Southern Illinois Steel Guitar Show

Scott Henderson · Post by **Scott Henderson** » 23 Apr 2012 7:29 am

Russ is right. This is one of the better shows. I want to thank the staff for treating us like Kings and all the folks I visited with were just wonderful. The band is beyond top notch and appreciate Rick, Rick, Greg, and David for laying down a great groove and putting up with my unique" charts...LOL Thanks again to Amber and Dottie. You both sounded wonderful! I appreciate it. Only think to say is great pickin great friendship, great weekend...Didn't get a chance to say good by to all but know I enjoyed all of you......Thanks and see you next year...

Clark Doughty · Post by **Clark Doughty** » 23 Apr 2012 5:46 pm

Wow! What a show! One of the very best steel guitar shows we've attended and we plan on being back next year. Great staff who put this together, great staff band, great players and a very friendly environment. For those of you who didn't get to hear Jean Devore's recitation honoring veterans you really missed a meaningful performance. Jean wrote the recitation and did a beautiful job in presenting it. If you ever get a chance to hear this don't miss it. Veterans were honored several times at this show and it is appreciated. Thanks for all those who made this show happen................cd

Dottie Jack · Post by **Dottie Jack** » 24 Apr 2012 9:09 pm

I loved every minute of this week-end. What a great show. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make it a success and for allowing me to be a part of it. What an honor to work with Dave Flanagan, Austin Stewart, and Scotty Henderson. It was so good to see old friends and make new ones! Thanks, again.
Dottie

Dennis Wireman · Post by **Dennis Wireman** » 25 Apr 2012 5:07 am

WOW what a fantastic show. nice to see old friends and meet new ones. Staff done an outstanding job on this one. seems to get better each year. Great band , players, singers, venders and crowd can't wait until next one. thanks to all that participated

Dan Burnham · Post by **Dan Burnham** » 25 Apr 2012 10:26 am

I want to thank all of you for coming by the BMI Room this year. It was a great show, and good to see everybody again. WOW what a line up and a fun time. See ya next year,

Dan (BMI)

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 25 Apr 2012 1:50 pm

Clark, Jean said thank you so very much for you kind words on Her recitation. There was a lot of very positive comments from lots of people. Thanks again, Larry

Gary Sill · Post by **Gary Sill** » 25 Apr 2012 7:58 pm

Accomodations, players, band and really great hosts the Southern Illinois Productions. Hope to come back and play and maybe sell some guitars and accessories

Thanks, Gary Sill
Sill Music Supply

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Terry Bethel · Post by **Terry Bethel** » 27 Apr 2012 10:42 am

Dave and the gang,
Thank you for inviting to your show,
I had a great time meeting new people saying hello to friends I hadn't seen in years. The backup band was great, you do know the drummer was an ex Statesider?
Tell Terry I said thanks for setting in with me and I hope we get to do it again next year,
Again thank you ,
Terry Bethel

Dave would you call me please!

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Leslie Elliott · Post by **Leslie Elliott** » 28 Apr 2012 6:45 am

On behalf of Ron and myself - we would like to say a big "THANK YOU" to all the folks that put this great show together and for including us in the program. We sure did enjoy seeing many of our ole friends and got to make some new ones. We always have a good time at this show and hope to see everyone again next year. Love the back up band - they are the best!! Special thanks to Ron Head for singing with Ron - wow what a singer!!
Take care and hope everyone has a safe and happy year. Till we meet again...
Leslie Elliott

Dennis Wireman · Post by **Dennis Wireman** » 29 Apr 2012 4:13 am

great job on the pic dow keep them coming had a great time listening , watching, and meeting freinds. The staff done a fantastice job on putting this together.

Carl Kilmer · Post by **Carl Kilmer** » 29 Apr 2012 8:39 am

Here's more pic's, that I cliped from my videos.
This was about the best show I've ever been to.
Me and Jean DeVore

Me and Rich Alyea

Gary Rittenberry and Jean DeVore

Larry Baker

Roger Crawford

Jean sang from her heart, with all of us.

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