Deep South Steel Guitar-Gulfport, Ms.

Bill Stafford · Post by **Bill Stafford** » 17 Sep 2005 3:52 am

The South is RISING AGAIN! Katrina just gave us more purpose to our music, folks.
October 1st will see and hear the DSSGA playing, but not as usual, at the VFW on Dedeaux Rd here in Gulfport, Mississippi.
The building is being occupied by the Army Corp of Engineers presently. Our nice big stage is now a bed room for these hard working men and women. We will set up in the lounge area and make do to try to raise a few dollars for the VFW to purchase meat and taters to feed these wonderful folks.
Bob Saxton and Billy Carr have agreed to be here along with most all of our members here in this area who can manage transportation.(Gasoline is available now). Mike Brewer will set up his new EXCEL and wow us all with those great Chalker chords and technique of the big band sounds he can play so well.
All the motel rooms on the coast are filled with the volunteer workers.
Our program will not be a structured one this time-just who ever is able to show up will be hooked up. My tel. line is not reliable yet so I may be off line from time to time. No need to try and contact me if you can make it-just show up and we will be thankful so very much. Good cause and we need to help out in all we can do here. Thanks to all. DSSGA is down, but not OUT!
Bill Stafford

Joe Babb · Post by **Joe Babb** » 17 Sep 2005 9:44 am

Bill,
Sharon and I are so very glad to hear that you all are getting going again. Thanks so much for sharing your music at the Steel Guitar Convention in St. Louis.
Best,
Joe & Sharon Babb

Jeff Blackwell · Post by **Jeff Blackwell** » 17 Sep 2005 9:54 am

Bill-
It's great to know that you and Betty are holding tough. Thanks for update. I may have to work that weekend, but if I can make, you'll see me.

------------------
Jeff Blackwell
Emmons D-10 LeGrande - Nashville 400

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

Billy Carr · Post by **Billy Carr** » 17 Sep 2005 11:36 am

I'll be there with the D-10 CARTER! Thanks.

Larry Hicks · Post by **Larry Hicks** » 17 Sep 2005 4:50 pm

Bill,
It's REALLY good to see you back on the Forum and posting again. Glad you guys are okay!

Your buddy, your fan,
LH

jeff reynolds · Post by **jeff reynolds** » 26 Sep 2005 8:07 am

Glad to see you're ok and keeping the DSSGA thing going. I'm sorry, well, kind-a sorry to say I cant be there Oct 1st. I have a gig that night and need to make the $$$. I do plan on coming to the cost again so dont count me Out.

------------------
Dekley S12U 7X5 / Gibson Flying V, ES335, G&L ASAT Z3,Fender Vibrosonic, Fender Quad Rev. , Twin Rev. , Deluxe Rev. ProFex II, Session 400's(Old Good Ones)
www.theearthangels.net

Danny Harrell · Post by **Danny Harrell** » 26 Sep 2005 6:08 pm

Count me in, I plan on being there to pick a little and listen to some great playing by my friend Billy Carr, the legendary Bill Stafford, and the awsome playing of Mr. Mike Brewer.Hopefully we might get a chance to see Jeff and Randy Blackwell, I hope so. It is worth coming just to listen to these guys. Hope I can steel some of their licks! Look forward to seeing yall Saturday.

Billy Carr · Post by **Billy Carr** » 26 Sep 2005 7:20 pm

Hey folks, if you want to hear what is called the "Emmons" sound? Danny Harrell's the man. He's got it plus he can pick! See you on the 1st, Danny!

Bill Stafford · Post by **Bill Stafford** » 27 Sep 2005 2:16 am

Thanks to all you wonderful folks! Joe and Sharon-it was sure great to have seen you two there in St. Louis. That weekend was a delight- as it took us away from all the devastation here in my home town.
Our show this coming Sat. will be at the standard place, but the normality is certainely different. lol
Our VFW has been turned into a large bunk room with the first responder workers. We want to give them some pretty music and all the money donated to us will be given to the VFW to help feed these great people some hot food and cold drinks.
Jeff, you will be missed a bunch. Thanks for all your support in the past.
Billy Carr, Danny Harrell, can always count on you when the going gets tough. Thanks so much.
The great Bob Saxton will be here also-along with most all of our local players so we will enjoy the day away from all our troubles for one afternoon and evening. I want to personally thank all the friends who have been concerned for our welfare. It was so very surprising to see just how much and many were concerned. Very humbled by all of this and my heart is so full of all friends. You are all so very special!
We will start our music at high noon this Sat. Oct 1st. We will not be on our big stage but we will make out just fine and our music will be full of hearts and souls.
thanks,
Bill Stafford

Royce Tarver · Post by **Royce Tarver** » 29 Sep 2005 5:19 am

Bill, we'll see you Saturday if I can get an early spot, because I have to play Saturday night.

Hal Higgins · Post by **Hal Higgins** » 30 Sep 2005 3:22 pm

Hey everyone.....I sure would like to be there on the 1st., but my doctor has advised me not to take any long trips right now......and it would be at least a 5hr drive from Hot Springs AR. But I know that you will have a great time....Bill play some for me.......I'll see you all as soon as I can.......HAL

------------------
Be Blessed........HAL
'85 Emmons LeGrande D-10,(8 & 5) Hilton Vol. Pedal, BJS Birthstone bar, Rack w/Evans Pre-amp, Lexicon MPX500; (2)1501-4 BW's in custom built cabs by T.A. Gibson, & Sound Tech PL802 Digital Power Amp.

Roy Ayres · Post by **Roy Ayres** » 30 Sep 2005 7:44 pm

Hey all you deep-south pickers,

We had planned on being there but our medical appointments made us miss it by four days. Have a great time and we will hope to catch one of your shows later.

------------------
<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR=BLACK><P ALIGN=left>Visit my Web Site at RoysFootprints.com
Browse my Photo Album and be sure to sign my Guest Book.

Charlie Moore · Post by **Charlie Moore** » 1 Oct 2005 7:42 am

Well Bill we missed it you know we were planning to come but Rita changed our mind,Hope you guy's can make the Medicare jam..looking forward to seeing every body SOON i hope,.Charlie....