The Steel Guitar Forum

Greetings, our talent line-up is shaping up just fine. Had a call from one of our supporters yesterday that he, Dr. Quido Sutter- New Orleans, has arranged for Scott Perro, CLASSICAL GUITARIST, to be in house for a special performance! We desire to please everyone, and our local guitarists will certainely enjoy and maybe learn a few new techniques. Scott will have a display booth to meet and talk with all of us. Anxious for him and Bob Saxton to run into and hear each other. Add this personality to that of David Anderson, Professor of Music in La, Hank Corwin, degreed pianist and bassist (not to mention superb Steel guitarist) from the Juliard School of Music, David Easley-not enough words to describe his musical talents, and all the rest of us, we are just in for a very good time and musical experience. I will have the schedule soon. Thanks to all for this wonderful support. You will all really like out new "home" at the St. Martin's Community Center also. And with Ben O'Dell in the middle of this "mix", there is no telling how all these good times will roll.
Bill Stafford

Sometimes it really scares me when I hear that Ben O'Dell is in the mix of things but I just shake my head and smile...I know it's gonna be fun.

And Mr. Smooth has a knack for finding all kinds of talent. I always have a good time and learn so much. No wonder this is one of my favorite shows to attend!

See ya'll in a month!!

Bill.....where do you come up with all of these surprises? Sure sounds like lots of fun is in store for all who attend the next gathering of the DSSGA, and in a new location, too. Can't wait to see everyone. Oh, and Ben, too (lol).

Folks, let me tell you that anything Bill Stafford is involved in is a first class operation. I have not been able to attend any of his shows as yet, but have all intentions of getting there someday. I have known "Mr. Smooth", as Miss Lana referred, for forty years now and it's his friendship that brought me to the steel shows beginning in 1990. Bill has seen a lot of talent and if he says he's got the best, believe him.
I've enjoyed alot of great times with this true southern gentleman. Have a super time my friend, see you and Betty in St. Loo

This is probably the best steel show in the southeast folks. With Bill Stafford & Ben O'Dell in the mix, it's a first class show each time. We'll see everybody there on June 30th. DSSGA rolls out the red carpet for everybody and is "Musician Friendly", 24/7.

T T T for a great show and for all the players coming on 6-30, Jim Parker is bringing his new royal blue D-10 Fessy for everybody to checkout. Another player is also bringing his new S-10 Fessy, honey BE mica to showcase for everybody. Along with those, I imagine there'll be a S-10D Fessy, black mica, if it's ready in time. We'll see.

Thanks Billy and the gang. Looks like a Fessenden good time for all of us. Anxious to see and hear those new Fessys. There will be a Billy Carr Display area for all of us to enjoy also.
Just heard from a dear friend and a very multi-talented musician this weekend. Jerry Jaye will be able to make a few "cameo" appearances with various steel players during the afternoon. (Jerry has just returned home from one of his annual Rock and Roll Shows in Jackson, Tn. with Ace Cannon in the band. (Jerry was a prime player in the introduction of "Rock-A-Billie" music and is in that association's Hall of Fame. Jerry's voice, heart and soul reminds me of one of my very favorite singers and musician-Wade Ray. Jerry plays every instrument on the band stand and ALL very, very well. One of the best band leaders in the business and with him gracing our stage will be a very big PLUS factor for all of us. Jerry, being the instigator of our Rock A Billie music, can curdle your toes with his country ballads, better than most and second to none. Jerry's original song-"When Morning Comes to Memphis" is, IMHO, one of the best C&W ballads ever. Show time is shaping up pretty good folks. We will have a very full line up.
Bill Stafford

Hey Billy, looking forward to the show in Ocean STRINGS this june. yep the line up is looking good.
you know you can call on me to help out. I'll be listening.

