The Steel Guitar Forum

No! Not my hero. My father-in-law on Monday and now Buddy. Rest in Peace, Buddy. You were a great inspiration to a lot of people including this little ol' country boy. I am eternally grateful for all the hours I have spent listening to you play, and will never forget the times I seen you at the Scot...

I have known Jerry for years as we were both local pickers in the Akron area. There is no denying that Jerry always was a monster picker with tremendous talent and an all around good guy. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and wish to send my deepest sympathies to his family and friends. RIP my fr...

My deepest sympathies to the Adkins family. I can remember when Ray and Uncle Jay would set up their steels facing eachother in Uncle Jay's basememnt and sit for hours trading rifs. This was long before I ever started playing it myself. Ray will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowi...

I am currently living in the Akron area. I started out on a Sho-bud, then a Marlin, and from there I went to Kline and continue to play on the Kline. Freddie Little is a good friend of mine and is currently playing in the Akron area. He is one of my favorite steel players. Plays so smooth. He is sti...

I have the first Kline steel ever sold and I love it. I would never part with it. I'd get rid of the wife first! The serial number is Joe and Opal's address at the time. I believe I bought it back in 1975, and it is black just like this one here. My wife found a Kline on the internet a few years ago...

My uncle, Jay Stuman, played steel and he is the one that influanced me into taking it up. I started out on guitar and Uncle Jay said that guitar players were a dime a dozen and steel players were more in demand at this time. To tell the truth, I don't think he thought I was doing all that good on t...

A few years back I was playing at a local club in the Akron area. It was just a week or so before Christmas and the place was packed. We had just finished our first set and left the stage. I saw the lead player and bass player stop and point to omething on the floor. They were laughing as they appro...

Thanks Rick! If the truth be known, you were the main inspiration behind the jam. I can not begin to tell you how much I appreciated all your imjput and guidance in preparing for it. Your love and appreciation of the instrument and music in general is what inspires us all. And we are not the only on...

I want to thank all who attended Akron's first Steel Guitar Fest. I had a great time hearing all the other steel players as well as all the other musicians and singers who showed up. My wife is already pestering me to plan another one. It was a great blessing to be able to spend the day with my musi...

Just a few days until the Steel Fest and I am as nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs! I have never done anything like this before. I hope to see a lot of steelers, pickers, and old friends, but most importantly I hope to have fun. See you all on Sunday.

Terry

Great! I am really excited about this Steel Fest. Can't wait to see old friends and make some new ones. Hope to see you there.

Terry

All musicians are welcome. My goal is to have an old fahioned jam, featuring the steel guitar. All are welcome. I aim to encourage good times, good music, and good friends. Be prepared for a jammin' good time!

Thanks, Mike. You're the greatest. You really sounded good the other night. Can't wait to see you at the fest.

I am in the process of setting up a Steel Fest in the Akron area on Sunday, October 19, 2008. The time will be 2:00PM until 7:00PM. It will be held at the newest Akron hot spot, Nashville Nights. The address is 88W. Wilbeth Rd. All pickers are welcome as it is an open jam. Be prepared to have fun.