West Texas Steel Guitar Assoc. 2nd Meeting

Larry Toliver · Post by **Larry Toliver** » 24 Jul 2005 8:05 pm

Just a not to let everyone know that the West Texas Steel Guitar Association will be having their 2nd meeting on August 21st at 2pm at the Ball Ranch. The 1st one was awesome. Jim Loessberg and Bob Tuttle performed and were spectacular! This next club meeting in August will feature Junior Knight, Johnny and Joan Cox, and Paul Polish will also be there on drums. It will be the place to be on August 21st. Roy Rosetta emailed and said he also might try and show up too. Bobby Rountree will be playing bass, and Larry Toliver will be on guitar. Be there and tell everyone about it. In October Albert Talley and Randall Palmore will be at the WTSGA and in December Jody Carver and Larry Toliver will be on the steels with some twin stuff. The West Texas Steel Guitar Association is the place to be. One last note....Our Major jamboree has Doug Jernigan and Terry Bethel confirmed for sure in June of 2006. Great things are on the horizon. For info or to join the WTSGA, email Larry at ltoliver@valornet.com.
Thanks,
Larry Toliver
WTSGA[This message was edited by Larry Toliver on 24 July 2005 at 09:06 PM.][This message was edited by Larry Toliver on 30 July 2005 at 02:32 PM.]

Larry Toliver · Post by **Larry Toliver** » 25 Jul 2005 8:26 pm

Bump Please!

Larry Toliver
WTSGA

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 25 Jul 2005 9:35 pm

Hi Larry, Sounds like a good time will be had by all. Best of luck on your assn. Ya'll have a good one.Jody.

Jody Cameron · Post by **Jody Cameron** » 26 Jul 2005 7:14 am

Larry, I would love it if Jody Carver came, I can't carry his case, but unforunately, I believe folks will have to settle for me - Jody Cameron - instead...is that right or am I mixed up on the Jodys?

There's so many Jody's around here that I'm starting to call myself the wrong one sometimes.

Larry Toliver · Post by **Larry Toliver** » 26 Jul 2005 8:36 pm

Hey JOdy,
Yep, you're the right one allright. I haven't heard Jody Carver pick, but I am excited about hearing you in person. I play every weekend and don't get out of town to hear too many other pickers too often. Where does Jody Carver live....is he in Texas too? I just emailed Jody Sanders, he had a post too! I will have the 2nd part on Remington RIde as you requested. Later!
Larry T

Doyle Mitchell · Post by **Doyle Mitchell** » 27 Jul 2005 6:23 am

Larry, I would love to hear both these guys pick, but just for the record , which one of these Jody's will be at our meeting? I am also looking forward to hearing you pick again.

Larry Toliver · Post by **Larry Toliver** » 27 Jul 2005 7:01 pm

Hey Shady,
It will be Jody Cameron on December 18th with yours truly also. Please promote it to everyone. By the way, I now have for sure: Doug Jernigan, Terry Bethel, and Herby Wallace for the major jamboree in June.
Larry Toliver

Terry Bethel · Post by **Terry Bethel** » 27 Jul 2005 9:03 pm

Larry,
We wish you much success on your WTSGA meeting. Wish I could be there.
Thanks for the invite for next year, and yes I will be there then, and I might even bring an extra Bethel Guitar along, that is if I can find the time to build one.
Your friend,
Terry Bethel
Sec/Treas
OzarkSGA

Herby Wallace · Post by **Herby Wallace** » 28 Jul 2005 9:30 am

Yes, I have confirmed to be at the show next June and already looking forward to it. I have known Larry for several years now and I know all of these ventures will be outstanding. I wish I could attend some of the upcoming shows, but I am just too far away. I hope to see everyone there next June.

Herby Wallace

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Ronnie Burks · Post by **Ronnie Burks** » 28 Jul 2005 10:28 am

I HEARD JODY CAMERON PICK AT THE REUNION AT THE LONE STAR CLUB IN PASADENA TX LAST SUNDAY AND AS ALWAYS HE WAS EXCELLANT---THERE WAS ALSO A WHOLE MESS OF GOOD PICKERS--TEXAS IS BLESSED WITH GREAT MUSICIANS---THANKS----RONNIE BURKS-----

Jody Cameron · Post by **Jody Cameron** » 28 Jul 2005 12:51 pm

Thanks Ronnie - Sorry we couldn't visit more, but I couldn't hear myself think, let alone talk in that place! Good to see you again though. I'm looking forward to the West Texas show.

Doyle Mitchell · Post by **Doyle Mitchell** » 28 Jul 2005 5:04 pm

Thanks Larry, I have never heard Jody but I understand he is a great picker. Also I recieved your mesage asking about the cd's we recorded from the last meeting,well we are trying our best to get to them as soon as we can. We recorded another show for Claude Gray and he had purchased a new 16 track digital studio that had a bad hard drive, didnt show up until mix down, man what a night mare, anyway, we will try to get the cd ready this week, thanks for being patient, tell eveyone I did not forget them , just not enough hours in day to get it all done. Gary Carpenter played steel on the last show with Claude,another great texas picker.

