Northwest Georgia Steel Guitar Show

Jerry Braswell · Post by **Jerry Braswell** » 4 Jan 2005 4:10 pm

February 6th is the day we will once again try to have a steel guitar show. It seems that we are having a real hard time trying to put this one on. We have some great player who have said they plan to participate and we appreciate those players.In the past we have had some good shows and I know we will succeed in doing so with this one. I thank all the Georgia player for their support. This year the show will take place at the Yaarab Shrine Temple in Atlanta. 100% of all money raised will go to the Shriners Hospitals For Children. I hope if you are in this area on this date you will come by and enjoy the show. I will post a player list at a later date.

I thank you all
Jerry Braswell

Jimmy Campbell · Post by **Jimmy Campbell** » 4 Jan 2005 7:31 pm

Jerry.
Where is the Shrine Temple located in Atlanta

J J Harmon · Post by **J J Harmon** » 5 Jan 2005 4:19 am

I'm going to spread the news. It's located due east of Fox Theater. I'm sure Donna or someone will post the exact address and directions.

Bob Strum · Post by **Bob Strum** » 5 Jan 2005 10:10 am

Hey Jerry, if you have room I'd sure would make the trip to play. Best wishes for the show and a great new year.
Sincerely, Bob Strum

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 5 Jan 2005 11:30 am

This is to support one of the GREATEST causes you can imagine, the Shrine Hospital. 98% of every dollar donated goes directly to the hospital. Other institutions don't even get close to that. Jerry, you have the full support of the Georgia Steel Guitar Association, let us know how we can help! GaSGA members...this is one you shouldn't miss. See you all there on the 6th. The new location is out of this world.
Roger Crawford
President,GaSGA

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 5 Jan 2005 2:29 pm

Y'all are having one on a weekend when I don't have to WORK? Do you know how DANGEROUS this could be?????

J J Harmon · Post by **J J Harmon** » 5 Jan 2005 4:53 pm

Where is Donna?

400 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 5 Jan 2005 5:18 pm

JJ,
No, I'm NOT on Ponce de Leon - but I lived there in the early 70s.
I-85 goes North & South straight through the heart of Atlanta. Ponce de Leon runs perpendicular to I-85. I believe the exit is the same whether coming North or South to Atlanta.

Exit NORTH AVENUE, and go East. Ponce runs parallel to NORTH, so start thinking about making a left turn to get over to Ponce de Leon. Once you get to Ponce, keep heading East. The Temple is on the left hand side of the road – I’d say about 1.5 miles (maybe less) on Ponce de Leon. You can ask anyone. It’s been there for many years. SUPER location, too!!!!!!
Let's make it a huge success!!!

Hey Steve, you'll get extra points if you bring Mike Bagwell!!!

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 5 Jan 2005 6:44 pm

Extra points? If Steve brings Mike Bagwell with him, I'll buy lunch for BOTH of them!

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 5 Jan 2005 8:04 pm

I'm gettin' a t-shirt made that says,"NO, I DIDN'T BRING MIKE!!!".

Y'all are beginning to make me believe that you only love me 'cause me and Mike are friends, and NOT 'cause I'm cute, witty, and (fairly) talented in my own right!!

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 6 Jan 2005 1:36 am

Only ONE reason to love Steve - and that's for Steve!

(why hasn't my smiley taken his santa hat off?)

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 6 Jan 2005 4:26 am

I bet Larry Moore can post good directions to this gig he always knows his way around that area. Jerry we plan to brind a Holiday bus full of folk ti this one.

ernie

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 6 Jan 2005 4:43 am

Why Larry Moore can't find his way out of a paper sack. He had to follow me all the way to Dallas, TX and back last year. But I will tell you, he could not keep up.

Not sure if I will be at this one. Waiting on my first grandchild in Pensacola. When the call comes, I am outta here within an hour, no matter where I am. Bags are packed.

Bill Ferguson

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 6 Jan 2005 10:39 am

Bill, please don't talk bad about Larry.
THAT'S MY JOB!!!

