Saluda SC Show

charles reece · Post by **charles reece** » 26 Oct 2008 6:01 am

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE

SOUTHERN STEEL GUITAR CONVENTION

9:30 A.M. SUNDAY, NOV. 16th 2008

SALUDA SHRINE CLUB

On Hwy. 121 (3 miles south of Saluda, SC) For Information Call

Charles Reece 803-593-3002 * Jerry Reece 803-593-0454

E-Mail clr51735@yahoo.com * jdr7356@yahoo.com

Guests: Russ Hicks former steel player for Hee-Haw ( 13 years),

Also worked with Connie Smith , Ray Price. and many more.

Herby Wallace from Sieverville,Tn. and all of our local players

and Great Staff Band.

JAM SESSION Saturday with band, 7p.m. UNTIL, $5.00

NO VIDEOS ********** SUNDAY ADMISSION $15.00

Come join us for a great time

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 26 Oct 2008 6:46 am

Hi Charlie,
Sounds like another great weekend. I'm glad to see you back at the computer, and I hope that you are feeling better.
Chuck

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 26 Oct 2008 7:06 am

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 26 Oct 2008 5:29 pm

Charles it is good to see you posting pray you are well and will be at the show. Joe I have missed you so much, hope you are there, can't wait for you to see my williams, it has helped me so much to play better, it sits here and says play me.

as ever
ernie

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 26 Oct 2008 6:56 pm

Yep, ol' Joe's a STAR now!! And nobody deserves it more. Joe's a great player, and a man I'm proud to call my friend.
Remember what the Saluda show is, and what it represents. Proceeds go to the Shriners' Hospitals, and Saluda has always represented good times, and good clean fellowship. Buddy, Charles, and the rest of the Reece family have always put on one of the classiest shows in the country, and it has been my pleasure and honor to have helped with the show since Buddy's passing. Keep up the prayers for Charles, and may God bless each one of you!
Steve

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 28 Oct 2008 4:53 am

For All The Latest Information About The Next Convention, Lodging Information and Some Great Song Samples From The Next Convention Lineup as well as some Old Favorites. Go To:
http://nashpropicker.com/Saluda/

Charles Reece
The Last Surviving Founder Of The Southern Steel Guitar Convention At Saluda , S.C.

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 28 Oct 2008 5:24 pm

John Floyd posted a photo of one of the classiest gentlemen it has ever been my pleasure to know, Charles Reece. Charles is a great friend, mentor, steel guitar player, builder, and a huge influence on me personally. What can I say---I love the man. He's in the hospital now, and we pray that he's on the mend.
As for the Convention, it's ALWAYS a blast when Russ
Hicks comes down. A great player, and another good guy. Herby, Joe, the boys in the band (Jerry, Woody, Johnny, Jim, and Wayne), some new playersare coming, to make sure you hear the absolute BEST in music, and have plenty of good, clean fun. Y'all come to Saluda on the 16th---you won't regret it!

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 29 Oct 2008 2:00 am

Woody Ledford, Johnny Thomas, Wayne Smith and Wayne Stowers

They Play all over the southeast for a lot of different events and are supplemented 4 times a year at Saluda By Jim Hartley, Jerry Reece, Bob Strickland and Steve Gambrell. They Flat wear out Drummers, They Need 3 or 4 To Hang with them in the course of one weekend.

This is worth the price of admission alone, Just This Sooper Staff Band.

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 29 Oct 2008 2:51 am

Remember the Mom and Pop restaurants and drive-in's of days gone by, before the fast food explosion? ,This is the standard fare at The Southern Steel Guitar Convention.

Some of the best in the world, South Carolina style BBQ sandwiches can be had in addition to the very best Hamburgers in South Carolina and delicious Hot Dogs, Fries, Homemade Cake, Soft Drinks and Coffee are available at very reasonable prices.

The Hamburgers Are Great At Saluda, But One Needs To Sample The BBQ,Hot Dogs and Fries, Because Something Else might Slip up on you as one of your new Favorites. Its a Good Idea To Have A Little or a Lot Of Every Thing Served at Saluda

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 29 Oct 2008 3:04 am

Saluda Motel

864-445-2195

209 South Main Street

Saluda, South Carolina

Nearest Lodging to Saluda County Shrine Club (3 miles). This is an older Motel, affectionately called "The Saluda Hilton" by Southern Steel Guitar Convention Visitors and they don't accept credit cards.

