Just a reminder that our start time on Friday, June 11 will be at 5 PM and the catfish dinner will be served from 5:30 till about nine PM. Our Saturday event starts at 11:50 with Hal Higgins playing our National Anthem then the lovely and growing up fast and beautifully Miss Cayla Ann Kelton will show and tell all of us how she loves and appreciates our AMERICA. I am honored to play "America, The Beautiful" during her recitation. Then "Big" Will Stewart will get us off to a grand start at high noon. This man shows more determination in playing our instrument than any one I have ever known and he is greatly appreciated. Thanks to all for this wonderful support.
Roy Rosetta will be here to cement our band stand and the "jewel" he provides lights the way for all of us.
Bill Stafford
MS Deep South
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Hal Higgins
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- Location: Denham Springs, LA
Bill....got to make sure this stays close to the top so that no one will forget what a great show this is going to be....this coming weekend, June 11 & 12. This is a great line-up of some of the finest players and people in the business of steel guitar. I'm very excited to be a small part of this great show on the gulf-coast. Hope to see all of you there!
HAL...Excel D-10 w/ 8 & 5. SteelSeat.com w/back,SteelSeat.com Pedal Board on Legs with Quilter Tone Block 200 amp, Boss GE 7, Boss DD 3, Boss RV 6, Boss RT-20 Hilton Expression Pedal, Evans Cabinet with 4 ohm Eminence 15" speaker. BJS birthstone bar, Powder coated Tone bar by Michael Hillman. Dunlop Coated finger picks and Zookies L30 thumb picks.
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Bill Stafford
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- Joined: 16 Oct 1999 12:01 am
- Location: Gulfport,Ms. USA
Hall and steel guitars
Hal, with friends and players of your category on stage-that is what makes my efforts worthwhile.
I received a call this afternoon from the local TV station here in Biloxi-WLOX. I will be on their 4 PM news show with my steel. Will be talking about the players coming down and how fortunate we are here on the coast to be graced with all the major talent coming down and with all the talent we have here locally and in adjacent states. Had to start earlier on Friday evening due to all the additions.
Catfish dinner will be served from 5:30 till about nine pm on Friday. We have been receiving calls from all over this country of ours about this program. I am so proud of all you guys for making it possible for our local players and fans a chance to meet, greet and hear you all play.
Gordon Dodson and his Julian Tharpe tuned 14 string EXCEL Superb 14 string, 25 1/2" scale will excite all of us, and especially when he brings his gorgeous pre teen niece on stage to play her steel with Gordon switching to guitar and singing a few songs. Like his playing, Gordon's voice is amazing also. Our steel future is in good hands with Jean Kendall Dodson and her Uncle Gordon.
Can not forget about Cayla Ann Kendall either. This young lady will be on our stage all during both days of entertainment. She is currently taking guitar lessons. I will have her sitting along side the great Bob Saxton for some special tutoring all during the program. She is our young America personified-Makes us all proud about America's future-and no better place for that to happen than in our VFW Post here in Gulfport.
See you all soon.
Bill STafford
I received a call this afternoon from the local TV station here in Biloxi-WLOX. I will be on their 4 PM news show with my steel. Will be talking about the players coming down and how fortunate we are here on the coast to be graced with all the major talent coming down and with all the talent we have here locally and in adjacent states. Had to start earlier on Friday evening due to all the additions.
Catfish dinner will be served from 5:30 till about nine pm on Friday. We have been receiving calls from all over this country of ours about this program. I am so proud of all you guys for making it possible for our local players and fans a chance to meet, greet and hear you all play.
Gordon Dodson and his Julian Tharpe tuned 14 string EXCEL Superb 14 string, 25 1/2" scale will excite all of us, and especially when he brings his gorgeous pre teen niece on stage to play her steel with Gordon switching to guitar and singing a few songs. Like his playing, Gordon's voice is amazing also. Our steel future is in good hands with Jean Kendall Dodson and her Uncle Gordon.
Can not forget about Cayla Ann Kendall either. This young lady will be on our stage all during both days of entertainment. She is currently taking guitar lessons. I will have her sitting along side the great Bob Saxton for some special tutoring all during the program. She is our young America personified-Makes us all proud about America's future-and no better place for that to happen than in our VFW Post here in Gulfport.
