Alabama Steel Guitar Association Annual Show April 18, 2009

Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 26 Mar 2009 9:57 pm

ARGG! I have to work that night fellas. I'd so love to be there. I just know you guys are gonna have a blast.

God bless you all,

JW

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 27 Mar 2009 10:00 am

Jim, Sorry you wont be able to make Show. If you got a paying gig, you have to play it in this economic recession. You will be missed! Bill

Jim Hartley · Post by **Jim Hartley** » 30 Mar 2009 6:51 am

Hey friends,

Just a couple more weeks. Don't let it sneak up ya withouth makin' your plans to be in Alabama. Bill Cook and the Alabama Gang always put on a great show, and I know this one will be no exception.

Early this morning, I was trying to get some work done on the computer while I listened to Mike Johnson's CD. Big Mistake. I just couldn't get my focus off the great music so something had to give. You guessed it, I'll do the work later. Folks, if you don't have a copy of this one, get it at the Alabama show. I'll bet Mike will have a few copies with him.

Well, I'd better get to that work I was talkin' about. See ya soon.

Jim

Jeremy Drawbaugh · Post by **Jeremy Drawbaugh** » 30 Mar 2009 1:34 pm

i must agree with hartley. mike's cd is awesome, i also have the rythem tracks and i have a ball playing all the songs on it except i havent mastered all those fast ones.

i cant wait for the show sounds like a goodun, sad to say i have to leave sat afternoon to go pick sat night, i will get over it.

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 31 Mar 2009 11:01 am

We have a surprise that will be announced at a later date. Be on the Lookout!!!!!!!

Jeremy Drawbaugh · Post by **Jeremy Drawbaugh** » 31 Mar 2009 4:56 pm

SURE HOPE I DONT MISS THE SURPRISE!

Tommy Young · Post by **Tommy Young** » 2 Apr 2009 4:47 pm

I love those good surprises yee haa hope to see all of you guy's in Montgomery if these KIDNEY STONES flush out, just found out they are what is hurting me.last few days.

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 5 Apr 2009 5:07 pm

Are we on for a jam session Friday night? What tine?

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 6 Apr 2009 7:08 am

Ken, Friday Jam is definitely on. Starting time will be when enough musicians arrive. I expect it to start around 3.30 or so. And Yes, Mr. Johnson does plan to attend. People better be ready to hold on to their socks because if it is anything like last year you will leave having heard some of the best music ever played. This is where the guys can let it all loose and have fun. Last year Mike Johnson and Don Lynch put on a clinic. The best picking I have ever heard bar none!!

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 6 Apr 2009 7:12 am

Sounds great. Ruth and I have our room booked.

Looks like I may have a few items for sale, if I can get all of it in the truck!!!

See you there

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 6 Apr 2009 7:21 am

The Surprise is real!!!!!!!!!!!! This show will be dedicated to Bill Simmons. Bill sent his tracks to back up band leader Woody Ledford shortly before suffering his brain bleed for the band to be ready. Tommy Dodd, Jeremy Draubaugh and Joe Turner will be playing Bill's Set for the Show. With the talent of these three guys, you don't want to miss this. These friends of Bill and the ASGA voluntered to do this for Bill. Having Tommy from Georgia, Joe from South Carolina and Jeremy from Alabama speaks volumes for the love and respect for Bill Simmons. I am sure there will not be a dry eye in the place. Thanks guys for what you will be doing. Bill

Jeremy Drawbaugh · Post by **Jeremy Drawbaugh** » 6 Apr 2009 1:45 pm

I am humbled and honored that i was considered for this. I think Bill Cook is right there wont be a dry eye in the house. This is one of those times that you really see how much of a family the steel guitar community is, it goes much deeper than the music.

Those who have not made up their minds whether to come to the show or not, I wouldnt miss it. It is gonna be special and not to mention we are gonna have Mike Johnson and Herby Wallace again and now Tommy Dodd, I cant wait.

May God bless Bill Simmons and the ASGA!

