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Topic: Steel Players in New Mexico |
Michael T. Hermsmeyer
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Branson, Missouri, USA
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Posted 21 Jun 2010 11:15 pm |
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Hey guys and gals, I am living and working in Ruidoso, New Mexico for the summer and fall. I am performing with the Staerkel Master Musicians (select members of the Arizona Opry cast) at Mountain Annie's, Fridays and Saturdays.
I was just wondering if there are any steel players close by?
Also, are there any steel guitar clubs or any steel shows based in NM?
Just curious! I'm here until October 31st and would love to meet some of you if possible!
Thanks, Michael T.
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Currently retired from performing music in Branson, MO
'73 EMMONS D10 FATBACK, '92 EMMONS D10 LASHLEY LEGRANDE, Bray Resonator Guitar,'95 DOBRO F60S, '85 Dobro 60DS, '95 MELOBAR CUSTOM, 1948 National Grand Console D-8, 1951 Supro Clipper S-6. EVANS, FENDER, PEAVEY,
and MESA BOOGIE Amps...
www.onemancountryshow.com
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Bob Hoffnar
From:
Austin, Tx
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Posted 21 Jun 2010 11:48 pm
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I'll be playing with Felix and the Los Gatos in Albuquerque on July 10th at there Cd release party. Then somewhere near there for this art music "conduction" run by J.A. Deane on July 11th. I'll be playing a lap steel unless a pedalsteel is handy. I'm around for a few days so maybe some more gigs will pop up.
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Fred Rushing
From:
Odin, IL, USA
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Posted 22 Jun 2010 3:54 pm Mike sorry I missed you
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| Hey you Rascal!!! I missed you again when you stopped in at Perks a couple of weeks ago. I sure wish I had known I would have come down to steal some Licks from you young Fella!! Hope all is well for you and hope to visit with you next time your in town. Fred |
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Michael T. Hermsmeyer
From:
Branson, Missouri, USA
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Posted 22 Jun 2010 8:57 pm
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Sounds like a plan Fred!!! How have you been?
Bob, I can't make it on Saturday, but Sunday might be a possibility if its later in the afternoon. I think its about a 4 hour drive. Do you know what time your gig is on the 11th?
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Currently retired from performing music in Branson, MO
'73 EMMONS D10 FATBACK, '92 EMMONS D10 LASHLEY LEGRANDE, Bray Resonator Guitar,'95 DOBRO F60S, '85 Dobro 60DS, '95 MELOBAR CUSTOM, 1948 National Grand Console D-8, 1951 Supro Clipper S-6. EVANS, FENDER, PEAVEY,
and MESA BOOGIE Amps...
www.onemancountryshow.com
www.facebook.com/utilityman2000 |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 23 Jun 2010 8:09 am
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I have a question for you Albuquerque steel players.
Did any of you old timers (like myself) ever take lessons on the west side of Albuquerque at a place called the Hannan Conservatory of Music?
I was born and raised in New Mexico and my dad worked road construction.
Oft time, we would move into Albuquerque in the winter time and, for a time, I took lessons at the afore mentioned facility. |
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JR Ross
From:
New Mexico, USA
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Posted 23 Jun 2010 8:51 am Steel Player in ABQ.
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| I'm here and have been here since 2001. Originally from Rochester NY. I play with the Simon Balkey band and we move around the state a lot. |
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Joe McHam
From:
Houston, TX * R.I.P.
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Posted 23 Jun 2010 9:03 am Las Cruces
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I lived in Las Cruces many years.. left in 1998... Worked at WSMR over ten years.. Miss the beautiful Organ Mtns..
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Houston, TX
Excel Superb S-12 8&5
Fender Princeton Amp.
Peavey Vegas Amp.
Casio PG-380 midi guitar
Ham Radio WA5OKT
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Talon Ross
From:
New Mexico, USA
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Posted 23 Jun 2010 7:43 pm
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| Mike Castleberry lives in Tijeras and is a great player. John Feldman plays around Abq with the Curio Cowboys. Ronnie Green plays with a band from Colorado but lives in Des Moines. Other than that i don't know of anybody else. |
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Michael T. Hermsmeyer
From:
Branson, Missouri, USA
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Posted 23 Jun 2010 8:07 pm
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Thanks guys!
