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Cant wait Buddy

Mike Gross
Thank you for playing Jodys recording with Vaughn Monroe last Friday. I recorded the song Steel Guitar off the air. I hope you dont mind.Very good show. Thank you.

Dan

Dan,

It was my pleasure that you did tape it and feel free to tape as much of "Swingin' West" as you like. It will be wonderful to have Hall of Famer Jody Carver live at the PSGA show in November.

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Mike

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I've said this before. It's one thing to hear Jody, it's another thing to see him play. The techniques are quite visual. It's an art that that should not go by the wayside.

I agree. I met Jody a short time after I took up the steel guitar in 1953. He impressed me with his playing ability beyond my belief. All I could think was "How did he ever do that"? Well, I was fortunate that Jody took me under his wing and showed me how he did that. I tried it and most of it worked out very nicely, but I was not Jody Carver, I consider him a great friend and a caring mentor. Thanks Jody for all you did for me, inviting me to be your guest at the NAMM shows in NY City where you introduced me to Don Randall, the Fender execs and reps and most of all to Jerry Byrd who was at the Rickenbacker exhibit back in the mid 50's. While I idolized your playing, I was listening to Byrd long before I knew you. What a great lifetime experience for me! (BTW, Jerry remembered meeting me at the Hotel New Yorker back then. What an amazing man he was).

Thanks Jody for all you have done for every steel player. In recognition of you as a true innovator and member of the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.I hope everyone able will attend the PSGA show November 12th and 13th to hear you play.

Bob,

I agree, if you want to see a living legend in person make your plans now to come to Connecticut in November to see this man enshrined in Steel Guitar Hall of Fame, JODY CARVER in person. In addition to this living legend we have Hall of Famer Herby Wallace, Bobbe Seymour, Gunsmoke, etc. etc.

Jody, All,

What a fantastic line up!!! It don't get better than this around here!! ...Can't tell you how much many of us are looking forward to seeing and hearing these great players, as well as the other rascal's from SGF in attendance....looking forward to picking up some Christmas presents too!! Hmmmm, Howard even say's there's a COSTCO nearby, wow, wow!!.. ...Steel Guitar heaven is what it is... TX
Rgds,
Ron

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JCFSC member since 2005 "Be of Good Cheer"
"55" Stringmaster D8,"59" Stringmaster D6
"67" Telecaster,
"60"Fender Concert Amp 4-10's

I've just received the tentative player schedule from our show coordinator, Jeff De Maio. If you can only attend one of the 2 days, you'll not be disappointed. You'll be treated to the finest steel playing by some of the best in the business on both days. If you can attend both days, then you will experience the ultimate treat!

The sked will be in our show flyer sent by snail mail and we will also publish it on our web site:
http://www.psga.org

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My picks are sharp and my bar is slick. I will do my best to do the trick. And play along with some of the greatest Steel players in the world. The Great Jim Cohen Randy Beavers Herby Wallace etc etc.

Mike Gross will do all of us proud as will Bob M. Jeff De Maio Scott Tyler, Bruce Chappele, Larry Eagle,,, who flys like an Eagle on his drums. And the Greatest Band in the Land.It used to be Alexanders Ragtime band But now its The Greatest "Swingin West" Band in the Land. Most places ask "No Smoking" Gunsmoke will Smoke you out they are Smoking Hot.

Thank You all of you.
By the way Howard meet me at the food consession in Costco's I'll buy you 100 Knishes. Thats the economy package bring your truck...but

BE THERE. Wear your pants or apply "nair" to those hairy legs.
Is this a BUMP?? sure is for a great band and my friend Bob Maickle sp? 50 years and I cant spell Bob's name. Just BE THERE SMOKING IS ALLOWED.<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Jody Carver on 28 September 2005 at 09:04 PM.]</p></FONT>

<SMALL>100 Knishes</SMALL>

The only problem is, they're made by Kirkland! Oy vey! Better off with the 100 hand towels...we can hand them out in the men's room.


That's a joke Jody & I share. Several years ago, Jody attended the PSGA show and I met him for the first time in person.

Well, at this show, Jody met some steel heros that he had never met before. At one point he met John Hughey.....they were introduced in the men's room of all places! Mr. Hughey didn't know Jody's background and thought that Jody was the attendant handing out towels! That's Jody's version. Of course it's hysterical to hear Jody tell the story.

