Georgia Steel Guitar Jam-boree #XXIV - Conyers, GA

Josh Killian · Post by **Josh Killian** » 30 Jan 2015 10:22 am

I really can't wait to see what looks to be a great show. A few months ago, listening to Cowboy Eddie Long play on Jamey Johnson's album "That Lonesome Song" inspired me to stop thinking about learning to play the pedal steel and actually begin learning. A google search sent me to the GaSGA, where I saw Tommy Dodd lived a few minutes away from me. I called up Tommy up, started lessons with him, and now, thanks to a great teacher, I'm full-on addicted to the instrument. It will be really cool for me to see both Tommy and Cowboy playing.

I'm looking forward to meeting you all at the show.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 30 Jan 2015 11:27 am

I'm getting excited about the show. And am looking foward to picking with Mike again.
Also, I'm looking forward to having a good friend and bandmate from the old Shawn Camp band Rex Garner from Rockmart, GA playing upright bass on our set. Gonna be a family reunion.

Austin Tripp · Post by **Austin Tripp** » 30 Jan 2015 9:58 pm

I'll be there to see everyone! I'm out of hibernation and I can't wait for the show. It'll be great to see all my Georgia family again. Especially Bill Ferguson! Also will be great seeing Cowboy again!

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 31 Jan 2015 11:02 am

Josh Killian wrote:I really can't wait to see what looks to be a great show. A few months ago, listening to Cowboy Eddie Long play on Jamey Johnson's album "That Lonesome Song" inspired me to stop thinking about learning to play the pedal steel and actually begin learning. A google search sent me to the GaSGA, where I saw Tommy Dodd lived a few minutes away from me. I called up Tommy up, started lessons with him, and now, thanks to a great teacher, I'm full-on addicted to the instrument. It will be really cool for me to see both Tommy and Cowboy playing.

I'm looking forward to meeting you all at the show.

I'll be onstage with Tommy

Josh Killian · Post by **Josh Killian** » 1 Feb 2015 7:53 am

[/quote] I'll be onstage with Tommy[/quote]
It will be great to meet you, Brett.

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 1 Feb 2015 7:34 pm

Let us know if you are coming. This is going to be a great show!

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 2 Feb 2015 10:04 am

Ok Bill, I'm gonna be there.

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 2 Feb 2015 11:51 am

Mike Sweeney / Mike Siler / Eddie Long

:-)

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 2 Feb 2015 9:19 pm

Brett Day and "Black Diamond" will be there for sure!

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 4 Feb 2015 5:40 am

Well Austin, It has only been 3 years.

Austin Tripp · Post by **Austin Tripp** » 4 Feb 2015 11:43 am

3 years way to long

Steve Geis · Post by **Steve Geis** » 4 Feb 2015 5:50 pm

I'm not sure, but I think Sunday 2-8 is also Mike Siler's birthday !?!?!?

Jerry Reece · Post by **Jerry Reece** » 9 Feb 2015 2:53 am

Great show Bill, Bill and Roger. Thanks for the invite.

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 9 Feb 2015 4:17 am

Jerry, thanks for coming!

For those who weren't at the show yesterday, you missed a great one. Sweeney, Siler, Cowboy, and all out local/regional guys put on a first class performance.

Thanks to the steel players, staff band, officers, volunteers, and vendors!!!

Stay tuned for details of our next show June 14th.

Steve Alonzo Walker · Post by **Steve Alonzo Walker** » 9 Feb 2015 5:43 am

Yep..One of the best shows so far! Mike Sweeney and Eddie Long played sooo good! Thanks for inviting me to play, I had a great time and looking forward to future shows.

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 9 Feb 2015 7:00 am

Eddie stayed with Linda and I. Part of the deal was that we would feed him REAL food, provide "5 star hotel" service.

In return he was supposed to go easy on me. Well I knew better. We had a great time together, but he burned my you know what!