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Topic: Is Dicky Overbey still playing with Amber Digby? |
Jake L
From: Grapevine, Texas
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Posted 17 Feb 2012 12:36 pm
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Is he still playing with her on her live shows?
Thanks,
Jake |
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Ben Lawson
From: Brooksville Florida
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Posted 17 Feb 2012 2:22 pm
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Unless there has been a very recent change Dicky is still with Amber and they sound great. |
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Mickey Adams
From: Bandera Texas
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Posted 17 Feb 2012 6:09 pm
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Jake I will be down in Bandera in a few weeks and Ive been trying to arrange a get together with Dicky. I was told that he is having some health issues and doesn't leave the house much...Ill get the scoop and post something on this thread as soon as I can... _________________ ARTIST RELATIONS: MSA GUITARS
2017 MSA LEGEND XL D10, S10, Studio Pro S12 EXE9
Mullen G2, Rittenberry S10, Infinity D10, Zumsteel 8+9
Anderson, Buscarino, Fender, Roman Guitars, Sarno Octal, Revelation Preamps, BJS BARS, Lots of Blackface Fenders! |
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Lane Gray
From: Topeka, KS
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Posted 17 Feb 2012 7:15 pm
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She did a show without him in western Kansas, and the word was health-related. IIRC something about hip replacement ... _________________ 2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Quentin Hickey
From: Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 18 Feb 2012 6:14 am
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Here is wishing Dicky to get well soon. Hip replacements to doctors are like oil changes to maechanics nowadays. He'll be back and better than ever. |
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Greg Stasny
From: Texas, USA
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Posted 18 Feb 2012 10:13 am
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Amber's performances are on hiatus, due to the expected delivery of her baby in early-March. Stay tuned for her (and maybe Dickey's) return to performing. |
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Bill Hankey
From: Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 6:31 am
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Does anyone know if Dicky Overbey ever jammed with Ralph Mooney? Another pertinent question is, when will Amber be back on location, singing up a storm? |
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Dave Biller
From: Texas, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 6:36 am
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Yes, Dicky is just fine and he's still out there playing a bunch, mostly with Darrell and Mona McCall or Justin Trevino, and still doing lots of session work for Heart of Texas Records. As Greg pointed out, Amber is taking time off as the birth of her baby draws closer. Later this year she will hit the road again BUT, don't expect to see Dicky travelling around the US and Europe with her. He just doesn't do that stuff anymore. If Amber makes an Opry or Midnight Jamboree, RFDtv appearance, etc, it's quite probable that Dicky will be with her and he plays almost all of her regional Texas dates so if you want to see Amber, she might be coming to your town but if it's Dicky Overbey you're looking for, buy a plane ticket and come on down to Texas. |
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Bill Hankey
From: Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 8:24 am
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Dave,
They are both very inspiring with a great country sound. I hope Amber appreciates Dicky's steel guitar playing as much as I do. |
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Herb Steiner
From: Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 10:44 am
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Since Dicky is Amber's stepfather, I believe she's most appreciative of his contributions. _________________ My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Cal Sharp
From: the farm in Kornfield Kounty, TN
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Bill Hankey
From: Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 11:45 am
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Cal,
I must have played her recordings "Lie To Him" and "Heart I'm Ashamed Of You", 50 times. How are you gonna beat those two recordings? |
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Cal Sharp
From: the farm in Kornfield Kounty, TN
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 12:26 pm
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Bill,
Dickie and Amber really have an identifiable sound, or "branding", a popular term these days, like Hal and Loretta, Weldon and Connie and Lloyd and Lynn Anderson. _________________ C#
Me: Steel Guitar Madness
Latest ebook: Steel Guitar Insanity
Custom Made Covers for Steel Guitars & Amps at Sharp Covers Nashville |
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Richard Sinkler
From: aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 12:31 pm
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Even if Dicky is not with her, David Biller probably would be. He is a great player also. Can't lose with either of these two at the PSG. _________________ Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112,Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open D slide guitar) . Playing for 55 years and still counting. |
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Bill Hankey
From: Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 1:05 pm
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I hope she continues to feature the good country sound for years to come. She really is the icing on the country music entertainment. |
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Dave Biller
From: Texas, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2012 2:04 pm
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You're very kind to say that, Richard, and I really do appreciate it. Believe me, I am QUITE aware of the size of those shoes I have to fill and Dicky's fans are very quick to point it out to me, lest I forget. I've been standing in that shadow for almost 5 years now. |
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Bill Hankey
From: Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 20 Feb 2012 4:52 am
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I wanted to point out Amber's live appearance, singing "LIE TO HIM" can be enjoyed by typing in Amber Digby-At The Swiss Alp Hall- "Lie To Him". It seems good to hear what I consider real country for a refreshing change. |
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