Stars & Steel Concert- Benton, Il Oct 23, 24 & 25

Bobby D. Reed · Post by **Bobby D. Reed** » 23 Aug 2014 2:23 pm

It may be a little early to post this but I want to make sure all has a chance to know about it early.
This line-up has to be one of the best in years for most all steel shows. Mike Johnson, Tommy White, Joe Wright, Ron Elliott, Lynn Owsley, Pat Severs and a lot more great players and singers along with a couple of special guests not yet confirmed.
Ticket prices remain as last year and all you have to do to get advance prices is call me at 615 419 9642 or email and I will put you on a list so at the door you will receive advance prices. Vendor booths are available at last year's price. Motels in the area are also giving us great rates like last year.The Benton Civic Center has lots of room for your displays.
For more info give me a call. Thanks to all.....Bobby

Bobby D. Reed · Post by **Bobby D. Reed** » 3 Sep 2014 6:09 am

Bobby D. Reed · Post by **Bobby D. Reed** » 7 Sep 2014 5:07 am

I'm convinced that this line-up is as good as it gets around the steel guitar world so if you guys love steel guitar like I do I urge you to attend and support this event. The ticket prices and motels are lower that all the other events of any size that I'm aware of and are the same as last year although we have added many more high profile players.
Once again my # is 615 419 9642. Call or email for advance prices or to reserve Vendors booth. Your support is necessary to keep steel guitar events alive and well. Thanks again in advance and special thanks to Bob and the forum for this oppurtunity to post this....Bobby

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 9 Sep 2014 6:39 pm

Bobby has a great show, you don't want to miss this. The venue is very nice and the sound is excellent. Making plans now to attend. Thanks Bobby!

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 9 Sep 2014 6:52 pm

We are also planning on being there. Larry

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 10 Sep 2014 9:12 am

Good deal, 2 Larry's from Mo. I hope all of the Mo. boys make an effort to attend this great show. Cheers!

Jim Hartley · Post by **Jim Hartley** » 12 Sep 2014 5:32 am

This is gonna be a great show folks, I'm really looking forward to it. See ya there.

Malcolm McMaster · Post by **Malcolm McMaster** » 12 Sep 2014 6:01 am

Could guys please bring this show over to Scotland PLEASE?

Bobby D. Reed · Post by **Bobby D. Reed** » 12 Sep 2014 7:56 am

Thanks guys for the replies. I'm looking forward to seeing both you Larrys and Malcolm, go ahead and get that plane ticket as we would be honored to have you attend.....Bobby Hey don't forget to get on the list for ticket discounts. 615 419 9642

David Bolin · Post by **David Bolin** » 14 Sep 2014 3:20 pm

Looking forward to being there. Had to miss last years show.

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 14 Sep 2014 5:42 pm

The first time I met Bobby was in 07 at Benton. This show has a very homey atmosphere. Bobbies show just didn't have the same feel after moving to Mount Vernon. There is a certain amount of intimacy at Benton, a closeness if you want to put it that way. That show is the reason I bought a Steel and started playing. If you want a top notch show be there, you won't regret it.

Bobby D. Reed · Post by **Bobby D. Reed** » 17 Sep 2014 5:00 am

Thanks Bill for your kind words.Hey guys, if you have a steel or two for sale or related equipment a vendor's booth is available and at very near the price of general admission for 3 days. Also this is the chance to sell some of that stuff you have been intending to thin out. ....Bobby

Mike Dunlap · Post by **Mike Dunlap** » 17 Sep 2014 6:40 pm

Thanks for putting this on bobby. do you have any info on hotels in the area?

Carl Kilmer · Post by **Carl Kilmer** » 19 Sep 2014 7:05 am

This will be a fantastic show. Bobby's shows are the best around.

Mike, there's a lot of hotels in and around Benton. Prices are from
$60 and up. I'm staying at the Magnuson. Their ph# is 618-439-3183

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 19 Sep 2014 3:56 pm

Bobby, when will you be posting schedule of players? Thanks, Larry and Jean

Mike Dunlap · Post by **Mike Dunlap** » 20 Sep 2014 7:36 pm

thank you Carl and i have taken note of that and it sounds like this is going to be the place to be. i hope to be able to make it and enjoy the great music and company.