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 8 Jan 2005 7:36 am

Bill,
Do you remember the Dick Van Dyke episode when Laura went into labor? You and Linda better be practicing the quick departure - and probably let Linda drive. Not sure the roads will be safe with Grandpa manuvering!

Seriously, we wish your family the very best in this wonderful, live-changing event!!
Love,
Donna

Shorty Smith · Post by **Shorty Smith** » 10 Jan 2005 11:59 am

What would be the times for this show, beginning and ending ?, Shorty Smith, Columbus, Ga, Emmons D10, p/p, peavy 1000, Goodyear Dobro Box, Dobro Guitar, Fender Acustic Amp

Ronnie Tibbitts · Post by **Ronnie Tibbitts** » 11 Jan 2005 5:24 pm

I'm new here to the forum but have been looking in for quite a while. I've come to know Jerry through the Shriners, and can see all the hard work that he has put into planning this show. Lets all show up to support this good cause. It will be a great day of music.

Larry Moore · Post by **Larry Moore** » 11 Jan 2005 8:48 pm

Hey Ronnie,
Bring that PP this time and play a set
See Ya
Larry

Don Crawford · Post by **Don Crawford** » 12 Jan 2005 6:32 am

Shorty---The times on the past shows have been from 10:00 A.M. till about 6:00 P.M.
or later. I'm sure Jerry will verify this along with an up-to-date list of pickers very soon. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Ronnie T---Welcome aboard brother. See ya there. ;

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 14 Jan 2005 5:03 am

Who is this Crawford boy posting on here? I thought he was off line and outta sight!

Ronnie Tibbitts · Post by **Ronnie Tibbitts** » 15 Jan 2005 3:55 pm

How about a bump for Jerry and the kids

Jerry Braswell · Post by **Jerry Braswell** » 16 Jan 2005 7:25 pm

Musicians All,
It is good to see all the responce this is getting. We are going to have a great time with the line up that we have. It started off a little slow but has picked up steam. Our guest will be Larry Sasser along with players like Tommy Dodd, Bill Nicholson, Bill Cunningham, Rob Parker, Larry Moore, Tim Hamilton, Roger Crawford, Dante Harmon, Bob Farlow, Gene Still, Shorty Boyd, Don Lynch, Ernest Cawby, Jack Conyer,
Chris Lasher, and Barney Miller. We hope that Bill Ferguson's daughter will have his grandson early so he can come back and be a part. Bill we understand about them grandchildren, I have six myself. If you are in the area please come by and fellowship and listen to some great music. We will start about 10:30 a.m. and go until about 6:00 p.m.. It's easy to find, Yaarab Shrine Temple's activities building 400 Ponce de leon Avenue Atlanta, Ga. Hope to see you there.

All Money goes to the Shriners Hospital for Children.

Jerry

Chris Lasher · Post by **Chris Lasher** » 17 Jan 2005 4:48 pm

Jerry, could you verify the directions on the GaSGA website are correct? Thanks.

Chris

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Jerry Braswell · Post by **Jerry Braswell** » 19 Jan 2005 1:27 pm

It looks like we are going to have one fine show. We can add Bill Ferguson and Bob Strum to the line-up of talent. It appears Bill will get to spend some time with his new grandson and still get to be a part of the show. We also welcome Bob Strum to the show. I have heard him play many time in Saluda and I think he will be a good addition. We have 20 players lined up to play. So, without a doubt we will have some good music at the Yaarab Shrine Temple, 400 Ponce de Leon Avenue in Atlanta Georgia on February 6th, 2005. We do welcome all music lovers. My thanks to all who will participate in helping put on this show. I hope I will see you there.

Jerry Braswell

Jerry Braswell · Post by **Jerry Braswell** » 19 Jan 2005 1:31 pm

Chris, I forgot to add that the directions you posted on the GaSGA website are correct. Thanks for doing that.

Jerry