PSGA SHOW NORWALK CONN NOV 12th & 13th

Mike Gross · Post by **Mike Gross** » 17 Oct 2005 8:01 am

Jody,

Thanks for your kind comments regarding myself! You are much too kind to put my name into the same comment as with the super musicians that will be on the PSGA show but I do appreciate your kindness. To be able to introduce these players is simply an added pleasure to playing their recordings on "Swingin' West."

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Mike
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Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 17 Oct 2005 8:11 am

Mike you are every bit as important as any of us. It is Mike Gross who has made many of us including myself known to your listeners by your featuring and promoting the cd's and recordings of all the those great players.

You are too modest, You are with all of us in our one big family of musicians. They say
that one can have a great prodcuct,but it takes one to sell the product enough said.

Jody

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 17 Oct 2005 9:40 am

Any show that has the likes of Herby Wallace amd Russ Hicks just to name a couple is good enough to cover the admission price.But just look at the great line-up they have outdone themselves again. Unfortunatly there is a great cost to put on these multi day shows especially with the line-up of greats the PSGA show has. It may be a one weekend show but it takes most of the year to put a show such as this on. The Northeast is lucky to be able to have a show of this magnatude. It depends on the support and attendance to continue,the players do their part and come from long distances.They bring their latest and earlier releases. along with many great products for the Steel Guitar.The admission price is a bargain for a weekend of listening and being amongst the best of the best. Support this great event.

Gary Lee Gimble · Post by **Gary Lee Gimble** » 17 Oct 2005 10:15 am

For the folks like me who are better at listening verses playing, I highly recommend this show simply because the room won't leave your ears ringing. And if I recall, the steel players amps weren't at the mercy of a sound man. The room is just the right size so you can hear the players signature tone without the amps being miced. A superb room along with top notch players is worth the commute and ticket price.
gL

Herby Wallace · Post by **Herby Wallace** » 17 Oct 2005 12:43 pm

Gary,

You are too modest about your playing, as you are a great player. I agree 100% about the room. You know what happened to me in St. Louis with my sound at the mercy of a sound man. Anyhow, at this show you hear each player's actual tone since it isn't going through the PA. Also, another feature at the PSGA show is the big screen where you can see each player's hands up close. I think this is worth quite a bit as you can get ideas about technique of each player's hands, that cannot be seen from the front.

Anyhow, I'm really looking forward to this show as it is one of the finest in the country in every respect. Also, as Jody mentioned, Mike Gross is a big asset to the show too, as he is so knowledgeable about the music business and this adds a lot to the show.

Herby Wallace

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Mike Gross · Post by **Mike Gross** » 17 Oct 2005 3:55 pm

Herby and Jody,

Thank you guys for your kind words and it is people like you that make all that I do in this business all worth while. Your appreciation just encourages me to program your music even more so. It is no secret how I feel about you both and your playing. My listeners world wide can attest to that.

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Mike

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 17 Oct 2005 4:15 pm

Mike, Its true you are an asset to the show.

Your not considered a DJ, you are a personal friend to all of us. When ever someones birthday comes along, Mike pays tribute to those steel players and musicians and in addition cuts a cd and sends it to the steel player as a show of respect and that respect you give us has now turned around and It is my friend Mike Gross who will receive all the respect he so well deserves.

Where would the antiquated Hot Club Of America be without the help of Mike Gross.

We Love you Mike. As Rick Martinez once said over the air and I quote "Amigo"

"THERE IS ONLY ONE MIKE GROSS"

looking forward to seeing you buddy. I have something from a friend of mine to show her appreciation for all you have done for me and other great steel players like Jeff and Jim And the Great Herby Wallace. Im a player yes, But most of all I am a fan of these great players I admire.

See you soon Mike and all of you.

This is a long post,,,so what else is new?

PS BUT WAIT THERE"S MORE
Thanks to bOb Lee for giving us the bandwidth to praise all of you. Herby your two cents is worth it'a weight in GOLD my friend.

Thank You, all Of You. Edited to say "BE THERE" and hear the great players of different styles. This is not a competition contest ,it is steel players helping one another and doing their best for Bob Maickle and the PSGA and its members. Dont MISS This
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Dan Carey · Post by **Dan Carey** » 18 Oct 2005 3:14 am

Just a reminder that reservations at the Doubletree Hotel are going fast. Make your reservation as soon as possible to see and hear a great show with many of the finest steel guitarists in the world and the great band who does a fine job inspiring these great players backing them. The dead line for special pricing for members is $80.00 per night, and Its a beautiful hotel. Just a reminder. I believe the deadline is October 31.Try to attend.

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Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 18 Oct 2005 3:42 am

I wasn't going to add to this post, but let's not forget the great Van Manakas on lead guitar and the solid backing of Bruce Chappele on bass and the wonderful fills and solos by Fooch on fiddle who is a fine steel player to boot.It will be so nice to see Herby and Joe for the umpteenth time again.Also without Bob Maickel holding this organization together for all these years while other Steel Clubs have been formed he should be commended. Thank you Bob.
And to Mike Gross, thanks for all your research and dedication to promote the steel guitar world.He even plays my CD's.
You help keep it alive for the masses.
I'll see you all next month, you to Jody.
Don

Mike Gross · Post by **Mike Gross** » 18 Oct 2005 6:45 am

Jody and Don,

You guys are wonderful and I truly appreciate your kindness. It is so nice to see the mutual respect that we have for each other.

