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Bobby Bowman
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Posted 16 Feb 2010 12:22 am |
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Who are some of the Seattle area pedal steel players?
Thanks,
BB
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Gary Lee Gimble
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Fredericksburg, VA.
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Dave Harmonson
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Seattle, Wa
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Posted 16 Feb 2010 1:19 am
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We've got a number of steelers around these parts. As mentioned by Gary, Wayne Franco across the sound from us, Dan Tyack is in Olympia, Jon Hyde, Chris Middaugh, Ben Jones, Pat Rowe, Kin Alvers, John Ummel, Jimmy Webb is a super player, but is not out playing live alot these days. Jack Devers, Wally Giffin, Ray Hatachek and Tony Douglass in Tacoma. Orville Johnson and Marty Lepore play dobro and nonpedal. Another peninsula picker is Buddy Brewer. Then there's yours truly scratchin the table guitar.
I know I've left some out, but there's a start.
Almost forgot my buddy Steve Norman.
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Larry Behm
From:
Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 16 Feb 2010 5:11 am
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Dave now is a great time to remind all of "you" up there about our Portland Jam April 18th at Bushwacker's. Keep your eyes on the events section and your picks at the ready.
Larry Behm
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Dave Harmonson
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Seattle, Wa
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Posted 16 Feb 2010 9:03 am
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Looks like I won't be able to make it this year. I'm booked up north of Seattle that evening. I had a great time there last year and I'm sure you steelers will have another great jam. Last year it was the last Sunday in March and I was hoping that would be the same this year. I'll be playing in Portland Mar. 27 and Eugene the 28th.
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Ben Jones
From:
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2010 10:02 am
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Hey Bobby, is there anything we can do for you? coming to town soon? You were very kind to me when I first started playing, Id love to meet you if your gonna be in town.
some others Ive met playing gigs sorry if I forget anyone..Jimmy Peters, Chris Zasche, Kevin Suggs, Patrick Porter, Jason Williams, Jay Kardong (I think, Jay are you in seattle?), Bill Patton.
I also see a handful on Craigs list offering lessons who I dont know or see on the forum.
Larry, I'm gonna try and come for sure.
-Ben
Last edited by Ben Jones on 16 Feb 2010 1:50 pm; edited 2 times in total |
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Brian McGaughey
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Orcas Island, WA USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2010 10:28 am
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Bob Knetzger and Al Terhune both helped get me pointed in the right direction. They're both on the East side of Lake Washington but I'd say regionally that still counts as Seattle.
I've got clearance for take off to your jam this year, Larry. I really look forward to putting faces to these names. I will be there. |
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Bobby Bowman
From:
Cypress, Texas, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 16 Feb 2010 2:29 pm Many thanks
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Many thanks fellows. I'm trying to help out a very nice young man named Tyler Hamilton there in Seattle get started on pedal steel. I'm sure he will appreciate any help and I will too.
Hey Ben, how ya been? LOL!
Hope to see a bunch of you guys down the road,,,maybe Dallas this year. March 11 thru 14.
BB
I inadvertly said Tony Hamilton when it should have been Tyler Hamilton. I was talking to Tony Wilcox on the phone when I made the post.
Sorry for the goof.
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Jon Hyde
From:
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2010 3:03 pm
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| Steve Norman and Jay Kardong too. Feels like there are lots of steelers around here these days... |
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Darrel Muzney
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South Sioux City, Nebraska, USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2010 3:28 pm Seattle area
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I'm not sure where Jack Devers is playing but a good friend of mine and a great player.Sings a great Faron Young song also. Jack lives in Renton WA
Darrel Muzney
South Sioux City NE |
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Shorty Smith
From:
Columbus, Georgia, USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2010 4:22 pm
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| Did anyone ever know a Steel picker named Mike Hunt, I played with him in Germany long ago, Shorty |
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Shorty Smith
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Columbus, Georgia, USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2010 4:23 pm
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| Mike Hunt was in the Seattle area last I heard from him, Shorty |
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Al Terhune
From:
Newcastle, WA
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Posted 16 Feb 2010 5:19 pm
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And Brian, it's so good to keep seeing your name pop up with pedal steel enthusiasm on the forum! You're the only drummer I've known who's picked up steel. It's possible I might be able to make it down to Portland in April, so maybe we can get a few together?
And there is no list of Seattle players if Paul Arnston's not on it. He's the best nonpedal player I've heard in person (and I'll bet he's good with pedals, too), and just the most modest player around.
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Dave Harmonson
From:
Seattle, Wa
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Posted 16 Feb 2010 5:41 pm
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Darrel, I mentioned Jack Devers. He's playing in a band called Buckboard. They don't play tons but it's a real fine band doing some great real country. everybody sings a bunch and they can nail a Ray Price shuffle with the best of them. I've filled in several times for the guitar player and had a blast every time. Jack's got a beauty of a Zum steel that sounds wonderful.
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Ed Brooks
From:
Seattle Washington, USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2010 7:27 pm
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About an hour North of Seattle is a player named Ed Littlefield. He plays with Marley's Ghost and there is a great photo of him on the home page for Sierra Steels.
