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Fred Shannon
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Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 16 Nov 2008 8:13 am |
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After 60 years of playing this monster I've witnessed several players I would call "Professional". Last night I had the privilege of attending a Jody Nix performance here in this one half horse town. I don't believe I've ever heard a better steel performance, under some darn difficult conditions, as was done by one Junior Knight. Junior was hired by Jody to fill the shoes of another Pro, Johnny Cox, and made his first appearance at Pearl's in Fort Worth Friday night. Both of these shows was done without one minute's rehearsal. Sure, there were some minor glitches, as would be the case with any player, but Jr's professionalism just wouldn't let that hinder his determination. Great job man. (BTW Junior played both nights of Swing on his SD10 Rains tuned to E9--not the easiest thing to do. Betcha' the Bb6 Uni comes out pretty quick  )
As to the band that Nix has together now, one of the best rhythm sections ever with Dixie Hankins on Drums and brother Larry Nix on bass. All that topped off by twin fiddles in Robert Weeks and Jody himself. Can't beat twin gourds and a steel for certain. Plus the fact Jody's singing seems to get better each time I hear him.
I'm so glad Jody's keeping the western swing music going strong in this country. When everyone was jumping ship to go to other genres of music, Jody and family stayed the course and because of folks like him, Mata, Flores, AATW and many others we still have this music going great guns. BTW Jody and the gang have a new CD out and you can grab it on http://jodynix.com I believe.
Great job Junior.
phred
Edited to add: Also had the pleasure of meeting fellow forumite Josh Haislip, playing here in town with Guy Will Zant. Didn't get the chance to hear him play, but hope to in the near future. Good to meet you Josh.
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 16 Nov 2008 4:16 pm
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| Pred, That's great to see Jr. in action. And at Pearl's no less?? Awesome!! |
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john buffington
From:
Owasso OK - USA
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Posted 17 Nov 2008 8:23 am
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Junior Knight on steel -
"Nuff Said"
John Buffington |
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Bill Myrick
From:
Pea Ridge, Ar. (deceased)
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Posted 18 Nov 2008 3:24 am
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Did you wear a bright shirt Junior ??  |
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Roual Ranes
From:
Atlanta, Texas, USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2008 3:41 am
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Junior,
Was your "C" pedal laying on the floor or did you actually have the rod hooked up???? |
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Fred Shannon
From:
Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Nov 2008 7:01 am
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Roual, I don't know about the C pedal but he nearly wore the A pedal completely out. 
phred
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Junior Knight
From:
Eustace Texas..paddle faster..I hear Banjos...
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Posted 18 Nov 2008 9:21 am
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Phred..thanks for the kind words!
James..I had a blast at Pearls
JB..you talk like a texan!!lol
Bill..the shirt was brighter than me!!
Roual..Do I have a C pedal??lol
Thanks guys for all the kind words..I am blessed!
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Terry Wood
From:
Lebanon, MO
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Posted 18 Nov 2008 1:30 pm
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Junior Kinght,
He is one of my favorites steel players and I hope to get him up here to Marshfield, Missouri to play at our yearly steel show.
GOD bless!
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Danny Letz
From:
Old Glory,Texas, USA 79540
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Posted 19 Nov 2008 4:26 pm
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| Can't wait to hear Junior with Jody Nix. Junior's "My favorite steel player" |
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