New Jersey steelers

Chris Tarrow · Post by **Chris Tarrow** » 16 Jan 2018 7:54 am

Just want to see who's around in NJ and if anybody's interested in getting together to trade licks and/or find out where people are playing out.

I'm in Maplewood, novice steel player, but have played guitar in pro situations for many years. Be great to connect. Cheers!

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 17 Jan 2018 4:30 am

Hi Chris. I guess the weather is keeping N.J. guys busy. There are several players in NJ and when they come in out of the snow they'll post here.
I'm live in Hillsborough NJ but we've been in Nashville for a few days. We'll be home on Friday and I will be playing some mostly traditional country music at "Arties" on Rt. 12 in Frenchtown NJ on Sunday Jan. 21st at 4:00pm.

Chris Tarrow · Post by **Chris Tarrow** » 17 Jan 2018 8:54 am

Hi Ben,
Thanks for posting. Will try to make it!
Cheers,
Chris

Joseph Napolitano · Post by **Joseph Napolitano** » 17 Jan 2018 6:47 pm

I'm playing at Jack's Tavern in Belmar this Friday Jan.19th 9:00pm, 50/50 pedal steel/six string

Jack Stanton · Post by **Jack Stanton** » 17 Jan 2018 7:07 pm

Pretty good ride from Maplewood, but I'm at Prospectors in Mt. Laurel Saturday night.

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 18 Jan 2018 4:25 am

I play lap steel only, but I also lead the band, which is kind of fun and definitely steel-centric.

We play at Barbes in Brooklyn on Jan. 25.

Ted Russell · Post by **Ted Russell** » 18 Jan 2018 9:41 am

I'll be playing pedal steel at Harrahs Casino in Atlantic City Fri 1/19 at 9pm, and The Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore,Pa. Sat 1/20 at 8pm-ish. Junior Brown of guit-steel fame is on the same bill with us Sat night.

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 18 Jan 2018 12:34 pm

Ted, are you still with John Eddie, and if so is Kenny A. still on bass?

Hope you are well.

Ted Russell · Post by **Ted Russell** » 18 Jan 2018 5:27 pm

Hey Craig! Affirmative on both counts. Kenny is also playing with The Yardbirds. Hope you are doing well my friend.

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 18 Jan 2018 6:30 pm

Thanks Ted, I knew he was with the Birds, but wasn't sure he was still with you guys. Good to hear from you, hope to catch you out sometime soon!

Joseph Napolitano · Post by **Joseph Napolitano** » 18 Jan 2018 6:46 pm

Ted, is PK Lavengood playing with you in John Eddie's band? I love the way he plays.

Ted Russell · Post by **Ted Russell** » 18 Jan 2018 7:05 pm

Yes he is Joe, and I agree!

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 18 Jan 2018 7:05 pm

Ted, please give my regards to Kenny. He sat in with Beats Walkin' recently and sounded great.

Ted Russell · Post by **Ted Russell** » 18 Jan 2018 7:10 pm

Yes I heard! Will do Jim.

George McLellan · Post by **George McLellan** » 22 Jan 2018 6:58 am

Trying to touch base with you.
Geo

Joe Ribaudo · Post by **Joe Ribaudo** » 22 Jan 2018 10:31 am

This might be a good time to get a feel for whether or not NJ PSG players are up for a regularly scheduled gathering. (quarterly/semi-annually, etc...)
I got the place - (a Church community hall in Nutley, NJ) - just need to know what kind of interest there is out there. I should add that no alcohol is allowed on the premises so keep that in mind.

Chris Tarrow · Post by **Chris Tarrow** » 22 Jan 2018 11:01 am

Interested!

Joe Ribaudo wrote:This might be a good time to get a feel for whether or not NJ PSG players are up for a regularly scheduled gathering. (quarterly/semi-annually, etc...)
I got the place - (a Church community hall in Nutley, NJ) - just need to know what kind of interest there is out there. I should add that no alcohol is allowed on the premises so keep that in mind.

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 22 Jan 2018 8:08 pm

I'm interested.

George McLellan · Post by **George McLellan** » 23 Jan 2018 4:17 pm

And I'm still trying to contact Ben Lawson.
Geo

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 24 Jan 2018 4:12 am

I'm here George. I got a pm from you and responded but maybe you didn't get it. Did you get the guys name?

George McLellan · Post by **George McLellan** » 24 Jan 2018 5:23 am

No, I haven't received anything back from you. I'll PM his name. Let me know if you get it.
Geo

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 4 Apr 2018 6:06 am

I met a guy from New Jersey at the Dallas show this year, he was wearing a Steal Your Face shirt, and we talked in the hall for a few minutes by the Mullen room.
He said he was from NJ and was there with a Steel playing friend named Steve.
I would like to connect with these Steel playin' Jersey Deadheads if possible.

Anyone know 'em???

Marc Muller · Post by **Marc Muller** » 15 Apr 2018 9:57 am

I indeed do the Dead thing. www.deadonlive.com

Ray Gehringer · Post by **Ray Gehringer** » 27 Apr 2018 11:31 am

Beginner to intermediate Steel player and experienced guitarist from Bergen County. Saw this thread and just wanted to say hello.

Rededicating my efforts in learning PSG. Have a lesson next week with a great PSG player named Fooch Fischetti from upstate NY.

Rich Upright · Post by **Rich Upright** » 12 May 2018 9:14 am

Although I lived in Queens, I played the Jersey circuit regularly. Played steel for 3 Fingers Whiskey,Doc Holliday & others. I was one of the few musicians that did the "crossover" (Lived in NYC; played Jersey, & vice-versa) Couldn't do that nowadays, not with the prices they charge for tolls in & out of NYC.

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