TSGA Jamboree Rick Alexander Non-Pedal Room... donations?

Stephen Cowell · Post by **Stephen Cowell** » 14 Feb 2017 5:51 pm

We're less than a month away from the 2017 TSGA Jamboree... I've taken on the duties upstairs again, and we're hoping for a repeat of last year's great event. Bob Blair, Chuck Lettes, and Jana Lockaby will be your hosts, and I'll be running cameras and sound etc.

Expect most of the same great talent, with some new additions! If you're not already on the list to perform, and you think you'd like to perform, and if you think you're good enough... contact me, we still have a few slots to fill.

We can't put this on without help... Albert and Debbie Talley have really stepped up to the plate for us, they make no money from us upstairs, so we are grateful for the support. However they cannot cover all our expenses... if you'd like to donate, please contact me via PM. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Ben Rubright · Post by **Ben Rubright** » 18 Feb 2017 8:51 am

I would like to contribute....PayPal would be wonderful.......

Thanks,

Ben Rubright

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 20 Feb 2017 4:00 pm

Stephen, I'd like to donate 10 cds for you to sell and use the proceeds for the expenses.
Let me know.

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 21 Feb 2017 8:15 am

Count me in for my usual donation Steve! Thanks for your hard work on this great project.

Stephen Cowell · Post by **Stephen Cowell** » 22 Feb 2017 4:47 pm

Thanks everyone... contact me by PM here for my email/PayPal address. Thanks Mike... we'll 'sell' the Steelonius CD's for donations (15$ suggested) at the show... if you don't have one already, it's mighty fine!

Pretty sure the slots are filled... I'll be publishing the schedule sometime this weekend. Gonna be a good one!

Jeff Strouse · Post by **Jeff Strouse** » 25 Feb 2017 4:14 am

Wish I could be there! I know it will be a blast!

Thanks so much, Steve, for all you've done in taking the torch and continuing the show as a featured event at the TSGA!

Jana Lockaby · Post by **Jana Lockaby** » 25 Feb 2017 10:23 am

I did not know Rick Alexander well, but I remember the first np sessions. If I remember correctly, he was very passionate about this. I can only imagine, just, how thrilled he would be to know his legacy lives on, all these years later. Isn't this year 11?

Jeff Strouse · Post by **Jeff Strouse** » 25 Feb 2017 6:47 pm

Yes, Jana, Rick would be thrilled. He passed away in 2009. He was very passionate about steel guitar, and loved the steel community. He really enjoyed conversations on the forum, as well as helping newbies with his courses. He had so many musical plans that there were sadly, cut short. I'm glad some still remember him and what he tried to do in creating a strong non-pedal music presence at the conventions. In Dallas, he officially started with the March 2007 show, so in fact, this year would be the 11th show!

Ben Rubright · Post by **Ben Rubright** » 2 Mar 2017 11:52 am

I plan to be there and will donate while there. Many thanks to Jeff and HowardR for all that you have done in the past. Will miss seeing ya'all.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 2 Mar 2017 2:16 pm

Jana Lockaby wrote:I did not know Rick Alexander well, but I remember the first np sessions. If I remember correctly, he was very passionate about this. I can only imagine, just, how thrilled he would be to know his legacy lives on, all these years later. Isn't this year 11?

Jana......Rick would have adored you!

Ben.....thank you for your kind words.....you've always been a gentleman and very supportive.....

Mark Moseley · Post by **Mark Moseley** » 2 Mar 2017 6:20 pm

I plan to donate as well and look forward to seeing everyone there. It looks like another great show. Will miss those that cannot attend that have contributed so much in the past.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 3 Mar 2017 8:51 am

Same here Mark.....you've always been a mainstay, a rock, and reliable for rhythm duties and support....and you're not such a bad guy either.....