Alabama Steel Guitar Association

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 29 Jan 2006 5:30 pm

Bill, Fred Cronier is from Montgomery he played Steel Guitar with the band for Governor Big Jim Folsom both times he ran for office. yes big Jim had a country music band playing as he shook the corn shuck mop in the air. Fred played with us at the American guitar studio, back in the 40's.

ernie

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 30 Jan 2006 12:46 pm

Ernie,
Does Fred live in Montgomery now? How many people are you bringing to our show?
Bill[This message was edited by Bill Cook on 01 February 2006 at 11:25 AM.]

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 30 Jan 2006 2:17 pm

Hi ASGA and Steel Forum Members,

We are looking forward to the Steel Guitar Show in AL. See ya'll there!

GOD bless!

Terry Wood

Doc Rickles · Post by **Doc Rickles** » 31 Jan 2006 8:48 am

Hi Bill,
Looking forward to Montgomery Jam. What time will I need to be there for kick off and prayer. Haven't seen starting time on post.
This will be one of the years best.
blessing to all
Dr R[This message was edited by Dr E L Rickles on 31 January 2006 at 08:50 AM.][This message was edited by Dr E L Rickles on 31 January 2006 at 08:51 AM.]

Tim Bridges · Post by **Tim Bridges** » 31 Jan 2006 10:23 am

Good DR.,

Try to get there on Saturday for the jam session at the hotel. Otherwise, I think it starts at 10 am on Sunday. I look forward to meeting you. I'll send you a flyer on a separate email.[This message was edited by Tim Bridges on 31 January 2006 at 10:27 AM.]

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 31 Jan 2006 11:17 am

Dr. Rickles,
Show starts promptly at 10.00 Sunday Morning. We will need you there about 0945 to kick off the event with a prayer. The Saturday night Jam will start around 5.00 at the Guest House Hotel, 120 Madison Ave, just a couple of blocks from the Museum. The admissions to the show will be $10.00. This is a bargain since the regular admission for the Museum is $8.00. People will be able to tour the Museum from 1.00 till 4.00. included with the $10.00 show ticket. Now some of the players who are confirmed

Don Helms with Chris Malpass
Ron Elliott
Bill Ferguson
Larry Moore
Roger Crawford
Jack Goodson
Bill Simmons
Don Lynch
Rob Parker
Terry Wood
Tyler Hall
Russ and Laney Hicks
Lynn Owlsly

These are confirmed. The times are not. We will also have a person inducted into the ASGA Hall of Fame, along with some other awards. Rooms are availiable at $50.57, walking out price at The Guest House Hotel & Suites. There will be a Warm Up, informal Jam at the Hotel at 5.00 Saturday night. Every one, Come On Down. This is really going to be a great show.
"THE ALABAMA GANG"

Leon Champion · Post by **Leon Champion** » 1 Feb 2006 9:04 am

Hi BILL, Our email is not working at the moment. You can answer my question about MC. here. Also need phone# for the Guest House.

Tim Bridges · Post by **Tim Bridges** » 1 Feb 2006 9:40 am

334-264-2231. I would call ASAP on the rooms. I got two yesterday and the lady said turnout looks great.

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 1 Feb 2006 12:38 pm

Brother Leon,
Yes we need you with the MC'ing. We are working on some things and I will get back to you later. We will probably have 2 MC's. You and maybe someone else. I would love copy of pictures also. Thanks for all you do.
Bill

Kirk Hamre · Post by **Kirk Hamre** » 2 Feb 2006 8:26 pm

Bill,

We exchanged info a few months ago...I'm moving to Birmingham, Al. in March, how do I join the Alabama Steel Guitar Assoc.??

Thanks,
Kirk Hamre

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Clyde Bloodworth · Post by **Clyde Bloodworth** » 2 Feb 2006 11:20 pm

Bill,
I plan to come, and, play if there is room on the schedule. If not , I will still enjoy hearing all the other players.
Clyde

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 3 Feb 2006 6:16 am

Kirk,
Send a check made out to ASGA for $10.00 to Don Lynch,
578 Delmar Dr
Prattville, Al 36067
Please include address's and phone numbers.
Thanks, Bill and welcome aboard.

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 3 Feb 2006 7:21 am

Clyde,
The pattern is full, in fact over full for Sunday. We have had many many players that would like to play. Saturday night Jam is still wide open if you can attend it. We definitely will have you a playing slot for our next function. I want all the gang to hear you pick on that C6th neck. Will see you Sunday in Atlanta.
Bill[This message was edited by Bill Cook on 03 February 2006 at 07:43 AM.]