Aside from the music, it's a great venue for old and new friends to meet and have a great time.

You can't lose. <font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by HowardR on 29 September 2005 at 02:03 PM.]</p></FONT>

Jody,

Thanks for the kind words about me and the bump for the PSGA. It is good to see you back on the Forum. I sure hope that is a good sign.

Just a heads up that my Friday, Oct. 7 (next week) "Swingin' West" show will be my annual tribute to the PSGA and the upcoming weekend and I already have a set of Jody Carver already put together to open the second hour of the show.

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Mike

Mike
Every show I have ever opened closed a week
later. Dont you ever ever go away. We need you. Thank you my friend.

Funny you should mention Kirkland paper towels. Consumer Reports rated them one of the top brands for quality and cost. All Jody has to do is walk to the rear of the hotel and find the paper towel area in Costco and while there be sure to pick up a supply of the Kirkland batteries, they got a better rating than Duracell. CBS used the Duracell Pro series batteries for the RF mics and the IFB receivers that the talent used. The batteries were used just one time and discarded. When my supply of throw outs ran out several years ago I switched to the Costco brand.

Jody, which steel will you bring to CT for your set(s)?

Bob
I will be playing my Triple Neck Kirkland guitar.

Jody,

Thanks for the kind words as usual! It is really appreciated! You are not only a great player but you are great with your comments.

By the way, I know your humor perfectly. I read Bob's question about which steel are you playing and I knew after his comments about Kitrkland that you had your cue and you didn't disappoint me.

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Mike

Ha ha, funny stuff. Kirkland amps also?

This what it's all a about....grat music, great players, great fun.....I can't wait.

BE THERE its shaping up to be a great show and one of the best with a good lineup of players.Im looking forward to it.<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Jody Carver on 30 September 2005 at 09:08 PM.]</p></FONT>

Save a towel for me (smile)

Greg Sullivan

I understand from a reputable volume pedal manufacturer, that attempts are being made to reach a deal with Costco to design a Kirkland Super Sophisticated Volume Pedal, which will be totally wireless, cable free, require no batteries, use solar power and which will be attached to the cranium (head) of the player. This will enable the player to use 2 feet on the pedals without the afterhtought of having to use his right (or left) foot to accomplish volume swells and effects, just his thoughts about volume etc....

Of course this might be very detrimental in the use of proper technique as we know it today. But progress is very important to steel players.

This device WILL NOT be on display at our PSGA Show on Nov. 12th and 13th, but a lot of other neat products will be: Fessenden and GFI Steel Guitars and the folks from QwikStix who make some of the neatest steel guitar accessories that every steel player should consider owning.

Incidentally, now that Don Adams has passed on, we are seeking to obtain rights to "The Cone of Silence" which will be lowered on any artist who expounds verbally on any subject not related to steel guitar. In other words we are there for the music, not the talk!!

We've had a lot of inquires about the show (especially from non-steel players). We look forward to a good attendance!

This coming Friday's (10-7-05) edition of "Swingin' West" will mark my annual salute to the Pedal Steel Guitar Association and the upcoming PSGA mega weekend November 12 & 13. On Friday 10/7 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM (eastern) I will be saluting most of the stars of the upcoming PSGA weekend along with some regular "Swingin' West" programming, including other steel stars. The play list of this Friday's show is in the "Show" section of my "Swingin' West" web site www.swinginwest.com

The show can be heard from 1-4 PM (eastern) on WVOF-FM 88.5 in Connecticut or world wide on the Internet on www.swinginwest.com




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Mike

Bump One for Mike and Bob and the PSGA.etc etc.

I cant wait to meet you Mike,I listened to your show yesterday and it was fine. I will be at the pedal show in connecticut

Dan Carey

Wow, looks like everyone in Norwalk will be in for quite a treat! Wish I could attend - maybe next year.

Hey Jody - we'll have to get on the phone and get your commentary on my show. As a matter of fact, anyone attending the Norwalk PSGA show send me an email with your commentary of the show. Nothing like hearing it first hand!

PS: Jody Carver old? Nah!!!

Miss Lana
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