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 7 Apr 2009 5:26 am

We have just got another volunteer player for the Show. Bill Cunningham from North Georgia will be with us. He will be coming with Tommy Dodd to support Bill Simmons and The ASGA. Thanks very much Bill for what you are about to do. The ASGA has had a very close relationship with The Georgia Steel Association and the Georgia Boys helped get us going. Roger Crawford has been especially helpful by serving as our main adviser. I am sure Roger and a lot more Georgia players would be at the Show if it wasn't for Larry Moore's Wedding Day. Larry has also been a big supporter of our Efforts. We wish Larry, his new bride, and all his many friends a beautiful day and ceremony for his wedding. With all Larry has been through, it is comforting to know that he is happy and living his life again. Good Luck Mr. and Mrs. Moore from all your friends in the ASGA.
Bill

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 7 Apr 2009 12:22 pm

Bill Cook, I am looking forward to the show.
I only met Bill Simmons this past month at the TSGA. What a nice fellow. Our prayers are with him.

And we too are so proud for Larry Moore!

See ya'll in a couple of weeks.

BC

Pat Coyne · Post by **Pat Coyne** » 8 Apr 2009 1:27 am

Cathy and I are going to attempt to make the show...looking forward to being with some of our close friends and meeting some new ones!

Tommy Young · Post by **Tommy Young** » 9 Apr 2009 5:49 am

This is gonna be a great one for sure we're all pulling for BILL as we all think very highly of him, sure hope and pray for his health, I'm just hoping that the DR's are gonna have these KIDNEY STONES out and gone so that I can make it, going today for the first of the hopefully 2 procedures if all goes well,, they'll get all ""10"" of them out by the first of next week and not have to go back any more

Hope to see all of ya'lls smiling faces.

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 9 Apr 2009 6:29 am

Tommy,
10 stones!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks as if you need to drink and drink Heavyly!!!!!!! Man you need to get rid of them stones. If you still have them by showtime come anyway. I know a way to get rid of them for you. This is going to be a big show.
Bill

Tommy Young · Post by **Tommy Young** » 10 Apr 2009 1:55 am

Hey BILL looks like you gonna get a shot at removin 9 of them finally got rid of the bladder cockleburr yesterday trust me [[[not fun ]]]anyways they are doin test to see why and they won't be back until after the show, they're not gonna remove them unless emergency, until test results return, pain level is down anyway ""LORD WILLING"""see you there.

Ronald Robertson · Post by **Ronald Robertson** » 10 Apr 2009 10:52 am

Would somebody please tell me what has happened to Bill Simmons . I see some of you are saying he is not coming to the show in Prattville Alabama.

Ronald Robertson · Post by **Ronald Robertson** » 10 Apr 2009 11:17 am

I am so sorry, I have read about Bill. We are already praying. I tell you I know that God is able.God I pray you comfort Bill and the family. Everybody reading this today, I pray that you will look at this and if you do not have the Lord in your heart and have never asked Him to become Lord of your life, I hope, no I beg you to do just that.

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 11 Apr 2009 10:50 am

Bill Jack Conyer is having Eye surgery on Monday and will have a patch on his eye, for the show so he will not be able to play at this time, Sandra is also scedualed for surgery later on her shoulder after her fall a while back, she is going for a second opinion before it is done.
This sure looks like a king size show in the making
should be one of the best yet. Bringing the new Weenick Guitar, everyone is envited to play it, I am leaving the legs set high so all can play that wants to, will lower it for my shor legs later, the sustain is awsome and the sound is also very good, thru the Peavy 1000.

ernie

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 13 Apr 2009 3:22 am

The ASGA annual Show this Saturday will be a Memorial for Bill Simmons. For those who haven't heard Bill Went home to be with God last night around 8.30 PM. We have lost a giant of a man who always had time for others but none for himself. Rest in Peace my Dear Friend and Brother.

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 13 Apr 2009 5:27 am

Bill,
Our prayers go out to Bill's family for God's peace and strength during this terrible ordeal. And thanks to the ASGA for this memorial to our great friend.
See you soon,
Roger

Shorty Smith · Post by **Shorty Smith** » 13 Apr 2009 9:09 am

Our prayers got our for Bill's family, he will surely be missed. I know the show will honor the memory of this great man. Wish I could be there but my gig will not allow it. Rest in peace Bill, Shorty

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 13 Apr 2009 11:02 am

Roger and Shorty,
Thanks so much for your post. I know ya'll both want to be at the Show but you have prior commitments on Saturday. Bill will understand!!! He loved both of you.Thanks again for your support of the ASGA and for Bill Simmons.
Bill

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