Kenny Brown · Post by **Kenny Brown** » 3 Feb 2006 9:55 am

I'll be joining yall soon! Thanks for the email this morning Bill! Looking forward to the jam this month to meet yall.

Doc Rickles · Post by **Doc Rickles** » 5 Feb 2006 1:22 pm

Thanks to all for the info. Bill if you need help with MC'ing. Will be glad to be available.
Going to try to be there Sat Night.
Dr R

Tyler Hall · Post by **Tyler Hall** » 7 Feb 2006 6:24 am

Are time slots booked yet? Just curious.

"The Kid"
D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, goodrich LDR

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 7 Feb 2006 6:55 am

Good Doctor; We could use you Saturday night to give Leon a hand. I have something in mind where I can use you Sunday also.
Mr. Tyler: a/k/a "THE KID", WE HAVE OUR PLAYERS CONFIRMED. We are still playing with the time slots. We can't decide who gets to Kick Off this Historical Event. Any idea's??
Bill

Tim Bridges · Post by **Tim Bridges** » 7 Feb 2006 10:35 am

Looks like "the Kid" just volunteered. Like they say, age before beauty.

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 7 Feb 2006 11:16 am

Tim, I think you are right!!!! That's a large burden off of me!! The "KID", kicking off our First Jam. History in the making. We can use him as a test pig to see if the sound is right! Right?

Tim Bridges · Post by **Tim Bridges** » 7 Feb 2006 11:40 am

They say it's best to cook the young pigs first, to see if the fire is right for the hogs! I gotta strange feelin' Tyler will be just fine! I know one thing, I wouldn't want to be in line behind him; maybe with a real long delay (time, not digital).

Tyler Hall · Post by **Tyler Hall** » 7 Feb 2006 5:27 pm

I like the pig cooking idea, but not when the pig is ME!!! I play bad enough already, but that early in the morning I'd be a even bigger diasater. Tim, I'm young and your....... well, I'm not calling you pretty! But I'll give you a long delay, you can use my Digitech.

Yeah, I was just wondering if they knew who was going to play when. Just as long as I don't play after Bill Simmons or Tim I'll be OK. By the way, you'd hate to ruin history by letting me start. And why pick on me, it's Tim's turn!

"The Kid"
D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, Goodrich LDR[This message was edited by Tyler Hall on 07 February 2006 at 05:30 PM.]

Tim Bridges · Post by **Tim Bridges** » 7 Feb 2006 6:23 pm

Tyler, I think it's up to el Presidente. I know Bill Cook might work with you as much as he can. We were kinda kidding, but...

Well, Tyler I'm no concern; I'm not playing. But, I bet you wish I was playing. Ain't nothing like a big old hog smoking early. Yep, I do believe that would be the case. Looking over the players list appears to be some heavy hitters. Heck, I'm not worried about it; I'm lookin' forward to this show!

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 8 Feb 2006 4:24 am

Tyler, I think you have learned a very valuable lesson. Check with Larry Moore. He is an old Pro. Ask him what he got for inquiring about playing time in the Atlanta Show. Ask him where Jerry Braswell placed him. I am surprised your Mentor let you make such a blunder. After you talk to Larry Moore and Mr. Simmons, get back with me and maybe we can work something out to get you off the Hot Spot. Or, you can give your slot to Tim Bridges and put him up there.It is great that you are learning such valuable lessons while you are young. As for Larry Moore, he told me to just put him any where. Maybe you can talk him into getting you off the Hot Spot. He is a very nice guy!!
Bill[This message was edited by Bill Cook on 08 February 2006 at 05:39 AM.]

Laney Hicks · Post by **Laney Hicks** » 8 Feb 2006 9:28 am

When you play as smooth and pretty as Larry Moore, it doesn't matter where it happens in the lineup of the show; and after all is said and done, what you'll remember will be how well he plays. I, too, especially took notice of his rendition of "IF". It's such a good song for steel guitar, but it requires a "polished player" to "sing" it well, and Larry did just that.

We're getting excited about the Alabama Jam! It's almost here and I'm walkin' around the house singin' songs about "Alabama" within Russ' earshot.
Bill, it was good to see you in Atlanta.
(Oh,by the way, those KISSES you got from me were originally from Bill Ferguson, and he even told me that they were really meant for Russ! Now, where does THAT leave us all?!

See ya'll soon!
Laney

Tyler Hall · Post by **Tyler Hall** » 8 Feb 2006 10:01 am

I've been laughing at Tim all night!

I don't care where I play, I'm just so honored to get to play. The timeslot really doesn't matter to me, I was just harrasing Tim.

"The Kid"
D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, Goodrich LDR