DFW Steel Player Available

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 4 Jan 2009 9:50 am

My day job ended at the end of last year, and my current band, Sweatin' Bullets, doesn't have many gigs lined up yet for the new year.

I'll be glad to do some fill in work in or near the DFW area, and will consider working with a full-time band, at least until I find a new day job.

I will consider any and all jobs, and can provide some cool keyboard, sax, and horn sounds with my MIDI rig, if appropriate for the job.

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 4 Jan 2009 11:51 am

Jim is one of the best players out there. He would make a great addition to your band. Jody.

Hal Higgins · Post by **Hal Higgins** » 5 Jan 2009 3:02 pm

Jody...you are exactly right.....I've known Jim for many years....in his early years of playing steel he had one of the best teachers, too Milo "T" Jellison from up in Maine....and it wasn't long and he was even outplaying him.....Jim will be an asset to any group that he'd be involved with.....very capable. So you guys out in the DFW area......get Jim some jobs..........HAL

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 7 Jan 2009 8:30 pm

Still available and still looking.

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 14 Jan 2009 12:21 pm

Bump TTT!

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 13 Feb 2009 12:30 pm

Trying again, but it seems there just aren't many jobs around any more.

Tommy R. Butler · Post by **Tommy R. Butler** » 14 Feb 2009 10:28 pm

This guy is in Texas. he emailed me this week. Heres the info ??? Maybe this will help ??

Please call my office (512-662-3761) between 10 am and 10 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday of next week as we will be performing phone interviews. Only after the phone interview will we then set up an in person. Again, thank you and have a great day!

Thanks and God Bless!
SAM WATKINS COUNTRY

he has a website www.samwatkinscountry.com

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 15 Feb 2009 10:14 am

Thanks Tommy, but at 3 1/2 hours from here, Austin is too far away for me to consider.

Tommy R. Butler · Post by **Tommy R. Butler** » 15 Feb 2009 11:58 am

well I am sure if he is touring it wont matter you'll be all over TX I assume ???

Tommy R. Butler · Post by **Tommy R. Butler** » 15 Feb 2009 12:08 pm

well I am sure if he is touring it wont matter you'll be all over TX I assume ???

Will Brumley · Post by **Will Brumley** » 15 Feb 2009 5:24 pm

You mean Jim Smith is still picking? I have some work from time to time down here but its a bit far from you. I bought myself a steel on Saturday. It looks real nice. Now I just have to figure out which side to set on. Folks, all joking aside....if you have any doubt about Jim Smith's playing I will tell you he does a heck of a job and I would hire him anyday to cover any level of job. We worked together on numerous jobs and it was always a pleasure. Holler sometime big guy.

Dick Wood · Post by **Dick Wood** » 18 Feb 2009 7:41 am

Hi Jim,

Give Johnathon Bell with Pony Express a call. He likes steel and has used me whenever I had a weekend off from my regular band.

They play mostly around Dallas.

His number is 214-226-5208

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 2 Jul 2009 7:34 am

Bump! My regular band only plays once or twice a month, but so far they don't have anything booked until September.

I still don't have a day job and will consider any and all music gigs. I'll even consider traveling out of the DFW area, if the money is right.

Bob Mueller · Post by **Bob Mueller** » 4 Jul 2009 12:02 pm

Jim check pm.

Bob Mueller · Post by **Bob Mueller** » 5 Jul 2009 9:30 am

Thanks Jim for the quick reply.
Maybe some other time, Hope every thing works for you.
Bobby

Landon Dodd · Post by **Landon Dodd** » 31 Aug 2009 7:44 pm

Check PM.

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 1 Sep 2009 4:08 am

Landon, I don't see a PM from you. I'm on the road with limited access, so please use the email link instead. Thanks, Jim

Leigh Howell · Post by **Leigh Howell** » 3 Sep 2009 9:18 am

I've wondered how you were doing Jim. Haven't seen you on the forum for awhile. I hope all is well in your world these days. Leigh

David Biggers · Post by **David Biggers** » 3 Sep 2009 3:23 pm

Hi Jim
You might check here. Jerry (MAC) Cook is always looking. Dick Wood knows him and has played for him.
And he's kind of a nice guy to boot.
http://www.myspace.com/mackanddyan

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 10 Sep 2009 12:18 pm

Hey Leigh, good to see you on here! David, thanks for the lead. I'm working on a steady job in the Fort Worth area, but if it falls through, I'll definitely check with Jerry/Mac.

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 7 Mar 2010 9:13 am

Thought I had something going, but after one rehearsal and two gigs, the band broke up!

I'm still in the same situation as my first post, and will entertain any and all offers.

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 24 Mar 2010 4:18 pm

Still looking!

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 16 Jul 2010 4:33 pm

There seems to be a lot of DFW steel players looking for work lately, so I guess I'd better keep my post near the top too.

I'll drive up to two hours each way if the money is right. For example, I have recently played as far away as Stephenville and Mingus.

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 5 Aug 2010 2:39 pm

Bump to refresh.

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Been awhile!