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The photos from the show are up on the SWSGA website.

Mike

I’m sorry I didn’t see this. Yes, they’ll be will call.

There’s a lot behind the scenes but the show will continue. Troy and Peggy should get a Nobel Prize for this one.

Hi Mike,

Things are still changing. I'm going to put an undated list together around Jan 1. and we'll update the website.

Hi Gary. The SWSGA is a membership based, non-profit organization. One of the reasons that it's made it from year to year is because of people like Frank who support the club. The venders pay for those rooms and tables and that help keep the shows going. The big screen tv, sound system, musicians, e...

Hi Slim It's a moving target. As of now, there are no restrictions. Of course the state could impose them on the hotel which we will have to follow. There are things that we can do such as move the chairs further apart, wash your hands, wear a mask if you wish, etc. It's an individual decision and e...

Hi Fred. We added the venders to the website. We're trying to add things as they move forward.

Greetings The show is fast approaching and schedules and plans are moving forward. A list of players, seminars and venders are now updated on the SWSGA website. As always, things will likely change a little but we will try and update the best that we can. If you wish to stay at the host hotel, the l...

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So here's a thought. I can't think of too many other situations where you get to hear, meet and talk with the caliber of artists like this. It is truly a gift! Would you rather keep several small steel guitar associations through out the United States or one association with several chapters? Let me...

Hi Dean, Barrett Jackson and the NAMM show are just a few. For the hotels in Arizona it's also spring training in the area. Christmas and New Years just passed, and the list goes on and on. We can probably get a better rate towards summer but 115 degrees is not popular. We can get a better rate at o...

Hi everyone! I'll try and address a few things regarding the SWSGA shows. I am one of the board members and we've discussed all of these issues and challenges in detail. Each year they seem to get a little more difficult. We are a non-profit organization so the goal is not to make money, but to keep...

Greetings,

The SWSGA Spring Jam which was scheduled for March 28th in Mesa, AZ has been rescheduled to May 23rd. at the Mesa Hilton Hotel.

Stay healthy and we hope to see you then.

Bill,

Great shots!!

Thank you very much. The help is greatly appreciated.

Greetings, Attached is a link where you can views some of the photos from the 2019 SWSGA show. I want to thank Guy Beaver for helping with the photos. We are in the process of getting all the photos together, sorting through them all, and putting them on the SWSGA website. You can download them to y...

Thanks Chuck. I knew that if I typed out all those names I'd mess something up.

Greetings, This year's show looks like another great one with a great line up of artists. As of now the following are scheduled to play; Jay Dee Maness and the California Band The Cajun Connection Chuck Back, Bill Bassett, Bobby Black, Pete Burak, Jonathan Candler, Dee & Paul Carestia, Frank Car...

Hi John,

Thanks. Mostly a 70-200 2.8.

Greetings,

I've added some highlights from Saturday.

Thanks everyone. It was a great show!!

Bill

I've updated the site and added some highlights from Friday. It's been a great show!

Larry, I hope to get caught up and will try and add names, etc. Thank you!!

Greetings, Below is a link for some highlight photos of Thursday's show. There are several steel guitar vendors along with many others here. It's a great opportunity to test drive some outstanding guitars, talk with the vendors and get your questions answered. There are many other vendors here with ...

Hi Bill Terry. Missed ya this year. Hope you can make it next year.

Same gear. Just had to pull out a few tricks to deal with the light change.

Bill,

Lots of smiles and great shots. The schedule keeps Guy and I running so your filling in with these personal touches is a great help. It captures why these shows are so much fun! Thanks so much for everything!

John was also my instructor many years ago and still remains a great friend. He has his own style in his playing that simply stands out. He writes an article each month in the Steel Guitar Rag' for "Southwest Steel Guitar Association". His articles are outstanding! Playing the instrument i...

Greetings, On behalf of the Southwestern Steel Guitar Association, (SWSGA), we'd like to extend a "Welcome" to any of you considering joining such an organization. Whether you're a new player to the steel guitar, or an experienced artist, there's something here for you. We hold jam session...

Hey Bill. Great photos. Thanks for covering the other areas that we didn't get to.

Between you and Guy, I'm thinking that next year is going to be a lot easier. If you need me, I'll be in the bar!