I would love to meet you and hear some of you play. Seems like nobody is very close to me, so I'm not sure how thats all gonna work out.
How about West Texas, say from Lubbock to El Paso?
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Currently retired from performing music in Branson, MO
'73 EMMONS D10 FATBACK, '92 EMMONS D10 LASHLEY LEGRANDE, Bray Resonator Guitar,'95 DOBRO F60S, '85 Dobro 60DS, '95 MELOBAR CUSTOM, 1948 National Grand Console D-8, 1951 Supro Clipper S-6. EVANS, FENDER, PEAVEY,
and MESA BOOGIE Amps...
www.onemancountryshow.com
www.facebook.com/utilityman2000 |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2010 6:42 am
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Michael,
Did you ever do any business with "Folk of the Wood" in Ruidoso?
I don't think they are selling any instruments anymore.
I bought a couple of guitars from them. |
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 24 Jun 2010 7:30 am
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| Don't forget Frenchy's steel guitar shop. He's up in Belen, NM. |
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Michael T. Hermsmeyer
From:
Branson, Missouri, USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2010 9:17 pm
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Erv, I just checked the Folk of the Wood website and it appears that they are only doing instructional materials and cd sales. I did email them to see about meeting other local musicians, so maybe I will get the whole story. They are in Alto which is right where our house is! Thanks!
Lee, where is Belen???
Thanks guys, I will do my best to get to see you, but my schedule is probably the same as yours, fri and sat.
Did I see something about a steel show in Albequerquerquerquereque, lol? I never can get that one right!!!
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Currently retired from performing music in Branson, MO
'73 EMMONS D10 FATBACK, '92 EMMONS D10 LASHLEY LEGRANDE, Bray Resonator Guitar,'95 DOBRO F60S, '85 Dobro 60DS, '95 MELOBAR CUSTOM, 1948 National Grand Console D-8, 1951 Supro Clipper S-6. EVANS, FENDER, PEAVEY,
and MESA BOOGIE Amps...
www.onemancountryshow.com
www.facebook.com/utilityman2000 |
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 25 Jun 2010 6:09 am
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Michael - Belen is just south of Albuquerque, on the interstate. Frenchy is a great guy and a good picker. He would probably know of any other steelers in the area. Here is a link to his web site:
Click Here
With regard to Folk of the Wood, in Ruidoso, the one time I was in there, they had a room full of all kinds of acoustic instruments. Almost every instrument had paper wrapped around the neck, under the strings, making it impossible to pick one up and play it. There were several signs in the store, warning patrons not to touch any of the instruments.
Lee, from South Texas |
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Chris Schlotzhauer
From:
Colleyville, Tx. USA
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Posted 25 Jun 2010 6:39 am
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How 'bout Carmen T Acciaioli in Taos. He has been with Michael Hearne and South by Southwest forever.
Great player. Great band |
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G Strout
From:
Carabelle, Florida
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Posted 25 Jun 2010 7:53 am
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SxSW is playing around the area. Check out Mikes' website
http://www.michaelhearne.com/index.html
Mike Castleberry and Tony Chavez are both around Albuquerque and could probably put you on to some leads in the area. Tonys website is www.unwoundnm.com Also Jerry Wallace (True Tone pickups) is down in Artesia NM. |
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Bill Rowlett
From:
Russellville, AR, USA
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Posted 3 Jul 2010 9:17 am
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Michael,
I am spending a couple of weeks in Ruidoso (July 1st to the 19th) doing nothing. We hike a lot in the Lincoln National Park, so I go through Alto every day or so. I haven't played steel in months, so you wouldn't learn anything from me 
Our house is on Nogal street just south of the library and new golf course.
If you're bored, send me an email(it goes right to my phone) and we can arrange a get together. I'm a little paranoid about posting an open phone number because of spam bots, but I'll try and update my profile.
I stopped by Mountain Annie's around 3:00, but it was closed. Your poster looked good. You must do horns and brass too.
Bill |
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