Quad Cities Steel Guitar Show

Bruce Czarnetzki · Post by **Bruce Czarnetzki** » 3 Feb 2004 8:03 pm

The 13th annual Quad Cities Show will be held on April 24th 2004. This years featured artist will be Hall Of Famer Hal Rugg.
The show will again be at the beautiful Col. Ballroom in Davenport Iowa. Show will begin at 11:00 AM and go into the late evening. We will again have some of the best midwest players to entertain you. For further information e-mail or call Bruce Czarnetzki at

QCSteel@AOL.Com
563-210-2172 cell
563-324-5583 Hm.

Will post updates and schedule as they are completed.

Keep Steelin' Bruce

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 6 Feb 2004 8:45 am

Those of you that can make it will see a good show. I am going.

Russ Hicks · Post by **Russ Hicks** » 6 Feb 2004 10:28 am

Hey Bruce...I know you guys will have another great show....Laney and I really enjoyed last year....great venue, great band (Pickett and the boys), all around good show...you guys have a good thing going...your star this year ain't too shabby either....I hope his lovely lady gets to go; she's a 'treat to meet'....ya'll have a good'un.

Bruce Czarnetzki · Post by **Bruce Czarnetzki** » 20 Feb 2004 6:56 am

Peter Timaratz · Post by **Peter Timaratz** » 20 Feb 2004 12:27 pm

Will people be smoking at the show? I'm allergic to cigarette smoke.

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 25 Feb 2004 6:15 pm

The players might be smoking. They usually are.

Bruce Czarnetzki · Post by **Bruce Czarnetzki** » 15 Mar 2004 6:16 am

I need to inform everyone that due to Hal Ruggs health. It will not be feasible for him to due our show this year.We hope to have him join us next year.
Due to this Russ and Laney Hicks have agreed to headline our show again this year.
Again the Show will be at 11:00 AM to about 11:00 Pm on April 24th 2004 at the Col Ballroom in Davenport Iowa.
More info. to follow.
Lets continue our prayers for Hal.
Thanks Bruce

Dean Dobbins · Post by **Dean Dobbins** » 15 Mar 2004 11:05 am

Russ & Laney again this year?
Man, I've died an gone to Heaven!

------------------
Dino

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 23 Mar 2004 1:45 pm

Looking forward to the Quad Cities show for the first time this year. I am in heaven man! NEISGJ in Waterloo, then 2 weeks later Wisconsin "Udder" jam and now Quad cities jam ,end of April. What more can a new picker ask for.

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 26 Mar 2004 7:10 pm

I know the talent that will be there and they are all good. Make plans people.

Bruce Czarnetzki · Post by **Bruce Czarnetzki** » 31 Mar 2004 5:01 pm

How about this backup band ?
Roger Miller - Lead Guitar
Tom Pickett - Drums
Glenn Runnels - Fiddle
Michael Cutsforth - Bass

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 4 Apr 2004 4:03 am

The band is great. I talked to Glen yesterday and he is looking forward to the Jam. Don't miss this one.

Lefty Schrage · Post by **Lefty Schrage** » 4 Apr 2004 6:05 am

The Quad Cities Show is a fun time for all who love steel guitar! Be sure to put it on your calendars and join us April 24 at the historic Col Ballroom in Davenport, Iowa. Kirk's earlier comment reminds me this show is one of three regional upper midwest shows occurring in the spring each year, e.g., NE IA Steel Gtr Jam (W'loo end of February), Dairy State Jam (near end of March), and the Quad Cities Show (near end of April). Maybe this should be coined 'The Upper Midwest Spring Circuit'

.
We're glad Russ and Laney will fill in for Hal--they are super performers and an outstanding team! And Hal, we're praying for your speedy recovery! ...lefty

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 7 Apr 2004 5:30 am

Make plans to attend. Looks like another great steel show. Also a great place to meet and make new friends! See ya there!

Bruce Czarnetzki · Post by **Bruce Czarnetzki** » 11 Apr 2004 4:21 pm

Less than 2 weeks. We are almost ready.

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 11 Apr 2004 6:29 pm

I am ready.

Russ Hicks · Post by **Russ Hicks** » 12 Apr 2004 5:29 am

I hope all my floor pedals stay on this year....that is assuming Laney lets me do a couple of instrumentals.....see ya'll soon.

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 12 Apr 2004 10:02 am

Hey Bruce. Do you have the line-up sent out yet for the show? Have to make plans. See ya there.

Bruce Czarnetzki · Post by **Bruce Czarnetzki** » 16 Apr 2004 5:51 am

There will be a jam friday night before the show. it will be at Cliffhangers tavern in
Bluegrass Iowa ( 5 miles west of Davenport on highway 61). Easy to find on the corner.
The jam will start at around 8:00, bring your axe and have some fun.

Also the room rates for the Blackhawk Hotel Downtown are as follows. Mention the Show.

single $69.00
double $69.00
triple $79.00
quad $89.00
&12% tax.

A great show. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Bruce

Bruce Czarnetzki · Post by **Bruce Czarnetzki** » 22 Apr 2004 5:26 am

Two days til show time.
Time for me to get nervous.
See you all there.
Bruce

Bruce Czarnetzki · Post by **Bruce Czarnetzki** » 22 Apr 2004 7:14 pm

Tom Pickett Jr · Post by **Tom Pickett Jr** » 27 Apr 2004 7:14 pm

just want to thank each and every player, listener, and vols. who helped make the show a succsess...
laney and that guy she picked up on the way to show did as always a 4 star job.
russ just blows me away everytime i hear him
and laney i dont believe ive ever heard you sing any better.... WOW

Russ Hicks · Post by **Russ Hicks** » 28 Apr 2004 5:11 pm

Too many people to thank for a great weekend....I won't start naming names so as not to leave anyone out, but you all know who you are...wonderful room, very very fine band, very fine steelers....no fun to follow any of them...special thanks to my friend and fellow steeler Dean Dobbins for suppling the "goodies" at our wrap party...to Bruce and Karen for the "Boat".....To the Picketts for everything...to Jerome for his extra time with the charts...like I said, it was a great weekend and I'm sure Hal will find out what I'm talking about when he goes up next year.
Thanks again to all you guys.
Much Love,
Russ and Laney

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 29 Apr 2004 5:18 am

This was the first time that I was able to hear Russ Hicks and Laney. What a great couple, musically and personnaly. Had a great time playing at the jam and being back at the infamous Col Ballroom. Years ago when we played there once a month, it was normal to have 500 people dancing and enjoying themselves. Will it ever come back around? Kim and I have gained many invaluable friendships since I have been involved in the steel world. I can't say enough about you guys! Thanks for your friendship and talents and assistance. Looking forward to next year.