Bobby D. Reed · Post by **Bobby D. Reed** » 22 Sep 2014 5:36 am

I will try to get a schedule put together within a week. The plan is to have a sound check with a few players around 11:30 AM on the 23rd and start the show around noon. Friday and Saturday will start at 10:00 AM and go till around 11:00 PM.
I have also added the "ole pro guitar player "Gregg Galbraith" to the Nashville back-up band. Check him out on Mike Johnson's Midnite CD.
Thanks to all and see you in Benton....Bobby

Bobby D. Reed · Post by **Bobby D. Reed** » 22 Sep 2014 5:36 am

I will try to get a schedule put together within a week. The plan is to have a sound check with a few players around 11:30 AM on the 23rd and start the show around noon. Friday and Saturday will start at 10:00 AM and go till around 11:00 PM.
I have also added the "ole pro guitar player "Gregg Galbraith" to the Nashville back-up band. Check him out on Mike Johnson's Midnite CD.
Thanks to all and see you in Benton....Bobby

Bobby D. Reed · Post by **Bobby D. Reed** » 22 Sep 2014 5:57 am

I will try to get a schedule put together within a week. The plan is to have a sound check with a few players around 11:30 AM on the 23rd and start the show around noon. Friday and Saturday will start at 10:00 AM and go till around 11:00 PM.
I have also added the "ole pro guitar player "Gregg Galbraith" to the Nashville back-up band. Check him out on Mike Johnson's Midnite CD.
Thanks to all and see you in Benton....Bobby

Dennis Wireman · Post by **Dennis Wireman** » 26 Sep 2014 4:04 am

less than a month away folks better get this marked on your calender and pack those bags and what nots and come to this great show Bobby does an outstanding job on his shows as everyone knows. I will be a vendor there with steel guitars. amps speakers,and accessories. stop by and check us out and say hello. Looking forward to see old friends and hope to meet some new ones.

Bobby D. Reed · Post by **Bobby D. Reed** » 27 Sep 2014 9:11 am

Here is the tentative lineup for Stars & Steel Guitars Oct. 2014 show.
I would like to remind you once again that for advance ticket prices or vendors booth availability please call me at 615-419-9642.

Schedule For Thursday Oct 23rd, 2014
12:00 PM Staff Band sound check
12:40 Rob Arview & Friends
1:20 Larry Baker
2:00 Neil Purnell
2:40 Greg Lambert
3:20 Carl Kilmer
4:00 Lyle Clary
4:40 The Wheelers

5:20 Dinner Break

6:30 Johnny Arview
7:20 Variety Show w/Bobby Reed & Jeanita SpillmanVocalists may sign in, and will perform in the order their name is drawn. All are welcome however, please try to choose standards to make things flow more smoothly.

Followed by special guest and jam if time permits.

Schedule for Friday Oct 24th, 2014
10:00 Am Guest
10:40 Cord Fitch
11:20 Bobby Reed

12:00 Lunch Break

1:00 Larry Dolan
1:45 Home Grown with Jack Martin
2:30 Chris Castle
3:15 Jerry Fessenden
4:00 Lynn Owsley
4:50 Amber Martin w/ Rodney Crisp

5:40 Dinner Break

7:00 Joe Wright
7:50: Ron Elliott
8:40 Tommy White
9:30 Mike & Joannie Johnson

Schedule for Saturday Oct 25th, 2014
10:00 Am Guest
10:40 Bill Dobkins
11:20 Fred Rushing

12:00 PM Lunch Break

1:00 Tom Campbell, Mary Lou Reed & Friends
1:45 Jerry Fessenden
2:30 Dave Bolin
3:15 Chris Castle
4:00 Ron Elliott
4:50 Tommy White

5:40 Dinner Break

7:00 Amber Martin w Rodney Crisp
7:45 Joe Wright
8:30 Mike & Joannie Johnson
9:15 Lynn Owsley

Carl Kilmer · Post by **Carl Kilmer** » 30 Sep 2014 5:32 am

WOW! Time sure is flying by, only 23 days to go before the big show.
Get your rooms reserved and call Bobby for your discounted tickets.
This is going to be a super show that you really won't want to miss.
Look forward to seeing you there.

Carl "Lucky" Kilmer

Lyle Clary · Post by **Lyle Clary** » 1 Oct 2014 10:10 am

Got my hotel reservations and can't wait to see all of my friends and maybe meet some new ones. Seems like I always do at these events. Thanks Bobby for having such a great lineup.

Annette Wheeler · Post by **Annette Wheeler** » 1 Oct 2014 12:03 pm

Just made our reservations at the Lake Cove Resort. We stayed there last year and it's a really nice place. They are offering the same rate as last year ($70/night) phone no is 855-404-2683. Looking forward to another great show.

David Bolin · Post by **David Bolin** » 4 Oct 2014 5:43 pm

For all you ladies, my wife Christine will have her Christine's Originals Handbags back this year. Come check it out!

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