Virginia Steel Guitar Convention

Joseph Barlow · Post by **Joseph Barlow** » 29 Apr 2012 3:14 am

This is just a hop, skip, and a jump up Rt 10 from my house. I've got it on my calendar and will sure plan to be there. Sounds like a great time and thanks Sid for organizing this event. Can't Wait! Joe

Nicholas Ackron · Post by **Nicholas Ackron** » 29 Apr 2012 9:06 pm

I hope to be there to learn some stuff!!!!

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 2 May 2012 5:09 am

Nicholas Ackron wrote:I hope to be there to learn some stuff!!!!

Me too!

Gary Lee Gimble · Post by **Gary Lee Gimble** » 2 May 2012 10:02 am

me three

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 7 May 2012 1:33 pm

The recommended Hotels are"

Homewood Suites- Hilton
12810 Old Stage Rd. Chester, VA 23836
804-751-0010

Fairfield Inn- Marriott
12400 Redwater Creek Rd. Chester, VA 23831
804-778-7500

Holiday Inn Express
1911 West Hundred Rd. Chester, VA 23836
804-751-0123

Comfort Inn
2100 West Hundred Rd. Chester, VA 23836
804-751-0000

Courtyard Richmond Chester Marriott
2001 West Hundred Rd. Chester, VA 23836
804-414-1010

Hampton Inn Chester
12610 Chestnut Hill Rd. Chester, VA 23836
804-768-8888

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 9 May 2012 10:28 am

Sorry Sid, can't make the date!

The "Live" strings are still going after 5 weeks!
Holding tuning with no problem!

Here they are in front of 25000 + MTB fans!

Nothing like "Live" strings on my Emmons!

Chuck Campbell · Post by **Chuck Campbell** » 10 May 2012 5:22 pm

Sid, If you have a spot, I'll be there.

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 10 May 2012 5:28 pm

Chuck Campbell wrote:Sid, If you have a spot, I'll be there.

Uncle Chuck, I've always got a spot for you. Try to talk Clyde and Rudy into coming with you.

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 13 May 2012 8:27 pm

Steel Friends,

I'm gonna start putting together a line up sheet (play list).

I am encouraging everyone regardless of your playing ability get on the play list.

The purpose of the Virginia Steel Guitar Convention is to bring the steel guitar community together, visit with friends and more importantly make new friends.

Send me a PM or email if you are gonna play so I can get your name on the list. It may be too late if you wait.

Bring a CD with you with at least 4 tracks on it that you plan to play.

After everyone has played with the tracks we will start again with a top notch backup band.

I have modeled the VSGC after the MASGA Steel Guitar Shows. MASGA has a well run organization and a big variety of talent. There must have been 20 players at the last show I played in Kannapolis NC.

The things that impress me the most about the MASGA events held twice a year:

1. Players of all levels perform.
2. None of the players view the environment as competitive. It’s not.
3. Everyone’s main objective is visiting with people that share a common interest. Steel Guitar.
4. Everyone standing around talking shop all day.

If we can get this thing off the ground I would like to do it every 6 months.

It’s great fun and gives us all a reason to start practicing again! So sign up and participate in the fun.

Sid Hudson

Allen Howington · Post by **Allen Howington** » 14 May 2012 2:40 am

Sid,
Please sign me up. I'm looking forward to seeing all my steel buddys, especially you and Jerry Fleming.

Allen Howington

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 14 May 2012 9:02 am

Allen Howington wrote:Sid,
Please sign me up. I'm looking forward to seeing all my steel buddys, especially you and Jerry Fleming.

Allen Howington

Allen, how about brother Johnny? Is he coming?

Allen Howington · Post by **Allen Howington** » 14 May 2012 1:30 pm

Haven't had a chance to ask him yet, maybe I'll see him tonight!

Jerry Hayes · Post by **Jerry Hayes** » 15 May 2012 12:42 pm

Hey Sid, I'll be there just to make everyone else look good by comparison.....

Sounds like a lot of fun and it's not too far from home...JH in Va.

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 15 May 2012 6:50 pm

Got you on the list Jerry.

Kevin Robbins · Post by **Kevin Robbins** » 16 May 2012 4:26 am

Count me in.

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 16 May 2012 5:10 am

Kevin Robbins wrote:Count me in.

Got you down Kevin!

As of today 5-16-12 we have 12 players confirmed.
Guys are coming in from PA, NC, MD, and Florida.

Looks like the Virginia Steel Guitar Convention is going to be a success.

There are still spots available. Anyone interested in playing, please sign up quicky so we can get you on the play list.

Sid

Johnny Howington · Post by **Johnny Howington** » 17 May 2012 8:45 am

Hello Sid,
I would love to come but we have graduation from 6:00 pm till 8:00 PM that Friday Night. Because of the travel involved I don't think I could make it. I hope things slow down some soon. I really enjoy the jams. Maybe I can make the next one. Maybe I can get Allen to take this new justice guitar with him so you can see it and hear it. He was playing it last night and man it sounded great! Hope to see you soon!! Live strings have been great!! Thanks !!

Donnie Pierce · Post by **Donnie Pierce** » 17 May 2012 3:38 pm

Sid, I saw you at the last jam at Clayton, N.C. Had a nice talk with your father. I plan on coming up to the jam. Don't have any tracks at present. Hope to see you there.

Glen E. Lanning · Post by **Glen E. Lanning** » 18 May 2012 6:44 am

Sid, I am planning on coming if you have a spot for me. Right next to Mr. Howington so that I can hold him back and getting out of line!

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 18 May 2012 7:04 am

Glen E. Lanning wrote:Sid, I am planning on coming if you have a spot for me. Right next to Mr. Howington so that I can hold him back and getting out of line!

Glen, I always have a spot for you. I talked with Ray and he said he is coming as well.

I've got both of you on the list. Looking forward to seeing you guys.

We now have 14 confirmed players. We might be able to squeeze in one or two more. If anyone is interested in playing, you need to sign on pretty soon.

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 18 May 2012 4:24 pm

Steel Guitar friends,
Live Steel Strings and The Virginia Steel Guitar Convention is pleased to announce that we have 15 confirmed players registered to perform June 9, 2012.

In order to keep this Convention limited to a one day event, 15 players is about all we can handle.

We do encourage anyone interested in playing to sign on to the waiting list in case we have a no show the day of the Convention.

I have been contacted be several dozen musicians that plan on attending this event to just enjoy the day.

The Virginia Steel Guitar Convention is open to the public and everyone is welcomed. Please tell your friends and plan to attend. It will surely be a fun filled day.

Johnny Howington · Post by **Johnny Howington** » 21 May 2012 5:42 pm

Look forward to seeing all you guys. Glad to hear Ray is coming. Hope I get to sit right beside of him so I can pick up a lick or two from him. Looking forward to a great evening of steel guitar playing!!

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 21 May 2012 6:02 pm

Johnny Howington wrote:Look forward to seeing all you guys. Glad to hear Ray is coming. Hope I get to sit right beside of him so I can pick up a lick or two from him. Looking forward to a great evening of steel guitar playing!!

Johnny, Chuck Campbell called me this afternoon and said he had 3 more steel friends that wanted to come!

I told them to come on down! It's gonna be a late one but we are gonna have a big time.

Sid

David Christmas · Post by **David Christmas** » 21 May 2012 6:06 pm

Sid,we missed u at the show. Thought about coming but it looks like u have a full house. thanks

Johnny Howington · Post by **Johnny Howington** » 21 May 2012 6:08 pm

Guess we will get a room and just plan on staying all night! Cant think of a better way to spend a weekend than with friends and steel guitar music.

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