The Steel Guitar Forum

A big thank you to Bob Blair from Canada, for his donation of $100!

Another big thank you to Tribotone bars for a donation of $75!

Eric Ebner makes great bars, and he'll have a booth at the TSGA convention on the main floor. If you're at the convention, be sure to stop by and check them out. Eric is usually at his booth; but I have seen him sneeak away and visit the non-pedal room a few times, while his son minds the store.

We are pleased to announce that all vendor tables have been taken! Our vendors this year are Mark Roeder, Herb Remington, John Allison, John Hatton, and Billy Robinson/Carco Clave. We'll also have a table set up for the artists who volunteer their time perform, to put their CDs for sale.

This is going to be a great show! If you're within driving distance, this is a great thing to come and see. And if you're within flying distance, this is a great thing to come and see!!

We received an anonymous donation for $100, in the memory of both Dave Giegrich and Rick Alexander...A very generous offering, dedicated to two of our dear departed 'brothers' of steel guitar.

We appreciate the suppport. All funds go directly to put on the show. Any amount is helpful; $10, $20, $25...I know times are tough, and I don't want people to feel they have to donate a large amount if they can't. I can keep the donation anonymous if you'd prefer...just be sure to let me know ahead of time.

Thanks again and stay tuned - the schedule is on the way!!

And finally.....{drum roll}....the Schedule!!!!

FRIDAY March 11
10:00 - 10:30 - George Piburn
10:30 - 11:00 - Carco Clave
11:00 - 11:30 - Billy Robinson
11:30 - 12:00 - Dick Meis
12:00 - 12:30 - Wade Pence
12:30 - 01:00 - Ivan Reddington
1:00 - 1:30 - Sharon Denney
1:30 - 2:00 - Larry McFall
2:00 - 2:30 - Mike Neer
2:30 - 3:00 - Bob Hoffnar
3:00 - 3:30 - Dan Tyack
3:30 - 4:00 - Dewitt Scott
4:00 - 4:30 - TBA
4:30 - 5:00 - Cindy Cashdollar
5:00 - 7:00 - Dinner Break; Pizza Party for Non Pedal Room Participants & Pals
7:00 - 7:30 - Carco Clave
7:30 - 8:00 - Carco & Friends
8:00 - 8:30 - Kristy Larson & Mark Roeder
8:30 - 9:00 - Tony Locke
9:00 - ? - Informal Jams - Everyone Welcome!


SATURDAY March 12
10:00 - 10:30 - Albert Talley
10:30 - 11:00 - Rose Sinclair
11:00 - 11:30 - Reece Anderson
11:30 - 12:00 - Don Woods
12:00 - 12:30 - John Lang
12:30 - 01:00 - Tony Locke
1:00 - 1:30 - Rich Sullivan
1:30 - 2:00 - Mike Neer
2:00 - 2:30 - Chuck Lettes
2:30 - 3:00 - Dave Kolars
3:00 - 3:30 - TBA
3:30 - 5:00 - Break for Main Room Award Show
5:00 - 6:30 - Dinner Break
6:30 - 7:00 - Carco Clave
7:00 - 7:30 - Billy Robinson
7:30 - 8:00 - Cindy Cashdollar
8:00 - ? - Informal Jams - Everyone Welcome!
Players and schedule subject to change..

Artists, please bring chord charts for the back-up band.

We are in need of back-up musicians. If you play rhythm guitar or bass, and would like to join us for the fun, please email me.

Thanks!

Only two weeks away....I better start packin....

Here is a reso stand I'll be bringing...

Only two weeks away....I better start packin....

I had better start pickin (practicing)....

I am looking forward to meeting some new faces and seeing several old faces that I know.

Aloha,
Don

Mark.... thanks again for your generous donation....

That stand looks great!.....I'm placing my order for one right here, right now.....I see that it's set up for a 6 string which is fine....I'll also want a couple of additional neck supports for wider necks that I have.....I'll email the dimensions to you.....

