BIG SHOW IN MESA, AZ...JANUARY 25, 26, 27

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 28 Nov 2006 6:27 pm

Hello Everyone....
We have been busy putting together our 4th Annual show for the Southwestern Steel Guitar Association in Mesa, AZ. The dates are January 25, 26 and 27, 2007. Same place, the Holiday Inn at 1600 South Country Club Rd., Mesa, AZ. We have a great lineup of outstanding steel guitarists, a ONE day seminar by Doug Jernigan on January 24th, the Roy Rosetta Convention Band, with Roy, Paul, Leon and Ben. We have a few surprise players who have never played our show before....are you listening Bobby Lee? It is going to be a great time. Check out the website and make your reservations now! The hotel is filling up, so make your reservations. Guests of the hotel also will receive a FREE breakfast buffet that is GREAT!! Our website is: www.swsteelguitar.com

Come join us for the biggest steel guitar show west of Dallas!

Billy Easton

Curt Shoemaker · Post by **Curt Shoemaker** » 29 Nov 2006 7:37 am

I'm looking forward to playing your show this year Billy!! This is a great show folks, make your plans to join us.[This message was edited by Curt Shoemaker on 29 November 2006 at 07:37 AM.]

John Hensch · Post by **John Hensch** » 29 Nov 2006 3:29 pm

Hi Billy,
I will be there with our new sound system. This shoud be the best sound we have been able to supply to date. Also we will have plenty of outputs for people wishing to record audio from the P.A. System. We will supply Stero outputs on RCA Female connectors. So bring your recorders and cables. We will supply power strips at a central location for those need external power for their rigs.

John

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Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 29 Nov 2006 3:49 pm

I'll be there for sure.

G-L-O..........

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Jody Cameron · Post by **Jody Cameron** » 29 Nov 2006 7:23 pm

I sure wish I could be there, but I have to play...this is a great show.

JC

Jerry Lee Newberry · Post by **Jerry Lee Newberry** » 30 Nov 2006 6:55 am

Jerry and Austin are looking forward to the show. They should have a new CD by then, so everyone come by and get one!!!!!!!!!

Donna

Herby Wallace · Post by **Herby Wallace** » 30 Nov 2006 6:50 pm

Well I just got off the phone with Billy Easton and he has invited me back to this great show. I played this show in 2005 and I can't say enough about it. It is without a doubt one of the finest shows in the Country. Everything is done first class. The hotel is great, the backup band is one of the finest there is and the lineup of players is also excellent. I am really looking forward to this great show, so I hope to see all of you there.

Herby Wallace

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Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 30 Nov 2006 8:25 pm

Yes folks....this is going to be great!! Today I have confirmed the incomparable Herby Wallace..we have already confirmed Randy Beavers, Russ Hicks, Tommy Dodd, Doug Jernigan, Lynn Owsley, Bobby Black, DeWitt Scott, Bobby Lee, Chuck Lettes, Jim Stahlhut, Jim Cohen, Janet Lynn, David Wright, Chuck Back, Jonathan Candler, Austin Stewart, Jerry Newberry, Terry Bethel, Doug Livingston, Jim Loessburg, Herb Steiner,Rich Brennion, Margie Mays, Billy Phelps, Mike Perlowin, Al Vescovo, Frank Carter, Blackie Taylor, Albert Talley, Mark Giles, Curt Shoemaker, Bob Case, George Sypert, Ron Turner, Ron Sodos, John McClung, Jerry Fessenden, Mike Smith, and Bud Isaacs!! Of course this list is subject to change and I believe that a few more players will be added.
Also, our ladies of the club (Meriul Easton and Peggy Porter) have made a ONE OF A KIND, HANDMADE EMBROIDERED STEEL GUITAR QUILT that will be auctioned at the show. I will try to get a picture of this beautiful quilt posted soon.
Doug Jernigan will be presenting a seminar on Wednesday, January 24th. To register, contact Doug at digindoug@worldnet.att.net
We again will have the A Team of backup bands...I spoke with Roy Rosetta today, and the boys are getting ready for the Arizona show. That would include Roy, Paul Polish, Ben Brogdon and Leon Chambers. There will also be some surprise guests to make this show the best ever.
Jody Cameron, we will miss you, but of course we understand. Maybe you can make the next show. There will always be room for your great pickin'.
Watch for more announcements as the time draws nearer. I am in the process of scheduling all the players.
Don't miss this show!! January 25, 26, and 27th of 2007. For details, check out the website: www.swsteelguitar.com

Billy Easton
Casa Grande, AZ[This message was edited by Billy Easton on 04 December 2006 at 07:32 PM.]