You should make your reservations well in advance and may be required to mail in an advance deposit.

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Edgefield Inn

803-637-2001
Edgefield S.C.

The Edgefield Inn offers a Discount for Southern Steel Guitar attendees, Ask about this when making reservations.

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Days Inn

800-325-2525

Newberry , S.C.

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Sleep Inn

803-202-0209
Exit 5 I-20 at SR 121

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More Accommodations with 35 miles of Saluda

(Sorry, No Phone Numbers available)
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Guesthouse International, Aiken
110 Frontage Rd
Aiken, SC 29801

Saluda City Center: 25.60 mi

THE GUESTHOUSE INN IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFF I-20, EXIT 18. THE LARGEST HOTEL IN AIKEN WITH 92 GUESTROOMS, FEATURING SEVERAL AMENITIES FOR BOTH THE BUSINESS TRAVELERS AND THE VACATIONING FAMILIES. ENJOY OUR LARGEST COURTYARD WITH OUTDOOR POOL, 27" CABLE TV WITH HBO, COMPLIMENTARY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, MICROWAVE AND REFRIGERATOR AVAILABLE, MEETING / BANQUET FACILITIES, RV OR TRUCK PARKING, PETS ALLOWED. AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF, USC AIKEN, CITIZEN PARK, VIRENES INDUSTRIAL PARK, BRIDGESTONE TIRE PLANT, AIKEN DOWNTOWN NEARBY.
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Holiday Inn Express AIKEN I-20 (EXIT 22), SC
110 E Frontage Rd

Aiken, SC 29805
Saluda City Center: 24.36 mi
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Days Inn - Aiken
2654 Columbia Hwy N
Aiken, SC 29805

Saluda City Center: 21.81 mi

The Aiken Days Inn located off of Interstate Highway I-20, Exit 22 offers: * Cable television with HBO * Continental breakfast * Refrigerators and microwaves in all rooms * Within walking distance to McDonalds and the Waffle House * Only 1/2 mile from the Aiken Municipal Airport * Next to Hardees * August National Golf 25 mi * Citizen Park 10 mi * USCA 10 mi * IND. Park 1/2 mi

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Comfort Inn Greenwood
1215 Ne Sr 72 Byp
Greenwood, SC 29649

Saluda City Center: 27.09 mi
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Econo Lodge
719 Bypass 25 N
Greenwood, SC 29646

Saluda City Center: 25.08 mi

Located on By-pass 25 & 72. Walking distance from the Civic Center. Numerous restaurants and a selection of stores to shop from all within 1 mile radius.
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Holiday Inn Express Suites Greenwood
110 Birchtree Dr
Greenwood, SC 29649

Saluda City Center: 27.13 mi
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Days Inn Greenwood Sc
230 Birchtree Dr
Greenwood, SC 29649

Saluda City Center: 27.09 mi

Downtown nearby * Festival of Flowers (May) * Fuji Film nearby * Lander University nearby * Greenwood Mall nearby
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Hampton Inn Greenwood, S.C.
1624 Bypass 72 Ne
Greenwood, SC 29649

Saluda City Center: 26.53 mi

Hampton Inn Greenwood is located on Bypass 72 N.E., 1 mile from Lander College, 2 miles from downtown and near most major companies. Area attractions include Lander University, shopping, historical sites, Lake Greenwood, and 6 golf courses. You can dine at Applebees, Carpi, Pizza Hut, Red Lobster, Ryans Steakhouse, or Taco Bell, all adjacent to the hotel. We feature 3-stories, 74 rooms, including two-room suites, meeting room to accommodate up to 24 people, outdoor pool and exercise gym. Amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, in-room hair dryer, and TV with cable. We also offer connecting rooms, cribs, and irons. Laundry/valet services, meeting/banquet facilities, and audio visual equipment are available for a nominal fee.
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Jameson Inn Greenwood
109 Enterprise Ct
Greenwood, SC 29649

Saluda City Center: 26.95 mi

The white columned colonial style property has a pool with an adjacent fitness center. We provide a free breakfast express buffet, newspaper, local calls and HBO on a 25-in. color TV with remote. Premium rooms are available featuring a recliner, microwave and refrigerator. Jameson Inns, Inc. owns all 100 of our hotels, we are not a franchise. We guarantee -A perfect stay...every time.-
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Hampton Inn® Newbery-Opera House
1201 Nance St
Newberry, SC 29108

Saluda City Center: 20.06 mi

New, four story interior corridor, beautifully appointed property in the Historic Downtown District of Newberry.Convenient Interstate accesses and located within step of Newberry's renowned Opera House.Amenities include oversized accomodations with your comfort in mind, deluxe complimentary continental breakfast.Serveral whirlpool and executive suites available.

