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Topic: gospel steel guitar showcase, june 8th, mcgehee, arkansas |
Jack Harper
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 10 Feb 2013 3:33 pm |
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"steelin' the gospel" june 8th, 2013 @ the shed
pedal steels, non pedal steels, gospel music theme
if you play with tracks, band-in-a-box, laptop or live musicians, bring your own or rely on available back-up the date is june 8th, 2013 at the intersection of hwy 165 & hwy 65, halfway between mcgehee and dermott, arkansas in the climate controlled, 200 plus soft seat comfort of the singin' shed auditorium, home of the hackett family gospel showcase. time slots are available now any and all player levels are invited and encouraged to attend. more details to follow as we grow. |
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Andy Jones
From:
Mississippi
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Posted 10 Feb 2013 4:57 pm
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Sounds like fun,Country Jack.I'm off that weekend and I may just make this show.Let me check with my wife to see if anything's going then.
As you know,I had big plans to be a good country steel player(ha ha!)but the Lord has His hands on me and it looks like He has redirected my plans.I can't argue.
Andy,self-proclaimed mayor of Chunky,MS |
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Jack Harper
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 10 Feb 2013 7:16 pm
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andy;
this is the show for you to shine!
r.v sites behind the building, motel less than a quarter, big stage, hospitality and fellowship.
say the word and you are on the show.
steelin the gospel, welcomes, the steel playin', gospel singin', honorary mayor of chunky, mississippi. come on over! |
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Jack Harper
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 10 Feb 2013 7:30 pm
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in fact, the first and lead-off slot has just been filled by a player from the great state of arkansas who will be announced at a later date. he was granted his choice of slots. thanks steeler.....
country.... |
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Jack Harper
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 12 Feb 2013 8:17 pm
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response is lookin' good, several slots are filled already.to answer a few questions, yes singers are encouraged to offer their voices as needed as well as back-up players and the price of admission is free
a family show, lots of parking, food available on site, motels, camping & fishing close by, very close.
if a friday nite show is warranted,i'll make request.
pm me here for booking your slot. make a joyful noise
you'll be glad you did!
will post lodging info soon - as show rates confirm.
country jack |
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Jack Harper
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 18 Feb 2013 10:57 pm
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response is still comin' in even though it's still early. slots are filling-up.
this is gonna be quite a night, not countin' what the day will bring.
louisiana, mississippi & arkansas.....steelin' the gospel.
special announcements soon!
county |
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Paul King
From:
Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2013 3:26 am
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| Jack, Having played gospel music for many years and traveling with a Christian Country Band, this appeals to me. What area of the state is the location for this event? I live one hour north of Dallas,Texas on I35. |
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Jack Harper
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2013 6:29 am
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mornin' paul;
this is in southeast arkansas, due east of dallas. come hwy 82, to the intersection of hwy 65 in lake village, arkansas, turn left and it's 17 miles north on the right.
or, head north on I-30 and exit right on hwy 270 at malvern, the next exit past malvern/hot springs, go east tp pine bluff then south on hwy 65 thru mcgehee and it's on the left, just past the american inn, at the hwy 165 intersection.
or, east on I-20, stop in monroe, louisiana and visit the duck commander and all roads will lead from there.
thanks for asking. we'll be lookin' for you there.
jack...... |
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Paul King
From:
Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2013 10:20 am
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| Jack, How far from Texarkana would you be? Just trying to get an idea on what amount of time I would be looking at. Thanks so much for the response. |
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Jack Harper
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2013 5:49 pm
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paul;
near 'bout's 150 miles from stateline avenue in texarkana, u.s.a. to the red light at hwy 82 & hwy 65 in lake village, arkansas turn left at the light, drive 17 miles, it's on the right....
i sure hope this works out for you, 'cause we are really lookin' forward to having you on stage.
any questions/anytime
thanks
jack... |
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Jack Harper
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 21 Feb 2013 8:49 pm
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had several request for update information, so, here goes.....
this early in the process, there are 5 committed steelers and 6 back-up musicians. 2 piano, 2 guitars,2 bass and several singers have offered to be there, on-call.
so the interest is there, the venue is excellent and exited. this will be good!
by the time the push gets underway we anticipate that this will be an anual evnt.
so be a part of the first of the first........if you can make it, ...come on down!
