Doug Jernigan

Nic du Toit · Post by **Nic du Toit** » 23 Apr 2005 10:30 am

Doug Jernigan has always been one of my favorite players. I do notice , however, that he hardly gets mentioned on this forum.
Does he still play? I happened to see him on a Gospel Steel DVD, doing a few songs. Pity about the backing players. They had no clue. Doug played superbly, though.

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Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 23 Apr 2005 10:42 am

Nic... you are correct.. For some reason Doug gets less type than many steel players in his class. A fabulous player and one of the all time great palm blockers,, Fast and clean as a whistle... bob

Jeff Bradshaw · Post by **Jeff Bradshaw** » 23 Apr 2005 10:52 am

I believe that Doug is one of the greatest steel players alive not to mention the fine human being that he is. Any opportunity to see him play live or attend one of his seminars should not be missed. Best regards. ..jeff bradshaw

Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 23 Apr 2005 10:55 am

I've mentioned Doug here several times, and I don't think that he gets enough ink. I would love to know just half of what he knows about music and the psg. I am also most grateful for all the tab that he has written; this hard work on his part has made it a lot easier for a lot of us. I hope to meet him someday.

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 23 Apr 2005 11:03 am

Yes Doug is super.
All of the above and more.

I had a 2 hour private lesson with him last Sept, and am STILL tryting to assimliate it all.

And he is a staple of the steel show circuit,
often the closing act.. because who can follow him...
Not many.
I saw him wow them in Enlgand this spring,
as well as the last 2 ISGC shows.

His latest album is a great mix of the tunes people like him for,
and has Brent Mason on several cuts too.

And he is a really NICE person to be around too.

Yes Doug deserves a big plug!

[This message was edited by David L. Donald on 23 April 2005 at 12:04 PM.]

Steven Welborn · Post by **Steven Welborn** » 23 Apr 2005 11:29 am

Very welcome post. I Saw Doug at both SWSGA shows and took his 4 day seminar at the last one. He's been one of my favorites for a long time. Got to have lunch with him and our small group the last day of the seminar. Hes a very down to earth and greatguy. I remember thinking durring his set, I dont see how anybdy can touch this guy. His seminar gave my own progress a real boost and turn for the better. US west coasters are fortunate to have him out here and I hope he continues to come.

Duane McKay · Post by **Duane McKay** » 23 Apr 2005 12:00 pm

Know what? Doug Jernigan is scheduled to play at the Indy Gospel Steel Show on May 6 and 7th ! [Indianapolis, IN] Be there! The McKays'

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 23 Apr 2005 12:14 pm

i have never had the pleasure of meeting this gentleman, but i've got his sides & he's a chop & tone monster !

Bill Simmons · Post by **Bill Simmons** » 23 Apr 2005 12:43 pm

Doug has to be one of the all time great steel players! His playing is just unbelieveable -- slow or fast. Doug is also an incredible teacher. Besides being a monster steel player, he is one of the kindest and friendliest people you will ever meet!

Jonathan Gregg · Post by **Jonathan Gregg** » 23 Apr 2005 1:09 pm

And a very unassuming, humble person to boot. At a recent convention in Norwalk, Conn., I asked him why he never comes to New York -- he is such an amazing jazz player that it seems a shame that he never gets heard in a city that plays such a big role in the growth and perpetuation of that style.

But he seemed to think that the players there were too cutting-edge for him... I did my best to persuade him that he'd be blowing minds left and right, but I don't think I made the sale.

Really a shame -- I wish more guys of his caliber (all four of them) would consider doing club dates once in a while in NYC. It would enhance the prestige of the instrument enormously.

I hope to get a chance to study with him some day. On C6, there are really only one or two other guys in the word to touch him. And his bluegrass rides are terrifying as well.

Don Lampley · Post by **Don Lampley** » 23 Apr 2005 1:38 pm

Doug just played a show in Benton Il. He playes just as fast as ever and a pleasure to talk to a real gentleman. In my book one of the top players in the world.

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George Redmon · Post by **George Redmon** » 23 Apr 2005 1:44 pm

Doug Jernigan is the reason i decided to spend my musical life studying C6th, and only
C6th. I to have had lessons from Doug. He showed me this simple little riff, that will get you out of trouble on almost any occasion,...i have worn that lick out. I am going to try to make that Indy Show Duane

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Bobby Caldwell · Post by **Bobby Caldwell** » 23 Apr 2005 2:02 pm

Over the years I have played with Doug many many times. We all know what a great player he is but just as important he is a great person. He so much fun to be around and I love to get to pick with him. God bless Doug. Bobby

MUSICO · Post by **MUSICO** » 23 Apr 2005 2:04 pm

I´m curious, ¿what does an extended C6 copedant look like? ¿Have you posted it anywhere?

