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Phil ONeill
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Balbriggan, Dublin, Ireland
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Posted 31 May 2006 1:36 pm |
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Just to let you know about our first ALL DAY jam which will take place in the function room of the Europa Hotel on Saturday 1st July 2006.There will be a backing band consisting of us and friends.We can use rhythm tracks too if we are stuck.
If practical we will arrange food......or a BBQ ..... weather permitting! Lenny the new manager is making the room available for the whole day.The room has twin French doors so we can enjoy the sunshine during the breaks.The cost is NIL unless we arrange food.Previous jams (12) have been held here on Wednesday nights or all day in Pat Orpens place in Waterford.
This is your chance to join in and jam all day,so please mail me a reply if you plan to take part.
I will send you on a loose schedule for the day.
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH THE IRISH STEEL GUITAR FESTIVAL WHICH IS TAKING PLACE IN OCTOBER 2006
Regards
Phil
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Ron Elliott
From:
Madison, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 31 May 2006 1:44 pm
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| Phil, just a quick note to say Hello from Nashville. It was so great to be with you in Ireland.....wish we were there again! Thanks and say Hello to all the guys and gals. Take Care ! Ron & Leslie |
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John Sluszny
From:
Brussels, Belgium
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Posted 31 May 2006 1:48 pm
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 31 May 2006 1:52 pm
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How far from Philadelphia airport?  |
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basilh
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 31 May 2006 4:54 pm
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Have fun lads.. I'll be there in spirit (Probably Black Bush).
Basil
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 1 Jun 2006 1:10 am
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Have a great time guys ! 
are French doors the one's that let you in but not out ? |
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Allan Thompson
From:
Scotland.
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Posted 1 Jun 2006 11:39 am
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Hi Phil,
Have a great day, wish I could be there. |
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Phil ONeill
From:
Balbriggan, Dublin, Ireland
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Posted 1 Jun 2006 12:15 pm
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Thank you Ron,I will pass it on.We send our warmest regards to you and Leslie from Ireland.
Phil
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Bill Simmons
From:
Keller, Texas/Birmingham, AL, R.I.P.
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Posted 1 Jun 2006 12:30 pm
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| Sounds like a fun time!! How far of a bike ride is it from Birmingham, AL?? HA HA |
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Danny Hullihen
From:
Harrison, Michigan
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Posted 1 Jun 2006 12:49 pm
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I'm Irish, and I'm a steel player too, so does that mean I qualify for this event?  |
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Jim Gorrie
From:
Edinburgh ~ road works congestion capital of The World.
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Posted 2 Jun 2006 9:47 am
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| Phil, we won't be able to make it to your July bash, but we're already booked to come over in October ~ see you then. |
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Phil ONeill
From:
Balbriggan, Dublin, Ireland
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Posted 27 Jun 2006 3:07 pm
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Just a reminder that the All Day Jam is on Saturday.
So get the steel out of the shed,bus,attic,river,pawnshop,dumpster,
incinerator.whatever….and change the strings.Its going to be
fun.Thanks for all the funny posts.Crowbear I think the doors
you mention are on all the Irish Pubs! Bill you should be nearly here on that
pushbike now and Danny you’re OVERqualified for this event.
Best Regards
Phil
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Tony Davis
From:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Posted 29 Jun 2006 2:33 am
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| Hey Phil !!!...just send me the Plane ticket and I will be there..dont worry about accomodation..as I can stay with the O'Keefes in Ballyduff....or across the water with Archie Nicol....even Alan Thompson or Jim Gorrie....its no problem........and I will feel quite comfortable there as I can speak Garlic |
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Phil ONeill
From:
Balbriggan, Dublin, Ireland
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Posted 3 Jul 2006 2:01 pm
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The Summer Jam was great fun as they always are.We had 8 players which sounds
paltry but it is a good turnout for this neck of the wood (pardon the pun).
Joe Ryan played the nicest rendition of How Great Thou Art and mesmerised us all.
It is going to happen same time next year so try to come along if you are nearby.
Baz, thanks for the good wishes.If you arrived we would have been happy to listen to you play ALL DAY! The first steel album I bought and still have is one of yours.It has
The Castle of Dromore and Body and Soul on it among other great tunes. I love the
Hawaiian sound too. Tony ,I know you would fit right in.Wouldn’t it be great ,you could show me a guitarlick in garlick. Alan and Jim ,how about organising one in the Highlands and see if we can join you guys for a jam.
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Laney Hicks
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 4 Jul 2006 7:44 am
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Hi Phil,
Russ and I were just in the studio with Charlie McCoy working on an Irish project which will be released in a few months. The music is hauntingly beautiful and makes me want to be where such sounds originated. I am hopeful that this project may result in an opportunity to "visit" Ireland and see you folks there sometime.
Best to all the Steelers,
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basilh
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 4 Jul 2006 4:43 pm
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Absolutely delighted it went so well Phil, Pat and myself will probably come to the next one you organise, PROVIDING I am free. If I know the date far enough in advance, I can arrange to take time off from my "Brolley" gig.
If it's around this time next year I can take in a little dry fly fishing on the Blackwater near Kells or by the 9 eye bridge in Virginia. (Some lovely 'North American Brook Trout' lurking in the runs and pools)
Baz
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Phil ONeill
From:
Balbriggan, Dublin, Ireland
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Posted 5 Jul 2006 10:41 am
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Hi Laney,
You, Russ and Charlie McCoy WOW!Good luck with the record and I hope you guys come to Ireland soon.My thanks to you and everyone who posted.
I am blown away by the support and interest
we have received.
Phil |
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