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I wish I could be there with all you guys, but I've got an auction Saturday. Bill, I hope the first meeting goes well and I hope to see all you guys soon.

God bless,
B

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<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Bryan Knox on 12 January 2006 at 07:49 AM.]</p></FONT>

Hey to all of you guys and i am hopeing to be at the show and get to meet a lot of you and have a great time there. If any of you can ill be playing the Feb. 4th show on the coastin Gulfport Ms so all of you are welcomed to come and join the fun. Jim

Ha Bill,Hope to be there Sat. Picked with Tyler last Sunday FOR SOMEONE Who dosent know what there doing, he sure dosit good.

Jim,Leon,
Welcome to the "GANG"
Will see you tomorrow.
Bill

Dear "GANG". Our first meeting went well. We approved the By Laws, elected officers, formed committees and discussed future actions and then Jammed. You should be getting information in the near future. We are up and running.
Bill

"GANG" You will be recieving e-mail notices about our Association. Dues were approved for $10.00 a year. You can send your check made payable to ASGA, to our Treasurer, Don Lynch, 1578 Delmar Dr. Prattville, Al 36067. First Shoow February 26th at The Hank Williams Museum, 118 Commerce St, Montgomery, Al. We have reserved a book of rooms at The Guests House Inn, 120 Madison, Ave, Montgomery, Al 36105. Ask for Alabama Steel Guitar Association rate which is $44.95 or $50.57 with Tax. Motel is only a couple of blocks from Museum and is in walking distance. We have just confirmed another Nashville picker and singer. This is going to be a great Show.<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Bill Cook on 13 March 2006 at 11:20 AM.]</p></FONT>

Bill.

Put me down as a charter member. Check will be forthcoming.

Looking foward to the Jam.

Thanks for all your hard work on the ASGA.

Bill I am bringing a good singer that does Hanks songs very well, see you there, will pay on arrival, I'm in.

ernie

WOW What a great show im thinking this one is going to be guys and ill be right there to visit with everyone and have a great time. See all of you guys at the show. Jim

Jimmy. Looking forward to seeing you and Robin. Bring about half of Fayette with you. Jim Parker, bring all of Mississippi, and Ernie, bring about 2 Bus Loads. I knew I could count on yall. You will not be dissappointed. Gonna be a Goodun!!!!!!!
Bill

I know everyone doesn't see what all is going on behind the scenes here, but things are really coming along great with the ASGA. You can look forward to a great time in Montgomery February 26th!

I'm so glad to be able to join in here with everyone else who is excited about the new Alabama Steel Guitar Association Show and say that Russ and I will definitely be there!Thanks to Bill, and to all the folks it takes to put something really good like this together.
We're going to have a ball! I guarantee it!
Can't wait to see everybody!

Laney

Between Russ Hicks' playing and Bill Simmons' good looks, we should have a good turn out! But, on a serious note, I do look better than Bill! And my Fessenden plays better! Especially the 1'st pedal and the LKR! Just Kidding!

D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, Goodrich LDR

Whoops! I was laughing too hard and double posted. No hard feelings Bill!

D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, Goodrich LDR<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Tyler Hall on 24 January 2006 at 12:55 PM.]</p></FONT>

I don't know about you and Bill, but I thought that other steel player was the good looking one Saturday night!!! Who was that GREAT Player? He's got it all!!!

Hey GANG!! Our "FIRST LADY" DON'T PUT NO HURTS ON THE EYES EITHER. I am sure Laney and Russ will have a very Special Performance planned. We have some more surprises ahead. "STAY TUNED" This is going to go down as one of The Best Shows Ever.
"THE ALABAMA GANG WILL SHINE"
BILL
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Folks, the emails and phone calls have been cookin' up some stuff. I'm waiting on an OK from Bill Cook, but do we have another suprise in store for this show.

We started looking into the strong heritage this state has for "The Best" steel players in the world. Please forgive me for not including everyone, but this will give you a good idea: Jimmy Day, Curly Chalker, Don Helms, Julian Tharpe, Lloyd Green and so many others. This is the "ice breaker".

Bill, thanks again for getting this thing started. It was way overdue. I know the people I've talked to are really excited about what you've started. It's been great seeing the energy that everybody is putting into it. That's what it takes. I'm glad to be a small part of it!

I sure wish I could spill the beans on WHAT I KNOW!!!

Bill will pay when we arrive, afraid to send money order, you know how I get things mixed up, takes 2 mailings.

ernie

Tim,
Don't let the BEANS out!!!!!! Gotta keepum Guessing!!
Ernie, e-mail me and I will tell you where to park the Buses.
Bill

Ok. Tim's pretty too! I don't want to make Bill mad. Even though he won't show me any licks! I'm afraid these last few post may come back to haunt me one day.

"The Kid" as Bill says.
D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, Goodrich LDR

I would be remiss not to include Don Davis in the list of GREAT PLAYERS from our state. I have such a finite knowledge of our states heritage with steel players. I will continue to recognize players as they are brought to my attention. And plaese, let me know!

Man O' Man!!! This is really getting good. Just recieved another email letting me know that Lynn Owsley is also from Alabama. I should've known that. Please keep the names flowing!!!

GANG, We have another confirmation. Terry Wood will be with us and assiting us with a surprise and playing. Welcome aboard Terry.
Bill<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Bill Cook on 08 February 2006 at 11:50 AM.]</p></FONT>

Tim,Yes Lynn Owsley is from Valley also Mike Johnson is from Montgomery. As you said, there are probably more out there.
Bill<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Bill Cook on 08 February 2006 at 11:42 AM.]</p></FONT>

My on my - you boys have really started something down there in Alabama! This is going to be one doozie of a show and an association. Keep it up fellas...

I'm really sad that I have to miss this ground breaking event. It's sure to be a winner of a show. Hopefully I'll catch the next one.

Miss Lana