Shenandoah Valley Hawaiian Steel Guitar Fest

Kenny Drake · Post by **Kenny Drake** » 2 Dec 2005 10:32 am

Rick, I can't wait for April to get here. Let me know if I can help out. I'm just down the road from you. Kenny

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 2 Dec 2005 1:49 pm

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Hope it's a warmer day than today ... burrrrrr

Seriously ... I "toured" the venue ... we're good to go with any kinda weather ...

But a bright, clear spring day ... where we can utilize the outdoor stage and grandstand ... would be ideal ...

So if any y'all have connections with the "weather guy" ... now's the time to use 'em ...

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Aiello's Cast Steel Guitars


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 2 Dec 2005 2:22 pm

All 4 posters are killer, but if you have to pick just one - I'd say go with #1.

Man it sounds great - I'm going to try and be there!

RA

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 2 Dec 2005 2:33 pm

Thanks ... I'm kinda partial to #1 also ...

Rick, I hope you can make it ...

So far ... the guy who is travelin' the farthest ... is comin' from Guam ...

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Aiello's Cast Steel Guitars


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield

Bill Creller · Post by **Bill Creller** » 3 Dec 2005 4:56 pm

I thought about coming to that blast, depends on how deep the snow gets in my driveway that week.

Terry Farmer · Post by **Terry Farmer** » 3 Dec 2005 5:55 pm

Rick, count me, my wife and son in! Which airport is near the venue?

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 4 Dec 2005 4:56 am

I'd be great if y'all could make it ...

Dulles International (IAD) is the closest ... about 40 minutes due east of here ... straight shot down Route 7 ...

Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) is a nice alternative ... a very scenic drive past Burkittsville, MD ...

And yes ... the Witch has confirmed her presence ... she's an ardent fan of the Hula Monsters ...

Thru historic Harper's Ferry ... past Charles Town (for you gamblers) ... right to the Fest ...

Reagan International (DCA) is the another choice ... if you wanna see some of DC's sights ...

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Aiello's Cast Steel Guitars


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield
[This message was edited by Rick Aiello on 04 December 2005 at 09:10 AM.]

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 4 Dec 2005 4:58 am

"Da fix is in..."
Rick, my heart is breaking already.

Jack Knight · Post by **Jack Knight** » 14 Dec 2005 10:38 am

Rick, will the new HSGA Thong be available at your event?

Where is the closest parking for a Bluebird?

Jack

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 14 Dec 2005 11:19 am

Rick, will the new HSGA Thong be available at your event?

Sorry Jack ... you'll have to get them at Joliet '06.

But ... my Master of Ceremony will be premiering my new line of swimwear ...

Where is the closest parking for a Bluebird?

Certainly no shortage of roosts around here ... ... even if tomorrows "ice storm" knocks down a few branches & small trees ...

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Aiello's Cast Steel Guitars


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield

[This message was edited by Rick Aiello on 14 December 2005 at 11:27 AM.]

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 1 Jan 2006 4:06 pm

New Year's bump for the Shenandoah Valley Hawaiian Steel Guitar Fest......be there or be square...neck

Ray Montee · Post by **Ray Montee** » 1 Jan 2006 5:03 pm

SOUNDS like lots of fun.........but will the snow be gone? I warned you about living on top of a tall mountain.
EACH of the graphics is super! What an artist! That almost guarantees a successful event.[This message was edited by Ray Montee on 01 January 2006 at 05:07 PM.]

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 2 Jan 2006 6:56 am

My checklist:

1) Two "Big-Time" bands prominantly featuring Hawaiian Steel Guitar ... secured

2) Virtuoso Uke Man to get the crowd "in da mood" ... secured

3) Indoor/Outoor Venue ... secured

4) Soundman, experienced in acoustic instrument sound reinforcement ... secured

5) Advertising & promoting ... in progress

6) One beautiful spring day, cotton candy blossoms on trees ... pending

7) 250+ attendees ... pending

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Aiello's Cast Steel Guitars


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield

Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 2 Jan 2006 7:33 am

Looking forward to hearing the "virtuoso uke man". He's probably better than me.

Hopefully by the fest my new custom made uke will be ready. I'm pretty certain it will be. Here's a sneak peak of the koa back and redwood top. The redwood looks splotchy because rubbing alcohol was applied to the raw wood to expose the grain for the photos. Some of the alcohol dried during the photo shoot.

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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'

CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association

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Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 2 Jan 2006 12:44 pm

Gerald, that wood grain is absolutely beautiful.

Bill Creller · Post by **Bill Creller** » 2 Jan 2006 1:01 pm

Great looking grain in those pieces GB. What size is it(soprano etc)?

Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 2 Jan 2006 1:45 pm

It's a standard tenor sized uke.

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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'

CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association

Jack Knight · Post by **Jack Knight** » 4 Jan 2006 9:15 am

HI Gerald, Are you going to put a pickup in it? If so, what kind. I'm having a Fishman put in an old Martin I snagged. It should be ready soon.

Jack

Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 4 Jan 2006 9:18 am

Jack, I'm going with an under the saddle passive pickup made by the Pick Up The World company. I will plug in through an endpin jack, Jack.
http://www.pick-uptheworld.com/

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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'

CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association

[This message was edited by Gerald Ross on 04 January 2006 at 09:19 AM.]

John Bushouse · Post by **John Bushouse** » 4 Jan 2006 11:07 am

And the maker is...?

Ray Montee · Post by **Ray Montee** » 4 Jan 2006 9:12 pm

Hey Rick! The tune on Jerry Byrd's "music" page is hereby dedicated to you and your big time forthcoming shindig. That's how great olde country music used to sound. Hope your friends will enjoy it.

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 5 Jan 2006 7:25 am

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Thanks Ray ...

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Aiello's Cast Steel Guitars


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield
[This message was edited by Rick Aiello on 05 January 2006 at 07:42 AM.]

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 5 Jan 2006 8:34 am

For folks who don't use Internet Explorer ...

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 Courtesy of Ray Montee and The Jerry Byrd Fan Club

Howard Parker · Post by **Howard Parker** » 5 Jan 2006 8:45 am

I'll bring a couple of guitars down.

Also...We're only 45 min away and I'd be happy to open the shop for anyone that wants a look see.......

HowardP
Beard Guitars