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Alan Michael
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I'm going to get a chance to hear the "Wheel" at the Merlefest in Wilksboro, N. C. in two weeks. Does anyone know if Jim Murphy will be playing steel with them. I'm really looking forward to seeing them live for the first time.
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Post by Ricky Davis »

WEll Jim is back in Nashville for some test with the Doctors again...So it's kinda up in the air if he's playing then....I'll try to keep you posted...or Smiley have you talked to Jim to see how's he doing there...??
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Post by Rick Collins »

Alan, please tell "Asleep At The Wheel" to have a few cups of black coffee before getting back on the road. Image

...just kidding. They do a good job.

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Post by nick allen »

Well I'm (hopefully) going to be seeing AATW at EuroDisney this coming Saturday... Anyone know whether Big Jim (or any other steeler) will be with them? Ricky? you know the way now Image
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Post by Johan Jansen »

Hi Nick, I will be playing on the night before with my band at that festival,and saturdaynight I will be there too:-)
cya, Johan

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Post by Alan Michael »

Nick, did you get a chance to see "rhe Wheel"? Still wondering if Big Jim is going to be with them at Merlefest on the 24th. I sure hope the doctors gave him a passing grade.

Ricky, have you heard anything? We're all pulling for you Jim.
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Post by Johan Jansen »

Just returned, after a nice weekend.
Jim Murfy is still fighting health-problems. His seat as filled by John Ely, on hawaiian-steel, and he did a great job, What a band!! After being a fan for 25 years, I had the pleasure to see them live for the first time in my life!! Never will forget that!!
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Post by David Coplin »

Just discovered that Asleep At The Wheel will be appearing here in Eugene on May 18th
at The Sheed. Call (541) 687-6526 for tickets.
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No wonder I'm having trouble playing the steel, my fingers are not working very well.
That location in Eugene should read:
THE SHEDD !
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Post by Bob Anderson »

Just a side note.Saw Cindy Cashdollar in person Saturday night on Prairie Home Companion..She was great..Did the song Slide Show from her new CD coming out in the fall
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Post by nick allen »

Johan, Either you misheard the name, or I did... Image
... But I'm pretty sure it was John Ely playing with AATW. Looked like him too....
Great show! What impressed and surprised me (probably shouldn't have) was what a good singer Ray Benson is, especially on the slow jazz ballad type things.
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Post by Johan Jansen »

Nick, I guess you are right!!
Stupid dutchman Image
Was great,huh???I still have smiles all over about the concert.
cya, Johan

I will replace the name in the other message, thanks!
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