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Topic: Beginner/intermediate steel workshop & jam |
Bill Atwood
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Kingsland, TX. USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 30 Apr 2001 6:03 am |
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Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the Western Steel Jam is Spokane, WA. Hats off to Duane Becker for organizing what was a great event. I counted 15 steels who were accompanied by Duane's Bigsky Band. We also enjoyed the performances of sveral guest musicians and some really great singers. This was my first steel jam and will always be remembered.
The experience only heightened my desire to become a better player. Duane and Tommy D'Arazio both have agreed to assist if we can bring together enough beginning to intermediate lap, pedal and resophonic players to cover the expenses.Playing with a band, learning from experienced pros as well as exchanging with peers just has to be a formula for a great day. We would need about 10 players willing to fork out about $50 each to cover the cost. I have a shop building large enough to hold the event and plenty of parking for campers and motorhomes (no hook-ups) and there is an improved campground nearby on the beautiful Ponderay river. We are located 70 miles NE of Spokane in Laclede, Idaho. Otherwise, we can look at sites in Spokane or Couer d'Alene. I would also like to know if anyone else is interested in Hawaiian music and style. If there is, I will try to get a friend to come over from the Islands. I'm thinking a full day of playing this summer if there is enough interest, my email is atwood@televar.com Let me hear from you. |
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Gordon Black
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burns,oregon,usa
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Posted 30 Apr 2001 2:33 pm
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| Bill, I'd attend. I wasn't able to go last weekend due to illness in the family, but my summer is open. Keep us posted. |
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Jody Sanders
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Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 30 Apr 2001 8:13 pm
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| Best of luck on your pickin' event, Bill' We are trying the same thing in SE Texas and it looks real promising. Jody. |
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Jim Landers
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Spokane, Wash.
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Posted 5 May 2001 2:09 pm
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Bill, I sent you an e-mail on Friday and another today (Sat.) and I got a notice saying they are'nt being recieved on your end. You have a problem with your mail program? See if you can send an e-mail to me, I need to talk to you.
Jim |
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Joe Kaufman
From:
Lewiston, Idaho
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Posted 6 May 2001 9:07 pm
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Bill,
I also made it to the Spokane Jam and was amazed, humbled, and inspired to work harder at learning the steel guitar. I would be concidered a begining lap steel player with pedal intentions (hopefully this summer's job will provide the funds for an S-10 E9). I'm very interested in what you propose to get going this summer and I'd be there if it happens. good luck!
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Bill Atwood
From:
Kingsland, TX. USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 10 May 2001 5:15 am
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We have 4 players so far. Band and instructors are lined up. To keep the cost down we really need 10 participants. I am preparing a flyer describing the days activities, We need your help, Get the word out. If you know beginning or intermediate steelers not on the Forum, send me an address, I'll get a flyer mailed to them.
My address: PO Box 83
Laclede, ID 83841 |
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Sam White R.I.P.
From:
Coventry, RI 02816
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Posted 18 May 2001 1:57 pm
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Hi Bill I'm a Beginnerof 4years and 3 months and I'm also President of the Rhode Island Steel Guitar Association.You could send me a flyer but I may not be able to come to the show but would like all the info I can get so I can bring it to our members attention.My brother-in law lives in West Seattle and works for boeing for the last 28 years.My address is as follows.
Sam White
34 Delaware ave.
Warwick R.I. 02888
E-MAIL risteelguitar@aol.com |
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William Peabody
From:
Seattle, WA, USA
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Posted 18 May 2001 4:34 pm
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This sounds like a great event. There would be no point in attending this year, since I don't even have my psg yet. Can I pay the fee and just come and absorb. If this goes well, could it become an anual event?
Bill |
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Sam White R.I.P.
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Coventry, RI 02816
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Posted 22 May 2001 5:41 pm
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Hi Bill it sounds like a great Idear to have a beginers work shop.Who do you have in mind to teach the seminars.The price is with in means like I said I would npt be able to do it this time. How often do you plan on having them.And thanks for the E-Mail.
Sam White |
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Bill Atwood
From:
Kingsland, TX. USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 23 May 2001 6:41 am
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| Duane Becker from Elk, Washington and Tom D'Arazio, Sandpoint, Idaho have both agreed to play and lead the seminar. Tom has been my friend and coach through the first trying year of learning and I met Duane through The Forum. Duane's band, Big Sky, is who will back us up however, we are still 4 short of signups. |
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Roy McKinney
From:
Ontario, OR
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Posted 24 May 2001 11:34 am
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I have read this thread three times.....when is the event? If it is after the middle of June I would love to attend. I live in Imnaha Oregon, but am on the road right now in Illinois.
