Fooch Fischetti... Thanks

Ray Gehringer · Post by **Ray Gehringer** » 20 Jun 2018 11:40 am

I just want to say thanks to Fooch Fischetti, a great Pedal Steel player and teacher who really is one the "good guys."

I'm a beginner who returned to PSG a couple months ago and was either confident enough or dumb enough to pick this as my reentry tune and have been using Dewitt Scott's tab.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tkXbQuQsHo

I'm doing okay with it but really hit a few road blocks and got to thinking maybe I bit off more than I could chew BUT after a lesson with Fooch yesterday I'm feeling better and thinking maybe I did a little bit better with it than I gave myself credit for.

Just want to say thanks and send out props to Fooch.

Here is Fooch on Steel with Levon Helm on drums backing up singer/songwriter Martha Scanlan on a really nice tune she wrote called "I Don't Even Have To Ask."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5zTRIhtCY

Thanks Friend!

Rich Upright · Post by **Rich Upright** » 25 Jun 2018 1:34 pm

Wow; Fooch...now there's a name I haven't heard in years. I remember him from his Dixie Doughboy days.
Fooch's band & my band were once on the same gig. We decided to see who was faster...not picking, but who could break down their steels & wheel them from the stage to the load-out doors faster. He won. But...just barely!

Ray Gehringer · Post by **Ray Gehringer** » 26 Jun 2018 6:42 am

LOL

Hell of a Steeler AND Fiddler.

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 26 Jun 2018 2:53 pm

One of the greatest musicians ever!

john widgren · Post by **john widgren** » 27 Jun 2018 5:53 am

Hey Rich

What kind of gear do you have?

Rich Upright · Post by **Rich Upright** » 8 Jul 2018 10:27 am

john widgren wrote:Hey Rich

What kind of gear do you have?

John; How ya been? My stuff is listed on my signature below. I update with each new "toy".

Ray Gehringer · Post by **Ray Gehringer** » 14 Aug 2018 4:33 pm

Another excellent lesson today, Fooch... I really appreciate it!!

Fooch Fischetti · Post by **Fooch Fischetti** » 16 Aug 2018 4:43 pm

It was great to have you over again. Ray. We always have a good time and get some work done, too! Fooch

Ray Gehringer · Post by **Ray Gehringer** » 17 Aug 2018 4:16 am

Fooch Fischetti wrote:It was great to have you over again. Ray. We always have a good time and get some work done, too! Fooch

LOL!

Mark Hershey · Post by **Mark Hershey** » 17 Aug 2018 10:07 am

Iâ€™ve had the pleasure of hearing Fooch play at High falls cafe with the Bush Brothers. Awesome band and so nice to hear some pedal steel live.

Fooch Fischetti · Post by **Fooch Fischetti** » 17 Aug 2018 10:16 am

Thanks Mark. I really enjoy playing with them. I'll be with them again tomorrow 8/10 in High Fall at the Cafe.

Mark Hershey · Post by **Mark Hershey** » 17 Aug 2018 11:14 am

Fooch Fischetti wrote:Thanks Mark. I really enjoy playing with them. I'll be with them again tomorrow 8/10 in High Fall at the Cafe.

What a coincidence, had no idea and Iâ€™ll try to make it out there.

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 17 Aug 2018 1:34 pm

Footch is the real deal, really, really, looking forward to seeing you and your fiddle in Norwalk in November, until then, play on. Say hello to Darlene as well.

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 17 Aug 2018 2:51 pm

I guess I've known Fooch for close to 45 yrs. Although I haven't seen him for awhile now, I can still attest to his musicianship and of how good a guy he is. It's always a pleasure to be around him.

Fooch, it'd be great to see you again soon man. Stay well..!!

Your friend,
Chris "Tiny" O.

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 17 Aug 2018 5:30 pm

I second all the good things said about Fooch.
I love ya "Poof".
Hi Tiny & Rich.

Ray Gehringer · Post by **Ray Gehringer** » 18 Aug 2018 3:59 am

Ben Lawson wrote:I second all the good things said about Fooch.
I love ya "Poof".
Hi Tiny & Rich.

And if musicianship and lessons aren't enough Fooch is even kind to all the deer, gopher, chipmunks, & even the occasional bear that always seem to congregate in his back yard. Good Guy!

Fooch Fischetti · Post by **Fooch Fischetti** » 19 Aug 2018 9:29 am

Hey Tiny! We do go back a long way. I just started a project with Rick Mullen just last week and we were talking about you... smiles on both our faces.

Ben, I miss hanging out with you and of course, playing with you.

Ray... looking forward to next time (and the bear hasn't been here for over a week)

Fooch

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 22 Aug 2018 11:48 am

Fooch: Please tell Rick I said hello. I sure enjoyed it while we were both working for "The Commander." If you can, send me his and your current phone numbers. Stay well man.

Ben: Hope you're well brother. It'd be great to see you again soon too..!!

Chris "Tiny" O.

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