The Steel Guitar Forum

Mr. Bill,

I've been threatening to make it down to one of your shows for quite some time, this just might be the one. I know it will be worth the long drive, and besides, according to my wife, there is never a bad time to head to the coast. Hope to see you there.

Jim

Jim, this is more good news. Want you on our program too. We have had to go to two days and probable three next year. I want you on our program. Keep me posted, the players schedule is going to be a good one this year. Shaping up to be the best ever....
I will put the recommended motel info on later tonight.
Bill Stafford

Very proud to announce that Royce Tarver's heart health status has improved and he will be on our Saturday program.
Also, two long time supporters from the Alabama area will be in the line up.
Gary Moore and Herbie Stewart will treat us all to some great steel guitar music of the best kind.
Gets better every time I wake up...

Bill STafford

Ben, such good news. Glad things are imrpoving for you and Mickey. Be wonderful to see you both at our show because they are just not the same with you out of sight and hearing range. Love for you to be here to headline our Rob Parker Memorial Program. No one better qualified. I will send you the program schedule as soon as I get it sorta lined up...
Thanks so much for Ben O'Dell.

Bill STafford

Hi Bill,
Your shows are always great.
Have been out of pocket for a little while and am planning to be there.

Doc Rickles

And with Doc on our stage, the show will be even much better. Thanks Doc...

Bill Stafford

Hi Bill, I Can't hardly wait, I been stuck down here in south Louisiana with this Oil Spill and i'm ready to hear all these wonderful steelers. Bill from what i'm hearing you might have a big show. several of the guy's from Mobile, Gary Moore, Herby Stewart, Herman Wainright and more confirmed . A new Friend, John Reynolds, from mobile. John sings and plays and bringing a guitar player with him to. We might get a surprise showing of Sera,my little Girl. Also my friend Lynn Ladner and his wife Nancy from County Farm rd, Ms. Lynn is a brand new steeler and i will be working with him on his new excel S12 superb II. I'll be seeing you in a few days let me know what i can do to help.

Your Friend

R J Buras

Thanks R.J. for you help and support. I am steadidly working on the players list and program. This will be one big show this year. All you guys are most appreciated for this support...
Really enthused thatone of Japan's most favorite c/w singer - Hank Sasaki - will grace our stage on Friday night and then Saturday afternoon. I personally want to thank Hank for this supreme effort as he has to leave immediately after his performance for a flight to Japan. Thanks Hank, in advance.
Bill Stafford

Just a reminder, lest we forget, for my buddy Bill Stafford and the great DSSG show coming in March.
...Roy

Well it looks like a good lineup of folks and i am hopefully along with the MAX Tone man be there that saturday to enjoy all the fun and some good steel playing.

STEEL GUITAR HEAVEN IN 2011-MARCH 25TH & 26TH.
VFW Post 15206 Dedeaux Rd. Gulfport, Ms.
Master of Ceremonies:
Jerry Jaye-Recording artist, Band Leader, Musician of
many notes,SUPREME SINGER, RockaBilly Hall of Fame.
Country Jack Harper-Recording artist, Band Leader, CW
Song Historian, SUPREME SINGER, Cracker Jack Enter-
tainer.
SPECIAL GUESTS:
PATSY TRIGG("Granny Got Run Over by A Reindeer).
HANK SASAKI-Japan's foremost CW Artist.
BOB SAXTON &The Pinebelt Jubilee TV Band.
JACK HAMMER &The Tombigbee Jamboree SHOW BAND
JOE WRIGHT, HERBY WALLACE, ROY ROSETTA,BARNEY MILLER,
WENDELL GURLEY, IVAN REDDINGTON, BUCK GRANTHAM, STEVE SANFORD, JACK&MARTHA GOODSON, BILLY CARR, HAL HIGGINS,GORDON DODSON,BILL FERGUSON,ROYCE TARVER, BIG WILL STEWART, R.J.BURAS, GARY MOORE, BERT COURREGGE,BILL STAFFORD,TINY WILSON, DALE KING,TOMMY OLIVER,BEN O'DELL, CORKY TITTLE-more will be added.
VFW will serve steak dinners each night. Hburgers and hot dogs Sat. afternoon at nominal prices.
Start times: Friday, 25th. at 7pm. till midnight.
Saturday, 26th. at 11am till 11pm.
For Info call: 228 832 6454
(Players schedule will be posted early next week)
Will the be best show we have ever had to entertain all..Thanks for all the wonderful support.
See above posting for Hotel/Motel arrangements. Ramada Inn is recommended. Gave us the best rates.