Please send me a flyer to:
59649 River Canyon Road
Imnaha, OR 97842.
Thanks, Roy |
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Bill Atwood
From:
Kingsland, TX. USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 24 May 2001 3:28 pm
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Roy
Until we have either 10 sign ups or all have agreed to a higher registration fee, we have delayed setting the date. The flyer is under construction. If we can include you in the group, I see no problem in holding off until late June or early July. I will be getting together with Duane in the next couple of days as we must schedule around the bands gig dates. |
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Roy McKinney
From:
Ontario, OR
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Posted 25 May 2001 7:15 am
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| Thanks for the response. I was also at the excellent JAM in Spokane. I did not play, but I stayed until the last song was played. Duane did an excellent job with it as well as all of the fine steel players. If the session is late June or early July, yes, by all means sign me up. Thanks for the response. P.S. I would be classified as a beginner. Although I played many years ago, I had quit for about 30 years or more and only recently started getting back into the steel. Roy |
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Bill Atwood
From:
Kingsland, TX. USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 26 May 2001 6:29 am
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Roy
I will count on you. I am delighted you can make it.Many years ago, I hunted in your area but it's been a long time sine I've been down there. I met with Duane yesterday and very tenatively we have set the date for Saturday July 7. Seminar starting at 9:00 am. Noon lunch break and the band playing from 1:00 to 4:30 PM. Realizing the we are beginners, I asked Duane to write up the tab for C6th & E9th tunings for the following tunes. Waltz Across Texas (one of my favorites), Bouquet Of Roses and Blue Hawaii.
I will send this to all of the participants and hope we will all practice before coming. It will add to the event if we can really hit these three when we jam. We will probably work with the same tunes in the seminar. We have come a long way and just may hit the goal of 10. Please feel free to call me if you have any further questions. 208 255-1780 |
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Bill Atwood
From:
Kingsland, TX. USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 1 Jun 2001 12:18 pm
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This has become a real event, no longer just my dream! We have 7 beginner to intermediate participants and welcome 2 or three more. With the next sign-up the cost per participant will be reduced to $62.50 and if we reach 10 down to $50.
Date: Saturday July 7
Location: Valley Ranch near Sandpoint, Idaho
Seminar and workshop will start 9:00 AM, set-up Friday evening or 8:00 AM Saturday morning.
Lunch will be provided at noon and the Band and Jam will start at 1:00 PM. The band has to leave at 4:30 but any who wish to continue playing will be encouraged to do so.
You can reach me at 208 255-1780 or on email.We are preparing tab for the seminar and jam and expect to have it available next week.
Thanks to all who have responded and for the encouragement. |
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Roy McKinney
From:
Ontario, OR
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Posted 6 Jun 2001 12:27 pm
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Thanks for the response, now all I will need is directions. I will be home by the 14th of this month, so the 7th of July sounds great to me. Really looking forward to this. By the way, I gave you my address wrong, but the mail will still get to me. It should be 59749 River Canyon Road.
Roy |
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Bill Atwood
From:
Kingsland, TX. USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 6 Jun 2001 3:50 pm
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Roy, thanks for correcting the address. I have your envelope all made out and was going to send you the tab today but there was an error when we copied it and the first three strings on all the tab was cut off. My wife will recopy it all tomorrow and it will get in the mail. I'll include the travel instuctions however, you might give me a call to go over them. Will you be coming over on Friday? I got a little too excited and just ordered a new S-10. My wife says we might have a hanging in honor of this event!
I just have to go up to Canada to try and catch some salmon for our lunch and will be gone from June 20 to the 27th. |
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Roy McKinney
From:
Ontario, OR
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Posted 12 Jun 2001 2:59 pm
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Bill, I will be there on Friday. Will look for a RV park that is close by, as my wife and dog will be coming also and they will need electricity while I am over having fun at your place.
Roy |
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Bill Atwood
From:
Kingsland, TX. USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 12 Jun 2001 3:25 pm
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Roy, when you arrive in the area why don't you drive on up and take a look at the space I have available. We can run a temporary power cord to your unit if you can get buy with a 20 amp circuit. We hope your wife will join us for the day. We have 3 dogs, not at all viscious but very protective. They are Springers, not big or aggressive.
Bill |
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Roy McKinney
From:
Ontario, OR
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Posted 18 Jun 2001 7:40 pm
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Received the tab.....???....Room Full of Roses or Boquet of Roses? Still planning on arriving on Friday evening. I would only need electricity if it is hot, otherwise I am self contained. That is the reason for the RV park.
Roy |
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