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Topic: Johnny Bush At The Stagecoach Ballroom Fort Worth Tonight |
Mark Edwards
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Weatherford,Texas, USA
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Posted 17 Feb 2007 2:52 pm |
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| Just talked to my friend Corky Owens, and just found out that Johnny Bush is playing at the Stagecoach Ballroom in Fort Worth Texas tonight. I know this it's kind of late notice, but for those that like JB come on out. Linda and I will be there. And Gary Carpenter will be backing up Johnny on Steel. Show starts at 8:00 p.m. |
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Herb Steiner
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Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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Posted 18 Feb 2007 12:48 pm
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It was Johnny's yearly birthday celebration at the Stagecoach. He turned... (gasp!)... 72 yesterday!
Con mucho gusto, mi amigo y mi hermano!
I of course was at my own gig, but I'm sure Johnny, with the able assistance of Carp, knocked it out of the park.
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Mark Edwards
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Weatherford,Texas, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2007 6:12 am
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Yes Herb, Johnny Bush put on a heck of a show as usual. I can only hope I look as good and fit a JB does when I'm 72. His vocal range is awesome, and even after his bout with throat problems he's sounding like his old self.
All had a great time. Wished you had been there, Maybe next year. Oh yea I've heard Carp play too many times to mention, but it seems like he continues to pull a rabbit out of the hat every time he plays. He pulled out all the stops on this one. Carp is an amazing steel player. |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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Posted 19 Feb 2007 6:35 am
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I knew Johnny would do a great show. We played many fine b'day shows at the Stagecoach. And of course Gary C. is a monster.
I left JB's band after 14 straight years in March of 2006, and began picking with my old pal Gary P. Nunn. Much more and steadier work and I'm featured more as an instrumentalist. That said, the Bandoleros made some of the best music I've played in my career, and I cherish every moment I spent onstage with Johnny, who's still my dear friend and also my Masonic brother.
And yes, he's better looking at 72 than most players 30 years his junior!  |
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Bill Simmons
From:
Keller, Texas/Birmingham, AL, R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Feb 2007 11:55 am Gary Carpenter!!
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Hey Mark...you hit it on the head about Gary Carpenter's incredible playing! I've heard a lot of the great steel players play over the years and Gary Carpenter doesn't take a back seat to any of them. His tone, intonation, knowledge of the various musical styles and playing execution is just awesome.
I've been working hard at convincing him to play more shows but he's so consumed building the great RAINS Steel Guitars. Wish I could have been there to hear Johnny Bush and Gary Carpenter... |
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Mark Edwards
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Weatherford,Texas, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2007 4:46 pm
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Herb - It sounds like you had a heck of a ride, I only wish I could have had some of the experiences you have had. Johnny Bush would be on my wish list of folks to play for. Maybe someday.
Bill - We sure miss you here at "HOME" wish you back here. I'd like to see ya next time your up this way. Hope all is well with you and yours. |
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