Larry Toliver · Post by **Larry Toliver** » 29 Jul 2005 6:02 am

Hey guys,
I guess you can see that we are working hard to get you the best at the West Texas Steel Guitar Association! Terry Bethel, Herby Wallace, Doug Jernigan.....man, it doesn't get any better than that! Promote it to everyone about August 21st, at 2pm, at the Ball Ranch! Junior Knight and Johnny and Joan Cox! It will be exciting!
Later,
Larry Toliver
WTSGA

Larry Toliver · Post by **Larry Toliver** » 29 Jul 2005 8:09 pm

Hey Ronnie Burks,
Email me sometime and maybe you could come on out to Abilene and join in on one of our steel meetings. ALso, plan on coming to the big Jamboree next June 23rd & 24th of 2006. It will be awesome!
Larry Toliver
WTSGA

Doyle Mitchell · Post by **Doyle Mitchell** » 31 Jul 2005 7:33 am

Larry, are we having the sell and trade spot this time? I bought a great seat at the last one at a great price. I understand some amps were there also but I was too busy
recording to get a look at them. Also, this time I would like to bring the big studio with the snake and get at the back of the building out of the way, do you see any problem with this? I can get a much better sound with the 48 channel board. I can also work sound for the show at the same time through the same unit if you would like me to.

Bob Tuttle · Post by **Bob Tuttle** » 1 Aug 2005 6:19 am

I'm really looking forward to hearing Johnny and Joan Cox, and my old buddy, Junior Knight, perform at the August 21st meeting. Anyone who can, should make it a point to be there. It will be a great show.

Larry Toliver · Post by **Larry Toliver** » 1 Aug 2005 8:32 pm

Thanks Bob, for the reply about the next show! It will be awesome. Doyle, I think it would be fine to bring your other recorder. Also, the swap & shop is still on, but I don't have too many items. I still have my nashville 1000 for sale & it will be there. Promote the steel meeting!
Later,
Larry Toliver

Larry Toliver · Post by **Larry Toliver** » 2 Aug 2005 8:39 pm

Hey West Texas Steel Guitar Association Members! Let's say thank you to Jeff Blackwell at www.steelguitargear.com. He just sent us some t'shirts to raffle off at our next club meeting, and some bumper stickers that say "I love my Steel Guitar". Thank you for the nice gesture Jeff! We owe you one! Later,
Larry Toliver
WTSGA

Jeff Blackwell · Post by **Jeff Blackwell** » 3 Aug 2005 10:28 am

You are very welcome, Larry! I'm just glad you guys are out there everyday promoting the steel guitar. Glad to be a part in what you're doing.

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Emmons D-10 LeGrande - Nashville 400

Having a steel guitar show you want to promote? Add it to the calendar at www.steelguitarshows.com

Larry Toliver · Post by **Larry Toliver** » 3 Aug 2005 8:46 pm

Hey WTSGA members!
I just emailed out the August club newsletter. Packed with pictures, articles, & good stuff telling all about the club meeting in August, and also about all the pickers coming, and ultimately the Major Jamboree in June 2006. By the way, I did tell ya'll that Paul Polish and Roy Rosetta will be at the club meeting August 21st didn't I????? Well, they surely will be there! Hurry up 8/21/05, I'm ready!
See ya'll later!
Larry Toliver
WTSGA

Bobby Rountree · Post by **Bobby Rountree** » 4 Aug 2005 5:48 am

Hey Larry....I am sure looking forward to the meeting. I received the E-Mail but was unable to open the attachment.

Thanks, Bobby

Larry Toliver · Post by **Larry Toliver** » 4 Aug 2005 6:36 pm

Hey Bobby,
I used Microsoft Publisher for the newsletter, and I guess it might be the problem. I'll try to open it in my browser and save it in html format. It will be a good time. Have you heard, Junior Knight, Johnny & JOan Cox, Roy Rosetta, Paul Polish, and Of course, BOb Rountree on Bass! What could be better? See you there on the 21st at 2pm! Promote it to everyone you see!
Later,

Larry Toliver
WTSGA

Doug Childress · Post by **Doug Childress** » 5 Aug 2005 6:35 pm

Hey guys do you know you have a great fiddle player in the abilene area named Reggie Wrinkle. Reggie used to play with me in the Beaumont Texas area. His little sis plays fiddle for Reba McIntire and Martina McBride. You should invite him over I know you won't be disappointed

Larry Toliver · Post by **Larry Toliver** » 5 Aug 2005 8:50 pm

Hey Doug,
Do you have a phone number for him? We definitely need to get to know him. Or better yet, have him call or email me! Larry Toliver email is ltoliver@valornet.com and cell phone is 214.766.4760 I check my email about once
daily. Thanks Doug!
Larry Toliver
WTSGA

Doug Childress · Post by **Doug Childress** » 6 Aug 2005 2:09 pm

Larry, give me a couple of days and I'll get you his number. Reggie and Mark O'Conner were friendly fiddling competitors some years ago. Reggie moved to Abilene and started an Insurance business and I believe he has a Store there where he does outdoor musical events.