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Roland Buras
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Has the Louisiana Steel Guitar club started

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Hi Jim, Has the Louisiana Steel Guitar club been formed. I just seen the may article.
I live in Kiln Mississippi approx hour & half from Dennim Springs, Not to for to travel for Steel Guitar

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Jim Lindsey (Louisiana)
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Post by Jim Lindsey (Louisiana) »

Hi, Roland ... yep, technically, the club is formed, but we've not had our first meeting yet (I've been running into a few snags where backup musicians are concerned in trying to set up our first get together). I have a lead on some back up players, but I'm not sure if or when they'll be available. I'm hoping that hurdle will be solved in the near future (gotta admit I'm getting really anxious and eager to have a first meeting). :)

I'm especially eager since Friday night ... actually, come to think of it, I think we accidentally did have a first meeting "unofficially" without it being planned :lol: ... Mickey Adams came into town for the weekend and I called up a few players to let them know ... well, we went out to a club in Denham Springs to see Hal Higgins play and suddenly there we were ... Hal Higgins, Mickey Adams, Billy Tam, Tommy Shown, Lamar Posey (who plays lead in the house band and is also an accomplished steel player) ... and then there was myself to bring the number to six steel players at the same club; then, George Turner showed up and we were seven players (but only one steel there). Here's a quick photo (courtesy of Mickey Adams):

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Left to right, Tommy, Hal, Mickey, me, Billy, Lamar and my nephew, Sheldon.

We all had a great time visiting and we're looking forward to getting everyone together for an actual steel meeting for real. :-) I'll be posting something about that as quickly as possible. :D
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Post by Roland Buras »

Jim, Thanks for getting back to me. Hal and I have been friends for many years.
Just let me know when you guys get together.
Thanks

R J Buras
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Jim Lindsey (Louisiana)
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Post by Jim Lindsey (Louisiana) »

My Pleasure, Roland. This was my second time to hear Hal play and I really enjoyed hearing him. :) I'll definitely let you know when we're going to do this thing and we'll be looking forward to seeing you there when we do. :D
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ProCo RAT R2DU Dual Distortion - Korg DT-1 Pro Tuner (Rack Mounted) - Furman PL-8 Power Bay
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Post by Reggie Duncan »

Hello Jim. Thanks for what your are doing for our beloved instrument! Please count me in!!
I don't make it here as often as I should so you can email me at reggieduncan@cableone.net
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Tracy Farrington
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Hi Jim! Alexandria LA here. Got any spots left, Count me in.
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Post by Roland Buras »

Hi Jim, I have been out busy for a while. Any dates for your Jam session. Or any updates on the Progress of the steel guitar club. Please send any info

Thanks R J Buras
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Charles Dempsey
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Post by Charles Dempsey »

I'm way up there in Shreveport but I'm interested. Somebody shoot me some info or let me know what the website it.

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Bet you don't have a Nebraskan yet...Count me in if it's OK!!! :whoa:
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Jim, very IMPRESSIVE logo. Gary Cooper
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Jim Lindsey (Louisiana)
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Post by Jim Lindsey (Louisiana) »

Hi, guys ... I'm sorry I haven't been in here in so long ... right after coming up with this and starting to work on it, my schedule went totally insane and my attentions were directed elsewhere; then, almost 4 weeks ago I had a stroke and I'm now in rehab for recovery and healing.

I appreciate all the interest. Soon as I'm healed up and back home I'd like to resume trying to put together something for us, but looks like I'm a little out of commission for the time being.
1986 Mullen D-10 with 8 & 7 (Dual Bill Lawrence 705 pickups each neck)
Two Peavey Nashville 400 Amps (with a Session 500 in reserve) - Yamaha SPX-90 II
Peavey ProFex II - Yamaha R-1000 Digital Reverb - Ross Time Machine Digital Delay - BBE Sonic Maximizer 422A
ProCo RAT R2DU Dual Distortion - Korg DT-1 Pro Tuner (Rack Mounted) - Furman PL-8 Power Bay
Goodrich Match-Bro by Buddy Emmons - BJS Steel Bar (Dunlop Finger Picks / Golden Gate Thumb Picks)
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Craig Baker
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Louisiana Ham Operator / Steel Players

Post by Craig Baker »

Here's one I'll never forget. Years ago, while driving up I-95 from a gig in Maryland, I was tuning around on 75 meters, and stumbled across a group of 4 or 5 hams talking about steel guitars. Naturally, I broke-in and the conditions were quite good so we could all hear each other. Turns out they were ALL steel players and ALL from Louisiana, and ALL on their way home from playing gigs, same as me. My dad was from Lake Charles and I have cousins around DeRidder, so it was an enjoyable contact that I'll always remember. (Wish I could remember their call signs.)

Perhaps you could post a request to find Louisiana ham operator / steel players, and stir some additional interest.

Best wishes with your organization,
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Jim, I wish you a full recovery and hope you are playing again real soon. My prayers are with you. Gary Cooper
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Take care Jim!
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Jim, Count me in. im in Arkansas close to Little Rock , I wouldn't be able to make it down your way very often but would try and make a steel show when you have one , I used to work in Livonia, la teaching HaZwoper courses for 5 yrs, had the pleasure of sitting in with Billy Tam back then. Rudy Osborne
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Jim count me in I am in SE AR
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Post by LJ Eiffert »

Keep up the great job in building this for the folks & Musicians.Maybe I could my good friends Jay Dee Maness & Skip Edwards down there when the time is right.Your Neighborhood native brother from the 9th ward Uncle Leo J Eiffert Jr.& the Pigeons - facebook. ;-)
Ronald OQuin
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Another new Louisiana Steel Player

Post by Ronald OQuin »

I Jim , Ronnie here , I am a new player just starting out playing pedal steel and loving it an comming along fairly well . I'm playing on a Dekley D10 and it sounds so nice . Would like to get with my fellow louisianians. I would love joining your club. If you would except me please send me some info on how to Join you guys . Thanks Ronnie O'Quin Metairie , La
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