Alabama Steel Guitar Association

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 16 Feb 2006 3:27 pm

Hey guys & gals, we're looking forward to playing the show with all you wonderful Dudes and Dudettes. See you Saturday. Ron & Leslie Elliott

Laney Hicks · Post by **Laney Hicks** » 16 Feb 2006 6:01 pm

Ron,
Just what do you mean trying to get the focus back on the "show" and the real matters at hand! We've got a serious issue going here! It seems that Tyler Hall has somehow managed to get himself put in the "hot spot", opening act, for the Alabama Jam, and I'm trying to figure a way to help him get out of it! All he has to do is show himself worthy of the special women in his own life. Don't you think that's a fair requirement for cutting him a little slack!?
By the way, how sweet are you being to Miss Leslie these days?

See ya Saturday,
Laney

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 16 Feb 2006 6:30 pm

Tyler,"You can just play anywhere you want to". Laney wanted to know what I did for Miss Leslie. She said she has wanted a new Cadillac since 1939, so yesterday, I went out and got her a 1939 Cadillac. SOOOO, Tyler,...you might have to play in my spot,..so stay flexlble. Take care,and good luck.
Laney, I hope Russ does something nice like that for you. Much Love! Ron

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 17 Feb 2006 9:07 am

We have just got confirmation from a HOF player who desires to be with us during our first show. Mr. Herby Wallace has agreed to help us out and will be with us. Thank you very much Herby.Your appearance just gave our show much more creditabilty. Looking forward to seeing you and Bunny.
Bill

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 17 Feb 2006 9:31 am

Welcome, Herby,...it'll be so good to see and hear you again.BTW, that little piece of corn is still in Al's mustache. Ron[This message was edited by Ron Elliott on 17 February 2006 at 01:05 PM.]

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 17 Feb 2006 11:06 am

Tyler, Maybe you can talk Herby into getting you off THE HOT SPOT SLOT!!

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 17 Feb 2006 12:13 pm

I'm not going to be able to make this one, maybe the next one, as I've got a lot of friends that I made when I lived in Al.I sure would have liked to be there with all of you. Russ & Laney will do a superb show. So Bill and Leon and the rest of you have a good time and everyone be safe.
I've heard a lot about Tyler Hall, looks like on here he's in for a surprise when he gets up to play. Whoops, maybe I shouldn't have said anything>>>>>>>>
Bill

Laney Hicks · Post by **Laney Hicks** » 17 Feb 2006 8:03 pm

Oh, no, have we run Tyler off?

It's great to hear that Herby and Bunny are going to be in Alabama with us!! Herby is fearless where that instrument is concerned and one of our favorite players. He will add some real "class" to this fine show!
Gettin' better all the time, Bill!

Laney, (I mean, First Lady)

Bob Simmons · Post by **Bob Simmons** » 17 Feb 2006 8:22 pm

Hi, Ron & Leslie !!! look forward to seeing you guys again- sounds like several old Sho-Bud folks gonna be around. You guys don't pay any attention to that KID! he's going to do just fine- his legs will probably look like Elvis is back or something- maybe that's part of his act...

Jimmy Campbell · Post by **Jimmy Campbell** » 18 Feb 2006 9:24 am

Bill, hate you are not going to be able to make the show, sounds like it is going to be a goodun, as we say here in the south.

Looking foward to seeing Brother Ron & Mrs. Leslie again, been to long since the good ole Music City Mfg days in Nashville.

See all of yall next week-end in Montgomery.

Jim & Robin.

Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 19 Feb 2006 12:49 am

Just A week Away now! AND HERBY TOO! Man this is going to be awsome. SEE Ya'll soon!

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Tim Bridges · Post by **Tim Bridges** » 19 Feb 2006 9:46 am

What a difference a few months can make!! This is such an exciting opportunity for ALL music lovers. It is also a great opportunity for the state of Alabama.

Thanks Bill Cook for taking the initiative to get it started; your leadership has been what we needed.

Thanks to all the Georgia club members who have been so supportive in mentoring us through the inception of the club.

Thanks to all the great players that will be here to kick this event off!! We wish we could have had everybody. BUT, wait until you hear what's coming down the road; maybe as soon as July. Hopefully Bill will have more forthcoming at the show.

We're really anticipating a great turn out. It seems that alot of people have been waiting for this club to happen. Well, it has happened. If you haven't made plans to attend, you might want to rethink passing this one up. The Saturday night jam offers alot of good players & singers. It should really be fun. Then, Sunday morning at 10 am, the show will kick off. I couldn't imagine not being there.

Now, who's gonna kick this thing off? Is it Tyler? I'm confused!!! A decision needs and must be made.

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 20 Feb 2006 6:57 am

Tim, Thanks so much for the kind words. You, Bill Simmons, and Carolyn Sue Cain have done the lionshare of the work. This show is going to be a GOOD one. As for who is going to kick the show off, it appears to be The KID, Tyler Hall. He has not presented his case to our First Lady, Miss Laney Hicks, as far as I can tell. Laney is a real sweet lady!! Don't know why Tyler hasn't responded. Might be he wants to go down in History, as the First Player to play the ASGA Super JAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jimmy Campbell · Post by **Jimmy Campbell** » 20 Feb 2006 7:16 am

Bill.

Thanks to you and all the others that have had a hand in getting this jam together.