I also want to mention that we will again have two other fantastic musicians in our rhythm section on Saturday and these two guys are another two of our MAGNIFICENT back-up musicians. They are both from New York's City's premier Western Swing band and one of the world top bands, the Western Caravan. Their bass player, Steve Alcott and their drummer Dave Sonneborn will again being doing their fantastic rhythm work for our Saturday afternoon steel guitars in concert.

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Mike
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Sam White · Post by **Sam White** » 18 Oct 2005 4:06 pm

Up to the top for Bob

Dan Carey · Post by **Dan Carey** » 19 Oct 2005 3:31 am

Cool Weather is here. Time for Cool Steel Playing at the PSGA. Be There. Button up your
overcoat.

Dan Carey

Greg Sullivan · Post by **Greg Sullivan** » 20 Oct 2005 5:02 am

Bump one for the PSGA

Greg & Lisa Sullivan

Bob Maickel · Post by **Bob Maickel** » 20 Oct 2005 6:39 pm

Just a reminder. There are but 12 days left for our special PSGA reservations reduced room rate at the Doubletree Hotel in Norwalk, CT. for accomodation at our annual show. After October 31st, the hotel might (but are not contractually obligated) to continue to honor any PSGA reservations at their discretion, for the reduced room rate or the much higher rate, depending on how many rooms are booked. The list they have provided to us has 93 rooms booked as of 2 weeks ago. We've been allocated 110 rooms. If you've not reserved your room as of today, please do it quickly! "A word to the wise is sufficient" as my Grandma always told me.

We are looking toward a great show at this facility which has been the venue for our annual event since 1995.

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 22 Oct 2005 3:22 pm

Since the time is near,steel guitars we all shall hear. Come One Come All. You will have a ball, enjoy those great steel players and thanks to Bob M. Jeff DeMaio and Mike Gross and John D. for making this all possible. Thanks to the great band,. There may be a suprise guest dropping in, a good friend of mine from a time of long ago,Im not certain at this time, but you all know him. Come and join us. A Hint, he recorded a big monstrous hit while wearing his pajamas when he recorded a number ONE selling record ever on Steel Guitar,This is not positive but he told me he will try to be there.

This is something really special.

NO Guessing allowed let this be a secret please.

Thank You,

Jody
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HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 22 Oct 2005 5:57 pm

a big monstrous hit while wearing his pajamas

Vincent "The Chin" Gigante?[This message was edited by HowardR on 23 October 2005 at 12:59 PM.]

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 22 Oct 2005 6:32 pm

HOWARD
You are a bad boy. I told you no guessing go and sit it your corner.

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 23 Oct 2005 9:23 am

Oh, to listen to you guys talk... wish I could be there. I hope to get a full report; but it won't be the same. At least it's fun reading ya'll getting so excited.

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 24 Oct 2005 5:26 pm

T

Jody The Knight Of Fender Tweed Has Spoken.

Edited BE THERE

Great Steel Playing and Great Cd's.GREAT MUSIC and GREAT FOOD & Fun

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Herby Wallace · Post by **Herby Wallace** » 24 Oct 2005 7:57 pm

I want to clarify one comment I made the other day. When I said something about not being at the mercy of a sound man, I didn't mean to offend anyone at St. Louis or any other show. It's just like Gary Gimble said that in a smaller room, you can hear each players true tone through their amps as we all know that each players' individual tone is a big part of their playing and sound. If I have offended anyone I do apologize and as to St. Louis I realize it is a difficult job for the sound man since each steel player uses a different amp setup and we don't have time for an individual sound check.

Herby Wallace

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Herby Wallace · Post by **Herby Wallace** » 24 Oct 2005 8:13 pm

I wanted to add a comment about a post I put on here the other day concerning the sound. When I mentioned not running through the PA and being at the mercy of the sound man, I didn't intend to offend anyone when I said something about St. Louis. The issue about the P.S.G.A. show is that the room is small enough that you can hear each player's signature tone just coming out of their amps, as we know that the steel guitar tone of each player is a big part of their playing and sound to other steel players. As to St. Louis, the room is so large that players have to be miked through the PA and I do realize that the sound people have a difficult job going from one player to the next so quick with no individual sound checks, so I do apologize if I have offended any sound men.

Herby Wallace

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Dan Carey · Post by **Dan Carey** » 25 Oct 2005 7:04 am

Here is a bump for the PSGA BE THERE

Dan

Greg Sullivan · Post by **Greg Sullivan** » 25 Oct 2005 5:54 pm

Due to illness and the cost of fuel, my wife and myself cant make the show,maybe next year

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 25 Oct 2005 8:42 pm

Due to illness and the cost of fuel.....are you kidding Greg? I have been so sick this past few years I have a medical degree as a patient with much patience,,gas you need? ask Howard to bring along a can of Campbells Bean Soup (CBS) INC. Wait there's more
You can share the room with Howard and you wont have to worry about "GAS"

John De Maille · Post by **John De Maille** » 27 Oct 2005 12:14 pm

It's getting closer.... I think I can hear them tuning up as I write.
Hey boys'- Keep up the posts. This topic keeps getting funnier and funnier and I'm getting hungry for one of Chuck's steaks.