Saluda Convention

Buddy Walker · Post by **Buddy Walker** » 14 Jul 2004 5:23 am

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE
SOUTHERN STEEL GUITAR CONVENTION
9AM Sunday August 15TH, 2004
Saluda Shrine Club
For Information Call
Charles Reece 803-593-3002 * Buddy Walker 803-275-4271
e-mail clr51735@yahoo.com* buddywalker@hotmail.com
G UEST: Russ Hicks, Nashville TN Recording Artist,Fomer Hee Haw show , Steel
Player For Connie Smith. Sonny Curtis, Ohio Traveled and Recorded With George
Jones and Tammy Wynette For 17 Years Walter Haynes Pigeon Forge TN SGHOF.
Herby Wallace Servierville, TN SGHOFAnd Our Great Regular Musicians.Jam
Session Saturday 14th 3PM- 7PM with Tracks and 7PM Until With Band $5.00
NO VIDEOS ----------------------------ADMISSION $15.00

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Buddy Walker

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 14 Jul 2004 7:04 am

Alright !!! Boys and Girls.

Its official, This is the Boss Man, Buddy's traditional one month notice and invitation.

We're getting in the Short rows now. Time to have a roll call, who is coming?

Gonna be a Great Show, Don't Miss this one!

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 The Southern Steel Guitar Convention at Saluda, SC Since 1987

For informstion on the Shriners Childrens Hospitals, go to:
http://www.shrinershq.org/hospitals/geninfo.html

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Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 14 Jul 2004 7:53 am

I'll be there definitely! Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 14 Jul 2004 8:46 am

Save the GaSGA boys a spot!

Larry Moore · Post by **Larry Moore** » 14 Jul 2004 11:41 am

Me & The Jewelry Lady will be there
Larry

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 14 Jul 2004 11:57 am

Alright !
The excitement is in the air, I've just come down with Saluda Fever. One month to go.

Roger, How many GaSGA Players Approx? We are trying to get a count for the schedule for Sunday
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 The Southern Steel Guitar Convention at Saluda, SC Since 1987

For informstion on the Shriners Childrens Hospitals, go to:
http://www.shrinershq.org/hospitals/geninfo.html

[This message was edited by John Floyd on 14 July 2004 at 05:52 PM.]

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 14 Jul 2004 3:41 pm

I'm not coming by myself. Les is making the trip, too. LOOK OUT, WOODY!!!

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 14 Jul 2004 4:39 pm

Stephen
Bring on ole Les, Woody can Handle Les and More too.

Whats the matter with you, you aren't speaking to Larry Moore anymore.

Boy I sure worked a lot of Mores into this post

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 The Southern Steel Guitar Convention at Saluda, SC Since 1987

For informstion on the Shriners Childrens Hospitals, go to:
http://www.shrinershq.org/hospitals/geninfo.html

[This message was edited by John Floyd on 14 July 2004 at 05:56 PM.]

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 15 Jul 2004 1:22 am

Who IS Larry Moore?????

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 15 Jul 2004 2:46 am

The Jewelry Lady's Husband?

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 The Southern Steel Guitar Convention at Saluda, SC Since 1987

For informstion on the Shriners Childrens Hospitals, go to:
http://www.shrinershq.org/hospitals/geninfo.html

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 15 Jul 2004 5:28 pm

hummmmm, so does HE wear Jewels, too???

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 15 Jul 2004 6:20 pm

Donna, you are sick,twisted, out-of-your-mind SICK! I like that in a person.

So why don't YOU come to Saluda, and leave John Floyd in North Carolina????[This message was edited by Stephen Gambrell on 15 July 2004 at 07:21 PM.]

John Fabian · Post by **John Fabian** » 16 Jul 2004 2:09 am

Who IS Larry Moore?????

I think you may be talking about some guy who claimed to be "Bill" Moore who showed up with the rest of the Georgia Gang in Dallas at The "Bill" Jam.

(Left to Right) Bill Cunningham, "Bill" (Larry) Moore, Bill Nicholson, Bill Phelps, and Bill Ferguson [This message was edited by John Fabian on 16 July 2004 at 03:20 AM.]

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 16 Jul 2004 6:12 am

Oh yeah, THAT guy!! If you see him, tell him I said'"Hello."

