Monster psg picker Steve Smith on Tour!

Ann Fabian · Post by **Ann Fabian** » 3 Jan 2002 1:52 pm

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Steve Smith (whose marvelous joy

in playing and his great talent picking the psg can be heard and enjoyed on the MP3 file on this page) is on a Whirlwind TOUR with Tommy Hunter all over Canada.

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Invitation: Anyone wishing to hear Steve's Carter with BCT, be sure and check out Steve on this tour AND if there is time, Steve LOVES meeting other steelers and allowing them to try his Carter for themselves!

Steve's Tuning/SETUP is here UNDER his photo.

If you have a chance to go, we'd love to hear about it!

Ann Fabian
Carter Steel Guitars
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[This message was edited by Ann Fabian on 03 January 2002 at 01:52 PM.]

Ann Fabian · Post by **Ann Fabian** » 3 Jan 2002 3:15 pm

Rayman: I had not heard of him, either, before Al Brisco introduced him to us a few years ago.

Here's what Al Brisco has on his web site about Steve Smith.

And, here is some more info on Steve Smith . . .
As you'll see, he's probably MUCH better known in Canada although he has played the Grand Ole Opry many times in the past.

Many folks referred to him as something like a hidden treasure when they heard him play at St. Louis in 1999.

Steve Smith began playing pedal steel guitar at age 15 while living in Europe with his family.

Later, he played with a Canadian band,
and was picked up very quickly by an American group, the "Western Rainbows".

Steve's playing intrigued so many that after he returned to Canada, another steel player, Jack Calhoun, invited him to Florida.

While he taught Jack how to play the steel guitar, Steve played on "The Grand Ole Opry", backing up numerous stars.

Since his return to Canada, Steve has played with many different groups, appeared in several TV shows, including 5 years on Ronnie Prophet's TV show.

Steve then had his own band for a few years.
After that, he went on tour with Carroll Baker for 8 years, followed by a stint with Tommy Hunter (a 26-year Canadian TV star).
Steve still tours with Tommy Hunter every January all across Canada.

In between times, he does recording sessions with many artists, also TV Commercials.

More recently, Steve toured with Shania Twin.

But the highlight of his career so far was and is, in Steve's own words:
"playing the I.S.G.C. (St. Louis) Convention in August 1999 in St. Louis and my Carter Steel Guitar!"

Hope that helps introduce him to you a bit . . .

Ann Fabian
Carter Steel Guitars
www.SteelGuitar.com


[This message was edited by Ann Fabian on 03 January 2002 at 03:21 PM.]

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 3 Jan 2002 3:22 pm

rayman, He probably hasn't heard of you either.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 3 Jan 2002 9:24 pm

Yeah, but I've heard of Mike Sweeney.[This message was edited by Kevin Hatton on 03 January 2002 at 09:25 PM.]

Earnest Bovine · Post by **Earnest Bovine** » 3 Jan 2002 10:18 pm

Who is Mike Sweeney?

Greg Simmons · Post by **Greg Simmons** » 3 Jan 2002 10:25 pm

Plays First Base for the Kansas City Royals

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Greg Simmons
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Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 4 Jan 2002 12:22 am

Greg, I wished I had that Mike Sweeney's money. But I'm too old to play baseball anyway. Mike

John Lacey · Post by **John Lacey** » 4 Jan 2002 5:58 am

I've been listening to Steve Smith play for almost 30 years, starting out in the bars in Toronto in the early to mid seventies. He has tone and taste to die for and that's after comparing him to all my American idols and friends. Check out his performance on our "Northen Steel" CD to get an idea of this guys musical taste and feel.
http://www.debbo.net/

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 4 Jan 2002 9:24 am

Okay. I take it back. I was just being cute. I'm edgy cause of all this snow in Buffalo. Let me outta here !!!! I have the Northern Steel album. He sounds great. Those Canadian players sure are good. Ehy? Al Brisco is fabulous. I'll listen for Steve. Now someone hand me a snow shovel. [This message was edited by Kevin Hatton on 04 January 2002 at 09:25 AM.]

Roy Thomson · Post by **Roy Thomson** » 4 Jan 2002 10:37 am

I saw Steve when he was here in Wolfville
with the Tommy Hunter Show last year.
Super guy and a super player. The Carter is an eye catcher and very nice instrument.
Had an opportunity to try it after the show.
Steve loves to meet people.
Go see and hear him if you can.

Roy