Thank-You from the Dairy State Steel Show

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 9 Mar 2008 9:28 pm

I want to thank all the people and players that helped make our show a success. Russ, Joe, and Danny played their butts off as did the other 24 or so players. The guys in the house band were on top of things as always and our crew that was headed up by Michael Cutsforth was A#1. I also want to give a big thank-you to David and Terri Church. Their part of the show will be remembered for a long time.

George McLellan · Post by **George McLellan** » 10 Mar 2008 2:55 am

Craig and Sue, thank you for putting together a great show! Looking forward to next year already!!!!!!!!!!

Geo

Warren Cohran · Post by **Warren Cohran** » 10 Mar 2008 8:51 am

Does anyone have photos of the show ?

Joe Savage · Post by **Joe Savage** » 10 Mar 2008 3:32 pm

Thanks Craig and Sue and to all else involved. It was great to meet everyone. We had a good time.
Joe

Steven Black · Post by **Steven Black** » 10 Mar 2008 4:09 pm

Hello Craig, great jam session, really liked Russ Hicks and Jory Simmons they both put on a good performance, my girl friend even enjoyed it, hope to make next years too.

Burr Oxley · Post by **Burr Oxley** » 10 Mar 2008 5:33 pm

Another very enjoyable "Udder Jam!" Sue & Craig assembled a fine group of players, including Russ Hicks, Danny Hullihen, David Church & Teri Lisa, and that incredible force of nature known as Joe Wright!

Several players made very impressive first appearances at the Central Wisconsin Jam, and the hastily-assembled (due to last-moment unavailability of some "regulars") House Band proved to be superbly equal to the task!

The only bad thing is that it will be 52 weeks until the next one...........

Dale Chroninger · Post by **Dale Chroninger** » 10 Mar 2008 10:39 pm

Craig & Sue,
Thanks for another wonderful weekend. Everyone was great, as usual. In addition to the hard work that both of you put into organizing this event, we sometimes overlook the fact that Craig is an accomplished musician. Craig, you did an exceptional job, on both steel and guitar. Thanks to everyone. I'll be looking forward to next year.

Lefty Schrage · Post by **Lefty Schrage** » 11 Mar 2008 6:18 am

Hats off to the Wisconsin Steel Show! Packed house all Saturday and great performances by Joe, Russ, David, and all the Midwest steelers. Even as important as the music was the opportunity to visit w/ old friends and new acquaintances. First Waterloo, then Wisconsin, and now the Quad Cities Show coming up on April 26! Mark your calendars for the 26th and make reservations at the Clarion Hotel in Davenport. See you all there for another outstanding show!
...lefty & barb

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 11 Mar 2008 12:17 pm

http://search.wisconsinrapidstribune.co ... teIdType=2

The above link tells a little

James Leaman · Post by **James Leaman** » 11 Mar 2008 2:27 pm

Craig, thanks for putting on a great show and especially thanks for letting me use your gear for Joe's seminar! Jim

Michael Cutsforth · Post by **Michael Cutsforth** » 11 Mar 2008 2:45 pm

Thanks to everyone who attende and performed in Wisconsin rapids at our show! As usual, we had a riot. Things went extremely well considering the abscence of Roger Miller and Harry Lang, but Steve Nelson (guitar) was incredible and Mark Schultz (drums) saved the day with very little notice! Glenn Runnels on fiddle and Mark Wayne (Krutke) on bass and we were well set. Fantastic job, gentlemen!

Craig Davidson and Sue Hamilton had it planned so well there is little margin for error. They deserve all the credit, hands down.

Russ Hicks and Joe Wright were incredible, and you couldn't find two nicer people to work with. They make life easy with their lack of ego and attitude. If you haven't had them at your show do yourself a favor and give 'em a call. Joe's lovely new bride Connie was the surprise hit of the show with a voice as beautiful as she is. Even my 15 year-old says she's hot! Thanks, Connie.

David Church was on target as always and kindly joined us for our Gospel service Sunday morning which was hosted by Jamie & Jenny Smid. They are from the Waterloo, Iowa vicinity and Jamie has one of the most authentic bluegrass and Gospel voices to be found. Their new album will be available soon on CD Baby or just check with me. They sold out of advance cd's in about fifteen minutes. Wow!

Great players, great friends, great weekend. Now I need a great amount of sleep. Thank you all. My wife says I have to go now.

Danny Hullihen · Post by **Danny Hullihen** » 11 Mar 2008 3:46 pm

It sure was a fantastic show this year for sure! Most of the time the hall was standing room only, and the response from the audience was phenominal!

As always, Craig and Sue were very well organized with everything, and the back up band was a steel players dream! They could handle anything you wanted to play, with no problems with anything, no matter how complex the arrangements were. Hospitality was second to none, both from Craig and Sue, and the entire staff. The sound crew was also fantastic, and were right there with anything you might need.

This show just keeps getting bigger and better every year, and this year the hall was filled to over capacity everyday!

My very sincere thanks to Craig Davidson and Sue Hamilton for a fantastic show and a really great time, and I'm looking forward to next year for sure!

Warren Cohran · Post by **Warren Cohran** » 11 Mar 2008 5:16 pm

Michael Cutsforth wrote:Thanks to everyone who attende and performed in Wisconsin rapids at our show! As usual, we had a riot. Things went extremely well considering the abscence of Roger Miller and Harry Lang, but Steve Nelson (guitar) was incredible and Mark Schultz (drums) saved the day with very little notice! Glenn Runnels on fiddle and Mark Wayne (Krutke) on bass and we were well set. Fantastic job, gentlemen!

Craig Davidson and Sue Hamilton had it planned so well there is little margin for error. They deserve all the credit, hands down.

Russ Hicks and Joe Wright were incredible, and you couldn't find two nicer people to work with. They make life easy with their lack of ego and attitude. If you haven't had them at your show do yourself a favor and give 'em a call. Joe's lovely new bride Connie was the surprise hit of the show with a voice as beautiful as she is. Even my 15 year-old says she's hot! Thanks, Connie.

David Church was on target as always and kindly joined us for our Gospel service Sunday morning which was hosted by Jamie & Jenny Smid. They are from the Waterloo, Iowa vicinity and Jamie has one of the most authentic bluegrass and Gospel voices to be found. Their new album will be available soon on CD Baby or just check with me. They sold out of advance cd's in about fifteen minutes. Wow!

Great players, great friends, great weekend. Now I need a great amount of sleep. Thank you all. My wife says I have to go now.

Michael Connie is my neice and she does have a beautiful voice thanks for the compliments . I wrote the songs on her and Joe's gospel cd (HE'S ABLE ). Warren Danny Cohran

Marilyn Myers · Post by **Marilyn Myers** » 11 Mar 2008 6:56 pm

Craig & Sue:
This was a Great Show and everyone did a fantastic job playing. Danny, Russ and Joe are all class acts and great entertainers.
You both put in a lot of hard work to make this happen and want you to know that we sure do appreciate all you do. Looking forward to next year!
Marilyn[/img]

Bill McRoberts · Post by **Bill McRoberts** » 12 Mar 2008 7:59 am

Thank you Craig & Susie along with everyone else involved in this years show. What a crowd! What a show!........Bill

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