Northwest Georgia Steel Guitar Show

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 18 Jan 2011 12:07 pm

Here's a list of the currently scheduled players.
This is not in the order of time slots.

Bill Cunningham
Bill Nicholson
Larry Stewart
Russ Hicks
Doug Jernigan
Jeremy Drawbaugh
Tommy Dodd
Roger Crawford
Tim Hamilton
Austin Tripp
Larry Moore
Warren Hall & Kris Youmans Band

Back-up band: Johnny Thomas, Bob Strickland, Wayne Smith and Donna Robinson

Jerry Braswell · Post by **Jerry Braswell** » 23 Jan 2011 4:28 pm

Hey Music Lovers it's almost time to sit back and enjoy some great music. In about two weeks we will fire it up in Atlanta with some music that will be hard to beat. All that come will not be disappointed. I am looking forward to it all. I hope you have made your plans to be at 400 Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta, Ga. 30308 Feb.13, 2011.

Directions:
If you are coming off I-20 drop down onto I-75 North and exit at Freedom Parkway. Follow to Blvd and turn left. Follow Blvd to Ponce de Leon and turn left. Go about two blocks and the Shrine Center will be on the right.

If you are coming South on I-75 take the North Avenue exit. Turn left and follow North Avenue up to Peachtree Street and turn left, go one block and turn back right on Ponce de Leon. Follow Ponce de Leon, when you pass the Krispy Kreme donut place go through the traffic light around the curve and the Shrine Center will be on the left.

Paul Polish · Post by **Paul Polish** » 25 Jan 2011 4:20 pm

Just for grins -- what are the hours of this get together????

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 25 Jan 2011 7:08 pm

Paul, this little get together will kick off at 10:00AM and go till about 6:00PM. You coming???

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 26 Jan 2011 12:09 am

Seem like y'all have found a good way to have fun!

Paul Polish · Post by **Paul Polish** » 26 Jan 2011 5:03 am

Hey Roger,
Thinkin about it. Have to check with the boss,Ms Dee.
I will let you know.
Having withdrawals from not making the Phoenix Show this year. Need a Steel Guitar fix, real soon..hehehe!!
But Honey, its ONLY 4 1/2 hours away!!!!HA!!

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 28 Jan 2011 3:26 pm

Let's bump this mess around!

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 2 Feb 2011 1:24 pm

Jerry's on vacation, so let's get this up top for him. Great music for a great cause.

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 3 Feb 2011 12:52 am

Paul,

If you are here by 11:30, you are invited to play my set.

It's only this far on the map.

(Amazing what you can learn to do with the computer when you can't sleep.)

Maybe I should go practice now!

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 6 Feb 2011 7:28 pm

It's almost here. I made a set list today. Usually I wait until 15 minutes before I play. Now I can worry even more all week!

Paul Polish · Post by **Paul Polish** » 7 Feb 2011 7:13 am

Hey Bill,
I think I have MS Dee convinced that I need a Steel fix,really bad. Unless something unforseen happens - I Believe we will be their.
Paul

Jerry Braswell · Post by **Jerry Braswell** » 9 Feb 2011 12:31 pm

Hey Folks,
Back from the ride on the seas. Just a note to remind everyone the show is just a few days away. I have talked to many player about this show. Unless something happens we should have a good turn out for the players to play to. We are expecting a good day of music. Hopefully we will make some money for the children.

Paul, I look forward to seeing you again.

See you all Sunday

Jerry

Steve Geis · Post by **Steve Geis** » 11 Feb 2011 4:53 pm

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 12 Feb 2011 8:57 am

I have had a few calls this week with folks wondering about the hours of the show. Young Austin Tripp will kick things off at 10:30 AM and Larry Moore will finish up a little after 5:00 PM.

See everyone tomorrow!!