And it keeps getting better and better!
Just confirmed that Steve Sanford will be here with the full WILLIAM MICHAEL MORGAN band for both the Friday and Saturday shows. William was with us in St. Louis and amazed everyone there with his talent. This 17 year old will be one of our next big stars and in the very near future. Look him up on the net and discover for yourself this young man's most professional ability-both on and off the stage. I have been fortunate in my music career to have been on stage with a few budding stars that really made it big, but none with the potential this young man has. This group will be on our stage both days. And he sings the country music we all like..Steel players joy to back up a singer with this great natural talent. Special treat for all of us...
Steve is playing a relatively new model EXCEL. His tone and technique is second to none. I am envious in that he gets to back up William Michail Morgan. So. just come see and hear for yourself....
Bill STafford

Here is a nice picture at one of our Deep South Steel Guitar shows. This is one of my treasures.
Our show coming up on 25 & 26 March will have another treasure line up too.
Bill Stafford

" Posted 4 Mar 2011 4:29 pm Deep South Steel Show

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STEEL GUITAR HEAVEN IN 2011-MARCH 25TH & 26TH.
VFW Post 15206 Dedeaux Rd. Gulfport, Ms.
Master of Ceremonies:
Jerry Jaye-Recording artist, Band Leader, Musician of
many notes,SUPREME SINGER, RockaBilly Hall of Fame.
Country Jack Harper-Recording artist, Band Leader, CW
Song Historian, SUPREME SINGER, Cracker Jack Enter-
tainer.
SPECIAL GUESTS:
PATSY TRIGG("Granny Got Run Over by A Reindeer).
HANK SASAKI-Japan's foremost CW Artist.
BOB SAXTON &The Pinebelt Jubilee TV Band.
JACK HAMMER &The Tombigbee Jamboree SHOW BAND
JOE WRIGHT, HERBY WALLACE, ROY ROSETTA,BARNEY MILLER,
WENDELL GURLEY, IVAN REDDINGTON, BUCK GRANTHAM, STEVE SANFORD, JACK&MARTHA GOODSON, BILLY CARR, HAL HIGGINS,GORDON DODSON,BILL FERGUSON,ROYCE TARVER, BIG WILL STEWART, R.J.BURAS, GARY MOORE, BERT COURREGGE,BILL STAFFORD,TINY WILSON, DALE KING,TOMMY OLIVER,BEN O'DELL, CORKY TITTLE-more will be added."

WOW, where ya gonna put any more? Can hardly wait. Just 2-1/2 weeks away

LOL,,, this is just a smidgeon of the players and supporters we have here in our area. Planning of enjoyment for all...Working on the players schedule now. Thanks for your suport, Bill Ferguson. It is a great treat for us when you come down.
Bill Stafford

A nice bump for the show with a good lineup of folks

Hi Bill.
Got our room and looking forward with great anticipation for the best show yet. Wow what a lineup. Its the best I've seen anywhere. The foods good , the fellowships good, and Bill Stafford is the most gracious host there is anywhere..These aren't just steel shows , they are major events.

See you there,

Doc and Ginny Rickles

Things are even getting better. Gene Breeden called me this morning and it looks like he will be able to work around his busy studio sessions and be on our stage with us. Having one of the very best guitarists in Nashville,or any where else for that matter, with us, makes our steel guitar heaven a lot more like the real thing.
Sad news in that Hank Sasaki called me this week with the terrible news that he has been diagnosed with cancer and will start tretments immediately and we are all hoping for the best for Hank's complete recovery. He will certainely be missed and thought about.
I will have the players schedule soon...
Bill Stafford.

Can someone post what hotel ('s) is being used for the upcoming Steel Show? This ole Missouri boy is thinking about coming down. Thanks, Larry B.

Here are a few motels close to your VFW show place. Thanks Larry, looking forward to meeting you.
The Ramada Inn, phone no. is 228 868 8200 and tell them you are here for the Deep South Steel Show. This business gave me the best rates.
Other motels close by are;
Holiday Inn Express (New since Katrina) phone is" 228 864 7222
Best Western: 228 864 0050
Sun Suites: 228 214 0320
All are close by and on Hiway 49 just as you cross under the I-10 East/West freeway. Less than a mile from our VFW bldg. on Dedeaux Rd.
Thanks for the interest.

Bill Stafford

hey bill, ...tell ol' gene breeden, to bring dianne berry, from rudi's country music cafe, there in music city, with him when he heads south.
that ol' arkansas girl can sang some western swing!
and talk about solid guitar slap.

country is counting the days.......