My first steel jam tonight

Rick Garrett · Post by **Rick Garrett** » 10 Jun 2005 5:43 pm

The group I usually play acoustic and lead for got together tonight for a jam at the Union Grove church. I took the steel guitar this time and left my acoustic at home. As I expected the songs I knew turned out fairly good. The ones I didn't know and had to muddle through were a bit rough in spots.

The main thing to me is that this was THE FIRST time I played in a band with my steel guitar. I know its no big deal to you guys that do it all the time but it was a big milestone for me and I'm on cloud 9. If I can get the guys to record the stuff we do regularly, I can bring that home and sharpen up a bit. Just wanted to let my forum family know that God is faithful and he's blessing my pickin.

Rick

Carl Williams · Post by **Carl Williams** » 10 Jun 2005 6:23 pm

Rick, the "cloud 9" feeling is the reward for your practice and love of our instrument and finally realizing that, "hey I think I can do this"! ha Your on your way buddy---enjoy it! Carl

Rich Jackson · Post by **Rich Jackson** » 10 Jun 2005 6:41 pm

Hey Rick, I am new to the forum and was reading your post snd want to congradulate you. Theres nothing like what you felt tonight. And to me, it is a big deal! I have been playing bass for three years in a country christian band. About three months ago I went back to playing the steel after 28 years absent. This past Saturday night was a 'big deal' for me. I felt heaven on earth.

I heard my self play and thought, who was that? Did I do that? LOL God added that special touch. One of those times you wished wouldn't end. Know what I mean? Thats a good idea to make a tape of your material. I do that when I can and it makes for saving time at practice when you are with the group. Anyway just wanted to say congradulation and may the Lord bless your efferts! Rich

Toby Rider · Post by **Toby Rider** » 10 Jun 2005 7:29 pm

Congrats buddy! That's great!

Les Anderson · Post by **Les Anderson** » 10 Jun 2005 7:34 pm

Hey Rick, you are starting out the right way. Those who are afraid to even take the cover off the plank when someone else is around, takes forever to learn to play in public.

I had my first jam session only three months after buying my steel. I screwed up more than once but I learned more from that one jam than I would have in two months of sitting in my front room being afraid that I may hit a sour note.

It's a great feeling is it not?

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(I am not right all of the time but I sure like to think I am!)

Ford Cole · Post by **Ford Cole** » 10 Jun 2005 7:43 pm

Hey Rick,]
Just started "Momma's Secret" and could hardly put it down. For any who haven't read this great piece of steel guitar history mingled with human love and kindness, I strongly recommend getting your copy. You'll find it a very worthwhile read!! fc

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 10 Jun 2005 9:01 pm

Way to go Rick. I also agree that Rick's book "Momma's Secret" is a must read for steel guitar players. Jody.

Rick Garrett · Post by **Rick Garrett** » 11 Jun 2005 6:16 am

Thanks guys! I appreciate the compliments on my book too Ford and Jody. Glad yall are enjoying it. Soon as I get some breakfast down I'm going to spend a couple of hours in practice. Can't wait to get it down where I can play anything with anybody.

Rick

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 11 Jun 2005 7:18 am

Rick my good friend.. I am REAL happy for ya!!... I'll bet you knocked em dead!! ... Well if it was a church thing, thats ok because they're in heaven...

Rick you know I am a fan of the book too and my heart was blessed by it. Did you use your shiny black P/P???
By the way Rick my friend, your steel playing will progress like a wildfire!
Just think about your genetics !

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Rick Garrett · Post by **Rick Garrett** » 11 Jun 2005 7:43 am

Hey Bob, yeah man I played the black 66 emmons. Had a ball for sure!

Man I keep hearing people talk about that genetics thing. Sure do hope there's something to that although I'll never be able to fill my dads shoes. Still I can enjoy the music and the heritage. Thanks for your comments on my book too Bob.

Rick