Looking foward to Saturday and Sunday.

Going to be a goodun.

Jimmy & Robin

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 20 Feb 2006 8:34 am

What time will Herby play?

Please post a tentative schedule. Thanks!

Leon Champion · Post by **Leon Champion** » 20 Feb 2006 10:03 am

****Hey Guys & Gals!**Exciting News Flash!****
Our Good Friend Bill Stroud is gratiously giving a BJS Bar to One Lucky Winner who comes by and registers at the BJS table where Gail & Leon will have pamplets and his business cards.
*****SO, COME ON BY AND REGISTER TO WIN!!!*****
THE DRAWING WILL BE SUNDAY AFTERNOON!!!!
THANKS TO BILL & SHIRLEY STROUD AND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE ASGA SHOW!!!!

Kenny Brown · Post by **Kenny Brown** » 20 Feb 2006 5:51 pm

I'm looking forward to meeting yall this weekend! I have a gig Sat nite, so I was wondering about the schedule Sat. Hopefully I can come down *part* of the time Sat and then will be back Sun morning.

Herby Wallace · Post by **Herby Wallace** » 20 Feb 2006 10:12 pm

I am really looking forward to this show. I want to thank Bill for letting me get in on it at a late notice. This appears to have the potential of being one of the finer shows around. I know the lineup is great and the backup band is great plus the venue so all the ingredients are there for a great show. I hope to see all of you there.

Herby Wallace

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Tim Bridges · Post by **Tim Bridges** » 21 Feb 2006 5:06 am

Kenny, go to www.alabamasteelguitar.com and click events. There is the show flyer. We just got the website up and running, so we have some dressing up to do. It'll be a great site after the show. Be sure to visit the Events about a week after the show. Might be a big surprise.

The jam starts at 5 pm Saturday at the hotel.

Herby, so glad you'll be here! This will be the first of many. We're thinking "BIG" about the future of the ASGA.

See ya'll Saturday![This message was edited by Tim Bridges on 21 February 2006 at 05:44 AM.]

Sam White · Post by **Sam White** » 21 Feb 2006 5:36 am

Bill you really went and done it.This is one of the greatest things you can do.My wife Anna and I started the Rhode Island Steel Guitar Association back 9 years ago and it is still going strong.We have one of our quarterly meeting this comming Sunday and then we Jam after we have our pot luck lunch and meeting. It is a great time for all to enjoy.Good luck and I know there are a lot of steel players in that area that will back you up.
Sam White V.P. Rhode Island Steel Guitar Association

Tyler Hall · Post by **Tyler Hall** » 21 Feb 2006 6:04 am

Leon, if I win the BJS, could I donate my Dunlop?

"The Kid"
D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, Goodrich LDR

Tyler Hall · Post by **Tyler Hall** » 21 Feb 2006 6:17 am

Ms. Laney.
Sorry for the slow post, I haven't got on the computer since Thursday, I think. I was a little too humble to tell you what I did for Valentine's Day, but if you really must know, here goes:

I picked up my Valentine and we went to the Olive Garden, the best restaurant around. After a candle-light dinner, we proceeded north to the Tom Williams Lexus dealer. She nearly fainted as I handed her the key to a new Lexus SC430 convertible (black of course!). The backseat was full of roses, about 6 dozen. As we headed back to the house, I slipped a beautiful 1.38 CT emerald cut diamond ring on her finger.

This is where the story ends. I can't tell the rest, so please remember what a kind fella I am. By the way, we'll be going on a cruise in May.
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"The Kid"
D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, Goodrich

Tim Bridges · Post by **Tim Bridges** » 21 Feb 2006 6:50 am

Tyler,

The Olive Garden? On Valentines? Garlic?

Here's a Valentine story: Took my lovely bride to Nashville and stayed at Union Station. Has the same touch of romance as the movie "Somewhere In Time", starring Jane Seymore and the great Christopher Reeves. Before we left Birmingham, I gave her 3 red roses, with white flowers, in a small, crystal vase. A sweet card telling her why she's the greatest! Took a nice ride to Nashville and stopped for lunch at Ken's BBQ. Checked in the hotel, had dinner and took her to see one of her favorite "rock stars"; John Bon Jovi. Even though I'm not a big Bon Jovi fan, it was really a great show. We had 12th row, left stage. Left the show and crossed over to hear a little country music. Grabbed a cab and called it a night. Had breakfast at the Pancake Pantry on 21st and drove through Vaughns Gap on the way home.

You learn after 20 years of marriage.

Tyler, we all look forward to hearing you play. Whether you're first, or last; you'll knock 'em out! Don't you want to be the first to ever play the ASGA show?

Tyler Hall · Post by **Tyler Hall** » 21 Feb 2006 6:59 am

Yes, the Olive Garden! I'd hate to ruin history by playing first!

I won't knock 'em out, I'll run 'em out!
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"The Kid"
D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, Goodrich LDR[This message was edited by Tyler Hall on 21 February 2006 at 07:00 AM.][This message was edited by Tyler Hall on 21 February 2006 at 07:01 AM.]

Leon Champion · Post by **Leon Champion** » 21 Feb 2006 7:52 am

TYLER, Im about to haul off a load of scrap-iron,will be glad to have youre DUNLOP for a donation. Yore gona be fine come Sunday. Dont worry, just play what you feel,and you will do GREAT. Leon