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Topic: Pedal steel in Va. |
David Nugent
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Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 1 Aug 2004 8:01 am |
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I recently relocated to Va. and would enjoy hearing some of the area players. Any information on local venues would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
David |
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Gary Lee Gimble
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Fredericksburg, VA.
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Posted 1 Aug 2004 10:45 am
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Welcome to Old Virginia, a state where you can legally carry an unconcealed firearm! Anyway, you are asking about steel, not guns. I believe you are outside of Richmond which means you aren't to far from Buddy Charleton. He is still actively teaching if you want to further your steel expertise. As far as steel goes in a live situation, one of the best, if not the best bands in Virginia is the Brandy Stills Band and you can view their bookings at brandystills.com. My band rarely plays in Virginia since James (leader of the Brandy Stills band) has all the joints and venues locked up. Hi James!  This band has it all. Hot pickin, exceptional vocals with in tune harmony complimented by their "Big Show!" It ain't no disco thAng, song after song, they will really entertain you. |
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David Nugent
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Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 1 Aug 2004 1:44 pm
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Gary,
Thanks so much for the information. I met Buddy at Billy Cooper's shop and have taken a few C6 lessons from him. A very gracious man and a HELL of a player and instructor. I would highly recommend anyone who wishes to improve his or her playing to contact Wanda Cooper and schedule a lesson with Buddy.
I will definitely check out the group's web site that you mentioned, it sounds like exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks again for your help.
Best regards,
David |
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Charles Walker
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Chester, Virginia, USA
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Posted 1 Aug 2004 2:15 pm
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| David welcome to Virginia. I have not seen alot of steel player's from Virginia so it's nice to have company. I am just learning to play. I Play at an MSA D10 8&5 My Brother has already established a spot in the steel world by playing and also mfg the WALKER SEAT. Gum Spring's is not to far from me and I've visited Billy Cooper's a few time's. Maybe we can get together some time as I am alway's looking for different input's |
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Sam White R.I.P.
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Coventry, RI 02816
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Posted 1 Aug 2004 3:17 pm
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David get in touch with Charles Walker he is a great guy and so is his brother Ray walker who makes the Walker seats who is a good freind of mine. I met Ray when we lived in North Carolina and I met Charles at our Masga Jams.Hi Charles how are you doing. I hope you are doing better on the steel. I'm starting to take right off on it now.
Sam White |
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 1 Aug 2004 3:25 pm
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Charles,
Thank you for the cordial welcome. I would really enjoy meeting you. I will be at Billy's shop this coming Saturday, the 7th to take a lesson. If you are not busy, perhaps you could drop by. If this is not possible, e-mail your phone number and I will give you a call.
By the way, your brother makes a great product. I was checking them out at Cooper's store and found them to be very well made and extremely comfortable. |
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Ray Walker
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Smithfield, NC, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 1 Aug 2004 3:40 pm
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Well David welcome to the south. Give Charlie a call...you'll like him...I do (hehe) He just has started with the steel and if you can remember back to when you started you know what he's gotta be going through. I am sorry to say that I have been so busy with the seat business that I have not been able to help him. Hopefully we will be all caught up soon and can get back down to the nuts and bolts of playing again. The Coopers are fine people who will always treat you right and Buddy....well Buddy is a great guy who will do you right on that 6th neck. I get up that way from time to time so maybe I'll get a chance to shake your hand as well. Sam...how goes it buddy...thanks for the kind words. We all miss you back here but I know you're having fun up there. I'll get that e-mail returned to you soon. Charlie,,,my big bro...heard you were getting educated this weekend down in Williamsburg. You know they still have the nut house down there????
Later
Ray Walker |
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George Crowder
From:
Richmond, VA, USA
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Posted 2 Aug 2004 6:26 am
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Hi David, Welcome to Virginia. You already know about Billy Cooper's Steel Guitar Shop (the very best IMO). There are several steelers in the greater Richmond
area. Teddy Lloyd, Ryland Tennell(SP?) and Don Fullmer quickly come to mind. Email me if you would like Don's phone number or email address. There are also several steelers in the Tidewater area and they have a good website.
George
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 2 Aug 2004 11:36 am
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George and Ray,
Thanks to you both for the kind words of welcome. Ray, I am looking forward to meeting Charles. It is always a pleasure to meet other players and swap ideas.
George, do the area players have a steel guitar assn., or ever get together for jam sessions? Also, do any of them play out locally where I might catch them? I would like to get to know as many as I can.
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George Crowder
From:
Richmond, VA, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2004 3:10 am
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David, The Mid-Atlantic Steel Guitar Association has members from Virginia and other states in the region. This association has jams periodically and just had one this past weekend. One of the benefits of the Mid-Atlantic Assoc is free admission to jams they sponsor.
By email, I will send you Don Fullmer's telephone number and email address. He is much more familiar with local players, bands etc., than I am.
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Jerry Hayes
From:
Virginia Beach, Va.
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Posted 3 Aug 2004 3:45 am
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Hey David,
Welcome to Virginia... I moved here about 18 years ago from Southern California and have enjoyed it a lot. If you or any of you other pickers would like to be listed on our website just send me a picture of yourself at your guitar with a short bio and list of what equipment you use and we'll put you on. The site is "Steel Guitarists of Hampton Roads" and can be found at www.evertize.com/sutphin Have a good 'un and by the way, where is Gum Spring? JH
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Livin' in the Past and the Future with a 12 string Mooney Universal tuning.
