2013 convention dates

Joe Fortune · Post by **Joe Fortune** » 31 Oct 2012 7:46 am

Does anyone know the dates for the 2013 Convention ?? Thanks

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 31 Oct 2012 7:49 am

Easy. Just find out when's Labor Day and it's always the Thursday through Saturday of Labor Day weekend.

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 31 Oct 2012 10:29 pm

It Appears To Be From Wednesday August 28----Sunday September 1

Scotty Will Correct Me If this Is Wrong.

Andrew Moore · Post by **Andrew Moore** » 18 Dec 2012 6:41 pm

According to scottysmusic.com:

The 2013 International Steel Guitar Convention

Millennium Hotel

August 29, 30, 31

Post by **Bryce Velasco** » 24 Apr 2013 10:04 am

Bob Case · Post by **Bob Case** » 4 Jun 2013 3:35 pm

They are saying that the weekend is already sold out. Is there any truth to this?

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 5 Jun 2013 6:34 am

Bob Case wrote:They are saying that the weekend is already sold out. Is there any truth to this?

You should ask "them".

Bob Case · Post by **Bob Case** » 5 Jun 2013 6:56 am

I pretty obviously did ask "them" (the Millenium) or I wouldn't have said this. Just thought it was unusual for them to be sold out this early and was looking for a little more informative feedback.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 5 Jun 2013 7:41 am

No, not unusual. It usually sells out early as May or earlier sometimes.

Only suggestion I have is contact Scotty http://www.scottysmusic.com/ who hosts the thing for additional blocks or to see who's handling the hotel overflow. You can usually find a room within a couple blocks of the Millennium from those who are honoring the hotel price or sometimes less. But do it right away.

Good Luck.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 5 Jun 2013 7:42 am

I think the overflow hotel is usually the Drury?

Bob Case · Post by **Bob Case** » 5 Jun 2013 7:51 pm

Apparently that's full too. Any more ideas?
RC

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 5 Jun 2013 7:59 pm

How big is your car, Bob?

Steve Hitsman · Post by **Steve Hitsman** » 6 Jun 2013 3:45 am

There is a Metrolink stop just a couple of blocks from the Millenium. That makes any hotel within walking distance of the train line feasible. In particular, the Casino Queen is a good choice.

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 7 Jun 2013 8:16 am

I understand the Millenium is under rennovation and that may be the reason for less rooms available. I read this earlier this year and wondered what effect it would have on the convention.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 7 Jun 2013 3:22 pm

Bob Case wrote:I pretty obviously did ask "them" (the Millenium) or I wouldn't have said this. Just thought it was unusual for them to be sold out this early and was looking for a little more informative feedback.

Sorry, Bob. From your posting it was not clear to me who "they" were.

Don Blood · Post by **Don Blood** » 9 Jun 2013 7:31 pm

There are a few hotels on the same street going north within walking distance. We stayed at the Radisson. It may be called Crown Plaza now. There are a couple others near the arch also. They are all good.

Bob Watson · Post by **Bob Watson** » 9 Jun 2013 10:44 pm

I was late getting my reservations one year and when I called the Millenium they told me they were sold out. I got online and went to hotels.com and got a room at the Millenium through them. I recall that it was a little more expensive then the convention rate and the room was in a different part of the hotel then usual. I think those websites buy blocks of rooms in advance.

Michael Scott · Post by **Michael Scott** » 10 Jun 2013 5:55 pm

I understand Bob’s confusion. As with every convention or show, we have a room block under our name or a reference number. Apparently, if you do not use one of the references, they will tell you they are sold out. It is possible that this is what happened.

