Buddy Cage-Relief Effort Alert. Please help.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 2 May 2002 11:35 am

Buddy Cage's equipment was stolen last night after a gig in N.Y. His guitar and amp set-up were his sole means of support. He was going to cancel his gigs. I am coordinating an equipment relief effort for him. I'll be damned as a steel player before I see Buddy Cage have his livelyhood destroyed. Buddy is not rich. He has made his life by playing steel and now he needs help. I am looking for 40 people to contribute $50.00. I have someone who is willing to contribute a Mullen double neck, a Nashville 400, a 120 volume pedal and possibly a seat for $2000.00
I think this is fair. If you can contribute any cords, strings, a seat, money, anything please email me. I am trying to get this equipment together for him and I will personally drive it down to NYC from here in Buffalo, N.Y. I was a staff writer for Steel Guitar World for eight years. I will coordinate this effort. Please help. My phone number is 716-691-7505. You can also email me. Thank you all.

Danny Bates · Post by **Danny Bates** » 2 May 2002 12:41 pm

Count me in for $20.... Tell me where to send the money.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 2 May 2002 1:39 pm

Dan, thank you so much. Scotty just contributed a volume pedal, cords, and a bar.
My address is:

Kevin Hatton
260 Peppertree Dr.
Amherst, N.Y. 14228

Glenn Suchan · Post by **Glenn Suchan** » 2 May 2002 1:44 pm

Count me in for $50.

Buddy's one of my PSG heros.

What's the address.

Keep on pickin', Buddy!
Glenn

Joerg Hennig · Post by **Joerg Hennig** » 2 May 2002 2:11 pm

This really sucks. Buddy´s my biggest PSG hero. Count me in, too.
Joe H.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 2 May 2002 2:37 pm

Kevin, I am sending $25. I saw Buddy in Charlotte a few weeks ago and was able to talk to him for quite a while. Long time fan here.
TP

Wayne Brown · Post by **Wayne Brown** » 2 May 2002 3:17 pm

please email me with a address ...as soon as i get it i will ship buddy a brand new out west pac-seat ...it on me and my wife...we have to keep him steelin

wayne brown
c/o out west pac-seats

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 2 May 2002 4:59 pm

Wayne, my address is posted above, and I just emailed it to you. So far, I have pledges for cables, picks, bar, volume pedal, seat, and about $150.00. I am trying to raise enough to get Buddy this double neck Mullen and Nashville 400. Both are in excellent condition for $2,000, unless someone will donate a better deal.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 2 May 2002 5:10 pm

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 2 May 2002 5:38 pm

Count me in for $50, Craig

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Regards, Craig

Michael Johnstone · Post by **Michael Johnstone** » 2 May 2002 6:45 pm

I know what that's like - it's the sickest feeling in the world.
I'll get something in the mail tomorrow. -MJ-

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 2 May 2002 6:54 pm

Pledges are now at $200.00. I will be making a list of everyone and giving it to Buddy. I was just donated strings fron Malcom Curby.

Winnie Winston · Post by **Winnie Winston** » 2 May 2002 7:20 pm

Many years ago I had my Mastertone banjo and Martin guitar stolen in NYC. Within two days someone spotted my guitar in a pawn shop on 8th ave. The cops came, traced the ticket and found the banjo at another place.
Buddy's steel is unique.
If the community knows it is missing, they will probably find it.

JW

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 2 May 2002 7:48 pm

I am making a list of all contributors. If Buddy's equipment is found before I can get
him new equipment. I will return all donations. My main effort here is to get Buddy on stage again as soon as possible. It may be six months or never before police can find his equipment. He has no other means of support and is broken hearted over this.

Jon Light · Post by **Jon Light** » 2 May 2002 8:00 pm

This is really weak and I acknowledge it up front but Buddy--if you're reading this--right here and now my old BMI S-10 3+4 and my 70's Vibrosonic Reverb are yours to use. Contact me and you can consider it done.

Bob Williams · Post by **Bob Williams** » 2 May 2002 8:16 pm

Great idea. I am mailing Buddy a check for $100. I posted a similar site on Extended Family to cover any over flow. Buddy has done so much for pedal steel and we don't forget. Good luck.

scott murray · Post by **scott murray** » 2 May 2002 8:24 pm

Not to look a gift horse in the mouth, but you may want to look into that Vibrosonic that Jon Light is offering.

I don't think Buddy and Peavey mix too well...

RON PRESTON · Post by **RON PRESTON** » 3 May 2002 3:14 am

I play every Fri/Sat nights in Natchis, Louisiana........I will have $50.00 in the mail TOMORROW, Kevin. I am happy that at THIS TIME in my life, I am somewhat able to help. Keep picking a WINNER, Buddy.
I hope all will turn out for you and your stolen equipment.

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 3 May 2002 4:44 am

Count me in! My check's in the mail to Buddy.
Chuck

Tony Orth · Post by **Tony Orth** » 3 May 2002 5:04 am

Kevin,
Another $20 coming your way.

My Best to Buddy.
Tony

BobG · Post by **BobG** » 3 May 2002 6:28 am

Buddy, I have a Peavey Session 400 you can borrow for as long as it takes for you to get set up again. Or an old Peavey Vintage (tube amp)that's yours to keep.
I'm relatively local and willing to take a ride in to the city to get it to you.

The vintage gets the sound I think your looking for once the tubes heat up.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 3 May 2002 7:40 am

Guys, I'm sure Buddy can use the cash, but the effort here is for me to raise enough money to buy a replacement guitar for him in excellent condition. I've spoken with Buddy about the Mullen and the 400 and he wants them. Its going to be about $2,000.00. If I get by passed it will only take longer. Please send your donation to me so I can coordinate. I have about four hundred in pledges so far.

Ronnie Miller · Post by **Ronnie Miller** » 3 May 2002 8:41 am

Hey Kevin, Im in for $100
Hey John Arnold you seeing this????? Ronnie

Karlis Abolins · Post by **Karlis Abolins** » 3 May 2002 9:43 am

Kevin, Count me in for $100. Buddy Cage has been and continues to be a great inspiration to me. I would like to see him back on the road as soon as possible.

Karlis Abolins

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 3 May 2002 10:05 am

Hey Buddy-If you want to borrow my MSA S-12 and Bob G's amp - one trip to the NJ shore would do it. My MSA is in NJ sorry-my Emmons D-10 is in FL or I'd loan ya that. You're the greatest man-I still play your licks from the NRPS days!.