couple of new videos on "youtube" These are two of my favorite songs and I may try to re-record and repost them again later but I was messin' around at the house yesterday and wanted to go ahead and upload them now, flubs and all....

Here's mine Folks!
www.myspace.com/preston_austin
www.myspace.com/christiansteeler
Austin

Hey Guy's and Gal's
Posted a new video today on YouTube. It is a collection of steel guitar breaks and stuff recorded live with my band "Sunshine Edition". Please check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAbHzBVEQcY Thanks! I hope you enjoy it, Austin

Hey Friends and Fellow music lovers. (I borrowed that one from Mr. Boogie Sherrard) I've posted yet another video. The song is "Kansas City" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjOALA_tk5c I got to do some real jammin'. The clip a little long but we were having fun. It's a little different styl...

Hey Man, If you lived in Florida, I'd never get any work . Honestly, those are some great licks and that steel has some awesome tone. Keep "messing" and post some more when you can, Austin

Hey Folks, Just added a couple of videos to the many steel guitar videos already on line and hope you'll take the time to check them out. The first one is one I love to play, "You Don't Know Me" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwgOhAB2BeQ and the second one is every steelers favorite (or no...

Roy, I would like to add my own congratulations on your well deserved honor. I was listening on the internet when they announced your award and missed your name, But as soon as they mentioned your accomplishments I knew who they were talking about. I along with many other steelers are proud of you a...

Hey Folks, I just posted a new video clip a little ago. It features Joe Edwards (former fiddle player on the Grand Ol' Opry) on guitar and myself on steel playing "Dont You Ever Get Tired of Hurting Me" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3rPk_lgJek The sound is not great, but I wanted to post...

Thanks Guy's I appreciate the kind words. I Plan to post some more soon. Ricky, The camera was a Kodak Easyshare digital camera. I had to put a piece of tape over the little microphone holes in the front to keep from distorting bad as those little cameras don't do sound well. I hope to eventually pu...

Hey Folks, I couldn't stand it any longer. I borrowed a camera and uploaded three new songs to YouTube. They are Farewell Party http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzmmgigZLYQ , Love Me Tender http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nkZaQqNNJA and When I Dream. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSfmevpPOUI . The so...

Hey Charles, Thanks for posting my song. I appreciate it and consider it an honor to be among the pickers you have on the web page. Keep up the great work and I'll try to send you another one in the near future. Austin

Hi Jerry, thanks for the reply. Sorry to hear about Joe, I know the club feels the loss as well as I do. He really loved the steel and was dedicated to the pickers, their instruments and the club. Great to hear about Eli! I believe I heard him play shortly before I moved to Florida. Hope to hear him...

Hey Guys, I was in Louisville last Sunday (unfortunately for a funeral) and missed the show by a week. :( I really miss the club and would love to have seen/heard Boogie and Ron. I'm sure it was a great show! I hope to get back up sometime soon and I'll try to contact ya'll before I do and maybe I c...

Joe and Gary, Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you liked it.
Gary, thanks for the feedback on the CD as well, and make sure I get one of yours when you get one done. Austin

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Great site Jamie! I love the Sho-Bud. Keep up the good work. Austin ------------------ www.myspace.com/preston_austin <font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Austin Preston on 12 December 2006 at 08:32 AM.]</p></FONT>

Jamie, Johnny, Al, Marco and Mike, thanks for the compliments. Marco, I really appreciate the feedback. I know what you mean about the delay. I tend to experiment a lot with both delay and reverb. I like to use less delay (sometimes none) on the faster tunes while fattening the tone on slower ones b...

Hey Folks, Ive posted three of my videos on youtube. Please check them out when you have the chance.The address is http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=rthawker
Any questions, comments or whatever is appreciated. Austin

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Hi Gary, Thanks for the kind words. I apologise for the mixup, I did answer, but it showed up in "steel Players" but not in "steel on the web" Anyway, If you were refering to the song that played when you opened the page, I can't take credit for that. That song was and still is o...

Thanks Chris! I guess that's emmons for ya
Consider yourself added. Austin

Thanks Bob! Austin p.s. If my thread about myspace is a problem, please delete it. I found a duplicate thread in "steel on the web" and was confused http://steelguitarforum.com/confused.gif but now I understand. Keep up the great work. <font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p ...