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Posted: **4 Dec 2006 11:22 am**

The January 19-20 show is really building momentum! President Bill Cook just emailed the confirmed players and the ones he's still working on to play. Don't miss this one!

Confirmed Players:
Don Helms (The Legend - Hank Williams)
Buck Reid (Lyle Lovett Band)
Herby Wallace (Hall of Fame)
Mike Sweeney (Super Great Picker)
Bobbe Seymour (WHO?? HA)
Randy Beavers (The Steel Professor)
Rob Parker (Everyone's Favorite Singer/MC)
Russ Hicks (Speedy Himself)
Bill Simmons (The 'Bishop')
Ricky Cottle (His Momma's Favorite)
Tim Bridges (The Negotiator)
Ernie Cawby (Everyone's Friend)
Pee Wee Dutton (The Character)
Jack Goodson (The Salesman)
Don Lynch (Dangerous Don)
Roger Crawford (Our GA Buddy)
Clyde Bloodworth (What a Guy-Clyde)
Dennis Sanford (Mr. Fix-it)
Bob Simmons (Smooth Simmons)
Jeremy Drawbaugh (Wonderful Picker)
Bob Strum (Always Strummin' Bob)
Ken Lott (A Lott of Pickin')
Dale Davis (Dashin Dale)
Larry Danley (The Man Danley)
Leon Champion (A Knockout Player)

Possibles:
Jack Conyer
Gary Carpenter, Ft Worth, TX
Bill Nickleson
Mike Johnson, Nashville, TN
Rick Byrd
Bill Stafford
Bert Ballard
Jeff Surratt, Nashville, TN
Harold Dye
Pete Harris
The "KID" Tyler Hall
Tom Stolaski
Brett Day

If anyone would like to have a playing slot, there may a spot or two left...just email us>[This message was edited by Bill Simmons on 04 December 2006 at 06:53 PM.][This message was edited by Bill Simmons on 05 December 2006 at 11:50 AM.][This message was edited by Bill Simmons on 06 December 2006 at 10:18 AM.][This message was edited by Bill Simmons on 07 December 2006 at 06:50 AM.][This message was edited by Bill Simmons on 11 December 2006 at 10:47 AM.][This message was edited by Bill Simmons on 12 December 2006 at 10:17 AM.]

Posted: **4 Dec 2006 12:01 pm**

You can make resverations now. Hotel had a communications problem, but, now corrected. Make your room resverations and resverations for Mike Sweeny's Seminar. You will be surprised what Mike can teach you in 4 hours. Sign up in advance and save some $$$$$. Bill

Posted: **5 Dec 2006 11:58 am**

Try this link for booking rooms with the ASGA rate:
A personalized Web site for ALABAMA STEEL GUITAR occurring
(January 17, 2007 - January 22, 2007) has been created for you.

Guests can access the site to learn more about the event and to book,
modify, or cancel a reservation from December 04, 2006 to January 23, 2007

Access to the site is organized by guest type and can be obtained by going to
the appropriate link below:

Attendee
ALABAMA STEEL GUITAR (click here or cut/paste the following into a browser) http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0612041694&key=4FFF3

Or
Custom URL (click here or cut/paste the following into a browser) http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/steelguitar

[This message was edited by Tim Bridges on 05 December 2006 at 11:59 AM.]

Posted: **7 Dec 2006 6:41 am**

Super picker BUCK REID from Lyle Lovett's band and everyone's favorite, RANDY BEAVERS are now joining us...MARK YOUR CALENDAR for this show!!!

Posted: **9 Dec 2006 3:30 pm**

HEY GUYS
HOW MUCH WILL ADMISSION BE FOR THE SHOW?

Posted: **10 Dec 2006 5:52 am**

Jeremy, I kinda know, but will let Bill Cook post the answer Monday. We're trying to offer a discount to ASGA Members and possibly pre-sells if we can get it together quick enough. After hearing you play at our last jam, your worth at least $20.00/head for admission! Really look forward to hearing your slot! So are alot of other people. You'll turn alot of heads when you play. Glad you're part of the show!!