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 16 Jul 2004 7:37 am

Southern Steel Guitar Convention.............. Number 71
Hotel/Motel accomodations Nearby Saluda

Edgefield Inn 803-637-2001
Edgefield S.C.
The Edgefield Inn offers a Discount for Southern Steel Guitar attendees, Ask about this when making reservations.

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

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

Scurry House........Saluda SC
Bed & Breakfast ....864-445-7286

More Accomodations with 30 miles of Saluda (Sorry No Phone Numbers available)

Guesthouse Intl Aiken
- 110 Frontage Rd - Aiken, SC 29801 - Saluda City Center: 25.60 mi

THE GUESTHOUSE INN IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFF I-20, EXIT 18. THE LARGEST HOTEL IN AIKEN WITH 92 GUESTROOMS, FEATURING SEVERAL AMENITIES FOR BOTH THE BUSINESS TRAVELERS AND THE VACATIONING FAMILIES. ENJOY OUR LARGEST COURTYARD WITH OUTDOOR POOL, 27" CABLE TV WITH HBO, COMPLIMENTARY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, MICROWAVE AND REFRIGERATOR AVAILABLE, MEETING/BANQUET FACILITIES, RV OR TRUCK PARKING, PETS ALLOWED. AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF, USC AIKEN, CITIZEN PARK, VIRENES INDUSTRIAL PARK, BRIDGESTONE TIRE PLANT, AIKEN DOWNTOWN NEARBY.

Holiday Inn Express AIKEN I-20 (EXIT 22), SC
- 110 E Frontage Rd - Aiken, SC 29805 - Saluda City Center: 24.36 mi

Days Inn - Aiken
- 2654 Columbia Hwy N - Aiken, SC 29805 - Saluda City Center: 21.81 mi

The Aiken Days Inn located off of Interstate Highway I-20, Exit 22 offers: * Cable television with HBO * Continental breakfast * Refrigerators and microwaves in all rooms * Within walking distance to McDonalds and the Waffle House * Only 1/2 mile from the Aiken Municipal Airport * Next to Hardees * August National Golf 25 mi * Citizen Park 10 mi * USCA 10 mi * IND. Park 1/2 mi

Comfort Inn Greenwood
- 1215 Ne Sr 72 Byp - Greenwood, SC 29649 - Saluda City Center: 27.09 mi

Econo Lodge
- 719 Bypass 25 Ne - Greenwood, SC 29646 - Saluda City Center: 25.08 mi

Located on By-pass 25 & 72. Walking distance from the Civic Center. Numerous restaurants and a selection of stores to shop from all within 1 mile radius.

Holiday Inn Exp Ste Greenwood
- 110 Birchtree Dr - Greenwood, SC 29649 - Saluda City Center: 27.13 mi

Days Inn Greenwood Sc
- 230 Birchtree Dr - Greenwood, SC 29649 - Saluda City Center: 27.09 mi

* Downtown nearby * Festival of Flowers (May) * Fuji Film nearby * Lander University nearby * Greenwood Mall nearby

Hampton Inn Greenwood, S.C.
- 1624 Bypass 72 Ne - Greenwood, SC 29649 - Saluda City Center: 26.53 mi

Hampton Inn Greenwood is located on Bypass 72 N.E., 1 mile from Lander College, 2 miles from downtown and near most major companies. Area attractions include Lander University, shopping, historical sites, Lake Greenwood, and 6 golf courses. You can dine at Applebees, Carpi, Pizza Hut, Red Lobster, Ryans Steakhouse, or Taco Bell, all adjacent to the hotel. We feature 3-stories, 74 rooms, including two-room suites, meeting room to accommodate up to 24 people, outdoor pool and exercise gym. Amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, in-room hair dryer, and TV with cable. We also offer connecting rooms, cribs, and irons. Laundry/valet services, meeting/banquet facilities, and audio visual equipment are available for a nominal fee.