Steve Geis · Post by **Steve Geis** » 13 Feb 2011 4:30 am

It's gonna be a beautiful, sun-shinny day in Atlanta today 2-13 in the mid to high 60's. Great day for a great show!
BTTT

Paul Polish · Post by **Paul Polish** » 13 Feb 2011 4:41 am

Hey Bill, See if you can swap times with someone. Dee and I are running a litte late. Trying to leave the house by 8am or so. Probably won't get there till noonish. See ya there..

Steve Geis · Post by **Steve Geis** » 13 Feb 2011 3:51 pm

Great show! Doug J & Russ Hicks were awesome! Cudos to Jerry Braswell, Bill Cunningham, Bill Ferguson, Bob Evens & Donna Dodd do such a great job. The house band was stellar, as always. Lots of guests, top notch talent. Thanks to all those connected with the the food; it was equally as good as the music. It was a full house middle of the day & great to see so many friends/musicians. Just a great venue. Thanks again to all those responsible and those that participated ! ! (Jerry said tomorrow he is gonna start working on next year's show!)

bob drawbaugh · Post by **bob drawbaugh** » 14 Feb 2011 6:37 am

What a great show. Great talent, great food and fellowship. I brought a friend who had never been to a steel guitar event before. He had lots of questions about the players and the guitars. The tickets were really expensive!!! Oh, not the tickets to the show. But the speeding ticket I got for doing 71mph in a 55mph zone.

Not just me But the Van following me to the show. Sorry Dewayne!! I think the moral of the story is don't be a follower. Wheither it be a speeding car or your favorite steel guitar player.

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 14 Feb 2011 7:35 am

I was enroute to the Show early Sunday morning when I recieved a call from my brother. My mother suffered a heart attack and she was enroute to Montgomery via ambalance. I had to head back to Montgomery. I got stopped doing 110 on I85. State Trooper escorted me to Montgomery crusing at 90 mph. Mother is still in Emergency/Intensive care. She is resting well now. Sorry I missed the Show. Bill

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 14 Feb 2011 8:41 am

Bill, sorry you missed the show, but we certainly understand why you had to cancel. We would loved to have seen you, but will catch you at the next one. It was nice that the Trooper gave you an escort, that shows a compassionate heart. Your Mom will be in our prayers.

Wendell Gurley · Post by **Wendell Gurley** » 14 Feb 2011 9:24 am

Bill, we just last night were talking about the fact that you didn't make it to the show. My wife mentioned that you had said you would be there when we saw you in Montgomery. Sorry to hear of your mothers problems, please know ya'll will be in our thoughts and prayers.
See you soon, Wendell and Glenda

Jeremy Drawbaugh · Post by **Jeremy Drawbaugh** » 14 Feb 2011 2:57 pm

Hey Bill, hate that you missed a really good show. hope all is well with your mother. Look forward to montgomery this year.

Thanks to everybody for their kindness and hospitality. i had a great time. I had just told dad before he got that ticket who did he think he was a nascar driver. I always enjoy attending the georgia show whether i am playing or not. you guys are first class. was kinda tough to follow Russ Hicks, doug Jernigan, and Tommy Dodd. WOW!!!!! That was well worth the trip. Hope to be back real soon!

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 14 Feb 2011 5:29 pm

Bill Cook your mother and your family are in our prayers.

I thought we had another fine show and probably made a nice donation for Jerry and Ronnie's Shriner Hospital Fund.

Jeremy, you don't have to worry about following anybody. I think you have arrived.

I want to thank the band for support of my nervous set and Wendell for singing.

We hope everyone will stay tuned for the summer GaSGA show in June. Details will be coming soon.

BC

Wendell Gurley · Post by **Wendell Gurley** » 14 Feb 2011 5:41 pm

That really was a great show, so glad to see and hear so many friends. Thanks to all who allowed me to be a part of you set and I hope you might give me that honor again sometime. Jerry and Ronnie, your efforts to make this a memorable show did not go unnoticed and I sincerely thank you.

bob drawbaugh · Post by **bob drawbaugh** » 15 Feb 2011 5:24 am

Bill, Sorry to hear about your Mother. I hope she is doing better. Your Mother and your family are in our prayers.

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