Canadian Pickers

Joe Delaronde · Post by **Joe Delaronde** » 23 Feb 2003 11:50 am

Checkin' in!!
And Doris Atkinson, our Hawaiian lady, and Dean Linklater, and Don Gowen and Billy Mead, and Terry Tosky and Orie Moyers.

Geo Mclellan......Mcguiness & hot dogs????

Joe

George Keoki Lake · Post by **George Keoki Lake** » 23 Feb 2003 2:26 pm

Out on the West Coast you'll find Lorene Ruymar and her husband Art, as well as John Fatiaki.

Just in passing, (no pun intended), perhaps one of Canada's finest was (the late) Jack Mooney of Winnipeg. He was a very fine jazz (pedal) steel guitarist, however prior to his switching to pedals, in his early years he played some really hot swinging Hawaiian ! His talent was a sad loss.

George McLellan · Post by **George McLellan** » 23 Feb 2003 2:33 pm

No hot dogs this time Joe, I had heartburn for a week, but the Guinness is a go!!!

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George Keoki Lake · Post by **George Keoki Lake** » 23 Feb 2003 2:36 pm

John Kavanagh ::: Yes indeed, 'Jr' is the son of Billy Reid Sr who was affectionately known as "Canada's Dean of Hawaiian Music"...and rightly so. Billy Sr had a long running radio show, (about 35 years) called "Hawaiian Rendezvous" originating out of Halifax on the CBC Trans Canada Network and also the local radio stations in that area. He was a prince of a man whom I'll always remember and admire. He composed many, many, many songs over his long career, many of which I happily collaborated with him on lyrics and/or music.

Bruce Snow · Post by **Bruce Snow** » 23 Feb 2003 2:45 pm

I'd like to mention,ken coulter a fine player
& can get a steel working real good.
anybody mention Dale reviard,Andy schick,fine
pickers as well. Abe Doell from saskatchawan have supported Wayne Link for many years,a
fine player as well.
Ben Wikte from BC. George Webb of Toronto
Paul Cockburn of Toronto. Joey Ace of
hamilton.

Graham · Post by **Graham** » 23 Feb 2003 4:07 pm

And Don Lorusso, Ollie Strong, Jim Paskin, Kayton Roberts, Buddy Ackers, Anne Giroux from Quebec and a host of other Quebec steelers as well.

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Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 23 Feb 2003 4:29 pm

I play a Canadian made Steel; does that make me part Canadian...???

Ricky

Post by **Joey Ace** » 23 Feb 2003 5:09 pm

I play a Texas made Steel.
Does that make me a ....

Graham · Post by **Graham** » 23 Feb 2003 5:11 pm

Ricky:

ONLY if you can say Eh!, without an accent!!

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Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 23 Feb 2003 7:24 pm

Ok Graham........."A"

Andy Schick · Post by **Andy Schick** » 23 Feb 2003 7:30 pm

I'm in.
Thanks.

Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 23 Feb 2003 8:39 pm

Bonsoir mes amis! Je suis fier d'être canadien!
Bob

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 23 Feb 2003 9:36 pm

Graham
Im hoping to go to North Bay Ontario this summer to visit a few friends.Nice country.

Ricky, I had to put my eyeballs back in the sockets after I saw that beauty you have.Man
I wished I had one just like it.
Good Luck and play it in good health.

Graham · Post by **Graham** » 24 Feb 2003 5:17 am

Ricky: pretty close!

Jody: yes, it is nice up there, especially in the summer. I sure don't miss the winters tho'! Have a safe and enjoyable trip.

Bob T: You should be able to name some of our French Canadian brothers. Good to see Gary back up and around. Still waiting for an email of your playing dates!!

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Sunny Callen · Post by **Sunny Callen** » 24 Feb 2003 8:55 am

May I mention Smokey Fennell? Smokey is a transplated California-type playing his Carter (and banjo)with the Alberta-based Danny Hooper Show (Honky Tonk Heros). The Hooper Show has been playing the Orleans Hotel and Casino for several years during National Rodeo Finals and I look forward to listening to Smokey and the group again this year - Let me add that not only is he a great PSG player - he is a true gentleman and ALWAYS finds time to chat with our little group of fans during breaks.

DJ Sillito · Post by **DJ Sillito** » 24 Feb 2003 4:21 pm

Hello from Lethbridge.
John Lacey and "Smokey" Fennel are two pickers I get to hear often. I enjoy them every time!

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SveinungL · Post by **SveinungL** » 25 Feb 2003 6:14 am

I'm not Canadian (I'm Norwegian), but I'll be in Toronto between 25 of March and 10th of April.
Are any of you playing in that area at that time?
Would be nice to get to hear som steel-playing while I'm there.....

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Don Lorusso · Post by **Don Lorusso** » 25 Feb 2003 7:15 am

I'm still trying so count me in

Pat Coyne · Post by **Pat Coyne** » 25 Feb 2003 7:34 am

Can't believe the mistake I made....Lou and ANNE Giroux...not Amy! sorry.... Anyone heard anything from Anne? How has Lou's health been?

Graham · Post by **Graham** » 25 Feb 2003 4:15 pm

Here is her appearance, Pat.

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Bob Lawrence · Post by **Bob Lawrence** » 25 Feb 2003 9:16 pm

Well I've been called many things but never a steel player.

How about associate members such as Fred Lawrence (My father) Len MacDonald, Bob MacDonald.

Associate Forum Member: They read what I print for them.

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Don Lorusso · Post by **Don Lorusso** » 28 Feb 2003 7:57 am

Count me in I'm still trying !

Don Lorusso · Post by **Don Lorusso** » 28 Feb 2003 7:20 pm

Count me in still working at it. Hello Tom I haven't see you in quite awhile. Don Lorusso

Don Lorusso · Post by **Don Lorusso** » 28 Feb 2003 7:24 pm

Count me in. Hello Tom haven,t seen you in quite awhile. Don Lorusso

Tommy Mark · Post by **Tommy Mark** » 28 Feb 2003 9:48 pm

Hi All, good to see some familiar names up here. Don - How are you doing, been a while since Ive seen ya. Good to see your still at it ! Say hi to Don Jr. for me. Keep em coming !!

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