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Topic: Big Jim Vest-The Cats-Elders Ball |
Russ Hicks
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Pegram, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 18 Feb 2005 11:14 am |
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| What a great time was had last night at Rod Hamm's Elders Ball. What a treat to see and hear Tommy Williams, Cliff Parker and all the other 'Cats' as well as the other pickers that did the first set 'warming up' for the 'stars of the night', and the scores of players just there to honor Big Jim and the boys. Many thanks to Rod and Big Jim for putting it together and hats off to the pickers who traveled from out of state to make this event what it was; truly an EVENT!! |
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Billy Johnson
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Nashville, Tn, USA
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Posted 18 Feb 2005 2:15 pm
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It was a good time, then Smiley showed up. 
It was great to see Russ & Laney Hicks too. |
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Richard Bass
From:
Sabang Beach, Philippines
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Posted 18 Feb 2005 3:00 pm
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It sure was a great time last night. Great crowd of musicians. It's amazing how you can go without seeing some friends for ten years or more and in just a matter of minutes you feel you just spoke to them yesterday. It was that kind of night.
Richard |
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Smiley Roberts
From:
Hendersonville,Tn. 37075
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Posted 18 Feb 2005 5:52 pm
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| It was a good time, then Smiley showed up. |
....then,it became a GREAT time,because Billy left! 
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Steve Hinson
From:
Hendersonville Tn USA
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Posted 20 Feb 2005 6:06 am
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| As one of the"other pickers",I had a ball!Jim Vest can still do it... |
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Steve Hinson
From:
Hendersonville Tn USA
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Posted 20 Feb 2005 7:04 am
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| . [This message was edited by Steve Hinson on 20 February 2005 at 07:07 AM.] |
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John Heinrich
From:
Whites Creek, TN, USA
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Posted 20 Feb 2005 9:44 am
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You guys sure hit it on the head. That was a "Night To Remeber." That's what it's all really about!
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John
www.johnheinrich.com
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Double 10 1974 MSA
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Bill Bailey
From:
Kingman, AZ
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Posted 20 Feb 2005 10:01 am
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I was just listening to the tape I made of Jim's set at the 2002 Steel Guitar convention last nite as I drove too and from work,Jims voice is as good as it gets and he picks with the best there is on both necks, just my humble opinion. He made tears come to my eye when he sang the song "Alone"at the convention. His players that traveled to Scotties to back him up that year were all examples of what we all wish we could play music with. I can't understand for the life of me why he has not become a star singer.
My best to you Jim Vest.
Bill Bailey
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Bob Knight
From:
Bowling Green KY
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Posted 20 Feb 2005 4:15 pm
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Steve Hinson played his A$$ off on his Emmons P/P. If you haven't heard Steve play, you have missed some fine steel pickin'.
Bob |
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Steve Hinson
From:
Hendersonville Tn USA
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Posted 20 Feb 2005 5:11 pm
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| Bob-thanks for the kind words...I was just there to honor Big Jim,Cliff,and the rest of the Cats...I have fond memories of stopping by the Nashville Palace every night to hear the Cats...what a band!Jim's break on"A House is Not a Home"with Charlie Louvin...unbelievable!I had a great time visiting with you and all the other great musicians...it's great that Rod Ham puts on the Elder's Ball...a trip back to the"good old days".Thanks again-Steve |
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Chris Bauer
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 20 Feb 2005 5:13 pm
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| Sorry I missed it! Any way to get a 'heads up' next time one rolls around? |
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Steve Hinson
From:
Hendersonville Tn USA
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Posted 21 Feb 2005 5:27 am
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| Chris,I'll get your e-mail to Rod...there is also usually a post or two about it on this section of the forum...you would enjoy it! |
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Clarence Wilson
From:
morgantown wv usa
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Posted 21 Feb 2005 12:19 pm
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Question?, Was the Tommy Williams mentioned by
Russ, the Tommy fidler, who was enjured a few years ago. and also played the ST. Louis.
My wife wants to know.
CEW |
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Richard Bass
From:
Sabang Beach, Philippines
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Posted 21 Feb 2005 1:20 pm
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Yes Clarence that's the same Tommy Williams. Steve, I never got to tell you how great it was to see you and Becky. I really missed you guys. By the way Steve you played your a$$ off, great to hear you. Who was the guitar player next to you? what a monster.
Richard |
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Steve Hinson
From:
Hendersonville Tn USA
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Posted 21 Feb 2005 7:03 pm
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| Richard...it was great to see you too...Becky has mentioned it several times since then...we have missed you too.We used to have us a time at Gabe's,didn't we?I loved your playing...miss getting to hear you play!That guitar player is James Mitchell-he's a hoss,ain't he?Call us sometime...Steve |
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