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Topic: Jerry Brightman at the ISGC |
Walter Stettner
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Posted 7 Sep 2005 12:34 am |
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Jerry Brightman and the Curtis Brothers Band feat. Steve Piticco on guitar) - what a tremendous appearance!
For me that was one of the highlights of the weekend - an extremly tight band, with outstanding musicians and material with some different flavor. Steve Piticco is a guitar player who is already among the best, listening to him and Jerry trading licks on "One Way Rider" - WOW!!!
They also did a great set in the Peavey room which showed the boys' versatility even more!
Thanks for the great music, Jerry!
Kind Regards, Walter
www.lloydgrentribute.com
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Mike Mantey
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Eastern Colorado, USA
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Posted 7 Sep 2005 8:15 am
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I would have to agree. Jerry did a great job at this show and enjoyed talking with him. And those boys really jammed in the Peavey room is was great. They also have a great cd.
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Mike Mantey
Sales & Production Manager
Mullen Guitar Co., Inc.
(970) 664-2518
www.mullenguitars.com
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Don Poland
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Hanover, PA.
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Posted 8 Sep 2005 4:03 pm
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I was not able to attend the show in St. Louis. I understand from talking to others that Jerry's performance in the Peavey room was one of the best at the show. I truley believe that Jerry may have tapped into the future of steel guitar with his style of music and the selection of songs played. I am a new player and it is refreshing to know that others share my beliefs that steel guitar is not just for country music (although I very much enjoy country music). I would like to see the day when the PSG is accepted into all genre's of music, and I believe that those striving to ensure that, are the true innovators of the future of the PSG. I would surely hope that we will be seeing more of this style of playing at future shows in St. Louis and other places. I realize that not everyone shares my beliefs and likes and dislikes, but I would like to hear from others what their thoughts are on this subject.
Walter, I want to thank you for posting this thread, I envy you for having been able to witness this performance. 
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If you ain't steelin' it, you ain't feelin' it !!
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Walter Stettner
From:
Vienna, Austria
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 12:28 am
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Yes, I was lucky enough to watch and listen. Everybody had a great time to hear a group of great musicians play their hearts out! 
Jerry said something that is worth repeating:"Go try to include Steel Guitar in different settings, with different material. It might not get you anywhere in the end, but it is worth trying." I am quoting this from my memory, but in essence that's what he stated.
Kind Regards, Walter
www.lloydgreentribute.com
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Mike Brown
From:
Meridian, Mississippi USA
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 10:23 am
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Jerry brought his idea to me of performing a "different style" of music in the Peavey room with the Curtis Brothers Band. So, we tried it and it was a jammed-packed event that was well received. One attendee mentioned that he took a head count and there was over 500 hundred steel guitar enthusiasts in the Peavey Demo Room from approximately 5:45 to 6:50 PM on Saturday night. I even noticed some of the female attendees "movin' and groovin'" to the beat! Aha! This wasn't supposed to happen! But it did and it was great!
There is certainly nothing wrong with playing the traditional songs at a steel show. However, in my opinion, players tend to stick with their roots. New roots form everyday.
Well, Jerry, the Curtis Brothers and I tried to provide a venue and appropriate time to present new avenues for the steel guitar. Maybe, just maybe this will help in sparking new ideas for steel guitar performing. This is not a "first", but it was certainly a "first" that was noticed by many who attended.
More to come at future conventions. Stay tuned. Let's hear your input.
Mike Brown
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Walter Stettner
From:
Vienna, Austria
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 11:12 am
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Mike,
Thanks to you and the Peavey crew for making this happen. I also watched a lot of the other shows and presentations in the Peavey room (Tommy Dodd, Randy Beavers), they were all great!
Thanks for your efforts!
Kind Regards, Walter
www.lloydgreentribute.com
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Joseph V. Sapp
From:
eastern shore, Md.
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 5:13 pm
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Mike:
to start with Jerry is on the right track. No , we cant forget the history, and traditional country music, with traditional Steel, but dont walk around with Blinders on either. Pedal Steel is endless with what can be done with it. Proof positive is Mr. Jerry Brightman. if we as steel players want this instrument to survive, it needs to be expanded outside of the Traditional limits. and what better person to do this than Jerry. his talent, style, past history and foresight to even think about doing something like this would scare most folks. and for the head count in the Peavey room , that should say something about what he is trying to do. Thanks for Having him and the Curtis Brothers. God Bless
Joe
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Graham
From:
Marmora, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 10 Sep 2005 3:36 am
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Mike:
From the numbers mentioned, it sure seems like Jerry and Peavey are on the leading edge of something that steel players are willing to take notice of.
Thank you and Peavey for supplying the venue to bring this about, and also to Jerry and the other muscians involved for supplying the awesome display of talent.
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Don Poland
From:
Hanover, PA.
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 5:02 pm
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Jerry Brightman will be having a Question and Answer session in the "Steel Guitar Chat Room" on wednesday the 28th of September from 8:00 -- 9:00 PM Eastern time. Everyone is welcome to come and visit and enjoy themselves and ask Jerry about his playing style, his licks, etc......
There is NO PASSWORD required.
The link to the "STEEL GUITAR CHAT ROOM": http://67.19.231.218/v4/login.asp?r=1ad046c4&p=0
You can read about it here: www.steelin4fun.com/jerrybrightman.htm
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1974 MSA D10 7+4
If you ain't steelin' it, you ain't feelin' it !!
www.steelin4fun.com
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Billy Carr
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Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 24 Sep 2005 11:28 am
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| I've always believed that PSG was and is unlimited. It has no boundaries other than what people put on it. PSG is not the problem. The problem is the restrictions that some people (not all) put on the instrument itself. I listen to wide assortment of players, not only on PSG but also guitar players, horn players, piano players and etc. These other instruments are found in all types/styles of music. No reason PSG can't do the same. I'm a traditional player on PSG but I can also switch over to everything from ZZ TOP to THE MONKEES. This is a plus that goes back years to something Bobby Bowman told me when I first started playing. I've never forgotten what he said, " Learn everything you can and listen to everything you can. Learn the E9th as well as the C6th." I pass this info on to players that are just starting out every chance I get. The man knew what he was talking about and still does. |
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