Two Dates with Hank Thompson...

Jerry Brightman · Post by **Jerry Brightman** » 16 Jun 2003 6:23 pm

Hi,

I just wanted to let everyone know that I'll be doing two dates with Hank Thompson and the Brazos Valley Boys...

I understand the Columbus date(June 21), is a private party, but the Cleveland date on June the 22nd, is at the Beachland Ballroom http://www.beachlandballroom.com

I'm still wondering how I'm gonna look in a cowboy hat

Herb Steiner, can you help me out!

Hope to see you there...

Jerry
http://www.slidestation.com
[This message was edited by Jerry Brightman on 20 June 2003 at 06:59 PM.]

Deana Clark · Post by **Deana Clark** » 16 Jun 2003 7:06 pm

Jerry-
Hope you have fun and I'm glad it's a private party on Saturday night. Too close to my show for comfort, haha. Have a good time!

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 16 Jun 2003 7:37 pm

I'm still wondering how I'm gonna look in a cowboy hat

Anybody who cut his teeth with the man from Hee-Haw needn't worry about how he's gonna look in a ca-boy hat!

Have fun, JB!

Jim Vogan · Post by **Jim Vogan** » 16 Jun 2003 8:13 pm

Jerry, I seen you in Columbus and enjoyed your playing! I don't think you should wear the red pants with a cowboy hat. Tell Hank to keep it country. Have fun!

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Jim Vogan
Carter D10, 8&5 with BCT
G.D. Walker Stereo Steel Combo
Bakelite Ric
Hilton volume pedal

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 17 Jun 2003 1:36 am

Jerry, Working with Hank was fun. You will enjoy it, plus he is a nice guy.

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1985 Emmons push-pull,Evans SE200

Jerry Brightman · Post by **Jerry Brightman** » 17 Jun 2003 9:28 am

Ok Guys..No red pants for sure...but Herb Steiner just called and has helped me arrive at a decision for my selection of the proper cowboy hat...You'll just have to go to the dates to see it

Thanks,

Jerry

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 18 Jun 2003 6:29 am

Hey Jerry, I just worked two shows with Hank in Wichita Falls, Tx. weekend before last and I too was at a loss as to what to wear.
Maybe I should have called our buddy Stiener for wardrobe recommendations also, whatcha think ????

Hey Herbster, we love ya......
...Roy

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Music is a "gift" with many wrappings....
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Mike Meese · Post by **Mike Meese** » 18 Jun 2003 7:30 am

Jerry Brightman wearin' a hat?

I can lend you one ol' buddy

Danny Hullihen · Post by **Danny Hullihen** » 18 Jun 2003 7:54 am

Hey Jerry, you already have the "right shirt" to wear. And it will go with any hat you choose.

Curt Shoemaker · Post by **Curt Shoemaker** » 18 Jun 2003 4:15 pm

Hey Jerry, Whatever hat you decide on!!!!! Just send me a picture for my Greatest Cowboy file. Curt

Jerry Brightman · Post by **Jerry Brightman** » 20 Jun 2003 6:04 am

Roy, yes I suggest we put Herb officially in charge of our wardrobe...

Mike, I wouldn't give up your hat since the famous, Columbus hat toss incident...But thanks ole buddy...

Danny, Think collar

Kurt, I'll be buying up any pictures taken in order to bury all the evidence...

Well, with "hat" in hand, Im off to play...

Thanks guys, this was really fun...

Jerry
http://www.slidestation.com

Tim Harr · Post by **Tim Harr** » 20 Jun 2003 5:07 pm

I had a ball playing for Hank Thompson.

He has this Heritage Jazz Box with a vibrato arm that is like two feet long !

Maybe not two feet but it is big..

Have fun.

**palm harm: "wah--wah---waaaaaaa haa"**

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Tim Harr - Carter D-10 8 & 9 - Troy Cook Jr Band ~ Stardust Nashville Recording Artist

Jerry Brightman · Post by **Jerry Brightman** » 21 Jun 2003 6:21 am

Hello Tim,

I wanted to, and didn't say it very well that these dates are with Hank and The Brazos Valley Boys...I've heard many great things about these guys, and I'm looking forward to being a part of the show with these players. I understand that Hank also performs without the band at selected venue's...

Thanks for all the email and comments...

My best,

Jerry
http://www.slidestation.com
[This message was edited by Jerry Brightman on 21 June 2003 at 07:23 AM.]

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 22 Jun 2003 7:53 pm

Hank played our area last October. Small gig for him,(A local opry seating 350 folks) so we got to be the band. What a kick!!! Hank was very friendly and fun to pick with. He covered 99% of the lead himself, So I kept on grinning at the other band members while I cranked out swing bass licks. Sometimes it pays to play bass!!!!

Doyle Huff · Post by **Doyle Huff** » 23 Jun 2003 6:06 am

Hi Jerry. Just talked to J.D Walters and he said to tell you he appreciated you taking his place with Hank. Knowing you from Hee Haw and knowing the rest of the as I do, I know all went well. He also wanted extend an invitation to steel players who come to the shows to come up and say hi. Make note he will be in New York at the Lincoln Center, July 12.

Jeff Coffell · Post by **Jeff Coffell** » 23 Jun 2003 6:33 am

We, Plumb Country was Hanks band about 3-4 years ago here in Cen TX. As a matter of fact it was at Franks Lakeview Inn and Anchor Club on Lake Belton. We had a blast and he was very easy to work with. He did about 1.5 hr show and we did the rest. Great guy and great show. He still does a very good job at what he's known for. He just sent us tapes and we learned the songs. Had a great time and would do it again given the chance.

Jeff

Jerry Brightman · Post by **Jerry Brightman** » 23 Jun 2003 7:09 am

It's great to hear all of these wonderful experiences you have shared with me as players...I also wanted to thank my long time friend, JD Walters, for allowing me the opportunity to fill in for him this past weekend...

There were some pictures taken at both events, and after I receive them, I will try to post them on my website...

I witnessed the real deal last night, as the fans really responded to this great performer...They knew every song, which album it was on...truly a great moment for me to share this experience with this great legend and band...The heart felt applause and the standing ovation at the end of the performance, was the icing on the cake...I actually started feeling comfortable in a cowboy hat

My best as always,

Jerry
http://www.slidestation.com

[This message was edited by Jerry Brightman on 23 June 2003 at 08:11 AM.]