St. Louis: I.S.G.C.

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 25 Jul 2008 11:09 am

Ron I noticed that Ham is on the schedule...Could this be the year he gets inducted?// I said I'd be there if he was but as of yet I've made no plans to do so due to my wifes health issues..I have a friend with a 40 footer who wanted to know if I was going he would be glad to take us.. So lodging wouldn't be a problem...Plus I haven't heard if Smiles is going yet..Looks like another great show on its way..Maybe Norm will bring that guy that sings for him on those records.

I forget his name but he's great..

DeWitt Scott · Post by **DeWitt Scott** » 28 Jul 2008 10:35 pm

Just a note to let you know that Leona Williams will be at the Convention and has agreed to sing a few tunes here and there. I consider her to be the female "George Jones". A great country singer. I only wish that I could tell you the names of the other Surprise Guests but I can't. In fact, there may be another top country female singer that may attend. I will know some time today. You just got to attend the convention this year! The price of gas keeps coming down too... Scotty

chuck abend · Post by **chuck abend** » 31 Jul 2008 2:49 pm

Hi scotty; Looks like my 14th year in a row.
Wouldn't miss it.Great Show.I have the complete 1994
convention on tape,John Fabian made me and Buddy
Emmons did a most fabulous job on the peanuts theme;
and the grandfather clock medley.Ask him if he is up to doing it again.It is an awesome talent that he has,Thanks Chuck Abend

Bobby Caldwell · Post by **Bobby Caldwell** » 3 Aug 2008 3:26 pm

I just want to welcome everyone to the ISGC in St Louis this year. It was kind of touch and go for me as to if I would be able to be there. But things are better and I am looking foward to a great show. Thanks for all your thoughts an prayers. That's the reason I will be there. Can't wait. It will be awesome. Love you all, Bobby

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 3 Aug 2008 3:35 pm

Hey Bobby..my teacher..I'm on page 4 of the Mel Bay Book..if you need help..let me know

LOL

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 3 Aug 2008 6:59 pm

Scotty- I will not be able to attend the convention, but my heart will be with you and all the guys.

I remember being at your first one in that Motel, just to see Maurice again. I missed the one with Alvino Rey being inducted in the SGHOF. I didn't know he was going to be there in time. We didn't have the Steel Guitar Forum to tell us and your great magazine Steel Guitar Inquirer came too late.

I remember being there when Zane Beck introduced a new 15 yr old kid named Randy Beavers.I was standing near the bandstand right next to him. Thank you for all the wonderful memories I have had over the years....al.

:):)

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 4 Aug 2008 8:15 am

Just wanted to thank Scotty for booking me on the show again for the third year in a row. Teresa and myself are looking forward to seeing everyone. Our booth location has changed and we will be beside the BMI booth where Steel Radio always sit up as they are moving to a different location in the ballroom. My spot will be 4:45-5:15 Sat. afternoon.
See y'all in St.Louis

!

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 4 Aug 2008 11:24 am

Alright, Mike!!! It's always a pleasure chatting and listening to you play.

Bobby Caldwell · Post by **Bobby Caldwell** » 7 Aug 2008 10:32 am

Mike, Looking forward to working with you once again. I am so glad you are on the show again this year as the staff band always looks forward to your set. You are a great player. I hope we can find some time off stage to visit some. Hope so. We will see you and your lovely bride soon. My best, Bobby

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 8 Aug 2008 6:39 am

Roger and Bobby,

Looking forward to seeing y'all too. I'm at present trying to get ready for the show. I wonder when Scotty will post an updated schedule? See you in a few weeks.

Mike Meese · Post by **Mike Meese** » 9 Aug 2008 8:58 pm

DeWitt Scott wrote:In fact, there may be another top country female singer that may attend.

Shania?!?!?

Bob Snelgrove · Post by **Bob Snelgrove** » 9 Aug 2008 9:23 pm

Mike Meese wrote:
DeWitt Scott wrote:In fact, there may be another top country female singer that may attend.
Shania?!?!?

Now, *THAT* might make up for Paul and Buddy not being there!

bob

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 14 Aug 2008 8:45 am

I would like to extend my thank you's to Scotty for the invite I received just this morning, my second year. Thanks again Scotty.

I'd also like to mention I'll have a booth in the hallway right across from the registration counter.
With all my "Justice" cases and cabinets, and lots of other goodies.

And I'll be jamming with Reece and the boys in the MSA demo room as well. thanks.

Jerry Foster · Post by **Jerry Foster** » 16 Aug 2008 11:22 pm

go fred J. man it is good to hear your playing again this year. also mike sweeny. I won't be able to make it this year for I'm booked up to play that weekend. tell russ hicks & gang I said hi. I will see you in sept. Jerry F.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 17 Aug 2008 4:08 am

Justice WILL be served!

Del Bonn · Post by **Del Bonn** » 26 Aug 2008 11:40 am

Oh M'gosh!

TV reports that a hacker has corrupted the airline traffic computers.....delays and cancellations are in effect.....what will tat mean to ISGC? Oh my.....

This is my FIRST steel guitar convention, and I'm too old to count on future ones.....praying that the problem will be solved before the weekend.

Heaven help us! - DelB[/u]

Greg Simmons · Post by **Greg Simmons** » 26 Aug 2008 8:19 pm

situation is looking better

http://www.fly.faa.gov/flyfaa/usmap.jsp

Charles Tilley · Post by **Charles Tilley** » 28 Aug 2008 9:54 am

My birdie that just flew in told me that one of the special guests just might be Dolly Parton.

I just wonder if he has the right "POOP"

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 3 Sep 2008 4:38 pm

It won't be Shania ... I just bumped into her at the supermarket and she said she's on holiday at her sheep ranch in the South Island (not far from my place) !!

She is one really hot neighbour !!

Bob Snelgrove · Post by **Bob Snelgrove** » 3 Sep 2008 10:35 pm

Paddy Long wrote:It won't be Shania ... I just bumped into her at the supermarket and she said she's on holiday at her sheep ranch in the South Island (not far from my place) !!

She is one really hot neighbour !!

Seriously??!!

bob

Mike Kirkley · Post by **Mike Kirkley** » 11 Sep 2008 7:51 pm

Seriously, Bob, Shania has a huge patch of land on the South Island of NZ...I've actually flown over it, when I was over there last year. I spent 8 wonderful days in Queenstown, and the guy I was working for while I was there took me out in his helicopter and we flew all over the place, including over her property...GORGEOUS!!!

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