Jameson Inn Greenwood
- 109 Enterprise Ct - Greenwood, SC 29649 - Saluda City Center: 26.95 mi

The white columned colonial style property has a pool with an adjacent fitness center. We provide a free breakfast express buffet, newspaper, local calls and HBO on a 25-in. color TV with remote. Premium rooms are available featuring a recliner, microwave and refrigerator. Jameson Inns, Inc. owns all 100 of our hotels, we are not a franchise. We guarantee -A perfect stay...every time.-

Hampton Inn® Newbery-Opera House
- 1201 Nance St - Newberry, SC 29108 - Saluda City Center: 20.06 mi

New, four story interior corridor, beautifully appointed property in the Historic Downtown District of Newberry.Convenient Interstate accesses and located within step of Newberry's renowned Opera House.Amenities include oversized accomodations with your comfort in mind, deluxe complimentary continental breakfast.Serveral whirlpool and executive suites available.

The Southern Steel Guitar Convention at Saluda, The Best Unkept Secret since 1987

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 The Southern Steel Guitar Convention at Saluda, SC Since 1987

For informstion on the Shriners Childrens Hospitals, go to:
http://www.shrinershq.org/hospitals/geninfo.html

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 16 Jul 2004 7:40 am

General Information About the Southern Steel Guitar Convention
The Southern Steel Guitar Convention at Saluda South Carolina
Good Music, Good Food and Good Fun
Sponsored By Hejaz Shrine, Saluda County Shrine Club, Saluda South Carolina

Production Staff
Buddy Walker - Producer
Charles Reece - Producer
John Floyd - Assistant to the Producers
Bill Ferguson - Master of Ceremonies

The Southern Steel Guitar Convention began in 1987 as a means for raising funds for the Shriners Children's Hospitals.. While it is not the oldest running Steel Guitar Convention in the world, it has produced the largest number of conventions at a rate of four per year in February, May, August and November. A major milestone will be reached in August 2005 with the 75th Convention.

Approximately 1500 - 2000 persons enjoy The Southern Steel Guitar Convention annually.

These events start on Saturday at 1 PM with either a Teaching Seminar by a player of world renown or a Jam session which provides an opportunity for beginning and seasoned players to perform with background tracks pre-recorded on Compact Discs, This lasts until 6 PM when a one hour break for dinner is provided

A Jam Session follows with the Legendary Saluda Staff band at 7 PM. These jam sessions usually last until 12 PM and have been known to go later. This gives beginning and seasoned players an opportunity to play along with the headline acts scheduled for the next day.

At 9 AM on Sunday, begins the main show starting with the lesser known players in 30 minute intervals with the Legendary Saluda Staff Band. In its almost 17 year history, This Convention started with one headline act in 1987 and has grown to 5 or 6 at the present, The large majority being members of the International Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. The majority of performers, and staff musicians are Shriners and members of the Masonic fraternity and their work is strictly voluntary. No Salaries are paid to any staff member, performer, musician or any other worker.

The stage is large enough to set up two Steel Guitarists, one stage left and one stage right. When a performer completes his 30 minute show, attention is focused on the opposite side of the stage where the next performer is set up and ready to begin his show. This allows the event to run continuously from 9 AM until the end. The ending time is always left open until the last person who wants to perform has done so, No one is ever refused an opportunity to play at Saluda. This is a Southern Steel Guitar Convention tradition..

Space is available to Vendors and Performers are provided space to sell their products, consisting of CD's, Tee Shirts, Pictures, etc.. Sales of Instruments and other musical equipment in the tune up area are encouraged and a 2 5% donation of the selling prices to the Saluda Shrine Club building fund is required. (Same Policy as the Steel Guitar Forum)

Light meals and snacks are available, The usual menu consists of BBQ Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fries, Homemade Cake slices, Coffee and Soft Drinks are the only beverages served. Remember the Mom and Pop Resturants/ Drive In's before the fast food explosion, this is quality food and is a Saluda tradition, adding to the Good Music, Good Food and Good Fun atmosphere at Saluda.

No Alcohol is Served at the Southern Steel Guitar Convention and there is no smoking allowed inside the facility. This is a family oriented event and can be likened to a large family reunion. We Strive to maintain a good clean family environment.

A Shriner may wear his Fez to any place or event where he would not be ashamed to take his wife, mother, daughter or sister. This is the standard by which we govern our conduct at these events.

Loud and enthusiastic applause is encouraged, as well as whooping, hollering and whistling, when a performer does a particularly good job. It is the intent of the staff for each person in the audience to enjoy the show to the fullest. Unruly conduct is not permitted.

