The Steel Guitar Forum

Do you any of you Ohio steelers know a player named Gary "Jake" Jacobs? He is an old friend from Pittsburgh I would like to get back in touch with. The last I heard he was managaing a machine shop in SE Ohio and playing steel on the weekends. We go back to the early 70's.

Tom, check your pm.

KENNY KRUPNICK wrote:Hope to see everyone at the next jam.Thanks so much for your prayers at this time.

Understood kenny. You and your family are added to the prayer list. I am very sorry to hear your news, but do know you were missed.

Kenny you guys are special to us as you well know . You have been like family for a many years now . There is always a way out but sometimes it does look kinda dark . The devil always likes to pick on folks that he knows loves God to see how far he can push . Keep the faith my buddie and look to God . G.P.

I just want to thank everyone that made the O.S.G.A. ( Ohio ) jam a great place to be Saturday . The crowd was down , we think because of Mothers day weekend . The music was hot though . Mr. Lonnie Kuntz of the Mike Sigler show stopped in and played and sung some songs for us and we appreciate that so much . Mr. Sonny Curtis ( the O.S.G.A. first member )and Leland Darst were awsome to say the least . Leland is a new O.S.G.A. member and we appreciate him very much . They had their Emmons guitars sounding just great . As a matter of fact the Emmons guitars had us ''outnumbered'' ! Tamara James had her new Performance guitar and Gary Phillips had his Rains , Gary Steele had his M.S.A. Mike Wilson had his Emmons , Bob Allen with his Mullen , Lonnie Wells with his Emmons ,Jeff Harbour had his G.F.I. and yours truly with my trusty Sho~Bud Pro-ll Custom . Marvin Born played guitar along with Jerry Miller and Denny Mosleys guitar player Gary Scott . A ''Special ''thanks goes out to Denny Mosleys band for being the ''Staff '' band along with Vernon George doing a great job on Bass guitar . Without all the backup musicians it would be hard to have a jam like we did ,''Thanks ,Thanks and Thanks ''. A special thanks to everyone who worked the jam . The ladies did a great job doing the things they do with food , collecting dues ,selling shirts , etc. We are blessed to have the ladies to help out while we play and watch . The food was great ,thanks to all that donated . We are looking at July for the next jam so start planning early . God bless you all . Gary .

Bumper ,for the fun of it .

Things are slowly settling down.Thanks for your continued prayers.Missed seeing everyone at the jam. Yes! Gary,you and I go back around 30 years.Definatly like family.

Hey gang , thank all of you for such a great time, and the great pickin. I really enjoyed myself and I'll be at the next one also. Gary , thankyou for the kind words. It was my pleasure to pick with all of you! If at any time i can be of any help to anyone involved dont hesitate to ask. I'll be more than happy to show you anything i can. Kenny , i wish you well and hope all is getting better for you. Larry , i hope to see you at the next one!. I really enjoy seeing people having so much fun doing something they love. Music is such a great way to communicate,and such a great healer!., Once again , thanks for letting me be such a small part of something so great! [/b]

Hey guys and gals I will be at the next jam, I bought a new shiny whatever to try out at Gary's next jam.

Someone is going to have to follow me next time I go by a Toys R US store, and take my credit cards away.

Just to let everyone know i talked to Leland Darst about doing a Seminar for us and he said yes . I will let everyone know when this will be and the time .
Leland let me be a part of the meeting with Dan Galysh and Sonny Curtis at Cracker Barrel last Thursday evening and it was a blast . We had a great time of talking steel guitar and sharing stories . Dan also said when he had the time and was up this way that he would play for us . It's great to have Sonny and Leland as a part of the O.S.G.A. They play so well and have a great sense of humor . Just for fun ask Sonny if you can sit down and ''try'' to play his steel guitar . What a rude awakening ! It will make your head swim ! He will have to explain what it does . G.P.

Hey Steve we hope to see you at the next jam . Be sure to bring your steel guitar . G.P.

Leland if you would please let everyone know who Dan plays for . Thanks , G.P.

Folks just let me say this . We are having some great steel guitar music at the jams lately . We now have a backup band that will be a regular part of the O.S.G.A.
We appreciate them so much . We have around a dozen steel players at all the jams and thats really great . We appreciate our beginners and are going to focus on them at the next jam . We want them to play the songs that they are comfortabe with . They are as big a part as anyone else and we love them . We appreciate Lonnie Kuntz that plays for the Mike Sigler Band for stopping by and playing and singing for us . Everyone is welcome . We are looking at July for the next jam so keep looking for the post . Best regards , G.P.

Hey folks , Dan Galysh is a very fine and accomplished player and has really played a HUGE role in getting me back into playing again. Dan was with Aarron Tippin for about 7 years, and on to work with Lee Ann Womack, and is now working with Rodney Atkins. Right now Rodney and the band are doing some tour dates with Brooks and Dunn. Dan Galysh is a long time freind of mine and as close as any brother could be to me. You'll enjoy his playing very much!
Thanks!
Leland

Glad to see the forum back up. I like Lee Ann Womack's voice.Wow, what a singer.
Thanks to all for their thoughts,and prayers. Things are slowly,but surely getting mellowed out around here.

Thanks Gary and Leland. I had a great time talking shop at the Cracker Barrel. I would like to play one of your jams sometime, schedule permitting. Tell Sonny I'm working on my handshake, will ya?
-Dan

Dan, I got to see a couple quick shots of you there in DC last evening playing your Derby guitar.

Dan you just don't know your own strength !
Sonny will be ok and back to playing soon !
Sonny is a real clown and a great guy to know . I might add a super fine steel player also . Yes it was great to share a little time with you and the guys . I may have to e-mail the President ( Bush ) and let him know that we would like a little more steel guitar in the next Memorial Day Celebration . L.O.L. I know it would knock your socks off ( socks ? ) Lets see now i could'nt see you that well the lead guitar player was in front of you ! Could there have been a reason for that ? L.O.L. My lips are almost sealed !

Hey Gary, since President Bush is a Texan... I'll bet he prefers the C6 neck...

Jeff does the C-6 th neck have Dollar signs on it ?
Thats the one he likes i think ! L.O.L.

The E9th is the "Kroger" neck,and the C6th is the "Fun" neck.

Hey Gary, where can I buy steel guitar strings locally here in Columbus Ohio when I need them in a hurry, seems that most music shops do not carry them anymore.