Posted: **11 Dec 2006 11:11 am**

UPDATE! (Check out the Dec 4th posting for the complete updated listing)

The ledgend -- DON HELMS (Hank Williams steel guitarist)--is now confirmed to play!! ASGA President Bill Cook has lined up one of the best steel guitar lineups anywhere and he's still going after the great Nashville session super player MIKE JOHNSON!! Can anything stop "Da Man" Bill Cook? HA HA

Seriously...January 19-20 will be one of the finest steel guitar shows anywhere featuring some of the greatest steel guitar players; country singers; and backup bands.

Excitment is growing for the Saturday night "CLASSIC COUNTRY CONCERT!" that will close out our ASGA Steel Guitar Festival. LANEY HICKS from Nashville, will headline this exciting 90 minute country classic concert. Opening the concert will be several super talented country singers and bands.

This is truly a family event that will be at the beautiful downtown Birmingham Sheraton BJCC hotel complex.
[This message was edited by Bill Simmons on 11 December 2006 at 11:25 AM.][This message was edited by Bill Simmons on 11 December 2006 at 11:31 AM.]

Posted: **12 Dec 2006 8:55 am**

Gettin' closer.

Posted: **12 Dec 2006 10:02 am**

Prices for show!! Friday $20.00. Saturday $30.00. Both days Pass $45.00. Hope this helps Jeremy. Get a discount for signing up for both days.[This message was edited by Bill Cook on 12 December 2006 at 10:03 AM.]

Posted: **12 Dec 2006 5:49 pm**

OK'd the T-shirts for the show. The Bishop did a fine job with the artwork! Short and long sleeves. We have two colors that best complimented the graphics.

The back up band is "The Alabama Super Pickers". These guys are geared up for whatever you want to throw at 'em. There will also be some additional musicians playing that will knock your socks off.

We have several excellent vocalist that will perform. I know of a young lady from Hoover High that is one of THE BEST country singers anywhere. We hope to have confirmation by the end of the week if she will be able to attend. It would be a treat for any steeler to back this singer.

This show has the makings for one of the best that's been around the Southeast in a long time. We don't have the Choo Choo anymore, or anything like this around this part of the country. This is a labor of love for the volunteers and the Founder, Bill Cook. Yes, we need your support for this to be successful and to continue. Last year was a huge success and all indications are that this year will be as well. However, the larger the participation from our "Southeast Steel Guitar Community", the bigger, better and more value can be provided next year. If you plan to attend the show, the seminar, the swap shop, or whatever, provide us your feedback and input. Let us know if you plan to attend our event. Let folks know if you have something you might have to trade at the show. Let someone know what you might be looking for to buy, or trade. We hope that there are so many friends, old and new, that we all make plans to do it again next year and bring some friends.

Yep Mike, it's getting closer!

Posted: **24 Dec 2006 8:22 am**

Posted: **24 Dec 2006 10:41 am**

If there is no parking , explain what do we do with our cars??????

ernie

Posted: **25 Dec 2006 5:44 am**

Earnest, Merry Christmas! There's parking available. Like in many metro areas, parking for hotels is at a premium. Parking is included in the hotel room rate.

Posted: **25 Dec 2006 7:44 am**

This is shaping up to be one of the greatest Jams of 2007, What a great job Bill Cook has done. I sure would love to be there but I will be steeling here in Columbus Ga on those nights but my heart will be at the Birmingham Jam, Shorty

Posted: **25 Dec 2006 7:47 am**

tIM WE PLAN TO SPEND fRIDAY NITE IN THE HOTEL HOW ABOUT sAT, COULD YOU TELL US WHERE WE WILL BE ABLE TO PARK ON sAT, WE WILL BE STRANGERS TO THE WAY bIRMINGHAM works for parking, I do not understand what to do or how to find parking if we do not stay at the hotel Sat.Vould you explain.

ernie

Posted: **26 Dec 2006 5:05 am**

Earnie,

The Civic Center has parking to accomodate every event at thr BJCC (B'ham Jefferson Civic Center). There is meter parking on the streets (you don't need to pay the meters on Saturday; if meter parking Friday, you'll need to put in your change). There are also parking decks and other free parking.

