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Topic: Update on Texas Steel Guitar Jamboree 2007 |
Herb Steiner
From:
Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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Posted 20 Nov 2006 5:00 pm |
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Item 1: Friday Jam Session
Louie Hallford is coordinating the Friday Midnight Jam Session. For a slot on the jam, contact Louie at louiehallford@sbcglobal.net .
Item 2: Westin Hotel is now sold out of convention rate rooms.
Okay, as of 11/16/06, there are no more rooms available at convention discount rates at the Westin. Call the Westin and ask if there are any TSGA Jamboree rate rooms available. 972-929-4500.
Here are the numbers of hotels/motels very close to the Jamboree.
Sheraton Grand 1-800-345-5251. Recommended! Mention the TSGA Jamboree, there MIGHT be convention rates.
Red Roof Inn 972-929-0020 next door to the Jamboree
Holiday Inn 972-929-8181
Harvey Suites 972-929-4499
Comfort Inn 972-790-7979
Marriott 972-871-4200
Motel 6 972-570-7500
I should also mention that there's a DENNY'S RESTAURANT across the street from the Westin Hotel, so if you're without transportation you're not totally limited to the hotel's food offerings.
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Herb's Steel Guitar Pages
Texas Steel Guitar Association
[This message was edited by Herb Steiner on 20 November 2006 at 05:27 PM.] |
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Greg Simmons
From:
where the buffalo (used to) roam AND the Mojave
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 21 Nov 2006 1:13 am
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| There must be something else besides the Jamboree happening on the 8th. I called last week, and was surprised when I got reservations for the 9th-10th but was told it was sold out Thursday. It should be the other way around. Either way, thanks for the list of options, Herb. Red Roof Inn sounds pretty convenient. |
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Bill Myrick
From:
Pea Ridge, Ar. (deceased)
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Posted 21 Nov 2006 4:03 am
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| Herb--Which motel is it across the street on the north side of Denny's ? "Thanx" |
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Jeff Agnew
From:
Dallas, TX
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Posted 21 Nov 2006 4:10 am
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Bill,
Red Roof Inn on the North, Holiday Inn Select on the south. |
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Bill Myrick
From:
Pea Ridge, Ar. (deceased)
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Posted 21 Nov 2006 5:45 am
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Thanks !  |
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Fred Jack
From:
Bastrop, Texas 78602
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Posted 21 Nov 2006 6:17 am
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| We've been staying at the Ramada the past 5 years. It is right next door to the "Harvey".Their parking lots join.Nice place and the rate is 59.95 per night for 2 dbl beds.Dennys across the street.I just reserved 6 rooms. |
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Donny Dennis
From:
Atlanta, Texas
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Posted 21 Nov 2006 6:29 am
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According to the TSGA web site "The upcoming show will be held MARCH 8 - 11, 2007." March 8, 2007, falls on a Thursday. Are the dates for the convention correct?
Donny |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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Posted 21 Nov 2006 6:54 am
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Donny, the dates are correct. Vendors at the show start setting up, displaying merch, and selling stuff on Thursday. And the free Thursday "Talent" night concert starts in the early evening and goes on.
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Herb's Steel Guitar Pages
Texas Steel Guitar Association
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Jerry Lee Newberry
From:
Prim, AR USA
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Posted 21 Nov 2006 4:55 pm
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Please help me. I have been told several different names. If I walk out the front door of the Westin and turn left, what is the name of the motel that is at the end of the Westin?
Donna |
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Thom Beeman
From:
California, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 21 Nov 2006 8:37 pm
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| Fred, do have a phone number for the Ramada. Ramada's 800 number says there booked. |
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Mike Fereday
From:
Newbury, Berkshire, England
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Posted 21 Nov 2006 11:08 pm
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I believe that to be the Red Roof.
Mike |
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Jeff Agnew
From:
Dallas, TX
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Posted 22 Nov 2006 5:14 am
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Perhaps this will help you visualize the area. Click the thumbnail for a larger view.
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Jerry Lee Newberry
From:
Prim, AR USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2006 5:18 am
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THANKS JEFF!!!!!!!!!
Donna |
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Jerry Lee Newberry
From:
Prim, AR USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2006 5:45 am
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Thom, The # for the Ramada Inn is 972-929-0066. I just got a room, but they charged me $69.95.
Guess I will have to check and see why I'm not as special as Fred!!!!!!
Donna |
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Fred Jack
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Bastrop, Texas 78602
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Posted 22 Nov 2006 6:17 am
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| That is the right ph #. I started staying there back when it was a Comfort Inn and they had a program if you stayed a certain amount of nights per year they gave a better rate.When they changed ownership I hollered at the new rate and they continued the good rate.This year she told me $69.95 and I said wait a minute last year I paid $62-62. She said I will give you $59.95.I said I'll take it and got a confirmation #.Call them back and see if it works for you. |
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Jerry Lee Newberry
From:
Prim, AR USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2006 12:05 pm
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I did call back. She finally let me have the room for $59.95.
Donna |
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Fred Jack
From:
Bastrop, Texas 78602
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Posted 22 Nov 2006 2:10 pm
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| Donna,you made money! Everyone should ask for that rate.Also if we're there again next year maybe we should ask for "all the group" get the good rate.Whatcha think? Fred |
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Thom Beeman
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California, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 22 Nov 2006 2:25 pm
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Thanks for the heads Fred up on the Ramada, Just reserved my room, same rate $59.95. Looking forward to seeing all there in DFW.
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thomb@steelseat.com
Desert Rose S-10, NV112, Hilton pedal
[This message was edited by Thom Beeman on 22 November 2006 at 02:26 PM.] |
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Ken Fox
From:
Nashville GA USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2006 6:49 pm
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We just booked the Ramada and flights for Ruth and I from Jacksonville (JAX) Florida.
See you there!! |
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Charles Tilley
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Posted 23 Nov 2006 5:36 am
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Don't any of you folks sell the Thursday night show short because I have attended that for 5 years now. Many of the talented players have advanced to the main show so that shows you what talent is presented. Buddy Bryant does a great job with his show.
The regular staff band backs some very good players so make your plans to be there if you are in your room by then.
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GOD is your best fishing buddy. You catch 'em and HE cleans 'em
Charles Tilley ,
ETSGA President and Events Director
Princeton, Texas
972-736-2664
1994 Carter D-10,2005 MSA Millenniun M3 SD-10,RV3, Nashville 1000 and Nashville 400
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Tony Palmer
From:
St Augustine,FL
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Posted 23 Nov 2006 9:32 am
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I wouldn't miss this!
I made my reservations two months ago.
I attended TSGA for the first time this year and can't wait to go back.
I hope I don't spend as much money this time tho (1 Benoit resonator and 1 Superslide) |
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- I just called and did manage to get into the Westin for March 9-10 at the TSGA Rate (which IMHO is a steal @ $70/night), so it may still be worth a call - but the Westin is definitely sold out of all rooms for March 8.
