33rd Annual PSGA Steel Event in Norwalk, CT

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 9 Nov 2006 6:50 am

Bob-As you well know, I wish I could be there at the PSGA show. I would really enjoy seeing all you guys.

I lost track of all the years that I have been a member over 30 years(33-34??) and recieving your excellent Newsletter on steel guitar activities.

I would like to see all the Steel Guitar Forum Members join up and subscribe to the Newsletter even if they cant get to Norwalk for the show. (just $27.00 a yr).
bobpsga@optonline.net

I look forward for mine in the mail every month. Thanks Bob,Jeff,John,Darlene,Doug,Tom,......al

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[This message was edited by Al Marcus on 09 November 2006 at 07:23 AM.]

Bob Maickel · Post by **Bob Maickel** » 9 Nov 2006 9:58 am

Thanks Al for your endorsement of our efforts over the past 33 years. Word of mouth is always the best advertisement. I'm sorry you're not able to be with us. But I know you'll be there in spirit.

Mike Sweeney: You and Teresa have a safe trip to CT. The WX forecast is good for the weekend. There's still some fall foliage to brighten the area and temps are in the 60's by day and in the 50's at night.

Mike Gross · Post by **Mike Gross** » 10 Nov 2006 7:19 am

This needs a bump! It is this weekend!

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Mike

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 10 Nov 2006 9:16 am

OK heres another Bump for a great show.

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 10 Nov 2006 5:13 pm

Bob, I'm sorry but I wont be able to make the show. Have a good show. My best to Cathy and yourself and all the guys.[This message was edited by Jody Carver on 10 November 2006 at 05:15 PM.]

Sam White · Post by **Sam White** » 10 Nov 2006 5:48 pm

Bob I'm sorry but I won't be making it this year.You guys have a good Show and don't wear out Hery Wallace and Bobbe Seymour as I need them for my Steel In down here in Greeneville Tennessee.I know the guys from the Rhode Island Steel Guitar Association will be there.Have a great Show you always do.
Sam White

Mike Sigler · Post by **Mike Sigler** » 13 Nov 2006 9:01 am

Just a quick Thank You! to Bob, Jeff, John, Darlene, and all the staff at the PSGA show..
You made us out of town guys feel at home, and the show was Great..Keep up the Good work! and we will hope to see you all again soon!
Mike Sigler

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 13 Nov 2006 9:12 am

Thanks again to the PSGA for another great weekend. As Mike mentioned, you really made me feel at home, and I enjoyed the music and the fellowship. I look forward to the next time together.
Chuck

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 13 Nov 2006 11:54 am

It was our first time to play the PSGA show ! We enjoyed it so very much. Bob, Jeff, and all the PSGA staff were just great. The show was so much fun and the people were warm and wonderful. If we're asked to come back.....We're going ! We have so much respect for that great organization. Our thanks to you ALL ! Ron & Leslie

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 13 Nov 2006 11:55 am

It was our first time to play the PSGA show ! We enjoyed it so very much. Bob, Jeff, and all the PSGA staff were just great. The show was so much fun and the people were warm and wonderful. If we're asked to come back.....We're going ! We have so much respect for that great organization. Our thanks to you ALL ! Ron & Leslie

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 13 Nov 2006 11:58 am

Sorry 'bout that second one,...don't know what happened... Ron

Lonnie Bennett · Post by **Lonnie Bennett** » 13 Nov 2006 12:53 pm

Bob and the PSGA your hospitality is second to none. I felt very humled and honored to invited back this year. Again Bob and company THANK YOU for a great time.

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Big Ben

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 13 Nov 2006 2:07 pm

Another great show...I'll post some pics in Steel Players this evening.....

Bob Maickel · Post by **Bob Maickel** » 14 Nov 2006 7:13 am

Thanks to everyone who was with us for our PSGA 33rd anniversary celebration. The steel playing was exceptional, as was the musical support provided by the back up musicians. The audience was most appreciative, to say the least.

Needless to say, without the help of our staff of 18 volunteers, the show wouldn't happen. Jeff DeMaio deserves a big pat on the back for putting the whole thing together and making it work.

BTW, the Monday edition of the Stamford Advocate (the daily newspaper for southwestern Connecticut) devoted a lot of space to our show, including color photos of Herby Wallace, Bob Taillefer and "Fooch" Fischetti. The Advocate honored us once before, in 1994, which featured a color photo of Jimmy Day on the front page.

The dates for next year's show are November 10th and 11th (Veteran's Day 2007).

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 14 Nov 2006 2:26 pm

Well, we made it home in one piece! What a drive, but it was worth every minute of it to be able to come back to Norwalk. Thank you to Bob, Jeff, Mike Gross, the wonderful band and all the staff for having us back and making it such an enjoyable weekend. Teresa and I will be looking forward to the next time.

Mike Sweeney

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 14 Nov 2006 7:11 pm

Bob, Is there any way of posting a link to the article in the paper? It would be neat to see it?

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Regards, Craig

Mike Gross · Post by **Mike Gross** » 15 Nov 2006 3:53 am

Mike,

Great to see that you made it back home.
Thanks so very much for your mention and nice comments. As I said in another post, it was both you wonderful artists and the work of the PSGA staff that combined to make it a monster year.

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Mike

Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 15 Nov 2006 6:58 am

I want to thank Bob, Jeff, Mike and all the volunteers for an excellent show. The band was great!

Debra and I certainly enjoyed ourselves. We are looking forward to coming down your way again! Merci mes amis! Bob

Bob Maickel · Post by **Bob Maickel** » 15 Nov 2006 5:05 pm

Craig:

I received the e-mail from Jeff DeMaio with a JPEG of the Advocate photos. I attempted to find the article on the Advocate web site, to no avail. All they had was a concert in Norwalk honoring their veterans on 11/12/2006.

Sorry, but perhaps someone with more computer expertise can come up with something. I'd sure like to view it, since I only received a portion of it.

BTW, Jeff and the Gunsmoke band will be on their way to Nashville since they are scheduled to perform on the WSM Midnight Jamboree this Saturday night.

Bob Maickel · Post by **Bob Maickel** » 15 Nov 2006 5:13 pm

Hey Bob (and Debra)Taillefer.......Your color photo made it into the Stamford Advocate newspaper, Monday 11/13/2006 Edition. Congratulations! The Advocate, owned by the Tribune Corporation, is the #1 daily publication in Southern Connecticut. So several million subscribers viewed it. You have had the honor of sharing the Advocate stage with Herby Wallace, Fooch Fischetti and the late Jimmy Day!

Good job job, well-done.

Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 16 Nov 2006 11:21 am

That's great Bob!

Thanks! Bob

Bob Maickel · Post by **Bob Maickel** » 16 Nov 2006 7:17 pm

I E-mailed a jpeg file of the Advocate blurb to Howard R. hoping that he will be able to publish it on his post of PSGA Show photos, since it's not within my computer expertise to do so. Thanks again to the folks at the Advocate for their coverage of our event, It's a fine publication and they do know how to cover local events. ( I worked for CBS news for 28 years and know the difference between national and local coverage).

The Pedal Steel Guitar Association exists to expand knowledge about the steel guitar and to make the general public aware of the wonderful music than can be obtained by playing our chosen instrument.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 16 Nov 2006 8:46 pm

I'll post it here......I have a lot of uploading & cleaning up to do for the other thread....

Bob Maickel · Post by **Bob Maickel** » 17 Nov 2006 9:47 am

Thanks Howard!

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 19 Nov 2006 1:10 pm

Thanks, Bob and Howard, looks real nice.

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Regards, Craig