Ed
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Olie Eshleman
From:
Seattle, WA
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Posted 17 Feb 2010 12:06 am
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This is great news that there are this many of us! It feels like no mans land a little up here at times.
I'm just getting started in steel terms, 4 going on 5 years now. Anxiously awaiting my second steel and trying to play more shows here in Seattle.
I would love to meet some more of the local steel players.
It would be great to get a Seattle Jam together sometime.[/img] |
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Tyler Hamilton
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 17 Feb 2010 5:05 pm
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Hey guys! I'm the new player that Bobby has generously--beyond belief!--helped me get started on the pedal steel. Not only has he set me up with a solid guitar but he's also taken the liberty to connect me with you fine folks in my area. I live in Seattle at about exit 170 off I5. I've been playing 6-string guitar since I was 10 (I'm now 24) and music and my songwriting is what I want to do with my life--how come nobody told me this was going to be so tough? 
If anyone of you all is playing anytime soon I'd love to come out and see you play and talk steel guitar! Right now, I'm excitedly waiting to receive my guitar and begin the process of learning a new instrument. Hopefully it won't prove too distracting during this time of getting my music off the ground! |
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Ben Jones
From:
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 18 Feb 2010 7:02 am
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Hi Tyler. Welcome to Seattle and to Pedal Steel.
Bobby B is a cool dude aint he?
Theres a bunch of us gigging fairly regularly and we'd love to see you and chat with you. Dave H. and Steve Norman are two very prolific giggers and are great players to see play and to talk to. Ask Dave H. to put you on his mailing list, his band is fantastic!
I'm playing this friday with a band called Ben Gilmer and the Sidearms at a studio called the Ballard Mine. I have no idea how this venue is or what the show will be like, it will also be my last show with this band, but come on down if you can.
I look forward to meeting you Tyler.
Shoot me an email if you need anything.
This forum is an indespensible resource also so stick around.
-Ben
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"Right now, I'm excitedly waiting to receive my guitar and begin the process of learning a new instrument. Hopefully it won't prove too distracting during this time of getting my music off the ground!"
-Tyler
Be warned, the pedal steel is not a casual instrument. Its also very addictive once you get going. 
That said, its a wonderful instrument to have as a songwriter and recording artist and within a couple months you can be adding pedal steel to your compositions and that is very very rewarding indeed. Cheers. |
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Tyler Hamilton
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Washington, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2010 2:08 pm
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Hey Ben,
I'll see if I can make it to the Mine tonight. That venue looks pretty darn interesting from what I can gather. I look forward to meeting you too especially if I get to see you play firsthand! If for some reason I don't make it, have a great show and I'll see you play sometime soon.
I should get my guitar Monday--I'm too excited!
To everyone else here in the Seattle and surrounding areas, I'm looking forward to meeting those of you I can and sharing this awesome instrument! |
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Brian McGaughey
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Orcas Island, WA USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2010 3:05 pm
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Hey Tyler,
Our band will be at the Little Red Hen next Thursday, the 25th. Come in and say hey! |
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Ben Jones
From:
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2010 3:26 pm
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we play last tonight so 11:00PM...ungh 
The venue is a recording studio / underground club so yeah... kinda weird but who knows? i hear they serve alcohol, so theres always that.
You should definetly check out Brian at the Hen, that place rules. Hell, I might be there myself.
edit: hold the phone...this is who you should go see tonight instead of me. Dave Harmonson with Zoe Muth.
http://www.myspace.com/zoemuth
when Daves done playing drag him down to my gig with you... |
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Tyler Hamilton
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2010 5:40 pm
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| Ok, as per your advice I'll take my girl to Dave's show tonight and if time at the end, we'll run to yours after if they'll let us in! His venue looks really neat as well... so many cool places to see live music here! Hope to see you later. |
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Ben Jones
From:
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2010 6:28 pm
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hmmm... that venue says its a "home for acoustic music". I hope Dave is actually playing pedal steel tonight. Maybe he's playing dobro tonight instead?
Dave you out there? |
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Olie Eshleman
From:
Seattle, WA
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Posted 19 Feb 2010 6:39 pm
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| Dave told me he was indeed playing Dobro tonight with Zoe. I'm not as big a fan of the dobro as I am am the pedal steel (duh), but either one in daves hands is worth far more than the price of admission, maybe I'll see you all there! |
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Ben Jones
From:
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 20 Feb 2010 1:06 am
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You are 100 % correct Olie! Dave slays on dobro and the fender double 8, but of course we prefer him on pedal steel. 
Tonights gig was super fun. They did not have a bar , be warned, but were byob friendly which was actually a wallet saver for me. It was very underground, no pay that i know of yet, but well attended indeed. I recommend this place, it was funky and fun. we'll see how the recording sounds, the sound in the room for the other bands was very good.
I played like a two year old with boxing gloves on as always. awesome. 
Tyler, we'll eventually meet up. Hope you and your lady had fun tonight wherever you went.
-Ben |
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