No video cameras are allowed at the Southern Steel Guitar Convention, this is the preference of the majority of the professional players and as their performances are voluntary, we are happy to conform to their wishes.

Audio recording is permitted, from portable recording devices equipped with a microphone. No Audio feeds will be provided from the house sound system.

Cell Phone usage in the main auditorium is discouraged, please retire to another area to make or receive calls.

Audio Levels in the main auditorium are set to allow the audience in the last row to hear all of the show as well as in the front row. This is closely monitored by the production staff. We strive to have the entire audience to be comfortable and enjoy the show to its fullest.

Welcome to the Southern Steel Guitar Convention at Saluda, The best unkept secret of Steel Guitar since 1987.

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The Southern Steel Guitar Convention at Saluda, SC Since 1987

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 The Southern Steel Guitar Convention at Saluda, SC Since 1987

For informstion on the Shriners Childrens Hospitals, go to:
http://www.shrinershq.org/hospitals/geninfo.html

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 16 Jul 2004 7:44 am

The Southern Steel Guitar Convention at Saluda, S.C.
Its Closer than You may think.

Distances are in Miles

Augusta Georgia..............................47
Atlanta, Georgia...............................187
Knoxville...........................................244
Ashville, N.C.....................................145
Chattanooga ....................................303
Birmingham Al.................................334
New Orleans, La...............................658
Gulfport, Ms.....................................584
Norfolk, Va........................................433
Richmond , Va..................................421
Jacksonville, Fl................................329
Tallahassee, Fl.................................371
Mobile , Al........................................508
Raleigh, N.C.....................................269
Charleston, W.V...............................387
Washington, D.C..............................528
Tampa, FL.........................................531
Charlotte, N.C...................................120
Columbia, S.C...................................47

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The Southern Steel Guitar Convention at Saluda, SC Since 1987

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 The Southern Steel Guitar Convention at Saluda, SC Since 1987

For informstion on the Shriners Childrens Hospitals, go to:
http://www.shrinershq.org/hospitals/geninfo.html

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 17 Jul 2004 2:19 am

Lots of Good Things To Win and Buy At This Show!

A Chance to own a piece of Steel Guitar History!!!

Fran Newman has Graciously Donated Jeff's Camouflage Pak-A-Seat to the Saluda Shrine Club. This is a very special seat. There's not one like it anywhere. I'm sure anyone who loves the Steel Guitar and Jeff Newman would treasure this seat. However you will have to be present at the Sunday August 15th Southern Steel Guitar Convention #71 to place your bids.

This seat will be auctioned off at the Sunday August 15th Show and the proceeds will go towards the efforts of the Saluda Shrine Club for the Shriners Childrens Hospitals.

Randy Beavers will be bringing this down with him in addition to Jeffs latest CD, Which will be on sale at this show. Randy also has a new CD out and will have it for sale at Saluda.

In addition to the Auction of Jeff's Pack a Seat,

We still have some Tickets left to sell on the raffle for The Walker Seat donated by Ray Walker. The Total Number of tickets for this raffle has been reduced from 50 to 30 tickets @ $10 each. So a 1 in 30 chance of winning a Walker Seat is pretty good odds.

We still have a raffle going for an amp Stand Built by David Christmas and donated by him. You really need to check out What David builds, Nothing like it in The Discount Music stores, David builds real quality merchandise.

VENDORS AT SALUDA !

Bring Money !!!

Gonna be lots of Steel Guitar merchandise on display and for sale at this show.

Herby Wallace - Always has a terrific display of all types of Steel Guitar Merchandise and Instruction Courses.

Walker Seats - Ray walker has said he will have a display seats and amp covers.

Saluda Shrine Club has Southern Steel Guitar Convention Tee Shirts and Hats

In addition to that many artists will have CD's and Tapes For Sale.

Russ Hicks has Cd's and Possibly other Merchandise, He also has Laney too, but she is , according to Russ, Priceless.

Herby Wallace has everything, his list is too long to mention, If you need it Herby and Bunny have it.

