NTSGA Jam

Gere Mullican · Post by **Gere Mullican** » 10 Oct 2006 5:43 am

Has anybody got and reports on the Jam? I would like to hear how it went and see some pictures.

Gere

Tommy Minniear · Post by **Tommy Minniear** » 11 Oct 2006 7:55 am

Gere,
When & Wherever you see the "outlaw" pictured below, you can bet that there is plenty of cold beer, great steel playing, and laughter.

more pics will be posted on the NTSGA website within the next few days. We'll post a link here when they are up.

Tommy Minniear

Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 11 Oct 2006 10:33 am

They say there is no such thing as too much fun but I think I came pretty darn close.

I would like to thank the NTSGA and everyone involved for making me feel so welcome. It's a weekend I'll never forget.

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Wayne Morgan · Post by **Wayne Morgan** » 11 Oct 2006 10:55 am

Hey Tommy, that might have been a little more picture than Gene bargained for, your a brave man for taking a pic like that. Was great seeing you man and it was a fun filled weekend with lots of great steel, and great friends, and it was nice seeing Bobby Bowman and his date that he picked up at the Waffle House, and would have been even better if he could have got her through the double doors at the Super Jam.

Wayne
PS I need to slack off(lying on Bobby)he is a treasure !

Richard Bass · Post by **Richard Bass** » 11 Oct 2006 11:34 am

A great time was had by all. It was a pleasure meeting so many folks from the Forum and Chatroom.
Richard

Gere Mullican · Post by **Gere Mullican** » 11 Oct 2006 11:46 am

Thanks for the info and the picture of Smiley. This was the first jam I have missed since I joined about 4 years ago. And it had to be the one Michael Douchette DID attend. Would have been great to see you Mikey.

Gere

Jim Hartley · Post by **Jim Hartley** » 11 Oct 2006 4:24 pm

Gere,

I did get to see Michael the other day. I hadn't seen him since my days with Roy Drusky (30 years ago). It's amazing how these shows have helped me get back in touch with so many old friends. Great to see ya again Mikey.

Jim
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Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 11 Oct 2006 5:24 pm

Wayne, the outfit you ended up with at the Waffle House wasn't any better. Ha!

Left To Right- Robby Springfield, Jim Walker, Bobby Bowman, Hook Moore, Wayne Morgan, Jeff Hanson. Photography by Mark Giles.[This message was edited by Jim Walker on 11 October 2006 at 08:10 PM.]

MARK GILES · Post by **MARK GILES** » 11 Oct 2006 6:53 pm

The Waffle House will be temporarily closed due to the extensive clean up of BS under a couple of the booths. They hope to reopen by the first of the year.

Dean Batye · Post by **Dean Batye** » 12 Oct 2006 7:20 am

Hey Mark, will that camera still take pictures? It was to see you at the jam, hope to see you in Mesa .
Dean Batye
Concord,Ca

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Tommy Minniear · Post by **Tommy Minniear** » 12 Oct 2006 9:04 am

hehe...Wayne! I didn't take that picture, Mike "Cookie" Jones sent it to me to place on the NTSGA website along with some others.
Buddy Elkin or I will post a link here when one of us gets a chance to get them put on there.
That is quite a crew in that picture of those who attended the "steel guitar summit" at the Waffle House.
Makes you realize how brave that waitress was!

Tommy Minniear

Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 13 Oct 2006 9:37 am

I hope y'all read the front of my shirt! (thanx for posting it Tommy.)

As a matter of fact,if ya got nuthin' to do someday,& an extra "dime" to spend,ya might wanna check out my telephone message. (615) 824-4137.
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Mike Jones · Post by **Mike Jones** » 13 Oct 2006 12:13 pm

That picture of Smiley was taken by Cletus Hopkins. Smiley was signing autographs at that time.
I would like to thank Rusty Danmyer, Billy Johnson and Damon Gray for all their help making me sound good. Of course the great rhythm section of Ric Boyer, Rick Vaungh and Drew Covington along with Walt Cunnigham all help too. Thanks gang for all the help.

Cookie

Rich Jackson · Post by **Rich Jackson** » 13 Oct 2006 2:23 pm

I had the time of my life with the likes of Jim Walker, Wayne Morgan (Captain) Bobby Bowman, Hookie Moore and Jeff Hanson, just to name a few! I was the first one there and stayed almost to the end.... When I got up to leave my rear stuck to the chair

.. I was impressed with everyone. WOW what a line up. I have to say, Johnanthan Candler blew me away.. What talent. To bad some one can't put a video of him on YouTube. I told my wife when I got home they need to get him on this years, America you got talent... Anyway I had the time of my life. There are two things I regret, coming home and missing the cook out at the Hicks and NOT ordering the biggest meal on me menu at Ruby Tuesdays,because the MORGAN MAN payed for everyones meal! OH WELL .... It was great meeting everyone from the Chat room too... See you there next year... Rich Guy[This message was edited by Rich Jackson on 13 October 2006 at 03:24 PM.][This message was edited by Rich Jackson on 13 October 2006 at 03:25 PM.][This message was edited by Rich Jackson on 13 October 2006 at 03:26 PM.][This message was edited by Rich Jackson on 13 October 2006 at 03:28 PM.][This message was edited by Rich Jackson on 13 October 2006 at 08:06 PM.]

Wayne Morgan · Post by **Wayne Morgan** » 13 Oct 2006 3:56 pm

"I would like to thank Rusty Danmyer, Billy Johnson and Damon Gray for all their help making me sound good. Of course the great rhythm section of Ric Boyer, Rick Vaungh and Drew Covington along with Walt Cunnigham all help too. Thanks gang for all the help.
Cookie"
Cookie, I want to thank you and the band for an out of this world performance at the steel jam, man you guys were cooking. Thank all the steel room buddies for making it a super good time. Great music and great friends,,,,WOW!!!!
Wayne

Rusty Danmyer · Post by **Rusty Danmyer** » 13 Oct 2006 4:09 pm

i'd like to take a moment and thank my friend cookie jones for the opportunity to pick at the ntsga jam once again. i can't begin to tell everyone what an honor it is to get to pick in front of (and with) my friends, heroes and fellow lovers of the steel guitar. thanks so much to drew, billy, rick, ric, walt and damon for doing what they do best, play country music from the heart. you guys made what is an intimidating situation a pretty relaxing experience (all things considered!!!).
a special thanks to the members of the ntsga and everyone who attended for making me feel welcome and the chance to pick for ya.

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 16 Oct 2006 7:02 pm

It was a great time guys

The waffle house folks have a pretty good sense of humor too

they needed it !
Rusty, you and Cookie and the band sounded fantastic !
Hook

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Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 16 Oct 2006 8:32 pm

Just Awesome!