Your Friend;

R J Buras
Excel Superb SD U12 9x7

Thanks R.J. your support is some of the best I have.
And, I have just been informed, end of last week, that we will all enjoy the musicianship of a new face on our stage-Scott Perro, New Orleans Classical Guitarist and guitar instructor of BIG notes, will give us a special treat. I am really anxious to have both Scott and Bob Saxton on our program. Should be interesting developments all afternoon. Scott will have a display booth. We can get to meet another great musician here. Scott will have his CDs on display too.
Give me a call R.J. when you are not so busy.
Bill Stafford

More REALLY,REALLY BIG NEWS! Herbie Wallace just informed me that he will be in house and on stage for our June 30th. show to help us celebrate our new home show. Just like the saying-"build a nice playing field, and they will come". This is such good news. Herbie, without a single doubt, is one of our Legend steel guitarists and a Southern Gentleman to boot. Thanks so much Herbie. See you soon.
Bill Stafford

Hey Bill.....that is such great news that Mr. Herbie Wallace will be "IN THE HOUSE"....what a treat that's gonna be! I've admired him for years. He has such a unique style of playing......Can't wait to hear him again. The last time I saw Herbie was in Hot Springs, AR at Ronnie's. Man what a player. Everyone who can needs to be there to hear him. HAL

Scott Perro is a great Jazz player.He used to give me lessons in Mobile many years ago.If I remember correctly, he played a 7 string classical guitar. Does anyone have his email address or phone #. I would love to get in touch with him.
thanks,
trap truly

Well I have just been in touch with my friend, Bill Stafford, and I will be playing at his great show on June 30th. I am really looking forward to it as I haven't been in this area in a while. I hope to see all of my friends there.

Herby Wallace

WOW!!! HW in the house, You Go Billy Boy.


RJ Buras

Well what can i say but yes the folks that know Herby knowes hees a super guy and great player and we will look forward to seeing him again. Just got to see him a few weeks ago and looking forward guys to the DSSGA show. Bill always does a great job. Jim

Our schedule is almost ready for posting. It will be one to be remembered!
Just got final confirmation from Pee Wee Whitewing and I will be making his room reservations today along with those for Herby Wallace.
Here is a teaser concerning our schedule:
David Easley/David Anderson Project-2:00-3:00PM
Hank Corwin & Jazz Society Orchestra-3:00-4:00PM
(Do not be surprised should Pee Wee fit in this mix)
(Do not be surprised should Herby be in this mix too)
Scott Perro, classical/jazz guitarist will be here from New Orleans. Wonder what it would be like with Hank,David, Herby, Pee Wee, Scott, Bob Saxton mixing it up also?MMMMMMM? Might be able to install Jerry Jaye on some of his great vocals with that group. WOW!
Got to have a few treats for me too, you know.(Wade Ray was my favorite singing musician and Jerry could always stand right along side Wade in my books).
I will have the schedule here soon. Thanks for all this wonderful and fun support folks.
We are all wishing the best for Terry Bethel and Ms Lana and hope their health situations are improving. We do not want to miss them being here, but want them to be in good health most of all.
Bill Stafford

A Little Over Three Weeks Away.....Is Everybody Ready? Let's BUMP IT TTT

Add Seminary(MSP) to BO's list!

Hey Bill

Well I Finally got on the Line.I have about Worn myself out trying to get a word in.

Well everybody I know is Talking about the Show and I am one of them.The line up so far is SUPER TALENT.
I know a drummer from LA.(LOWER ALABAMA) that is looking for work and would be very interested being around all this talent.
whaT DO YOU THINK?

WAYNE GOFF

BILL

I Have Been Talking with Tony Lane and We All Know He
is a Fine Steel Guitar Man.He is Going to be at
the Show and Would Like to Stretch Some Strings
if You have Room on The Show.He Just Turned 80 Years
Young and Hotter Than A Pistol.

WAYNE GOFF

Glad to see you here Wayne. Love to have another drummer in the house and tell Tony it will be great to have him here also. Our new "home" will be packed full to help us celebrate this wonderful friendship and our favorite music.
The local radio stations are calling about this show. This past Friday morning, Hank Corwin and I were invited to one of the talk show programs. Had a great time discovering more about Hank and his musical talents and all he has accomplished with his steel guitar over the years. Might have to go to a two or more day format if this keeps up.
Room reservations have been made for Herby Wallace, Pee Wee Whitewing and possibly Ora Oubre from Texas.
Hey Jim Parker, the red carpet, in your name, will be on the floor this time. Maybe Barney Miller, you and Rob Parker can have the first stroll to welcome us all. Southern Hospitality folks, and the best steel guitar music in the world here in the Deep South.
Schedule is shaping up this week and I will insert it here later.
Hope Ms Lana and Terry Bethel have recovered to allow them to travel south. Main thing is that we want both to be well and happy.
Bill Stafford