Walter Haynes has a line of CD's And other Merchandise

Rob Parker has a line of Cd's and Tapes with him singing with every Steel Guitarist Known to the Human Race, Some really Great Music here, I've never heard a song done badly by Rob, They are allways done great and with Class

Sonny Curtis will have Cd's and possibly other items

Randy Beavers and Jeff Newmans newest Cd will be available from Randy (These will go fast)

Tommy Dodd & Donna Dodd Tommy has Cd's and Donna has a line of Steel Guitar related merchandise and it is some really neat stuff.(She always adds CLASS to Tommys Booth)

AND You get to buy them directly from the artist, get an autograph, a smile and their personal Thank You! This kind of Contact is Priceless.

These folks are really appreciative of your purchases

We need for you to Support these folks so we can keep the Southern Steel Guitar Convention Going and Growing. Notice the big lineup for this show? Lots of Super players of National Renown.

All of them volunteer their talent just for the benefit of the Shriners Childrens Hospitals.

They need to make something off sales to cover their expenses, if we don't support them, then it is really tough for them to volunteer.

I'm sure you have all noticed the price of Gasoline lately, not to speak of hotel rooms.
They pay the same prices as you and I.

Thanks for everyone's contributions and support. We Couldn't do this without a lot of Volunteers, Contributions and support from some wonderful folks, performers and audience alike. Its all for a great cause.

John

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 The Southern Steel Guitar Convention at Saluda, SC Since 1987

For informstion on the Shriners Childrens Hospitals, go to:
http://www.shrinershq.org/hospitals/geninfo.html

[This message was edited by John Floyd on 19 July 2004 at 06:50 PM.]

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 17 Jul 2004 4:00 am

Thank you, John!
Oh, and ladies - Tommy is NOT for sale!

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 17 Jul 2004 4:22 am

DON'T YOU PEOPLE EVER GO TO BED?????

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 17 Jul 2004 4:35 am

Be quiet Stephen so we can go to sleep.

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 The Southern Steel Guitar Convention at Saluda, SC Since 1987

For informstion on the Shriners Childrens Hospitals, go to:
http://www.shrinershq.org/hospitals/geninfo.html

[This message was edited by John Floyd on 17 July 2004 at 07:15 PM.]

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 17 Jul 2004 4:57 am

Too bad Tommy is not for sale Donna. You just might get a buck seventy five from some unsuspecting person, male or female.

Bill

Kenny Dail · Post by **Kenny Dail** » 17 Jul 2004 7:23 am

All this bashing back and forth on my good friend John Floyd has got to stop....In reality, John is rather confused...two states claim him. South Carolina claims he is from North Carolina and North Carolina claims he is from South Carolina. All I know is, he stays in a STATE of confusion most of the time.

John, I am in the market for a ROADIE...you are my first choice. No money and you furnish transportation and assume all responsibilities for equipment repair and "tweeking." We will discuss your benefit program when you come in for your personal interview. You have 60 minutes to reply or I will give Jerry Hayes the chance of a lifetime opportunity.

Luv'yu man...

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kd...and the beat goes on...

[This message was edited by Kenny Dail on 17 July 2004 at 08:26 AM.][This message was edited by Kenny Dail on 17 July 2004 at 08:28 AM.]

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 17 Jul 2004 11:34 am

What a deal, but I never thought you would stoop low enough to use recycled Tee Meroney Jokes.

I was taking my usual afternoon nap (Boy this retirement is rough) and I guess I failed to respond in 60 minutes so Ole Jerry Gets the Job, will you need for me to train him.

His new Bride is still working on getting him housebroken.

I still remember how to tear down and set up your PP. Take good care of my Blue Mullen and tell Miz Mary Hi for me.

This might actually be something Ole Jerry could do very well, The ole strong back and weak mind thing, dontcha Know.

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 The Southern Steel Guitar Convention at Saluda, SC Since 1987

For informstion on the Shriners Childrens Hospitals, go to:
http://www.shrinershq.org/hospitals/geninfo.html

[This message was edited by John Floyd on 17 July 2004 at 12:41 PM.]

Larry Moore · Post by **Larry Moore** » 17 Jul 2004 12:45 pm

Hey John,
Thanks for the Pic. I was Bill for about 1 Hr. that day. We had fun, all of us drove or flew 1200 miles just to get to pick in the Carter Room. and by the way my daddy's name was Bill Moore. So that is close....maybe I am a Bill wannabe????

Steve leave Donna alone..........
See you in Aug.

Larry (Bill) Moore