Ausin Stewart At TSGA

Danny Letz · From: Old Glory,Texas, USA 79540

I would like to amen what you guys said about all the great performances at Dallas and the big screen and the good people. I would like to add that if you do not attend the church service you are missing a treat. One suggestion I would make is that we move Austin Stewart into a better slot. More people need to see this kid. He really smoothed out since last year and if he makes that much progress next year, he's gonna be up there with some of the biggies. Thanks to Albert and Debbie, they treat you like their own family.

Jody Sanders · From: Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.

I am sure it won't be long until Austin will be getting his own slot on the shows. Jody.

[This message was edited by Jody Sanders on 14 March 2006 at 09:23 PM.]

Dana Stewart · From: Kansas, USA

Danny, Thank you for your kind words in suport of Austin. We wanted to thank everyone who got up early and came down to hear Austin and Dad. I know it's hard on all of you who stay up so late, to make it down so early. We really appreciate the efforts of those who made it. We are, of course, just glad to have a spot anywhere in such a great event. Thanks to everyone.

Dana (aka Mom)

Rodney Garrison · From: Montague County , Texas (deceased)

Dana, We visited with Austin and Jerry one evening while they were putting strings on. Austin was a perfect gentleman and answered our questions in a courteous and kind manner. I know all who know him are proud to do so.I'm just afraid Jerry may bust wide-open if he gets any prouder.LOL
Good Luck to all. RG

Dana Stewart · From: Kansas, USA

Rodney,
I am glad to hear he was a gentleman. It's very hard for him to talk to people he doesn't know, but we are working on him. My husband and I were just discussing this morning, how the comments about him being a gentleman and well behaved, make us more proud than the comments about his picking. We are extremely proud of his picking, but it's more important that he is respectful. Thank you for letting us know how he behaved. And yes, Papa is VERY proud Austin.

Dana

JAMES BANKS · From: Mineola,TX USA

Dana, you and your husband should be proud of your son. It is rare to find young people now days with respect and good manners. I have talked with Austin a number of times over the past few years in Dallas and he is ALWAYS polite and respectful with a bit of shyness. You have done a great job instilling his good manners. In my opinion, his wonderful talent is just enhanced by his attitude. I feel blessed to know the Newberry and Stewart families.

Dana Stewart · From: Kansas, USA

Thanks James. Any parent is always glad to hear comments like that. We are very proud of our children. It's always nice to know they are respectful even when we are not around.

Dana

Ron Frederiksen · From: Van Buren, Arkansas, USA

Dana, I just wanted you to know, we missed Jerry and Austin at Barling last Fri. night. It was a good show tho even if we did have to listen to Jerry Roller and his steel. Looking forward to see them this week. Ron

Danny Letz · From: Old Glory,Texas, USA 79540

I don't want to leave PaPa Jerry out. He's a pretty good ole boy too. He showed me a Hal Rugg lick in the Mullin room and didn't even charge me for it.

Dana Stewart · From: Kansas, USA

Hi Ron. The boys will be back at Barling this weekend. Austin always looks forward to being there. I am sure you guys had quite a treat with Mr. Jerry Roller though.

Danny, you are right, we should not leave out Dad. Austin would not be able to do what he does without Papa. Of course, as his parents, we sure like that Papa provides all that expensive equipment too.

Dana

Buck Grantham R.I.P. · From: Denham Springs, LA. USA

Austin is a great guy and a very good steel man. I think he is going to be a great musician,and he's a friend of mine.

Jerry Lee Newberry · From: Prim, AR USA

Buck, We are PROUD to know and call you friend. I wish Austin and Jerry lived close enough to pick your brain every once in a while for a few days. You know so much of the orignal stuff. See you soon. Donna

Howard Tate · From: Leesville, Louisiana, USA, R.I.P.

I had occasion to talk a little with Austen in the Mullen room, and I'll echo what others said about him. A nice young man and a big talent.

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Howard

Roy Rosetta · From: Nederland, Texas.. On the Texas Gulf Coast

AUSTIN STEWART....For those of you who haven't had the opportunity to hear Austin, you should do so at your first opportunity. WOW...what a great young player. I have had the pleasure of working with him many, many times over the past years and each time I'm on stage with him I see a definite improvement over the previous appearance.
So very much of what Austin has accomplished, in my opinion, from beginning to now, is due to his grandfather Jerry Newberry's influence, who, in his own right, is a great player. "Thanks" granddad.
There is a time when the "young" must leave the nest and I think that time has come for Austin. I totally agree that Austin should have his own slot on the steel shows he attends.
From this piano player to that young steel player friend of mine, you are welcome on my stage anytime.
It has been mine and Barbara's pleasure to watch Austin mature into the super young player he is.
We love ya Austin and we love your mom, dad and grandparents.
....Roy

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Music is a "gift" with many wrappings....
....Roy

Jerry Lee Newberry · From: Prim, AR USA

WITH TEARS IN MY EYES, I SAY THANK YOU ROY. We love you and Barbara lots. We always feel more at ease when you and Paul are on the stage with us. Donna

Dana Stewart · From: Kansas, USA

Thanks Roy and Buck. You guys mean the world to us.

Dana

Rodney Garrison · From: Montague County , Texas (deceased)

Austin means the future to us too. Let us not forget Mr. Jonathan Candler too.
Jonathan AND Austin are kool guy's and great players . I'm glad to see these young men step up to the plate and play their butts off. I think they will be the top inspirations to the next generations. Thanks to the parents!

Lavelle Pierce · From: huntsvile,ar 72740

i was at jerry and donna house about a week ago. AUSTIN IS GUITTING PLAYING his grand ma and grand dad has about finished a large swimming pool inclosed and austin want have time to play music haha just kidding.they had a beautiful pool. we should have a big party. thanks i love to watch play.

J Hill · From: Colorado, USA

Both boys are good because they have chosen to follow good leaders. They are so blessed to have good families. Dana hit the nail on the head. She knows what's important, what the boy 'is' above what he can do. When you've got a good kid you've got something wonderful. But if he can pick too, your big smile just gets a little bigger. SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS!

I noticed that Jonathon has improved his playing by leaps and bounds between last year and this year. And last year he was good already! I noticed Austin improved too but what I also noticed was he's becoming more comfortable talking with people. He's just growing up. (After all, he's almost 12, right? LOL)

Stoney Stonecipher · From: Knoxville, TN (deceased)

Austin is going to be on the Talent Show at Scottys International Steel Guitar Show on Thursday during the Labor Day weekend. He is really a good steel player.

Dana Stewart · From: Kansas, USA

Hi Lavelle. Austin sure does love to swim. He made it through last summer with the pool and didn't forget too awfully much of what he learned. LOL.

Leila, Austin will be 12 in June. You are right, both boys have good people to teach them. Dad (Jerry Newberry) is pretty much Austin's best friend. If a mom can have her son and her father be best friends, she has very little to worry about with that son. Don't tell Dad I said that though. I want him to keep thinking I am a mother bear. LOL.

Austin and Jonathan took to each other from the very beginning. They could have been competitive, but instead chose to be friends and they genuinely look forward to seeing each other at the shows. They exchange cards and pictures in between times. Jonathan's family are very enjoyable to be with. We enjoy getting to know more about them at each show.

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