Austin and San Antonio Steel Club

Ken Metcalf · Post by **Ken Metcalf** » 27 Jul 2009 5:44 am

INTERESTED IN checking out the U-12 UNIVERSAL TUNING ?
Come out and try it out..
We are starting the Monthly Austin Steel Club, Meet up, Jam session, Aug 9th at 2:00 P.M.
I have had a big response to this, Come out it is going to be FUN!!
This will involve a no fee Buying, Selling, and Teaching Co-op. Circle Jam with live band, everyone gets a solo song, circle song pick, along with ride keeps coming around to you. Fans Welcome to just listen
I have a Website up for more info
http://steel-guitar-austin.com/
This fun event will be in the Dance Hall/Backroom of the the 290 Bar and Grill.
There is Great Bar-B-Q next door, smoking allowed in the outside area and alcohol will be served in the front.
This is a Public place (Big Room, Stage P.A. Dance floor) to meet monthly for jams and Free seminars,..Thanks to JD Faron and the Disciples of Twang.
http://www.myspace.com/disciplesoftwang
Thanks Faron !!
It will be nice to check out all the different kinds of Equipment, Techniques, ETC.
Please contact me if you have any Ideas, things to contribute, Future events will include:
BIAB Lessons and downloadable BIAB files on the website,
Co-op bulk String purchase.

Thanks to Hank and the Ozark boys for inspiration for this.
Thank You

Clete Ritta · Post by **Clete Ritta** » 27 Jul 2009 11:38 pm

I'm interested in attending! Keep me posted.

Joe Rouse · Post by **Joe Rouse** » 28 Jul 2009 2:13 am

That is an idea I have been kicking around myself. Jody Sanders and Billy and Patty Phelps have a very good jam session on the first Sunday of most months. They have sometimes 10-12 players attend and some really great featured players like Ricky Davis playing with Miss Leslie and her group. Rodger Edgington playing with Billy Mata and the entire band. This coming month Randy Boyd, The Victoria Flash, will be the featured player, and Jody Cameron has also wowed us all with his playing and a short instruction, and then Billy phelps...quite a great talent. Jody Sanders and his great style and emcee talents..and Dr. Bowman shows up at times. They have quite a group and then they have even allowed me to embarrass myself once.
Let me know some particulars on when and where and lets get something going in this area. I don't want to conflict with Jody and Billys date because some of the players will want to go to their club on the first Sunday of the month...One other thought is that the atmosphere is family oriented. ...jr

Ken Metcalf · Post by **Ken Metcalf** » 28 Jul 2009 4:14 am

I have considered trying to place it between Austin and San Antonio and am open to all suggestions.
I get to San Antonio semi-regularly and also Branson Mo.
It struck me as odd that a small area like Branson has such a Fun and Interesting gathering and an area such as Austin and S.A. has none.
There are many Benefits and Pros involved with getting together not to mention Fun Jams.
The meeting will be on the 2nd Sunday of each month in South West Austin off 290.
The facility we will be using is a good sized indoor room that opens up with 3 garage doors to a nice outdoor, green grass picnic area, full sized indoor stage, P.A. lots of tables set up.
Lets get together for some good times and just do some thing good.
Please contact me at metcalf.ken@gmail.com
Thanks Joe and Clete I will be in touch for your input.

Ken Metcalf · Post by **Ken Metcalf** » 1 Aug 2009 7:17 am

Updated top Message ^_^

Roger Edgington · Post by **Roger Edgington** » 2 Aug 2009 7:55 am

Ken,

I'm planning on being there. It sounds like fun.

Dave Goodman · Post by **Dave Goodman** » 5 Aug 2009 6:56 am

Can't make this one, but I plan on being there in Sept.

Mike Kowalik · Post by **Mike Kowalik** » 5 Aug 2009 7:08 am

I can't make it this Sunday either but will be looking forward to it in September......

Randy Gilliam · Post by **Randy Gilliam** » 5 Aug 2009 1:00 pm

Ken I Have to go to Memphis Sunday, I Will Be at The Next one With Col.Goodman, Your Pal Randy G.

Clete Ritta · Post by **Clete Ritta** » 5 Aug 2009 9:06 pm

Im planning to attend as well!

Mike Kowalik · Post by **Mike Kowalik** » 5 Aug 2009 9:22 pm

Dave got promoted again??

Dave Biller · Post by **Dave Biller** » 5 Aug 2009 10:14 pm

Count me in on this too but, unfortunately, I also will not be able to attend the first one. Hopefully can make it in september.

Dave Goodman · Post by **Dave Goodman** » 6 Aug 2009 5:38 am

Randy, bring me a good deal from your trip. Mike, the promotion is probationary-according to my bride!

Jason Longoria · Post by **Jason Longoria** » 6 Aug 2009 5:34 pm

keep us posted, id like to make it out sometime !

Roy Glaze · Post by **Roy Glaze** » 7 Aug 2009 10:11 pm

I'm pretty sure I will be there.

Roger Edgington · Post by **Roger Edgington** » 8 Aug 2009 2:48 pm

Hey Roy, my left handed buddy! Maybe I'll see you there.

Cayla Ann Kelton · Post by **Cayla Ann Kelton** » 8 Sep 2009 3:04 pm

I would like to attend one of your jam sessions either as entertainment or as a spectator.

I have performed at Bill Stafford's Deep South Steel Guitar Convention's numerous times as well as Billy Carr's Mississippi Steel Players. I have just arrived from Scotty's convention and very interested in getting to meet my new picker family here in Texas. Orginally from Mississippi.

Please let me know if it will be possible for me to attend your Jam Session in October.

Thanks Country Couzin,
Miss Mini Minnie Pearl

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