See you all soon.
Bill STafford
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Doc Rickles
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- Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Room Needed
Need a room for myself and wife at Ramada for Fri and Sat If anyone is cancelling for any reason.
Doc Rickles
Doc Rickles
GFI Red and Black SD 10 3/4 Keyless, Fender Jazzmaster Head, Special Jensen 12" Speaker Cab, New Hilton Pedal, Epiphone ES 295,60th Aniv 52 Custom Shop Tele,Tacoma Chief CKK9C Koa Wood
Wonderful Wife who loves all this stuff.
"Steel Away and Pray Everyday."
Wonderful Wife who loves all this stuff.
"Steel Away and Pray Everyday."
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Doc Rickles
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- Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Re: Room Needed
Have room now. Thank you and see you Friday.
Doc
Doc
GFI Red and Black SD 10 3/4 Keyless, Fender Jazzmaster Head, Special Jensen 12" Speaker Cab, New Hilton Pedal, Epiphone ES 295,60th Aniv 52 Custom Shop Tele,Tacoma Chief CKK9C Koa Wood
Wonderful Wife who loves all this stuff.
"Steel Away and Pray Everyday."
Wonderful Wife who loves all this stuff.
"Steel Away and Pray Everyday."
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Bill Ferguson
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- Location: Milton, FL USA
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Linda and I will be leaving Atlanta around 7am EST tomorrow to head for the Deep South.
We are excited about being a part of this show and being able to see many of our great friends.
Bill
We are excited about being a part of this show and being able to see many of our great friends.
Bill
AUTHORIZED George L's, Goodrich, Telonics and Peavey Dealer: I have 2 steels and several amps. My current rig of choice is 1993 Emmons LeGrande w/ 108 pups (Jack Strayhorn built for me), Goodrich OMNI Volume Pedal, George L's cables, Goodrich Baby Bloomer and Peavey Nashville 112. Can't get much sweeter.
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Bill Stafford
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- Location: Gulfport,Ms. USA
Deep South
Yep, getting real close now. Scotty is probably checking into the Ramada as I type this. Rob Parker is almost here too. My friends and I worked all afternoon setting up the Hall. Corky Tittle is set up and waiting on pins and needles. Hank Corwin is anxious to play and I am anxious to sit and watch and listen to this absolute master. Ronnie Miley called and he is enroute from Nashville as he tours with David Frizell and Shelly West. What a line up we have to enjoy this weekend. Show time at 5 pm tomorrow....Thanks for all this excitement and support.
Bill STafford
Bill STafford
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Hal Higgins
- Posts: 1990
- Joined: 6 Jul 2001 12:01 am
- Location: Denham Springs, LA
It's with the deepest regrets that I make this post. Something has come up that can't be avoided and I will not be able to make Fri. or Sat. of this great event. I'm really bummed out about this....But, y'all have a great time. Maybe I'll be able to make the next one.
HAL...Excel D-10 w/ 8 & 5. SteelSeat.com w/back,SteelSeat.com Pedal Board on Legs with Quilter Tone Block 200 amp, Boss GE 7, Boss DD 3, Boss RV 6, Boss RT-20 Hilton Expression Pedal, Evans Cabinet with 4 ohm Eminence 15" speaker. BJS birthstone bar, Powder coated Tone bar by Michael Hillman. Dunlop Coated finger picks and Zookies L30 thumb picks.
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Cayla Ann Kelton
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- Location: Texas, USA
Howdeeeee !
With much regret, I will not be able to attend . I truly am upset and will miss everyone. Love to all.
Miss (Mini) Minnie Pearl
Cayla
Miss (Mini) Minnie Pearl
Cayla
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Billy Carr
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DSSGA Show
Another great show in Gulfport by Bill Stafford. All of the talent was excellent. Herby, Doug & Joe were perfect as usual. The gentlemen from Louisiana playing the Rittenberrys was great also. I don't want to try to list everybody's name because I'll forget somebody by accident. Staff band was excellent also. Finally got to meet Bill Ferguson from Georgia also. Fine player as well. My hats off to Bill Stafford on another great show on the coast. Good to see everybody!