Folks.....Mark makes the best stands IMO bar none!....if you're thinking about it, I can tell you that they are far better & more stable than the vintage tripod stands and less cumbersome than keyboard stands....plus they look great.....my playing may stink but at least I look good....although I can no longer blame my inaccurate slants on a wobbly stand....(must be that dang bass player)....

I'm really looking forward to this years event - what a nice lineup of players. See ya'all there!
chris

T-Minus 7 days and counting!

We still need back up help especially for bass, if anyone is interested.

I'm also in the process of securing a couple of rhythm guitars...one hollowbody electric, and one acoustic, with about 3 music stands. If anyone coming could supply any of those items (for people to use) please let me know. We take good care of everything.

So far on bass we have Scott Icnogle, Steve Alcott, Rick Blair, and two more possibilities I need to confirm.

On rhythm guitar we have available Carco Clave, Mike Neer, Ivan Reddington, Mark Moseley, Joe Snow, and John Seitz.

On fiddles, we have Renae Truex and Mark Roeder.

The more the merrier, so please join us if you'd like play back up...most of the songs are standards, or there will be chord charts.

Thanks!

Jeff,

I thought I'd mention that I have talked my brother Rick into coming from Toronto. He is a well-schooled bass player - plays regularly around Toronto in jazz (including a monthly big band gig at the Chicken Deli) and R & B gigs ....upright or electric, whatever. He's a serious player - can play pretty much anything, reads charts etc. He also fronted some country rock bands on the road for a few years, so he's good with country standards and stuff. His plane gets in around 11 on Friday morning. So if you need a good bass player to round things out and there is an instrument you could probably prevail on him to help you out (in fact he'd be more than pleased I'm sure).

If you want I can get him in touch with you.

Regards,

Bob Blair

I'll have a guitar or two on hand. My intention is to bring one of my new electrics, though at this time they're still in parts and pieces. I believe at least one of those will be strung up and will make a nice electric rhythm/lead guitar. I'll also have my personal jumbo style guitar that's equipped with a great sounding pickup system. I'll probably bring another jumbo style acoustic, too - a cedar topped, "fingerstyle" guitar that should should sound really sweet as a backup for any acoustic lap style players.
I'm very happy to make them available for anyone who wants to play them.

Is Gerald Ross attending? Gerald??? He has been the backbone of the non-pedal rhythm section in past years and one hell of a player I might add;-)

Thanks John, the more instruments to chose from, the better...

Now, all we need are music stands, and we should be set...

Eric, unfortunately Gerald won't be able to make it this year....

Looking forward to this year's event... will be great to have Cindy there! And looks like some great vendors upstairs as well... cool... Excellent job, Jeff and all of those who helped... I'll bring you some $$ to 'hep out' when I see you, Jeff. Kristy R. told me where to find the schedule... guess I should start hanging out on the forums more!..dk

It's gonna be a really big shooooooow.....

Howard, I knew you couldn't resist that sign!

you know me all too well Mike

Don... I think that he uses the kingpin from a Mack truck for the bar... a really, really solid sound.

Gibsons are usually heavy...I want to see him play it on his lap...as long is it doesn't crush him!

Talk about a looong scale...I bet those harmonics are sweet!

He probably has to employ the "elbow harmonic" technique to get them. I'm wondering where he gets his picks.......

I've updated the schedule (above) due to a couple of last minute changes. There will probably be more, but I may not get a chance to post anymore corrections at this point, due to limited internet access while traveling...

Unfortunately, Herb Remington won't be able to join us this year, as Mrs. R. isn't feeling well, and Herb needs to stick close to home. We wish her a speedy recovery, and we'll be sure to play 'Remington Ride' and 'Boot Heel Drag' for him.

I'll be thinking of yo all this weekend, my special envoy Henry Nield will be there in my place ! Im sure he's gong to love that big Dallas welcome you all provide, say hi to him and I'll hopefully see you all next year, regards Kev

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Thanks George that will help matters, 4 pm our time eh, should have the school run done by then ! I'll be there

For the multi-instrumentalist in you...


We will have on hand the brand new Tribotone Bottleneck guitar slide at the show! Come on by and try one for yourself;-) Handmade in Austin Texas.

Headed to Dallas- see you on the strings,
Eric Ebner