The Steel Guitar Forum

Mike Gross wrote:Jody & Hank,

I can't thank you enough amigos. You guys are wonderful for the plug. It is always my pleasure to play both of your music on my show. I actually believe that the Texas Panhandle Band version of "Won't You Ride in my Little Red Wagon" with you Hank on vocal and Jody's awesome steel licks is one of the most wonderful items ever recorded.

I don't believe I've heard this one. Is there a recording available somewhere?

Hi Andy...yes Mike Gross has a copy..I over dubbed the steel on this,Hank plays great steel as well and sings great as you will hear and plays great fiddle...whoop de doo..Thank you Rick for adding me on my space..

The Knight has spooked again

Mighty fine stuff, Jody. I can see I will have to order a CD. Do you ever play out in NYC? I come up there often, and would love to hear you live.

Hi David..I seldom do any gigs in NYC...you can order the HCOA from Bob Lee..Thank you..
David..I'm spending all of my time writing a book which is taking forever and a day cause I'm draggin my feet..when I finish the book I will more than likely do a few gigs in New York City keep you posted..And a Very Special Thanks to Rick for making my space a reality..Thank you R/A

Jody

Hey Rick & David look at what I've found...click on this...> http://j-walk.com/other/spamu/events.htm

Ron-Yes, Jody is quite a guy and one of a Kind..al.:)

AWESOME steel by an awesome guy ! Words fail me ! I think I'll throw all my guitars into the nearest river...just no hope left for me after listening to Jody play ! Goodbye cruel world....

Al,Keoki, Not True Ricks efforts helped us as did DVA.Johnny Augie and George were the main feature
I was just the trailer. ooops.. Jody

Thanx anyway.

Hot Club of America is a must have.

Great job, Rick!

Well, I've wore out the Hot Club of America. Now I understand there's an Arthur Godfrey cut with a 25 piece band. When is someone gonna post that one. Go get'em Jody.

Hi Kenny, sorry all Godfrey cd's have been sold out. They will be no longer available.


My Thanks to all of you. Thank you Rick for such a wonderful tribute, never will forget.

Jody-I am still waiting for 2 of your books. My order is still good.

I still pull out your Hot Club and Godfrey CD's and reminisce while playing them of the old days in the distant past.
I hope you are keeping in great health....al.:):)

I have it copyrighted..You can and will have 2 books sent,I hopfully will be Done..My best to you always..sorry you had to wait so long for me to reply. Since this was generated..The Chairman of the Board on this Forum, has passed...God Bless you Al,I miss you as many others do as well........your friend

And God Bless the soul of my friend Rick Alexander.

Edited post

I wish to thank those of you who have shown a lively interest in The Hot Club Of America. I have today shipped bOb lee enough to last for awhile..After this there will be no more available..For those of you who are not aware, I used the proceeds for a tombstone for Johnny in City Island New York, the cemetery was vandalized some months ago. I will now have another made of Johnny and to which I know if he were here today would have proud to know that those of you who have enjoyed his music would have made him as happy and proud as I..I want to especially thank my good friend DAVE VAN ALLEN for all he has done for myself and Johnny and Augie and George..I will always be grateful to all of you for making a dream come true..for the 4 Red Coats..and a special thanks to my friend MIKE GROSS who has with DAVE VAN ALLEN done me proud.

My best to everyone and God be with all of you.

Jody--

Johnny's new tombstone will read as the previous one..

An AMERICAN GUITAR PLAYER...

Jody,

It has all been my pleasure to help! Sorry to hear about Johnny's stone but I am so glad that you put up a new one.

And to those of you, who have not had a chance to purchase the Hot Club Of America..you can do so at by tuning into Mike...
and listen to is the best in the west, there is only one Mike Gross. "quote Rick Martinez" and myself
www.swinginwest.com Mike Thank you again. My best as always to Susan, Jody, Jennifer and all the grand
kids..Catch you one day for lunch..And thank you Rick Alexander for a wonderful website..

Jody
This is such a selfless act by such a great player and person such as yourself.
Well done, my friend.
Don

Don Sulesky wrote:Jody
This is such a selfless act by such a great player and person such as yourself.
Well done, my friend.
Don

Don thank you..I was the weak link in the chain of great musicians..when the Last Fender Guitar is released..a true and touching story composed by myself tells of the things that happened as to the rise and demise of the HCOA. a sketch over ..God keep me here to see the book published..thank you and if for some reason I'm not able to have this book finished, my youngest daughter Lorrie will work along with my daughter Marie and Sandy to get this book done.

I remember those day's like it was yesterday. Jody was my hero, i use to follow him around everywhere he played, And Johnny Cucci was the nicest guy you would ever want to know.Ive known Jody & Johnny A Very long Time.There Will Never Be Another Hot Club And I'm proud to call Jody My Friend. Jody You Did The Right thing replacing Johnny's Tumbstone.He would do the same for you.No doubt about it.

Hank thank you..yes I remember the spaghetti eating contests that you and Johnny had. For some reason, he always won and he loved those HOT peppers that Italian people eat..I'm sure Johnny would do the same for me. However, I'm not ready to leave this world, at least not right now...

Jody-- Hey how come you're spelling my name as Cava hahahahaha..It's close enough for Jazz 8)well my mom's maiden name was Marie Cava..Amazing Carver Cava are one in the same..My dad's name was Frank Zeb Carver..my name YDOJ REVRAC..

Jody I.m sorry about spelling your name wrong. My eyes are not that clear yet, since i had those cateracts taken out.Is that a good excuse or what? Ha Ha. Blue Spanish Eyes.Nice Song That Song.

Hank. don't be sorry..I have cataracts as well. I know people younger than you and I who have that problem. I can only say this..as I said for our friend Mike Gross..There is only one Hank Pell..God be with you always good friend. Actually my dads name was Ebenezer Carver..Ebenezer is name from the Bible
There was an old song..Ebenezer saw the wheel way up in the sky..Nice song that song and the Great Don Certz Jr and senior are great guitar players as well.
I have to thank bOb lee for putting up with my loooooong posts. Now I must go and try to diet and reduce my posts..so until then feel good and keep on the Sunnyside of Life.
Luv ya guy.

Jody--

Hi Poppy. why dont you have Fender publish the book and they can send it to all Fender stores all over the country.

Greg.