Steel Jams in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 10 Feb 2017 3:47 am

Although the Florida Steel Guitar Club is done, at least at Catfish Johnny's, Jack Dougherty and I will attempt to hold a Steel Guitar Jam (NOT the "Florida Steel Guitar Club" jam) at Catfish Johnny's in March and April of this year. We will use the dates that I originally negotiated with Catfish Johnny's Restaurant for the club (2nd Wednesday of the month). Some have questioned Wednesday's but that is the only day of the week that other activities are generally not scheduled at the Restaurant facility.

Jam dates:
March 8
April 12

No guarantee of this going any further than April of this year. I had given up managing the club (with the help of Don Sulesky and Blake Hawkins) after 10 plus years and at age 79 someone else needs to manage any future steel jams at this location.

Dave Flanagan · Post by **Dave Flanagan** » 10 Feb 2017 6:40 am

good to hear my friend, we really enjoy seeing all of our friends and steel family,and the food is great at Catfish.Johnnys in Lake Pannasoffee Florida seek ya there

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 10 Feb 2017 12:26 pm

We will need pickers for the backup band.

Let me know - thanks.

Dave Flanagan · Post by **Dave Flanagan** » 12 Feb 2017 1:06 pm

Jack Smith. You have mail

Dave Flanagan · Post by **Dave Flanagan** » 13 Feb 2017 4:13 pm

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 14 Feb 2017 3:14 am

Sue Bondz has offered to play bass. Sue is the bass picker in our Oxford band. That solves the Bass picker.

Just need Drums and a guitar picker. If I can contact Karl Congdon that will probably take care of the drums.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 15 Feb 2017 3:34 am

Just heard from Jr Reich, lead guitar. That just leaves a drummer and as soon as I talk to Karl Congdon that should be settled.

Jr is the lead guitar player in our Oxford band and works at Bondz Music in Wildwood. Jr also plays steel.

Dave Flanagan · Post by **Dave Flanagan** » 15 Feb 2017 8:05 am

That is great news,can't wait

John King · Post by **John King** » 15 Feb 2017 8:17 am

Great Jack and Jack see you next month John

Hal Higgins · Post by **Hal Higgins** » 15 Feb 2017 11:06 am

How far is that from Denham Springs, LA?

Jack Goodson · Post by **Jack Goodson** » 15 Feb 2017 11:11 am

Hal, you would need to carry your lunch....jack
.

Hal Higgins · Post by **Hal Higgins** » 15 Feb 2017 11:13 am

Jack.......without a doubt....lol....still doesn't tell me how far away I would be, sir!

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 15 Feb 2017 11:49 am

1. 640 miles, across I10 and then south on I75. Long way, unless you are coming to Florida for some other reason.

2. John King, bring your steel.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 16 Feb 2017 12:56 pm

We are set with the backup band. Karl Congdon, who has played drums for about 10 or 12 years at club jams will be with us.

That makes backup band: Karl Congdon Drums, Sue Bondz Bass and Jr Reich Lead Guitar.

Thanks to all.

For the record, I didn't intentionally not ask John King to play bass. Sue, who is the bass player in our Oxford band, had asked before I had even considered finding a band.

Dave Flanagan · Post by **Dave Flanagan** » 17 Feb 2017 12:12 pm

This is great see ya all there.

Jack Dougherty · Post by **Jack Dougherty** » 18 Feb 2017 1:43 pm

Just so you all know......this is about playing....not personalities......we are just there to have a good time and see each other .....just sayin....

James Marlowe · Post by **James Marlowe** » 24 Feb 2017 2:52 pm

Are 'wanna-be's' still welcome?

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 24 Feb 2017 3:36 pm

James, all are welcome. Its been a long time since we've seen you.

James Marlowe · Post by **James Marlowe** » 24 Feb 2017 6:01 pm

Thank you, Jack!

James Marlowe · Post by **James Marlowe** » 25 Feb 2017 2:25 pm

Deleted. Double post.

Rich Upright · Post by **Rich Upright** » 27 Feb 2017 8:42 pm

Would love to play steel,guitar, bass, or banjo sometimes, but the jam starts too early...I still work a day job & can't make it till after 7.
You might get more people interested if it started a little later.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 28 Feb 2017 3:18 am

As I previously mentioned, Rich, we have to be packed up and gone by 9PM. Starting later isn't a real option. Over the years we have done what we can.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 7 Mar 2017 3:24 am

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 8 Mar 2017 12:21 am

Might just see you tonight????? What is the start time?

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 8 Mar 2017 3:22 am

Start time is 5:30, as its always been.

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