NYC Lap Steel Festival was phenomenal!

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 4 Aug 2009 5:41 am

I've been asked by a good friend to coordinate a Lap Steel Festival that will take place November 14 & 15 in NYC in honor of Drew Glackin.

Free admission, folks!

Here is the schedule:

Sat., Nov. 14:
9:00 Dan Tyack, featuring Chuck Campbell
10:15 Slo-Mo featuring Mic Wrecka
11:30 The Jack Grace Band

Sun., Nov. 15:
8:00 Fred Kinbom
8:50 Tiki Daddy
10:00 Nation Beat

Psst: I hear Chuck Campbell will be there Saturday night....

Josh Cho · Post by **Josh Cho** » 4 Aug 2009 7:24 am

Mike,

I'll have to check my schedule but one way or another at least my Trio should be able to perform a 45 minute set somewhere during those two days. Count us in~

Josh

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 4 Aug 2009 8:04 am

Sounds like a great idea, Mike. If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know.

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 4 Aug 2009 8:10 am

I have to add that I'm not the final say on any of the slots. I'm merely a go-between. I do know that there is probably going to be an emphasis on Rock, Western Swing and Country styles; unfortunately less emphasis on Hawaiian, but I'm not ruling it out.

I may have to think about making some shorter sets, too.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 5 Aug 2009 6:15 am

Mike, if there's anything that I can do to help out, please let me know.....I've got a pick up truck and a few steels if need be.....

Dan Eason · Post by **Dan Eason** » 5 Aug 2009 8:04 am

Mike, I will plan on being there as a spectator and workshop attendee.

I'd also enjoy seeing some more of Howard's steals....I mean steels.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 5 Aug 2009 9:40 am

I'll be posting photos shortly of something very special that I received yesterday......

but yes,......I can bring a few or so of some steels that folks would like to see & play....if it fits in with the program.....

Robert Szpuk · Post by **Robert Szpuk** » 6 Aug 2009 7:13 am

Not the workout video. Hi forumites, I was wondering if there are booths and/or exhibitors possibly selling "steel guitars" or vintage amps at these shows. I have been finding and restoring them for a while and have a few that I would like to offer if that seemed an appropriate venue. I am seeking any advice or opinions. thanks, Rob

Matt Berg · Post by **Matt Berg** » 7 Aug 2009 12:20 pm

Sounds exciting. Let me know what's involved in playing there, certainly interested in attending.

Josh Cho · Post by **Josh Cho** » 8 Aug 2009 6:51 am

Mike Neer wrote:unfortunately less emphasis on Hawaiian, but I'm not ruling it out...

...not many know this, but we are also a Jam Band....we've played hours of Freeform music into the wee hours of the night...-- we go way, way.....way out (my guitar player doubles on theramin

)

...probably not appropriate...but it's not Hawaiian

Keith Cordell · Post by **Keith Cordell** » 10 Aug 2009 4:13 am

See if you can get Megan Hickey (Last Town Chorus). Small group or duo, Very different style and purely lap steel based.

Eric Darby · Post by **Eric Darby** » 10 Aug 2009 6:13 am

Keith Cordell wrote:See if you can get Megan Hickey (Last Town Chorus). Small group or duo, Very different style and purely lap steel based.

I'm a fan. Saw her live once, but only caught part of the set. She's NYC based, too...

http://www.myspace.com/thelasttownchorus

Eric Dunst · Post by **Eric Dunst** » 10 Aug 2009 10:58 am

Hey Mike.

Please keep us city folk informed, and definitely let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 14 Sep 2009 4:58 am

Things are in full swing for this weekend. We've got some great talent on board, including Dan Tyack, Slo-Mo (Mike Brenner), Fred Kinbom, Tiki Daddy, Nation Beat, and more.

Workshop logistics have not been worked out yet, but I will make details available as soon as they become available.

Mark your calendars: Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, 2009. Be there.

Gary Stevenson · Post by **Gary Stevenson** » 15 Sep 2009 6:31 pm

Where in the big apple is the Rodeo Bar?

Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 16 Sep 2009 3:18 am

Good luck with the show Mike!

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 21 Sep 2009 3:44 pm

27th & 3rd......

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 29 Oct 2009 7:47 am

This is coming up right around the corner.

Here is the schedule:

Sat., Nov. 14:
9:00 Dan Tyack
10:15 Slo-Mo featuring Mic Wrecka
11:30 The Jack Grace Band

Sun., Nov. 15:
8:00 Fred Kinbom
8:50 Tiki Daddy
10:00 Nation Beat

This is going to be a great weekend of music!

Anyone interested in coming to a workshop on Sunday afternoon?

Keith Cordell · Post by **Keith Cordell** » 29 Oct 2009 7:50 am

I need to know more about some of these players. Nation Beat and Tiki Daddy! Great monikers.

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 29 Oct 2009 8:05 am

Tiki Daddy is an acoustic group which plays old-time Hawaiian and Jazz stuff.

Here's Nation Beat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1alsQpPVNw

Matt Berg · Post by **Matt Berg** » 3 Nov 2009 1:55 pm

What time/day is/are the workshoppe(s)?

Bring steel and amp, no amp, nuthin'?

I'm psyched!

Matt

Aled Rhys Jones · Post by **Aled Rhys Jones** » 3 Nov 2009 3:55 pm

May well see you at one of the shows!

Keep us updated on the workshops, I'm a maybe for that (schedule permitting).

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 6 Nov 2009 1:31 pm

Just a week and a day away from today. I hear Chuck Campbell is coming.... Look out!

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 8 Nov 2009 11:08 pm

Just to let everyone know, if you're in the NYC area, this is the place to be. We've got all flavors for you.

Saturday, it's been confirmed that Dan Tyack will feature his friend Chuck Campbell! I put together a slamming band for them and we're going to bring it.

Man, I'd love to get someone with the means to video tape these shows! I've got cameras--any volunteers?

Thomas Ludwig · Post by **Thomas Ludwig** » 9 Nov 2009 2:32 am

Mike,
I love those smaller festivals.
Good music, meeting nice people, making friends...
Wish I could be there.

Good luck
Thomas

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