SWSGA Show in Mesa Az. Jan. 2020 - Are U going ??

George McLellan · Post by **George McLellan** » 30 Dec 2019 2:01 pm

Planning on at least Thursday.
Geo

Roy McKinney · Post by **Roy McKinney** » 30 Dec 2019 6:39 pm

OK, what is the schedule for this event and what is the cost for registration etc etc.?? Plan on driving down from Oregon.

Tom Dillon · Post by **Tom Dillon** » 30 Dec 2019 6:46 pm

Roy, here it is:
https://www.swsteelguitar.com/2020_show.htm

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 30 Dec 2019 7:40 pm

Hello Everyone -

Earnest - Looking forward to seeing you & I am sure you will get some requests.

George - I will be there on Thursday - see you there.

Roy - The info they have posted so far is here >

https://www.swsteelguitar.com/2020_show.htm

I am sure they will post a more updated info page/post soon
as everything gets confirmed.

I just saw Tom has posted it also.

For all you pickers playing a New Years Eve gig - be careful, be safe & HAVE FUN !!!!!!!!

Who else is coming ??

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 31 Dec 2019 1:47 am

Ron,It will be great to see you,Maybe you can explain the Telonics amp to me,I've never understood how to get around on it,yet always wanted to learn how.

Mark Epstein · Post by **Mark Epstein** » 1 Jan 2020 12:52 pm

Having never been before, I have a couple of ignorance questions:

1) Are there guitars for sale? Is there a room/venue where people have stuff for sale?

2) Do attendees have a chance to participate playing in any learning environments? Are we expected to bring guitars with us for the training seminars?

3) Is there an exhibition hall where people show their stuff from their companies?

Thanks for tolerating stupid/ignorant questions.

George Biner · Post by **George Biner** » 2 Jan 2020 10:31 am

Hey Mark Epstein:

1) Are there guitars for sale? Is there a room/venue where people have stuff for sale?
- yes, it's not a huge show, but lots of vendors show up, some with separate rooms, some with just tables, showing their stuff and I'm sure ready to sell.
Telonics, Justice, Infinity, etc

2) Do attendees have a chance to participate playing in any learning environments? Are we expected to bring guitars with us for the training seminars?
- I think every seminar is different, but I've seen some folks set up their guitar in the seminars

3) Is there an exhibition hall where people show their stuff from their companies?
- see #1

But for me, this is the event where I hear a huge array of extremely talented musicians (not just steel players) playing good time music (not just country) in a relaxed atmosphere and everybody's really friendly -- it's a no-miss event to me.

Mark Epstein · Post by **Mark Epstein** » 2 Jan 2020 2:36 pm

George Biner wrote:Hey Mark Epstein:

1) Are there guitars for sale? Is there a room/venue where people have stuff for sale?
- yes, it's not a huge show, but lots of vendors show up, some with separate rooms, some with just tables, showing their stuff and I'm sure ready to sell.
Telonics, Justice, Infinity, etc

2) Do attendees have a chance to participate playing in any learning environments? Are we expected to bring guitars with us for the training seminars?
- I think every seminar is different, but I've seen some folks set up their guitar in the seminars

3) Is there an exhibition hall where people show their stuff from their companies?
- see #1

But for me, this is the event where I hear a huge array of extremely talented musicians (not just steel players) playing good time music (not just country) in a relaxed atmosphere and everybody's really friendly -- it's a no-miss event to me.

Thanks, George. I'm looking forward to meeting and hearing a bunch of folks, Should be fun.

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 2 Jan 2020 4:26 pm

Hey Stu,
Yes it will be great to see you also -
we will get Dave Beaty to set down with you since he is the EXPERT on his amps -
he will explain/help with whatever you need.

Hi Mark - Looks like George answered all of your questions -
Thanks George.

Later .. Ron

Who else is coming ??

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 4 Jan 2020 7:48 am

I'll be there representing Goodrich, Quilter, and Steel Guitars of North County in the Infinity room. I will also be bringing the Emmons courses and recordings. If you are looking for something in particular, please shoot me an email so that I can be sure to bring it for you.

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 5 Jan 2020 8:29 pm

Hey Pali,
I will see you there. He works hard at these show does repairs
for anyone he can help out. What a GREAT guy!

Later .. Ron

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Niels Andrews · Post by **Niels Andrews** » 6 Jan 2020 8:58 am

Earnest Bovine wrote:
Ron Whitworth wrote: Who else is coming ??
I will be there and I'm taking requests because I can't think of anything new, except one.

There is always Korla Pandit?

David Gertschen · Post by **David Gertschen** » 6 Jan 2020 11:09 am

Do they have the players schedule made yet? Anyone know when Milo Deering is scheduled to play? Thanks!

Garry Vanderlinde · Post by **Garry Vanderlinde** » 6 Jan 2020 11:21 am

Earnest Bovine wrote: I will be there and I'm taking requests because I can't think of anything new, except one.

My wife Debbie would like to request "Anyone Who Had A Heart". We really enjoyed your version last year

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 6 Jan 2020 2:52 pm

I'm in need of a ride from the airport to the hotel,I just got an email from the shuttle place and they belly up out of biz,if someone could pick me up Wed January 8they American flight#474 arrives at 12:13 p.m.I would greatly appreciate it.I will have a steel guitar,a backpack,and a small suitcase,I will pay for gas,and the ride...if you can do this I would be forever grateful I'm at 907-350-8117
Thanks in advance

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 6 Jan 2020 4:19 pm

Stu - I get in around the same time and would happily invite you to ride in the cab I will no doubt commander as is my custom! Will send you a message.

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 6 Jan 2020 4:43 pm

Looks like I'm gonna meet Bob Blair at the terminal and cab it to the hotel...Awesome!!

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 6 Jan 2020 5:19 pm

Hello All;
David - here is a link to the players schedule that is posted on the SWSGA website >

https://www.swsteelguitar.com/schedule.php

All right Earnest - Getting some requests >
from Garry V.
My wife Debbie would like to request "Anyone Who Had A Heart".
We really enjoyed your version last year

And Niels -There is always Korla Pandit?

Stu & Bob - that worked out really well - Thank You Bob
for being so nice !!

Later .. Ron

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Bill Bassett · Post by **Bill Bassett** » 6 Jan 2020 5:43 pm

Looking forward to it. I'll play my little showcase set in Thursday at 1:00, or so I've been led to believe. Then I'm honored to be one of the MCs for the weekend. My bride, Irene, will be attending for the first time. I've warned her, it's total Steel Guitar Immersion.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 6 Jan 2020 5:53 pm

Super Shuttle is no longer servicing the PHX airport?

David Gertschen · Post by **David Gertschen** » 6 Jan 2020 5:57 pm

Herb Steiner wrote:Super Shuttle is no longer servicing the PHX airport?

This is not true; I rode super shuttle from PHX sky harbor last Saturday...

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 6 Jan 2020 6:01 pm

Super Shuttle ended it's service at Sky Harbor Airport on Dec. 31, 2019

https://www.skyharbor.com/ParkingTransp ... ndShuttles

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 6 Jan 2020 6:14 pm

I'm arriving on Thursday 1/9/20 at 11:50AM. Anybody arriving about that time that would like to share a cab ride to the hotel? Yellow Cab says it's about a $50 ride.

Mark Epstein · Post by **Mark Epstein** » 6 Jan 2020 7:38 pm

Uber works really well at Sky Harbor.

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 7 Jan 2020 6:15 pm

Hello All;

Bill B. - Great will see you there.

Can anyone help my friend Herb out with sharing a cab ride to the hotel ??
Post on here if you can help out PLEASE>

Later .. Ron

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