The Steel Guitar Forum

Hey friends,

Had a few folks asking about this show, so I thought I'd bump it back to the front page. Always a fun day in Kannapolis, come out and join us.

See ya there,
Jim

Thanks for the directions. I plan on coming, what are the hours?

Doug Palmer

Here is what we have so far!
Tentative Schedule at Kannapolis
09:00 - 10:00 Registration, Setup & Tuning
10:00 - 12:00 Round Robin
12:00 - 01:00 Lunch
01:00 - 04:00 Individuals with tracks or band
04:00 - 05:15 Tommy Dodd & Herby Wallace
05:15 - 06:00 Dinner Break
06:00 - 07:30 Tommy Dodd & Herby Wallace with band
07:30 - 11:00 Steels with Band— DANCE
NOTE: Keep in mind the schedule must be flexible and will change according to how many players attend and wish to play. Our goal has always been to have everyone play!

Is it time to go yet?

MASGA newsletter for April, 2009 is now on our web site!

www.masga.org

OK guys and gals . . . get out your piggy bank 'cause I'll be bringing some goodies for you to purchase - including:

Carter Starter guitar and case

New Peavey Nashville 1000 (one year new!)

Several 6 string electric guitars

A like new Line6 Variax 700 Electric guitar

A Fender Cyber-Twin Amp and control pedal

several stomp boxes.

Any requests?

See you there - Gary "Bo" Baker

Glen, what is the format and playing arrangement ? Similar to Saluda ? Do the players sign up and get a time slot ?

Thanks
t

Tony,
The format for individuals will be the same as always - sign-up, bring a CD, or sometimes we can arrange to play with the band. We usually have time for each player to play 3 to 5 songs (depends on the number of players). We try our best - "first-come-first-served", but sometimes we have time restraints and will ask permission of a player if it is OK if we can switch his order. We will do everything possible so that everyone (regardless of skill level) gets a chance to perform.
I hope you can make it. I always enjoy your style of playing and you always pick songs that are not the "normal" steel songs picked.
Any questions let me or ER know!

Hi Glen, what does Steels with the band mean ? Is that like Saluda, do we sign up for a set with the band or is that already pre-destined ?

Thanks, see you there

tony

Tony, "Steels With the Band" will be about 3 hours (usually 3 sets of about 50 minutes) where we have 3 or 4 steelers play with the band in rotation. The first steeler will pick a song, do his round, pass it onto the next steeler, etc until it cones back to the first steeler, who will then close out the song. The second steeler will then pick and a song for another round. If any steeler desires, he can "pass" that round if he doesn't feel comfortable with the song.
People are always encouraged to dance.
ER or myself will sign up players and assign them sets before we begin the play with the band. We are always flexible if a steeler has a preference as to the set he would like to play in.
Hope this answers your question - always a good time for all and we do try our best to accomodate all who want to play. We usually find that the more experienced players sign up for this session. That is the reason we try to have steelers of any experience participate in the indidual or Round Robin.

Hi Glenn just want to let you know that I just sent in my new membership to Russ Kerns.I'm getting things ready so I will be able to come to the MASGA Steel Guitar Jams. I guess we won't be able to make Kannapolis this time as we have not sold our home here as of yet. We do have a couple of couples that are interested and open house this Sunday.Hope to see you all soon maybe at the Ice house in Selma.
Sam & Anna White

Sam, Looking forward to see you & Anna again. Maybe you can make the jam the 2nd week in August in Thomasville, NC. "Stay Tuned"

"STEEL" looking forward to next Saturday in Kannapolis. Bump TTT.

Hi Glenn we just maybe able to make the Thomasville Jam as we hope to be moved down there by then. We have Two couples that are going to see about getting Financing to by our Mobil Home and it looks good so far.WE will keep you posted.
Sam White

Manny Escobar from Rhode Island Steel Guitar (RISGA) fame called and indicated he is going to stop be on his way to Florida. Looking forward to hearing him!

Hi Glenn I was with Manny Escobar today at the R.I. CMA 35TH Country Awards Show.He is a Good Guy and if he has his Steel with him check it out good. You have never seen a Steel Guitar with a curved Fret Board.It is curved from the 12 String to the 1St string.It is all solid wood including the Neck. It has a great sound and the pedals are Piano Pedals and MSA parts on the under carriage.Hey it works and is one of the best sounding Steels you ever want to hear.If he has it with him make him play it for you. He is quite a guy.
Sam White

Sam & All, I invited him to set up and play, and all indications are that he was bringing his steel!!

Always a great time in Kannapolis!

I'll be carrying a couple of 70s Session 400s to the show.

Will see y'all Sat.

Jamie

Just a few more days!

Just confirmed that Kevin Robbins (MASGA Vice President & Revelation Ministries) will again have his complete Bose PA & monitor system set-up. This system is hard to beat and Kevin knows how to adjust it. Hope to see you there!!

I have a Super Grit gig this weekend, but my heart is with you guys there. Have a good time!!

Clyde, so sorry to hear you're not going to be with us in Kannapolis this weekend. Your are one of my favorite pickers and always enjoy jammin' with you whenever we have the chance.

Also, I am anxious to see which steel Allen H. shows up with. (That guy changes guitars like I change..............never mind!)

Looking forward to seeing all my friends from the MASGA at the show. Donna and I still talk about how much fun we had the last time we were there a few years back. Should be lots of fun, food, visiting and great pickin'. Hope to see you there.

Okay guys & gals, time to kit the hay so we can get up real early in the morning and drive to Kannapolis. Looking forward to seeing and hearing all my buddies. PS: Tommy, the color for tomorrow is going to be "Holly Red". If I could sound like you I would play a "PINK" one. Can't wait to hear you play tomorrow.

Allen Howington

To ALL the guys (not sure who all besides Kevin, ER, Glen, and Carl)that helped organize the jam event, you did a super job!!! Thanks a bunch!!!

-Chuck

thanks to all the good folks at MASGA. I had a good time and will be back again.