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 3 Aug 2004 6:43 am
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| Thanks for information on the site. I really appreciate everyone being so helpful. Gum Spring is 28 miles west of Richmond on Highway 250 in Goochland County. |
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Sam White R.I.P.
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Coventry, RI 02816
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Posted 3 Aug 2004 7:24 am
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Dave if I were you I would JOIN the Mid Atlantic Steel Guitar Association. MASGA.
There are a lot of guys From VA in this Assoc. I'm a member a will remain a member until they throw me out.It is a good Organization.You get on the computer on our web site and you can find out where all the Steel jams are. The one in Wilson is a great Jam that Bowie Martin sponsores and he does a great job. Right now Ken Latchum is the Pres.And Glenn Landing is the Vis. Pres. Two more of the great guys. Skip Mertz, Ray Walker, Charlie Walker,Clyde Mattocks, Bowie Martin,and a bunch more from N.C. are at most of the Jams Mike Calaway,and Jerry Flemming are from Salem VA next to Ronoke and David Christmas and J.J. are from S>C..Also you have Tony Prior from N.C. I think Tony originates from either Mass or Conn.but I think it is Mass.Go to the Wilson Jam it is a beautiful place and it is called the BILL ELLIS Convention Center.You have to have the Pig roast they put on it is the greatest.Depending on when they have it in Wilson I might be going to Florida to visit the Grils and the grand kids and I will take in the MASGA Jam.Wilson is about 100 miles from where you are it only takes about a hour and a half and it is Exit 116 off I-95 I beleave.
Sam White |
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Jerry Hayes
From:
Virginia Beach, Va.
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Posted 3 Aug 2004 8:01 am
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Myself and Rick Mann of this area are both members of MASGA (Mid Atlantic Steel Guitar Association)....JH Oh by the way David, my wife is a native of Goochland county, born and raised there and graduated from Goochland High School. We're going to be there in the middle of the month for a family reunion (her family).
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Livin' in the Past and the Future with a 12 string Mooney Universal tuning.
[This message was edited by Jerry Hayes on 03 August 2004 at 09:03 AM.] |
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Larry Clark
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Herndon, VA.
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Posted 3 Aug 2004 11:08 am
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Hey Guys, I remember catching the tail end of a TV show called "Virginia Currents" on PBS. They were televising a steel jam or show in the Tidewater area. By chance were any of you in attendance?
And welcome to the forum David. |
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 3 Aug 2004 2:39 pm
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Jerry,
When you and your wife are in the area you are more than welcome to stop by for a visit.We live on Rte. 250 fairly close to the high school so it should be easy to find our place. Contact me just prior to your visit and I will e-mail my phone number.
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Glen E. Lanning
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La Grange, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2004 4:45 pm
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WE would love to have you come to one of our jams. We have a number of steelers from Va. Check our web site for details:
www.masga.org
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President, MASGA
New Mullen U12 (2004)
Dekley 8/4 (1984)
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Jerry Hayes
From:
Virginia Beach, Va.
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Posted 4 Aug 2004 3:02 am
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Hey David,
My brother and sister in law live on route 250 about half way between Gum Spring and Oil Ville. Their name is Nicholas (Clinton & Carolyn) We'll be up there for a family reunion around the 19th of Sept. and will try to look you up....Have a good 'un, JH
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Livin' in the Past and the Future with a 12 string Mooney Universal tuning.
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 4 Aug 2004 3:30 am
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Glen, Thanks for the invitation, I will most certainly try to do just that.
Jerry, That is approximately where we live, so your in laws must be fairly close neighbors. Looking forward to meeting you in September.
David |
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Randy Gilliam
From:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 13 Aug 2004 2:23 pm
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| David I Received Casters But No Amp Or Speaker. Send Me Tracking Number .Thanks.Randy in s.a. |
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Bill Moran
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 13 Aug 2004 5:19 pm
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Hi David; Welcome to Va. I am in Marion Va.
Not too many people north of Roanoke know
this part of the state exist. So I want to be the first to invite you to the 2nd. Annual Tri-Cities Steel Show. You can read the post on the Forum. Steve Leonard and
friends are working hard to put us on the map. Come on down and bring some of your friends. You won't be sorry. Again,welcome!
Bill Moran
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Sam White R.I.P.
From:
Coventry, RI 02816
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Posted 14 Aug 2004 6:10 am
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Dave Bill is right you should try to go to the Tri City Steel Show . Steve Lenoard is a great guy and he has a great Steel show. I'm almost sure Anna and I are going to make it down to this Second Show that Steve and his Dad have.You will meet a lot of great steel players and a bunch of great guys.I was there last year for the first Steel show and I won the Tri City Steel Guitar T Shirt that every one of the Steel players signed and i have it hanging in my Steel Room right behind my Steel.You have to make some of these steel shows that The Mid Atlantic Steel Guitar Assoc. has.Remember if you go to a show you take your Steel as they will want you to play. I know you can do it as you are a great steel player and they like the Buddy Emmons sound so you don't have to worry.I will be looking forward to going to the Tri City Show and see all our freinds in VA and TN.
Sam White |
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 18 Aug 2004 4:02 am
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Bill,
Thanks for the heads up. I am already making plans to attend both the Tri-City Show and the next MASGA jam...Sam White, I hope you make the show, it will be a pleasure to see you again buddy. Perhaps you could take me around and introduce me to some of these nice folks. |
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