Russ Pahl presents the Steel Guitar Arts Council

Whit Wright · Post by **Whit Wright** » 5 Nov 2022 7:30 pm

We'd like to formally announce the creation of The Steel Guitar Arts Council, an association to foster and promote the growth of steel guitarists who are willing to bend and break the rules to express themselves. Founded by Russ Pahl, Luke Schneider, and myself.

Our goal is to be a vehicle for this movement of steel players. We want to do it in a way that includes steel players of all generations. It is not lost on us that the classic ways of playing pedal steel are special and should be revered. In creating new things, we often look to the past for inspiration.

We all have a common interest, a reverence for the steel guitar.

We'll be curating shows every couple months or so to showcase innovative players. Our first event will be a kick off party on Nov 30th in Nashville at Nelson Drum Shop. It will feature performances by Russ Pahl, Justin Schipper, Luke Schneider, and Whitten. (for more details check out our entry in the Event Announcement page)

Dave Van Allen · Post by **Dave Van Allen** » 5 Nov 2022 9:42 pm

Yes please!

K Maul · Post by **K Maul** » 6 Nov 2022 4:59 am

I like the idea. Wish I could attend that event. My schedule doesn’t permit it this time.

Jim Kennedy · Post by **Jim Kennedy** » 6 Nov 2022 7:40 am

Will a live stream, podcast, or YouTube be available?

Johnny Cox · Post by **Johnny Cox** » 6 Nov 2022 3:34 pm

Cool.

David Spires · Post by **David Spires** » 7 Nov 2022 6:03 am

Fantastic, and congratulations!

Sincerely,

David Spires

Justin Schipper · Post by **Justin Schipper** » 21 Nov 2022 9:17 am

Dude... So looking forward to this!!

Whit Wright · Post by **Whit Wright** » 21 Nov 2022 10:19 am

Me too buddy!

Thanks everyone! Glad that there's interest in this!

Jim, there will be a livestream! Here's the link to claim a free ticket:

https://volume.com/t/LhTBat/

Mike Holder · Post by **Mike Holder** » 22 Nov 2022 9:13 am

Just an opinion.. this ticket is “free” if you open an account on the website offering it so it’s not really free,…just sayin!

Gary Newcomb · Post by **Gary Newcomb** » 23 Nov 2022 3:37 pm

So cool!I just found y’all on IG. Will there be a stream of the event?

Whit Wright · Post by **Whit Wright** » 26 Nov 2022 11:28 am

There will be a livestream! Here is a link to watch the livestream, reserve tickets for it, or buy tickets for the show in Nashville!

https://linktr.ee/steelguitarartscounci ... PQMAEkewr0

The livestream is completely free. You have to create an account to reserve a spot or you can click the "watch livestream" button in the link to watch without creating an account.

Thanks y'all!

Hope you're able to watch the livestream or attend the event in Nashville!

Will Ellis · Post by **Will Ellis** » 2 Dec 2022 10:30 am

It was a fantastic show, what a packed house! Congrats y’all!

Will Ellis · Post by **Will Ellis** » 2 Dec 2022 10:32 am

It was a fantastic show, what a packed house! Congrats y’all!

Mike Holder · Post by **Mike Holder** » 2 Dec 2022 3:17 pm

It was definitely a packed house with an age range of 10 to 80!.. I think the 80 year old was a big surprise since it was none other than the legendary Lloyd Green! Nice to see the instrument stretch its perceived boundaries which are only limited by the musician playing it. I thought Russ Pahl gave a workshop in his performance and double checked all the boxes!!…Who’s on the next show?

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 3 Dec 2022 4:52 am

Hey Whit, I'm sure you saw this in Saving Country music.com, but for others here is the link!

https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/stee ... off-party/

Sam LoBue · Post by **Sam LoBue** » 6 Dec 2022 1:16 pm

Do y’all have a website? How do artists get selected?

Wally Moyers · Post by **Wally Moyers** » 28 Dec 2022 10:00 pm

Congratulations on a great idea. Happy to see Russ involved.