March 10th - Hal, Hicks, Hughey - Gardendale, AL!

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 19 Jan 2002 10:29 am

The Jugtown Steel Guitar Club is pleased to announce and host the following show:

Sunday, March 10th, 2002 at 1:00 to 6:00 PM CST in Gardendale, Alabama

Hal Rugg, John Hughey, and Russ Hicks are the featured performers.

Each one will play a 45 min to 1 hour set, with jam of all three players at the end.

The club is hoping to get the same great backup players that played last year. I think they are the guys who also play at the NTSGC jams and Time Jumpers band. Regardless, you can be assured that quality backup musicians will be there.

Admission is $10 at the door.

Gardendale, AL is just north of Birmingham.

Take I-65 to exit # 271 and go East for about 4 miles. It will dead end into Highway 31. Go South on Highway 31 for about 0.9 of a mile and the Masonic Lodge is on the right. Be careful, it is easy to pass it because it is up a hill just off the road.

BTW, they wanted to schedule more players, but the dues are late. Let's pay up guys and gals.

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Frank Estes

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 22 Jan 2002 8:53 am

Pete Harris is the chief organizer of this event and I have been informed that Dennis Crouch (of Time Jumpers fame) will play bass and John Gardner will play drums. I do not remember whether John is and/or was a staff drummer for the Opry.

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 22 Jan 2002 9:22 am

Will Laney be there with Russ? Don't pass up that oppertunity!
Roger

Andy Alford · Post by **Andy Alford** » 22 Jan 2002 2:37 pm

You need to invite Don Helms.

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 30 Jan 2002 8:56 am

Grady Dodson · Post by **Grady Dodson** » 30 Jan 2002 4:56 pm

My wife and I will be there.I wish someone could talk Lloyd Green into making an appearance in this area.

Rob Parker · Post by **Rob Parker** » 31 Jan 2002 8:09 pm

Hello Frank,
Rob Parker will be there again this year...Looking forward to seeing you all...
RP...'come on in'...

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 1 Feb 2002 7:58 am

Great news, Rob! I always enjoy hearing your superb voice. Jim Reeves never sounded as good!

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 8 Feb 2002 7:54 am

Start making plans now!

slick · Post by **slick** » 8 Feb 2002 3:55 pm

Frank,
I was there last year,wouldnt miss it.Ill see
ya there.

Wayne

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 18 Feb 2002 10:46 am

Robert Rogers · Post by **Robert Rogers** » 18 Feb 2002 12:42 pm

Hay Yall,
For the ones that heared me play fiddle in st.louis with Weldon Myrick;I told Russ Hicks I might bring my fiddle with me to Gardendale.My dad Gary Rogers was born in Decature,Alabama and he used to belong to A steel association Called the "Tennessee Valley Steel guitar assosiation".Did any of you guys belong to that assosiation and know my dad?
Robert Rogers

slick · Post by **slick** » 22 Feb 2002 3:39 pm

March 10th Gardendale Alabama,Jugtown steel guitar club.Great show,dont miss it.

Wayne

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 1 Mar 2002 9:30 am

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 4 Mar 2002 7:27 am

Just a friendly reminder...

slick · Post by **slick** » 5 Mar 2002 4:43 pm

Dont forget!!!

Wayne

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 6 Mar 2002 8:08 am

I have a Black 1999 Carter D-10 8+5 BCT for sale and I will have it at the show if I do not sell it beforehand. So, bring your money! For pics and details:
frankestesmba.com/Carter.html

J PARKER · Post by **J PARKER** » 6 Mar 2002 8:13 am

Well Frank glad to no your gonna be there man.I am going to this show my self as i live in al. now and ill be looking forward too seeing all of you there at the show.Lets all help this club and support them.
I still have my Legrande with 8&8 Frank and it still plays well.
Jim
Tuscaloosa Al.

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Bryan Knox · Post by **Bryan Knox** » 6 Mar 2002 9:59 am

Frank & J,
I am new to steeling and one of the newest members of the Jugtown club. I hope to meet you both there! Should be a great time.

Regards,
Bryan

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slick · Post by **slick** » 7 Mar 2002 2:43 pm

Sunday!!!

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 12 Mar 2002 1:52 pm

It goes without saying that it was a great show. You can't go wrong having these great players and a great "Rhythm Section." Add to that the great voices of Rob Parker and Laney Hicks.

It is great getting to talk with such down-to-earth greats as well as Jean Hughey.

John is scheduled to be in the studio with George Jones this week and may occasionally appear with Vince Gill if John's schedule permits.

It appears John and Hal have Lawrence L-910 pickups in their Zums. I could not tell what Russ had in his JCH. Hal was using a Webb amp and an external speaker. John was using his Evans and I believe Russ was using a Stewart amp system.

We wish more would have shown up, but we appreciate all who did.

Grady Dodson · Post by **Grady Dodson** » 13 Mar 2002 8:05 am

I bought a cd by Russ hicks at Gardendale.A great cd.Two songs in particular."No one will ever know," and "So Sad".Ive played them so many times I wonder if I will wear the CD's out.Great playing Russ.Hope to hear you again soon.Hal and John were great as usual.