Jeremy Williams
Barcelona Spain

David Mason · Post by **David Mason** » 23 Apr 2005 2:48 pm

I was just going to ask, does anybody know Doug's C6th tuning? I have an old, old, old instruction course from him and his pedals and knees were every bit as wierd as Paul Franklin's, even back then.

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 23 Apr 2005 4:24 pm

At the moment I remember a pretty much vanilla Emmons C6 set up.
if memory serves.
Ah but what he does with it.

His pedal 4 is like an old Jimmy Crawford set up you can find in the Manula of Style,
but he can leave that out and play standard P4 too.

I played the Carter D-10 he played at Gerry Hogan's show in Newbury for about 40 minutes.
It was a stock as Carter delivers it version.

I know most of Doug's set in my head,
and I couldn't tell he was on a borrowed steel,
that half the steelers the room had tried.

He was just masterful.
And it was great to see his, (and Joe Wright's) hands
on the BIG screen TV during the performances.
A master class in ALL types of blocking
between the two of them.

[This message was edited by David L. Donald on 23 April 2005 at 05:28 PM.]

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 23 Apr 2005 4:28 pm

Doug? Astounding, as a person and as a player. As a friend, there is no better, nothing said could be enough about this great person.
Bobbe

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 23 Apr 2005 6:15 pm

Amen to that

Db

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Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 23 Apr 2005 7:35 pm

What can you say? Doug Jernigan is a class act. One of the world's BEST steel players, who should have an ego bigger than anybody's---but I've seen him play "Farewell Party," just so some guy could get up and sing one with the band. If I could play like somebody, I'd play like Doug. And if I could be nice, I'd be as NICE as Doug!

Post by **Joey Ace** » 24 Apr 2005 3:12 am

I attended a Doug J Intermediate/Advanced Seminar two day ago, in Washington, Pa.

Great player, teacher, person. Thanks Doug!

Klaus Caprani · Post by **Klaus Caprani** » 24 Apr 2005 3:59 am

Some time ago I was doing some work at the computer while listening to Steel Radio when D.J. stopped me dead in my tracks. I think this gospel like instrumental was "What a friend we have in jesus" or something.

I simply had to stop working and just listen. The tone just jumped out at me, in spite of the compression of the broadcast. He must be one of the greatest sounding steelers on the planet.

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Doug Rolfe · Post by **Doug Rolfe** » 24 Apr 2005 5:16 am

Doug has been coming to our Gospel steel show now for several years and is always a blessing each time he comes. He will be here again this year.
I am sure that the initial comment on this thread is about the DVD that we produce at our show and feel that I should respond to the negative statement by the poster regarding the band.

Keyboards--Roy Rosetta
What more can be said about this fantastic musician than has already been said. He plays many of the steel shows and knows more about their music than any other keyboardist I know. There is no better!!!

Drums--Ron Stroupe
Before he was a Christian, he played on the road professionally and has done studio work in Nashville. He is Doug's personal friend and comes with Doug every year to the GSGA show to help Doug and others. He is Doug's choice for drums and does a great job.

Bass--Pat Coyne
Again comes with Doug from Nashville and has done session work. He is Doug's choice for bass on his sets. This man is great and knows Doug's material better than any other player.

Lead Guitar--Chuck Spires
One of the absolute finest lead players anywhere. He has been supporting GSGA now for over 10 years and know most everyone's music and does a very professional job of complimenting the steel players. He got David Spires(his son) started on steel many years ago and is a great teacher of music.

It is simply one of the best back up bands anywhere. I go to several steel shows each year and the only band that compares to this one is at St. Louis which includes Roy Rosetta.

IMHO they not only "have a clue" but do a great job of complementing the steel players.[This message was edited by Doug Rolfe on 24 April 2005 at 06:17 AM.]

Howard Tate · Post by **Howard Tate** » 24 Apr 2005 5:50 am

In Dallas this year Bruce Zumsteg delivered a brand new Zum to Doug.In fact, he was still setting it up shortly before Dougs set. Doug played it like it was an old friend. He gives me the impression that he knows all there is to know about playing. Just super good. It's a good thing they had someone like Jim Cohen to follow him. Jimbeaux did a great job, of course.

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Robbie Bossert · Post by **Robbie Bossert** » 24 Apr 2005 6:44 am

Well let me jump in here to help correct this injustice as well. I LOVE Dougs playing as well as several of his tablature lessons. He plays the blinding fast single note stuff as well as anyone out there. He can also slow it down and play all those lush, chordy numbers. One of the true greats!

Robbie Bossert

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 24 Apr 2005 7:24 am

I have heard Doug play several times and every time he was fantastic. I have met him briefly and his perssonality was that of an humble man. When you start listing top steel players names Doug Jernigan name has to be right there with the rest of them. For those who have never seen him play in a show setting you have missed a real blessing.