"steelin' the gospel"
country jack |
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Jack Harper
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 10 Mar 2013 11:15 am
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 the physical address is
the hacketts gospel singing shed
3348 hwy 65 north
dermott, arkansas 71638
the motels in the area all offer steelin' the gospel special rates, you must mention steelin' the gospel
the best western-mcgehee : 870-222-3564(3 mi north)
the relax inn-mcgehee : 870-222-5511(3 mi north)
the american inn : 870-538-5247(600 ft north) |
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Jack Harper
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 22 Mar 2013 9:31 pm
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the management is getting exited about the upcomming
show and are making preparations to make ahe steel players welcome. i have been asked by several players about the possibility of a friday nite, tune-up get together. if there is enough interest from players, this is a possible pre-show extra.
any feedback? just say the word.
historic, kvsa, 1270 am radio, is now our flagship station and will advertise the show as well as play, steel guitar featured gospel selections, so if you have c.d.'s, even mp3's and wish airplay, now is your chance.
just say so and i will get back with directions.
country............ |
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Jeremiah Hanley
From:
Springfield, Missouri, USA
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Posted 25 Mar 2013 7:05 pm
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Hey, Jack, It's wonderful that you're going to have this Gospel Steel Guitar Show. I wish I could join you and play but it's quite a distance from where we live. And on top of that, I've had a slight stroke and it has impaired my playing ability. I don't think anyone would like to hear me play, but I hope you have a good turn out and folks receive a great blessing as you lift up the Lord Jesus Christ. My wife and I have a Gospel DJ program on steelradio.com and we'll announce your steel guitar show, if that's alright with you! God bless!!
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Jerry and Venda |
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Jack Harper
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 26 Mar 2013 4:49 am
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jeremiah,
that is great of you to offer and yes, you have my permission to make mention on your show.
i do understand the distance and i wish you could be there. i think this venue really fits this type of exposure for the steel guitar and it's master and its' all for the master.
we wish to invite any level of player to paticipate
...by the way admission is free and a love offering will be accepted that will go to help the players bridge the gap.
down home goodness, climate controlled, soft seat comfort, arkansas hospitality and homemade cornbread.
y'all come..... country jack |
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Paul King
From:
Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 28 Mar 2013 6:00 pm
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| it is a longer drive than what I usually drive but the wife and I plan on being there. I have played gospel music for years and look forward to meeting you guys and gals. Remember all talent comes for the Good Lord above. |
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Paul King
From:
Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2013 5:50 pm
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| I made my reservation today at the Best Western. I am also interested in a Friday night jam if possible. |
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Pete Walthall
From:
Arkansas, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2013 8:32 pm paul king
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i got to hear paul play in texarkana he is a fine player makes that emmons sound like a emmons.great tone
if i can steal enough cans and cooper i might come if terry snead will help me.but terry is a good guy he probley want help///// |
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Pete Walthall
From:
Arkansas, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2013 8:35 pm gospel music show
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i got to hear paul play in texarkana he is a fine player makes that emmons sound like a emmons.great tone
if i can steal enough cans and cooper i might come if terry snead will help me.but terry is a good guy he probley want help///// |
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Jack Harper
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2013 9:31 pm
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it's april fools day, but, this ain't no april fools joke.... the roster has filled up.....
thanks much for the guys that have committed early.
have one slot open for a 20 minute set track player.
i will meet with the management this week concerning the friday nite tune-up jam and to determine what to do about additional listings if interest is there.
thanks again. i'll be in touch with players and then a slated roster will be announced.
steelin' the gospel
country jack............. |
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Paul King
From:
Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 1 Apr 2013 4:15 pm
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| Pete, Thanks so much for the kind words. All glory goes to God. |
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Jack Harper
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 1 Apr 2013 8:18 pm
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extra, extra, read all about it! ...stop the presses!
it is official starting today!
the friday nite, early-bird, steelin' the gospel, tune-up jam has been added to the showcase;
the building will open to players about 5pm to 9:30pm for fellowship and a meet-n'-greet,run thru's and last minute tweaking. then you can leave your horn as security will keep an eye out for you.....
country jack........... |
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Paul King
From:
Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 2 Apr 2013 2:08 am
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| Great news. Does this mean we will get to jam with other steel players as well? |
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Jack Harper
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 2 Apr 2013 5:44 am
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definitely..how about an open jam, all players welcome...this might put this town back on the map.
from st louis come south, from baton rouge drive north from dallas head east from atlanta go west.
all roads lead to "steelin' the gospel", june 7th & 8th at the hacketts gospel singing shed, dermott, arkansas....
country.... |
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Terry Sneed
From:
Arkansas,
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Posted 2 Apr 2013 6:11 pm singin the Gospel
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Pete, I sent you an email about the 'steelin the Gospel' show at the shed. Did you pm Country Jack about a slot yet? I'll be glad to drive to Camden and help load your stuff, if you'll come and play.
Just say the word, and I'll be there.
terry |
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