The Millennium Hotel is sold out! Our overflow hotel (literally next door):
DRURY PLAZA HOTEL
2 South 4th Street Saint Louis, Missouri 63102
Phone: 1-800-325-0720 or 314-231-3003 Ask for “Reservations” and tell them you are with the International Steel Guitar Convention to get the Convention Discount Room Rates and refer to group number: 2180159

On-Line: www.druryhotels.com, then enter group number: 2180159. They have plenty of rooms. The Millennium has also made arrangements with the Hyatt. Unfortunately, I do not have the group number for the Hyatt. Even though the Drury is right next door and the Hyatt is a block away, a shuttle service will run every half hour to both hotels.

The convention itself is not sold out yet. We are accepting pre-registration. You can call 314-427-7794 or send an e-mail to scotty@scottysmusic.com.

Convention Dates:
AUGUST 29, 30 AND 31 2013

Convention Admission:
Thursday Afternoon Talent Search: Free
Thursday Night ‘Hall Of Fame’ Fund Raising Show: $10.00
Friday: $35.00
Saturday: $35.00
Friday & Saturday 2 day advance $60.00
Optional: Friday “Late Night Concert”: $5.00

The following players have been confirmed for the 2013 International Steel Guitar Convention. We will update this list as more are confirmed. As usual, it is subject to change!

Bill Stafford
Billy Robinson*
Bobby Black*
Calhoun Twins
Carco Clave
Chuck Lettes
Dell Mullen
Donna Jackson
Doug Jernigan*
Jim Cohen
Jim Loessberg
Jim Stahlhut
Joan Cox
Joe Wright
Johnny Bush
Johnny Farina*
Leon Rhoades
Leona Williams
Lyn Owsley
Mike Johnson
Mike Sigler
Mike Sweeney
Mitsuo Fujii
Ron Elliott*
Ron Williams
Russ Hicks*
Sarah Jory
Sid Hudson
Steve Stanford
Tommy White
Wayne Hobbs

THE STAFFF BAND
David Russell
Dino Strunk
Jimmy Queen
LT Zinn*
Paul Polish
Ric Boyer
Roy Rosetta
Russ Wever
And of course…………
Stoney Stonecipher

*Hall of Fame Member

We look forward to seeing all of you there.

Michael Scott
ISGC
St. Louis, MO.

Bob Case · Post by **Bob Case** » 26 Jun 2013 4:12 am

I was able to get a room at the Drury for $97. Their online and 800 services are still saying that they are sold out, but if you call the hotel directly they say that they still have plenty of rooms left. Thanks to everyone for your help.
RC

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 26 Jun 2013 5:19 am

The Cardinals are in town .

Steve Hitsman · Post by **Steve Hitsman** » 26 Jun 2013 5:27 am

The Cardinals are in town .

The Cardinals with the best record in baseball? Those Cardinals?

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 26 Jun 2013 6:09 am

Michael,

I don't see Rusty Young's name on the schedule yet. What's the chance??

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 28 Jun 2013 8:02 am

Steve, I thought the Pirates had the best record in MLB.

Cards are actually visiting the Pirates Labor Day weekend.

Of course, I'm hoping the Reds run 'em both down by October.

Just to get back on topic, I'll add that taking in a Cardinals game can work nicely into the convention schedule. I watched opening ceremonies one Friday night before leaving for the ballpark. When I returned things were going strong into the wee hours of the morning.

Bob Snelgrove · Post by **Bob Snelgrove** » 15 Jul 2013 4:03 pm

Joe Casey wrote:The Cardinals are in town .

Wed, 8/28

Reds

7:15p

FS-M, MLB.TV

Fri, 8/30

at Pirates

6:05p

FS-M, MLB.TV

Sat, 8/31

at Pirates

6:05p

FS-M, MLB.TV

Sun, 9/1

at Pirates

12:35p

FS-M, MLB.TV

Mon, 9/2

at Reds

12:10p

FS-M, MLB.TV

Tue, 9/3

at Reds

6:10p

FS-M, MLB.TV

Bob Snelgrove · Post by **Bob Snelgrove** » 16 Jul 2013 3:15 pm

What is the Millenium Convention rate this year?

thx

bob

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