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Topic: W.s., no Steel? |
Roger Shackelton
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MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 31 May 2004 9:49 pm |
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On Sunday I went to the N.W. Folklife Festival, at the Seattle Center. I saw several performances and at 6 P.M. I went to see the Paul Anastasio Western Swing Band. Paul's band consists of 3 Fiddlers, 3 Guitar players(1 Lead and 2 Rhythm). 1 Electric Bass Player and 1 Drummer.
8 musicians and no steel. ??
Roger[This message was edited by Roger Shackelton on 31 May 2004 at 10:51 PM.] |
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Ron Sodos
From:
San Antonio, Texas USA
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Posted 1 Jun 2004 8:56 am
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| Sound like something's missing to me! |
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Roger Shackelton
From:
MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 1 Jun 2004 8:38 pm
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Paul Anastasio went by the name Paul Anastasia when he played fiddle for Merle Haggard in the 1970s.
Roger |
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Bobby Lee
From:
Cloverdale, California, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2004 4:36 pm
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| His music puts me to sleep. |
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Al Udeen
From:
Hendersonville Tn
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Posted 2 Jun 2004 7:19 pm
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| maybe he's an anastisiologist |
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Gary Lee Gimble
From:
Fredericksburg, VA.
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Posted 3 Jun 2004 12:14 pm
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Bobby Lee, I've picked with Paul A. back in the mid 1970s, he can play is rear off! I don't know what you heard, or who he was playing with, but when we played, he really played. Period, the end!
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Roger Shackelton
From:
MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 4 Jun 2004 12:41 am
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Paul Anastasio is the Django Rheinhardt of the violin/fiddle.
I totally agree with Gary.
Roger |
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Bobby Lee
From:
Cloverdale, California, USA
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Posted 4 Jun 2004 4:48 pm
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| I was making a pun on his name, Gary. Sorry. I'll shut up now. |
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Miguel e Smith
From:
Phoenix, AZ
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Posted 5 Jun 2004 9:18 am
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I had the pleasure of working with Paul in the early 80's for almost a year on the road. Very dedicated musician and spent almost every waking minute with either a fiddle or mando in his hands (or searching for vintage 40's records). We dubbed him "The Human Fill" because anytime there was a lull or a brief pause in normal conversations, he'd fill it with licks or melodies.
Was able to witness a lot of funny stuff with Paul. If anyone knows how to reach him, I'd appreciate knowing.
Mike |
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