Talon - Eagles tribute band

Colin Goss · Post by **Colin Goss** » 4 Apr 2003 11:25 pm

Our local paper hearlded the forthcoming gigs of Talon. It added "This year there is a new addition to the outfit - Sarah Jory, considered to be one of the top five steel guitarists in the world, lending her talents to the group on pedal steel guitar".

Top five????????????????????

I have a feeling that there will shortly be more than five names appearing in this topic, pushing her somewhat further down the list.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 4 Apr 2003 11:43 pm

they probably ment "Top 5 Women Steelers"
no matter tho' she IS up there !

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Steel what?

Jack Francis · Post by **Jack Francis** » 5 Apr 2003 6:15 am

Whoa! This evaluation gets around.
On a bio of Barbara Mandrell the comment was made that while still a teen-ager she was one of the 5 best steel players in the world.
I didn't realize that back in those days there were so many bad steel players!

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Ricky0ne1 · Post by **Ricky0ne1** » 5 Apr 2003 9:02 am

Somebody musta took a vote and didn't tell us....

again....

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Tony Harris · Post by **Tony Harris** » 14 Apr 2003 12:51 am

C'Mon guys - playing steel isn't a competition!
I'm looking forward to seeing Sarah live at the British Steel Festival in about four weeks time. I remember reading in a steel mag a while ago that someone - a steel player himself - had heard her on the radio and was convinced he was listening to Buddy Emmons! That's good enough for me!

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 14 Apr 2003 9:08 am

I think that Sarah would be embarrassed by the advertised hype. She is a fine player, but the top 100 players in the world would not feature a European player in my opinion, and there are some superb players on this side of the pond.

Ted Nesbitt · Post by **Ted Nesbitt** » 15 Apr 2003 1:09 pm

Do I sense a little spot of jelousey from some of the UK players? Come on guys, Sarah Jory is one hell of a steel player,and can hold her own with any player from USA or Europe. Give credit where credit is due.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 15 Apr 2003 8:01 pm

Not me - I think she's world-class!!!

RR

richard burton · Post by **richard burton** » 15 Apr 2003 9:28 pm

I don't think she is world class.....I know she is!

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 16 Apr 2003 12:06 am

And she looks a lot better than most of the forumites.....
www.waikiki-islanders.com

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basilh · Post by **basilh** » 16 Apr 2003 1:15 am

Anyway... I don't know what all you are complaining about,
If I COULD play as well as her,I don't think I'm quite as good looking.
I have to follow her act, I'm on immediately after her at the Newbury Festival !!!

(That's the time everyone goes out for a quick cup of tea etc. or whatever !)

Twice her age , twice her size, half her talent and a VERY shakey right hand...that's me !!
(Over the hill....what hill)

UH !

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Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 16 Apr 2003 1:25 am

one of the top five steel guitarists in the world....

Right up there with Jerry Garcia.
I wonder who they think other 3 are.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 16 Apr 2003 2:06 am

Yes Baz, Sarah is gonna be a tuff one to follow
All the Best

Matt Dawson · Post by **Matt Dawson** » 16 Apr 2003 7:58 am

Well I just signed up for Newbury festival for the first time in 9 years (last time I could make it was in '94) and I look forward to hearing you and Sarah ..and everyone else!
Boy am I excited and do I love Ryanair??Frankfurt Hahn to Stanstead return Eur 12(!!)
Matt

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 16 Apr 2003 9:21 am

Ted - no jealousy from my angle. Sarah is special to me and always will be. She was without doubt one of the best pupils that I had. I'm just realistic in that the top 5 players in the world would come from the USA - period. We all have our own preferences of the top rated players. They get there because of technical ability, originality and style. The real great players are those who you would instantly recognise if you hear them on the radio. The top UK player in my view is Peter Hayward, and he definitely is world class.