I would suggest finding the exhibition hall we will be hosting the show and parking near that entrance. The parking will be most difficult Friday up until 5 pm. After 5 pm, parking should be easier.

Posted: **26 Dec 2006 9:50 am**

Looking forward to the show, and getting to see and hear all the great players..
Maybe I am overlooking it, but I have not seen a posting of the show times...only the dates,,,????
Found one reference as to time.." after Mike's seminar, we will take about a one hour break, them start playing till about 12 a.m. "
Could someone please help out on this ???
Thanks ...
RP...'come on in'...[This message was edited by ROB PARKER on 26 December 2006 at 09:58 AM.]

Posted: **26 Dec 2006 3:00 pm**

Bill Cook just finalized the "Player's Schedule"...what a great schedule! Needless to say, the player's schedule is always subject to change but here it is...

FRIDAY:
12:00 - 4:00 Mike Sweeney - Steel Guitar Seminar
12:30 – 1:00 Earnest Cawby
1:00 – 1:30 Jack Conyer
1:30 – 2:00 Ken Lott
2:00 – 2:30 Ricky Cottle
2:30 – 3:00 Leon Champion
3:00 – 3:30 Dale Davis
3:30 - 4:00 Tim Bridges
4:00 - 4:30 Mickey Adams
4:30 – 5:00 Jack Goodson
5:00 - 5:30 Bob Simmons
5:30 - 6:00 Don Helms
6:00 – 6:30 Herby Wallace
6:30 – 7:00 Randy Beavers
7:00 – 7:30 Russ Hicks

7:30 – 9:00 “CLASSIC COUNTRY CONCERT” featuring
Laney Hicks & Special Guests

9:00 – 9:30 Bobbe Seymour
9:30 – 10:00 Mike Sweeney
10:00 - 10:30 Buck Reid

SATURDAY:
10:00 – 10:30 Pee Wee Dutton
10:30 - 11:00 Bob Strum
11:00 - 11:30 Dennis Sanford
11:30 - 12:00 Jeremy Drawbaugh
12:00 - 12:30 Rob Parker
12:30 - 1:00 Larry Danley
1:00 - 1:30 Bill Nicholson
1:30 - 2:00 Bill Simmons
2:00 – 2:30 Don Lynch
2:30 - 3:00 Clyde Bloodworth
3:00 - 3:30 Russ Hicks
3:30 – 4:00 Randy Beavers

4:00 - 4:30 AWARD PRESENTATIONS

4:30 – 5:00 Don Helms
5:00 – 5:30 Herby Wallace
5:30 - 6:00 Mike Sweeney
6:00 - 6:30 Roger Crawford
6:30 – 7:00 Buck Reid
7:00 - 7:30 Bobbe Seymour

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[This message was edited by Bill Simmons on 26 December 2006 at 06:24 PM.]

Posted: **30 Dec 2006 6:14 am**

Posted: **30 Dec 2006 6:29 am**

If any body has an old LTD 400 cabinet they want to get rid of. Bring it to the swap meet with a reserved for Mike Sweeney tag.

Please disregard. I found one here in town. Thanks!

Mike

Posted: **1 Jan 2007 9:29 am**

Bump up, getting close.

Posted: **2 Jan 2007 5:07 am**

Looks like a lot of fun going on in B'ham, don't miss it!!! Hey Rob...you up to a little Ray Price??? See y'all there.
Roger

Posted: **3 Jan 2007 4:31 pm**

Guy's this is going to be a great show. Everyone that can should try to make this one. They've got some top-notch players lined up. The "Classic Country" should be a treat in it's self. I was fortunate enough to play with Laney at the last show, and she is one of the best female singers around. With all the talent booked, this could be one of the biggest shows of the year.

Posted: **3 Jan 2007 8:10 pm**

Yes Roger..anytime...looking forward to it...
See you there..
RP...'come on in'...

Posted: **4 Jan 2007 12:14 pm**

I just booked a room and will get a table for Profex 2 and other processor mods. Due to the time and test equipment it takes, we will not be doing amps at the show or repairs on battery damaged Profex and other processor.

We should be there Friday afternoon.

I have a limited amount of chips and will bring all I have for the show.

Come on by and we can chat about the amp mods as well.

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