Gospel Steel at the Convention

Doug Rolfe · Post by **Doug Rolfe** » 3 May 2011 11:15 am

I just wanted to let you all know that we are going to have a gospel steel show again this year at Scotty's in St. Louis. First of all a great big thanks to Scotty for allowing us to do this. It will be held in the Jefferson room just like last year from 3p to 7p on Saturday and the Joe Arview band will be doing the back up work. They are fantastic and are a great asset to the show. The line up is pretty well set, of course they may some changes based on circumstances. We have 8 slots and have confirmed 7 of those and are waiting on the 8th one. Slated to play are Doug Jernigan, Zane King, Albert Svenddal, Del Mullen, L.T. Zinn and Kurt Kowalski, Buck Grantham, Mike Sigler, and Bill Stroud(based on how well Bill is feeling at the time). We have Bobby Cox as first alternate should Bill not be able to do it.

Don Lampley · Post by **Don Lampley** » 4 May 2011 6:47 am

Hey Doug looking forward to it it was a great time last year the Thunder band is ready thanks .

Zane King · Post by **Zane King** » 9 May 2011 3:00 pm

Yay!!!!! Thanks to Scotty and also to you Doug for championing this portion of the convention! I can't wait!!!!

Albert Svenddal · Post by **Albert Svenddal** » 7 Jun 2011 7:35 pm

Doug, looking forward to being there. It's gonna be a blessed time! Albert

Jeremiah Hanley · Post by **Jeremiah Hanley** » 8 Jun 2011 5:58 pm

Doug, I am sure proud of you, ole buddy, for keeping gospel music alive at the hub of the steel guitar world! I'm glad you're not growing weary in well-doing! You're just the man to accomplish a great feat! The times I got to attend your church service was always a stirring experience for me! We're not planning on being in St. Louis this year, but I'm glad you're still 'keeping on' getting the message out! It looks like you have a good schedule of players that will carry the mail! God bless you for all you do in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ!

Albert Svenddal · Post by **Albert Svenddal** » 18 Jul 2011 6:29 pm

Lyle Clary · Post by **Lyle Clary** » 6 Aug 2011 7:45 am

Bump!!

Lyle Clary · Post by **Lyle Clary** » 6 Aug 2011 12:18 pm

Albert Svenddal has invited me to play a couple of tunes on his set.

Doug Rolfe · Post by **Doug Rolfe** » 12 Aug 2011 1:02 pm

Congrats to Joe Arview and The Thunder Band! They were chosen as "Band Of The Year" last night at the International Country Gospel Music Assoc. Awards in West Plains, MO. These guys will be doing the backup work for our steel players. Come and be with us.

Lyle Clary · Post by **Lyle Clary** » 12 Aug 2011 1:37 pm

The Bois from Southern Illinois are great.

Don Lampley · Post by **Don Lampley** » 12 Aug 2011 2:39 pm

Thank you Lyle and Doug looking forward to St. Louis should be a great time we're so blessed to have good friends like you guys.

Doug Rolfe · Post by **Doug Rolfe** » 15 Aug 2011 6:20 am

I just received conformation that Bobby Cox will be here and taking the slot that we had reserved for Bill Stroud. Bobby was our first back up but wasn't sure until now if he could make. Welcome Bobby to our Gospel steel show on Saturday at Scotty's.

Doug Rolfe · Post by **Doug Rolfe** » 30 Aug 2011 2:24 pm

Here is a tentative schedule, but subject to change as things come together.
We will begin at 3:00p on Saturday in the Jefferson Room and go until 7:00p.

Buck Grantham
Bobby Cox
Del Mullen
L.T. Zinn & Kurt Kowalski
Albert Svenddal & Lyle Clary
Mike Sigler
Doug Jernigan

Darrell Grigsby · Post by **Darrell Grigsby** » 31 Aug 2011 8:29 am

I really enjoyed Russ Hicks, last year.

Darrell

Doug Rolfe · Post by **Doug Rolfe** » 31 Aug 2011 10:55 am

Russ is going to be real busy this year with the special that he and Laney and the girls are doing. As well as his induction into the hall of fame. I always enjoy hearing Russ. He is an outstanding talent.

Bob Cox · Post by **Bob Cox** » 4 Sep 2011 3:34 pm

What a wonderful show. Doug and Albert really done it up right. Incredible Band and fellowship! Thank you for the oportunity to be a part of it all, and God bless each and everyone of you.

Lyle Clary · Post by **Lyle Clary** » 5 Sep 2011 7:39 am

Thanks to Doug, Stevie, and Albert for letting me be part of the show.