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Playing in Church
I have been asked to play tomorrow night in a local baptist church for about 20 minutes. Do you think I need to explain what the pedal steel is or just go ahead and play the hymns?
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Brian most Baptist know what a steel guitar is, just lay the real deal on em brother. Be blessed.
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I'm playing at the nursing home with our church, just waiting till I get good enough to play in church! Great thing is, I am married to a great piano player!
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Here is my song list for tomorrow night. The band is not available so I will be using backup tracks. Praise The Lord.
1. It Is Well With my Soul. 2.45
2. Jesus loves me. 2.42
3. Without Him I Could Do Nothing. 3.08.
4. Upon the Cross of Calvary, where Jesus died for me. 3.20. (Tune murder in music row)
5. Just a Closer Walk with Thee. 3.26
6. Mansion over the Hilltop. 3:23
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1. It Is Well With my Soul. 2.45
2. Jesus loves me. 2.42
3. Without Him I Could Do Nothing. 3.08.
4. Upon the Cross of Calvary, where Jesus died for me. 3.20. (Tune murder in music row)
5. Just a Closer Walk with Thee. 3.26
6. Mansion over the Hilltop. 3:23
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Brian, great selection of songs!
Niels, thanks for the encouragement.
Niels, thanks for the encouragement.
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When I play in church or at any gathering, I like to engage in a little bit of conversation before starting to play. I find that it relaxes you and helps to relieve any tension.
I like to relate the fact that an instrument of 10 strings are mentioned 3 times in the Psalms and that is what I'm playing; an instrument of 10 strings.
When I play a set at a nursing home, I like to tell a joke between songs. Also I like to do a little research on the song and its writer and relate that to the audience.
"Give praised to the Lord on an instrument of 10 strings".
Psalms 33:2
Psalms 92:3
Plalms 144:9
(King James Version)
I like to relate the fact that an instrument of 10 strings are mentioned 3 times in the Psalms and that is what I'm playing; an instrument of 10 strings.
When I play a set at a nursing home, I like to tell a joke between songs. Also I like to do a little research on the song and its writer and relate that to the audience.
"Give praised to the Lord on an instrument of 10 strings".
Psalms 33:2
Psalms 92:3
Plalms 144:9
(King James Version)
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Great play list. ...Talk if you want to, explaining the instrument probably if asked afterwards. Mainly just do what you feel to do. ...I never played solo gigs, but played for gospel quartets for years, and it is more interesting if you let the people wonder about the instrument until after the service/concert when they can fellowship with you a bit. God Bless in your endeavor. .. (oooops, just noticed the date, it will all be over when you read this; anyway use this for next time. HA)
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I've played steel in my church as part of my testimony and then during regular church services some Sunday nights. After I did my testimony, I explained what a pedal steel is to the members of the church because they'd never seen or heard one up close before. I played "Old Rugged Cross" with my testimony, then played the National Anthem for my church's Fourth of July service last year, then just recently, I played "Farther Along". I think it's best to explain the steel after the service if people want to see it up close. I remember after a service earlier this year where I played "Beulah Land", a friend of mine comes up to me, looks at my steel, and says, "How many miles you got on that thing"?
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Thank you all for your encouragement. We had a great service as we praised the Lord. I had the sound man flash the song lyrics on the big screen while I played. I had great fellowship afterwards and many questions about the pedal steel.
I have all 6 tracks on one cd, if any of you need a copy of it, send me an email with a mailing address. Of course - no charge. Thank you again - Grace and Peace
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I have all 6 tracks on one cd, if any of you need a copy of it, send me an email with a mailing address. Of course - no charge. Thank you again - Grace and Peace
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Great to hear Brian. One thing always comes to mind for me regarding the Lord. " He won't take you to it if he can't get you through it.". Probably the greatest challenge any musician faces is playing in public, and feeling ready. Glad to hear it went well. You are here, so where are you playing next week?
Godspeed
Godspeed
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Good Stuff like Zum S-12, Wolfe Resoport
MSA SS-12, Telonics Combo.
Good Stuff like Zum S-12, Wolfe Resoport
MSA SS-12, Telonics Combo.
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Yikes!
Sent an email, but it came backt to me.
Will try PM and see if that works any better.
See ya.......Joel
Sent an email, but it came backt to me.
Will try PM and see if that works any better.
See ya.......Joel
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Good deal Brian. I plan to flash the lyrics on screen also (since I am technical director of the church)
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