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 29 Oct 2008 4:23 am

November 15th & 16th 2008

The Southern Steel Guitar Convention

Sponsored by

The Saluda Shrine Club 1035 Johnston Hwy. Saluda, SC 29138

(3 Miles South of Saluda, S.C. on S.C Highway 121)

Chris Castle · Post by **Chris Castle** » 29 Oct 2008 12:08 pm

Dont forget about me!!!
im going to be playing too... we're going to make the trip down on the friday night.
cant wait to see everyone and hear some great pickin. I hope y'all enjoy this 16 year old boys picking. I really try to do good... i love music and i love playing the steel.

see ya there!!

--chris castle--

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 30 Oct 2008 8:37 am

Guys, one more time---I know that Larry, and Roger, and Chris, and Herby, Joe, and Russ will be playing. Also John McSwain. But if ANYBODY else plans on playing, PLEASE try and get in touch with me. We want this show to be as easy on everybody as we can. We're anticipating a lot of good players, and I want to make sure that everybody gets as much time to play as possible!
Thank you for making this a great show!

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 30 Oct 2008 9:30 am

Stephen Jack Conyer and Ernie Cawby, looks like a Record breaker.

ernie

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 30 Oct 2008 10:22 am

Make Sure You have taken care of the important Things First

The Devil Made Me Do That

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 30 Oct 2008 1:46 pm

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 30 Oct 2008 6:09 pm

Just got word that Chris Castle, 16-year-old phenom, is a definite "GO" for the jam and show. John McSwain, a transplanted Northerner, will also be on the scene. Two more great players to add to our line-up.

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 30 Oct 2008 7:03 pm

Don't forget me and "Redgold Beauty".

Brett

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 30 Oct 2008 7:47 pm

http://nashpropicker.com/Saluda/

John Swain · Post by **John Swain** » 31 Oct 2008 6:10 am

Thanks Steve for allowing me to play, it's always a pleasure to be in the company of Russ, Herby and all the other great players! I just wanted to point out Im not Irish...it's Swain...Mcswain owns the funeral home hear in Newberry!!!JS

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 31 Oct 2008 6:51 am

Hey John, Stevie has his mind (?) on McDonalds. Probably had a McChicken sandwich for lunch! Looking forward to another great day in Saluda. Gotta get me one of those Saluda McDogs. Chris...bring lots of money, Steve can pack these things away! It's a Saluda rookie tradition to buy him as many as he can eat.

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 31 Oct 2008 7:16 am

Chris asked me If I wanted Him To Send in A Picture of Himself. I told Him Sure, We had Flies real Bad in The Mens Room.
Think I may Have Scared him off already.

Whats Worse Than Buying Steve Hot Dawgs is Buying Them For Bessie. She Wants Varsity Hot Dawgs. $:\$

BESSIE, The Engine of The Georgia Mule Gang's Tour Bus.

And If Somebody tells him he has to clean up Bessie's Expended Fuel, Well......

Chris Stick With Roger Crawford , He will take GOOD Care of you.

A Saluda Rookie is In For A Hard Time, For Sure.

If I have to Send Dawg Down There to Get Steve in Line, Well Thats Entirely Do-able.

DAWG

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 31 Oct 2008 8:21 am

John, I apologize. I'm getting old, I guess. Are you gonna be at the jam Saturday?

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 1 Nov 2008 2:09 am

John Swain, I think Steven was talking to you about being at the Sat Night Jam.
Sorry if I got things crossed up.

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 1 Nov 2008 11:03 am

Any more of you guys want to play, PLEASE let me know. We want to work it out so there's as little time as possible between players, and that the players don't get their sets cut short, if we can.
John SWAIN, again, please accept my apology. And you're an Emmons guy, too, right???

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