Saluda Convention 2-22-2004

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 4 Feb 2004 3:15 am

Bill Thanks for lending credability to the rumor, will be looking forward to seeing you and Betty again and the new Excel Super Steel. Hope the new mods to it do what you and Mr Fuji had planned. Ought to be one of the most exciting developments to come along in a long time. He couldn't have picked a better "Test Engineer" than you.

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 5 Feb 2004 4:41 am

Bill
See if you can Talk Jerry Jaye and Darlene into coming with you in May. Two Talented Pro's. In Fact Bring all of the Mississippi Gang with you.

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 7 Feb 2004 7:06 am

BUMP[This message was edited by Joe Casey on 07 February 2004 at 07:22 AM.]

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 8 Feb 2004 4:20 am

Two Weeks From Today, The Saluda Steel Guitar Convention, The best unkept secret around.
John Hughey, Jeff Newman, Randy Beavers, and many others who will amaze you with their talent.[This message was edited by John Floyd on 08 February 2004 at 04:22 AM.]

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 9 Feb 2004 2:12 pm

Doc Strum will be there after his Concert tour in South Mississippi where he wowed them all.

Bob Strum · Post by **Bob Strum** » 9 Feb 2004 3:27 pm

Buddy thanks for your continued hard work to keep this great show really swinging. John, it's always my pleasure to play with such a wonderful crowd. You are the man who makes the sound right and your humor is what we need in times like these. Thanks for making it possible for me to enjoy this show so much. Garland, I'm hoping to see you soon again; and give your lovely wife our concerns and prayers.
Sincerely, Bob Strum

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 11 Feb 2004 1:56 am

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John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 12 Feb 2004 5:04 am

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John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 14 Feb 2004 4:19 am

One week to go

Larry Moore · Post by **Larry Moore** » 14 Feb 2004 9:24 am

I would like to thank Buddy and Charles and all the Shriners that help put together these shows for us to come and play and meet all the other musician across the country.
And also for the money they collect for the Children.
I can hardly waite until next weekend.
I'll get to see my best friend Stephen again.

We'll see you Saturday @ Saluda Sc.
Larry and The Jewelry Lady

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John Fabian · Post by **John Fabian** » 14 Feb 2004 12:37 pm

I'm looking forward to seeing all of our friends next week.

John Fabian
www.steelguitar.com

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 15 Feb 2004 4:38 am

I'll get to see my best friend Stephen again.

I think your best friend Stephen should help you unload and set up Yvonne's Stuff too.

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 16 Feb 2004 6:54 am

5 Days and counting

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 17 Feb 2004 2:18 am

Starts This Saturday

This is what the proceeds of this show help Support

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>It is the mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children to:

Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and certain other special health care needs within a compassionate, family centered and collaborative care environment

Provide for the education of physicians and other health care professionals

Conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care and quality of life of children and families

This mission is carried out without cost to the patient or family, and without regard to race, color, creed, sex or sect.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

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Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 17 Feb 2004 7:37 am

Have fun guys...

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 17 Feb 2004 7:58 am

Hotel/Motel accomodations Nearby Saluda

Edgefield Inn 803-637-2001
Edefield S.C.

Days Inn 800-325-2525
Newberry , S.C.

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

Isabell's Retreat 1-803-275-9345
Johnston, S.C.

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 18 Feb 2004 6:32 am

Just 3 more days till
Don't miss this one.

Larry Moore · Post by **Larry Moore** » 18 Feb 2004 4:55 pm

Hey John,
I'm feeding the old mule a double bucket of Oats for the trip. It's gona be a another godan.
See Ya
Larry & The Jewelry Lady

Larry Moore · Post by **Larry Moore** » 18 Feb 2004 4:56 pm

Hey John,
I'm feeding the old mule a double bucket of Oats for the trip. It's gona be a another godan.
See Ya
Larry & The Jewelry Lady

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 18 Feb 2004 5:22 pm

Yeah Buddy
Youre right this is gonna be one to remember.

I'll be down a day early to work on the PA system some and get everything tweaked in with the Mixer and monitor system I'm bringing, hopefully it will make things a litte better on the stage side of the system.

See U there
John

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 19 Feb 2004 5:07 am

Alright folks
If you are out on the Highways this weekend,between Atlanta and Saluda, The First Georgia Carpool event of 2004 is about to happen.

There are going to be a drove of Steel Guitar Players headed toward Saluda. Be gentle with them, but honk as you go by.

These guys have spent so much on Steel Guitars and accessories, that they can't afford anything but Grandpa's Mule and wagon to Carpool in. They have this down to a science, Some have even tried the Push Pull System, but had to go back to a more traditional System Due to Wayne Stowers being forced to go potty off the back of the wagon.(The pushing Mule Objected)

They have developed this to a fine art going to 2 mules and some have even tried Supercharging, like Tommy Dodd feeding his mules Varsity Hot Dogs.

When you get to the show, Whoop and Holler after each song, Steel Guitar Players love this and especially The Georgia Gang, Makes them feel at home.

These Georgia Folks Whoop and Holler after every song even if its a CD playing, Its a Way of life in Georgia.

See You all at the Show.

Lets pack that ole Shrine Club and Give the all of these Great players a big Saluda Welcome.

Saluda isn't only just a place, its a state of mind where you can wind down, sit back and enjoy some of the finest Steel Guitar music in the world. Take off your Shoes and Stay a while. You'll luv it.

Always expect the unexpected at Saluda, You never know who will show up. There are always some surprises. Last November, Joe Wright and Ben Brogden Just happened to drop in and put a nice finishing touch to the show. We ran over a little bit, but who cares.

For you folks who have never been to Saluda, this show runs continiously from 10 in the morning on Sunday until everyone gets to play, We use a left and right stage system where one player is setting up while another player is doing his show on the opposite side of the stage on a not to interfere basis. The MC is the bridge between players and if we can keep that loudmouth's

comments down to a minimum, we have a smooth running operation. All kidding aside, Bill Ferguson is a great player and MC. We also poke a lot of fun at each other and its all in fun. [This message was edited by John Floyd on 19 February 2004 at 05:30 AM.]

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 19 Feb 2004 10:12 am

Won't be no where no better than Saluda on the 22nd!

John Fabian · Post by **John Fabian** » 19 Feb 2004 11:36 am

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 19 Feb 2004 12:53 pm

John Hughey, Jeff Newman and Randy Beavers
And this is Just the First one of the year, 2004 is going to be a big year for Saluda.

People are really starting to take notice of the Saluda Steel Guitar Conventions.

When you put on more than 70 shows as Buddy and Charles have, things really come together and Jell.

In May We will have Walter Haynes and Bill Stafford along with Bob Strum This will be the Smooth Show of the year. Don't miss this one.

Then Comes August, Good and Hot. Russ and Laney Hicks will make things sizzle along with the Great Sonny Curtis.

Don't know who Buddy has lined up for Next Novemeber, he just Grins and sez Wait and see. I take it that its going to be something special, but then again all the Saluda shows are special.[This message was edited by John Floyd on 19 February 2004 at 12:57 PM.]