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 2 Dec 2006 10:26 am

In addition to all the other things going on, we will be raffelling a Peavey Nashville 112 to some lucky winner!! Raffle tickets for the quilt and the Nashville 112 will be available at the show. Some lucky winners are gonna take home these items.....don't be left out. Get your reservations made!!
Billy Easton
Casa Grande,, AZ

Thom Beeman · Post by **Thom Beeman** » 2 Dec 2006 7:40 pm

Billy, You're not letting Bobby Bowman off the hook are you?? Those white knobby knees is worth the price of the weekend by themselves.

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Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 4 Dec 2006 7:34 pm

Bobby Bowman.....are you out there?? Please email me....thanks.

Billy Easton
weaston@cox..net

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 7 Dec 2006 7:41 am

We are getting calls and emails every day. This show is shaping up to be another good one.

Just look at the line up to this point.

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George Duncan Sypert · Post by **George Duncan Sypert** » 7 Dec 2006 11:23 am

Room reserved, plane ticket bought. Ready to go.

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 9 Dec 2006 9:08 pm

Great George!
We are looking forward to having you and all the other folks in Mesa, and we are looking forward to your part of the show.

Billy

Frank Harris · Post by **Frank Harris** » 10 Dec 2006 3:33 pm

I will be attending the show again this year it was great last year and what a great Hotel to stay in. I am bringing another Pedal steeler from san diego by name of Mark Traniner. Hope Joe Naylor plays again this year???

Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 10 Dec 2006 4:09 pm

I'll be driving to Arizona. I think they want me to play on Friday. The schedule isn't out yet.

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Bob Case · Post by **Bob Case** » 11 Dec 2006 5:31 am

I'm looking forward to another great show. I've even talked my wife into coming with me this time. It should be a lot of fun!

Bobby Bowman · Post by **Bobby Bowman** » 11 Dec 2006 10:08 am

Hi Billy,
I finally sent you an Email,,,,,sorry for being so tardy.
BB
www.bobbybowman.com

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Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 11 Dec 2006 9:16 pm

Just talked to Bobby Bowman....and he is going to be here!! Hooray!! Bobby is not only a great player, but a gentleman. I know he will bless us with great playing! Bobby, we are looking forward to having you here.

Dean Batye · Post by **Dean Batye** » 12 Dec 2006 4:43 am

Hello Billy, just got back from Wi.and Missouri,I am looking foward to Mesa an some
warm temps.Show is looking good,glad Dr. Bowman is going to be there.
Dean Batye
Concord,Ca.

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Thom Beeman · Post by **Thom Beeman** » 12 Dec 2006 10:36 am

Billy, you didn't have to take me serious on Dr Bowman.

Since he's going to be there I'm bringing help.

This is going to be a great weekend none should miss if possible.

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Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 12 Dec 2006 5:53 pm

I'm looking forward to it, fer sure.

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Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 12 Dec 2006 6:06 pm

Well, if Herb's comin', I'm comin'. And looks like I'll be bringing along my son, Jaji, to play alto sax on my set. He played on my last two CDs ('Four to the Bar' and 'Home James') so maybe we can get some of those tunes going.

See ya there!
J'beaux

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 12 Dec 2006 6:50 pm

Billy-Sounds like just a great show and lots of fun. Getting bigger and bigger every year.....al

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Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 12 Dec 2006 6:55 pm

'It's turnin' into a Father and Son thing?
Cool!
We'll be there!
Pete and Jerry Burak