I'm on TV

[Glenn Suchan]

Obviously, I'm not a remarkable steel picker. However, the finkle finger of fate placed me in a situation of good exposure. Read that: A chance to "ham-it-up"

These days I play with the Shelli Coe Band. Shelli is D. A. C.'s daughter. Musically it's primarily country (she's following tradition) with a little rock thrown in here and there. We mainly do happy hour gigs and occasionally, a regular 4-set gig. Very low-key, for the time being.

Anyway, this morning we appeared on the FOX network, local morning news program, here in Austin. Shelli's "spot" consisted of a short interview and a song performance. I'm attaching a link for your entertainment. The song is an original written by Shelli. Although we're mainly honky-tonk country, this song is a rock song.

For those interested in tech info, I'm playing my '77 Emmons D10 (lacquer-body) thru a Jordan "Bosstone" into my N'400 w/the Peavey mod.

I've got thick skin and I'm wearing a flame retardant suit, so feel free to critque me, as long as you say nice things about my band mates.

Here's the link. There's about 15 seconds of a commercial then the segment: (Click on the "play" botton on the video screen)
http://www.myfoxaustin.com/myfox/pages/ ... geId=5.2.1

Keep on pickin'!
Glenn

[Thom Beeman]

Glenn, sounded great! Have fun.

[Andy Sandoval]

Glen, that's some sweet soundin tone your gettin there. What do you do to get that sound?

[Larry Robbins]

Thanks for posting that, Glenn.
Its good to hear a steel so prominate in the mix plus, you got some serious camera time!....go ahead and brag up a little more! You folks got a CD?....Web site??
Nice stuff

[Bent Romnes]

Glenn, I thought that sounded great! Sounds like you were using the old Boss tone with the fuzz cranked up maybe halfways?
Whatever it was, you used the distortion with taste. I liked that.
As for the band as a unit..you sounded pro.
It sure was refreshing to see only steel as a lead instrument and a stand-up bass in a rock tune!

[David Collins]

I'd be "proud as punch" of that performance.

I love traditional and classic country as much as anyone ever did, and still do.

I also love to see and hear PSG promoted in modern country and rock, as well as in any true musical format.

Great Job!

[Arty Passes]

Rock on, Brother!!!!

[Bruce Etter]

Great sound Glenn!! I just can't seem to get that sound from my Profex2

In the video, Shelli did mention a website, it is:

www.shellicoe.com

It directs you to a myspace page with all of the info. Good luck with the band and all the best to you!

[David Doggett]

Nice rock steel playing, Glenn. Many of us are doing some of that these days. But I think you looked a little drab. Maybe you should wear a read shirt next time.

[Gary Carriger]

Glenn,
Damn, you keep landing on your feet dude! Good hearing you again...and seeing that you are picking. You sounded great, of course.

Coming down south anytime soon?
Gary

[Glenn Suchan]

Thank-you all for the positive feed back. I'm humbled and proud of my band mates. Especially with what they have to put up with, concerning me. I'm fortunate to be working with these people. They think "outside the box". When I first joined the band, I suggested they hire an additional lead instrument so as not to be too embarassed by my ham-fisted playing abilities. They wouldn't hear of it and totally support me in every embarrasing situation. My good friend John Duer plays the stand-up bass by choice. He has a Peavey T40 bass, but he and the band prefer the stand-up.

No CD's, yet, but were workin' on it.

Andy and Bruce: regarding my settings; The Emmons goes directly to the Jordan "Bosstone". (Bent: I set the distortion to just where it begins. I don't know if it's half-way or not. As the battery wears down, that adjustment changes. Output level is set to match the undistorted output. That eliminates any un-wanted gain when switching the "Bosstone" on.) From the "Bosstone" into my Emmons volume pedal, into the Nashville 400. The settings I use on the '400 are: Pre-Gain (with bright switch activated) - "8 o'clock"; Post-Gain- full gain; EQUALIZATION: Low - "3 o'clock"; Mid - "11 o'clock"; Shift - "11 o'clock"; High - "1 o'clock"; Presence - "12 o'clock"; Reverb - "10 o'clock".

Gary, no plans for playing in Corpus, yet. I'll let you know when that happens. Good to hear from you, buddy.

Arty, how you doin'? Let me know when you're free for lunch or somethin' ! Thanks for your post, it means alot. Be safe on the "road" pal!

Keep on pickin', y'all!
Glenn

[Emmett Roch]

WTG, Glenn!

Glad to see you're working, you're too good a picker NOT to be pickin'.

[Colin Mclean]

Very nice Glenn. Great phrasing on the distorted lead.

[Tom Sullinger]

My friend, you do not need to have the flame resistant suit or the thick skin. You hold your own and have a bunch of good musicians to push you on to the top.
Kreptonite could be needed in the future if you make it out of this world. Keep it up.
Tom

[Jim Means]

Hey Glenn,
Great playing. It was right on for that song. Steel Guitar as the only lead instrument, how cool is that!

Jim in Missouri

[Chuck McGill]

Great job Glenn. It's good to see the old push pull
again.

[Glenn Suchan]

Thanks again for all the positive comments. I truly appreciate them.

Emmett, it's been a long time since I've had a chance to steal any ideas from your pickin'. Let me know when your playing in the area. It'd be good to see you and Rachel, again!

Chuck, your old D10 is serving me well. What a great guitar. Thanks again, for selling her to me.

Keep on pickin'!
Glenn