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Topic: Queensland Steel Guitar Convention Targeted for June |
Mike Gross
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Manchester, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2007 2:14 am |
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The Brisbane Steel Guitar Club has announced plans for the 2007 Brisbane Steel Guitar Convention / Music Festival.
A unique event on the music calendar for Southern Queensland and Australia showcasing the ‘cream’ of this country’s best and featuring a number of invited international players the convention is scheduled to be held at the Kedron Wavell Services Club Hamilton Road Chermside in Brisbane on 23 & 24 June.
‘Steelers’ can enjoy additional sessions and select workshops with a number of leading players.
If you’re a steel guitar enthusiast YOU won’t want to miss this unique event ..WANT a few tips of your own … PUT your name on the list for workshop sessions OR contact event organisers. JUST want to enjoy the music then get along to Kedron Wavell Services Club at the end of June.
PROGRAMME:
Dave Kirk - Saturday 23 June $20.00 time to be advised: In the Community Room located downstairs.
Ken Simmons – Book directly on 07 3806 9538
Convention Timetable:
Saturday 23 June - Social Evening commences at 7.00pm
Entry is by the usual Gold Coin Admission – Community Room located downstairs Kedron Wavell Services Club. The player at the Saturday Evening Social who is chosen as the most Entertaining/best player will be rewarded with a spot on the Sunday's main Concert.
Sunday 24 June - Main Concert - 10.00am start - BLUE ROOM Kedron Wavell Services Club
Tickets on sale upstairs in the Blue Room throughout the day on Sunday - $20.00
If you love the sound of Steel Guitar - Country, Jazz, Hawaiian, Blue Grass then this is the standout 2007 Concert of the Year.
Featuring a number of leading players and Australia’s best this event is not to be missed.
ARTISTS APPEARING
Dave and Carol Kirk England - Michel Rose Sydney
Wayne Appleby Brisbane -Bob Alloway Brisbane
Paddy Long New Zealand - Kenny Kitching Gold Coast
Ray Cullen Brisbane - Ian Kerr Brisbane
Mark Moulynox Sydney - Tomi Grasso Sydney
Warren Neilson Brisbane
For more information:
Email: info@brissteelguitar.com
Be sure to log on and have a look at the Brisbane Steel Guitar Forum Site and the following links
www.brissteelguitar.com
ww.brissteelguitar.com/links |
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Mike Gross
From:
Manchester, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 30 Apr 2007 3:14 am
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David L. Donald
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Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 16 Jun 2007 6:10 am
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Well it looks like I have to come to Brisbane from Bangkok
for a visa run on the 23rd.
Closer than all the other consulates,
and there doesn't seem to be one in Darwin.
May get in in time to see day 2.
Haven't been to a steel show since Drogheda.
Wish my LNR was working so I could practice first. ah we..
I still got ears.
Not so sure I have flights though.
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DLD, Chili farmer. Plus bananas and papaya too.
Real happiness has no strings attached.
But pedal steels have many! |
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 17 Jun 2007 4:58 am
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I DO have flights,
So I AM coming to OZ for a 1st visit.
But I get in likely too late for Saturday's show..
Sooo... What time does it stop??
Likely early, compared to a club gig.
I think I land around 10:45 pm.
Is there a decent inexpensive hotel nearby?
Especially if it takes AMEX cards..
How far is the Kedron Wavell Services Club
Hamilton Road from the airport?
At least I get a full sunday steel show!
Anybody need a sight reading jazz/ latin/hawaian/country bass player
for a set??
Looks like I will bump into Tony Davis
in HIS neck of the woods
instead of St Louis or Nashville for a change
This should prove interesting.
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DLD, Chili farmer. Plus bananas and papaya too.
Real happiness has no strings attached.
But pedal steels have many! |
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Paddy Long
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 17 Jun 2007 1:00 pm
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David the main show is on the Sunday, same as last year so you will catch most of it. Look forward to meeeting you there mate, and yes Tony will be there - misbehaving as usual.
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David L. Donald
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Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 17 Jun 2007 6:14 pm
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Hi Paddy.
I am looking forward to hearing you for sure.
"Entry is by the usual Gold Coin Admission"
I have no clue what THIS means???
Who knows maybe I will hear a lick or two round midnight,
But at least the jet lag won't be too bad on sunday.
This was totally unexpected.
I had planned on Kuala Lumpur, but after tickets were booked,
someone anounced that it would be VERY difficult to
get the visa renewal there, and to find a consular officer in OZ.
Since the coup / change of government,
things are not terribly precise, or organizationally repeatable here.
So change of plan.
Ah well it JUST so happens to coincide with a steel show!
How's that for good luck. 
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DLD, Chili farmer. Plus bananas and papaya too.
Real happiness has no strings attached.
But pedal steels have many! |
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Paddy Long
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 17 Jun 2007 6:53 pm
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| Good one Donald -- the gold coin thing, is just $2 I think ...or a donation of small change ! Can't help you with the accomm - perhaps one of the Aussies will jump in and suggest something. I'm staying with Warren Neilson so I'm organised. The clubrooms has a good restaurant and several bars serving good cold beers and the concert venue is very good and quite large. Look forward to meeting you mate |
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Ivan Posa
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Hamilton, New Zealand
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Posted 18 Jun 2007 2:15 pm
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| David, see if you can book into the Chermside Green motel (07) 3359 1041. I was supposed to be playing on the Sunday concert but have had to cancel my trip as I have hurt my back rather badly. A few of the regulars stay at the Chermside as it is only a few minutes walk to the Kedron- Wavell club. |
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 18 Jun 2007 7:35 pm
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Ivan, sorry to hear about your back.
Hope it gets better soon.
Also sorry I won't get to hear you play.
In any case thanks for the tip on the room.
Best of luck.
David
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DLD, Chili farmer. Plus bananas and papaya too.
Real happiness has no strings attached.
But pedal steels have many! |
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