Northeast Iowa Steel Guitar Show October 23-25 Waterloo Iowa

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 10 Sep 2009 5:52 pm

The NEISGS will once again be held at the historic Elecric Park Ballroom in Waterloo Iowa (310 West Conger). This year we will have the infamous Mike Sweeney from Nashville Tn along with Dewitt Scotty Scott from St Louis. There will be 30 other steel players from 6 states as well. Friay night jam, free and open to the public on Friday night at the Electric Park starting at 6 pm. The show starts on Saturday at 11:00 AM and on Sunday we will start with a steel guitar church service at 9 AM with the show immeiately following. COme on up and join us at NEISGS "Where no one is a stranger"

Kirk, Lefty, Dale, Curtis

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 11 Sep 2009 12:26 pm

The Host Motel for the NEISGS is:
Heartland Inn, 1809 LaPorte Rd, Waterloo
($65 or $70.00 rates until Oct. 5)
For reservations call 800.334.3277
(use Code 10)
You can also find more info on our website at:
www.steelguitarjam.com

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 11 Sep 2009 1:36 pm

Kirk,
Is that the same motel as last year?
Erv

Lefty Schrage · Post by **Lefty Schrage** » 11 Sep 2009 1:48 pm

Yup, Erv, the Heartland Inn is the same motel and we hope you can join us again. Please let us know if you need vendor space.
...lefty

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 11 Sep 2009 1:56 pm

Lefty,
Yes, I was going to send you an e-mail.
I am planning to attend and I very much desire a vendor space. I plan to be on a Hawaiian kick this time. I am in the process of making backup tracks for all my 26 Hawaiian tabs and they will be for sale at the show.
I will also have a pedal "Hawaiian" Excel guitar with me.
I can even bring along an extra lei for you!

Lefty Schrage · Post by **Lefty Schrage** » 11 Sep 2009 2:18 pm

Erv, do bring that lei! Sounds like it may promote 'swinging' music.
...lefty
p.s. We'll have a vendor table for you.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 12 Sep 2009 7:13 am

Lefty,
If you want "swinging" music.
Just leave the BVDs at home and put on a pair of bib overalls!

Lefty Schrage · Post by **Lefty Schrage** » 12 Sep 2009 6:39 pm

Here's another idea: Maybe you could don a pair of bib overalls and show the audience a few fancy Hawaiian dance steps on stage?
...lefty lol

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 13 Sep 2009 5:45 am

I know the barnyard stomp!

I'll see if a grass skirt will fit over my bibbers.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 13 Sep 2009 6:46 am

I want to thank Lefty for inviting me up there to Waterloo. Teresa and I are looking forward to it. See you in October.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 14 Sep 2009 5:52 am

A Monday morning bump......

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 14 Sep 2009 8:01 am

People you need to go to this one. Mike is a super player and the line-up Lefty and the guys have is second to none. Mike are you going to do a seminar?

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 14 Sep 2009 2:20 pm

No Seminar Craig.

Terry Bethel · Post by **Terry Bethel** » 14 Sep 2009 5:56 pm

Lefty,
Sorry I had to cancel but Mr' Tillis is trying to work me to death!!!!!
Not really but we are working more than usual.
Mike Sweeney is a great player and he and his wife are great people so all of you in Iowa or Mo, Neb. ,Ar, SD, wheever you might be go and see this show.
Lefty and Barb and all of the folks there make you feel so good. The only thing wrong with Iowa is Nov. thru April,
Love all you guys and gals,
Terry

Tom Pickett Jr · Post by **Tom Pickett Jr** » 14 Sep 2009 6:06 pm

you will be missed terry, but people if you havent heard or met mike; heres your chance...
mike is the hardest working steel player on broadway and can hang with anybody....dont miss this one..
ssee ya all there.

ps by the way nice job at scottys this year roger

Pat Carlson · Post by **Pat Carlson** » 14 Sep 2009 9:49 pm

Kirk & Lefty we where over to the Hawk-Eye Show in Waterloo a couple of years ago and had a fantastic time!

Would be great to return,sounds like a very good time!

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 15 Sep 2009 6:35 am

It will be a great show. Terry- We were looking forward to seeing oyu again, but, gotta keep the boss happy too. Mike is an awesome player and a great guy too. Make plans to be there ya'll.

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 16 Sep 2009 5:13 am

Albert Svenddal · Post by **Albert Svenddal** » 16 Sep 2009 2:40 pm

I will be there this year on Saturday playing my new Williams 700 with the Alumitone pickup. This guitar has got "THAT" tone.

Blessings, Albert

Pat Carlson · Post by **Pat Carlson** » 16 Sep 2009 10:34 pm

Albert if both you and my very close Christian friend, the ole South- Paw Erv of Minnysnowta are both going to be there that settles it.

see you Gospel pickers in Waterloo!!!

Edit for spelling ---Pat

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 17 Sep 2009 9:16 am

Getting closer by the day..I'm gettin' ansy.....

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 18 Sep 2009 12:58 pm

The host motel will fill up quick. Ya have until October 5 to get the Steel Guitar show rates. See ya'll there.

Don't forget the Friday night jam too at the ballroom. Great way to meet and greet everyone again.

Lefty Schrage · Post by **Lefty Schrage** » 20 Sep 2009 6:23 am

Terry, we're sorry you won't be able to make the show this time and hopefully you'll have a great gig w/ Mel. Keep in touch. We're very fortunate to have the highly talented Mike Sweeney step up to headline the show.
As Kirk mentioned, be sure to make your Heartland Inn reservations by October 5 to get the show rate.
The tentative player schedule is nearing completion and should be posted by end of September at www.steelguitarjam.com.
The weekend begins with a circle jam 6-10 pm Friday, October 23 (open to all steelers) followed by two full days of music Saturday and Sunday, October 24-25. We will be blessed with our very skilled house band again consisting of Roger Miller (lead & captain), Mark Krutke (bass), Glenn Runnels (fiddle), and Harry Lange (drums).
Hope to see you all there!
...lefty

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 20 Sep 2009 5:19 pm

It's a tall order to fill but I'll do my best to make Terry proud. We're gonna have a big time, That's for sure. I just need to go weed eater shopping for Roger before we come up there.

I can't wait to hear Lefty play "Valentine" again. That tune was made for him.
See y'all in a few weeks.

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 21 Sep 2009 3:47 am

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Northeast Iowa Steel Guitar Show October 23-25 Waterloo Iowa

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