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I'm back home from the show in Lexington, KY and it was a great show. Scotty say's "I DON'T BELIEVE I DID THAT!" But I did! I drove all the way to Lexington and then realized that I had left my Frypan in the kitchen of our home! I seen no problem as I was prepared to play on the C6 neck of the Derby guitar by using strings 2-E 3-C 4-A 5-G 6-E 7-C.

Bobbe Seymour Saves The Day!
I was trying to get used to the guitar when Bobbe Seymour walked up to me and when he heard my problem he immediately told me not to worry. He had brought a 6 string Rickenbacker Frypan with him to the show and I was welcome to use it. I don't think I have ever seen such an ugly guitar. It had been in someone's home for many years and it was very hard to make sense out of the fret markers. But my goodness, what a nice rich mellow sound it had. Plainly one of the best sounds I have ever got from a Frypan. Who ever buys that guitar from Bobbe will be getting a good one. The serial number was A38, My Frypan is number A27. Thanks Bobbe! I really owe you one! Scotty

Scotty, sounds like you had a great time.
I wanted to come but just couldn't get loose.
Does anyone have any pix of the show especially Fred Justice ?????

Man, did we have fun!

Bobbe, I'm glad you were able to save the day for Scotty and Mary. That had to be a great feeling for both you and Scotty.

I have to say the new venue for the Lexington show is top notch, convenient and easy to get to. I think that main room is at least twice the size of the one formerly used at The KY Inn. If you missed the show make sure and get back there next year. You'll love the new venue.

The players were fantastic, although we certainly missed the great John Hughey. The show featured talent from as far away as AX (Fred Justice, Chuck Back), a number of Nashville players, as well as some great regional players. Great mix of bands and players--gave the house band an occasional breather.

Everyone involved with the show is to be commended. The gear changovers were very efficient too. I counted 19 acts over about 11 hours; that's a pretty good pace. We didn't leave until Herby closed it down at around 8:30. It was so easy to then go across the parking lot for dinner at the Cracker Barrel too.

The only thing I would change is to have Bobbe book a room earlier so he doesn't need to bring that stretch limo to sleep in.

Scotty, Not only did Bobbe save your day,but after talking with A number of folks, we all agreed that while playing at A club, he done A wonderful job of teaching Terry Crisp. From your reaction, you must have felt the same way.I shutter to think what kind of steel player Terry might have become,( to quote Bobbe) had he not had his head leaned back against the wall, sleeping. But they were all wonderful. Fraturnally,JW Day

I was delighted to hear Terry's wife, Christy, sing Tammy's hit, "Take Me To Your World". They did a fantastic job on that together at Fairborn and I left there racking my brain trying to recall which of Tammy's hits she had sung. Great one for a husband and wife to perform together.

Here's hoping every body is home safe today and you got up and attended church.
What a show. Don't remember enjoying a show, and i have attended them all from the first show, any more. Every picker seemed to excell with the back-up band that wouldn't have to take a back seat anywhere.
So good to meet Fred Justis and Chuck Back. Talk about dedicated steelers, these would take the prize. Guys dont stay in AZ too long, come back soon.
I also got to meet a fellow steeler from my neck of the woods,Prestonsburg, by the name of Jerry Vanhoose. Old pal Bobby Knight knows everybody, thanks Bob.
I could go on and on about the show but I'll quit and let someone say a few words
One thing we forgot to do, and Scotty and Mary, I'm sorry we forgot to mention your aniversary. John Hughey usually plays Look at us and we didn't have him and Jean there. We missed both of them and your special day but from your friend in Hazard, KY.
HAPPY ANIVERSARY SOTTY AND MARY

Thank you Scotty, and all the rest of you great players and commenters here.
I was glad to hear You play the Fry pan Scotty, I feel it sounded as great as possible, Jerry Byrd would have been very proud.
It's an ugly little guitar but it has a nice case! Ha! Ha! The original '32 case is tattered but original and still working. (remind you of anyone?)
I also agree whole hartedly with the great comments about the venue. Restraunt could have been slightly better, but everything else was fantastic, possibly the best I've ever played for it's size. Cracker Barrel next door, and the infamous "Waffle House" across the street, so no complaints.

Denzel (Al) Vanderpool should be very highly commended for his incredible effort in procuring this hotel and doing such a great job on the production of this GREAT show.

As for my show, I'd like to thank the great Rob Parker and Lonnie Burkhart for sharing their vocal skills, "Rolly Polly and Mansion on the Hill" respectively.

All the players were great! ALL! I wish this show was at least once a month! To everybody reading this, be there next year, you won't be sorry, you'll love it! An enjoyable weekend.

And let's all keep the wonderful Duane Marrs in our prayers, one of the truest giants in our industry.

Thank you again for this post Scotty,


Le Bobbe Seymour

Sorry I missed the show, we had planned
all summer to make it but my wifes father
is in the hospital and they have been
staying with him and just couldn't leave.

Rick

www.rickjohnsoncabs.com

I just got home last night from my trip to the Lexington Show.
It was a great show and a good turn out as well.
thanks to Al Vanderpool for the invatation. Thanks back up band for a great job!!
Thank you to the folks that purchased my products, and most of all, thanks to the folks that came out to this show and supported STEEL GUITAR.

I just arrived home from the Lexington show..had to make a little side trip..so I only got in about 30 minutes ago.
The show was superb..great players and vocalists, and the stage band was on their game.My thanks to Al and his staff and volunteers for a great presentation of the steel guitar.
The venue is a much better place, due to the larger size, and no stairs, and no dinkey manlift to move the equipment up and down to the stage area.The other location served us well for many years, but i'm certainly glad Al could broker a deal for us at the new location. Thanks my friend..I'm sure most of us all agree..."you done good ".
This being our first show for the hotel staff at the new location, there were some slips here and there that I'm sure they will correct as we go forward. My thanks to them for their courtesies ,and for their help to make sure things were handled in a professional, and helpful manner.
And my pal Winston, and his sound crew, and the set-up team did a great job again as always..Kudos to all of you.
RP...'come on in'...

Please Rob, don't embarass me. Thanks for the compliment, I hear so few........... winston

Winston, I second Rob's compliments. Heck! I only had to get on you once the whole day, and that was in line at Mickey D's.

The only negative is we didn't get to hear anyone do Shelly's Winter Love.

Ron, It seems to me that if we want to hear Hag music we will have to play it ourselves. I will see if I can get you on next year's show so you can play and sing all the Hag stuff you know. winston

Winston, it's always great to be on any show with you and your company. Many thanks for all your help. Good seeing you again, Ron & Leslie Elliott

Oh no! Don't do that Winston.

I was satisfied that Chuck Rich's bass player (Ernie Vaughn)sang a Hag song and I think I heard Swingin' Doors.

Besides, I bet we can get Ron Elliott to work "Me and Crippled Soldiers" into his set, which has a very patriotic character to it.

Ron: A friend came with me and it was his first steel show ever. He's not a player, but a fan of steel. He bought a CD of yours while you were still packing your steel off the stage. I suggested he should get your autograph on it to make it that much more of a memorable souvenir. He did and was absolutely delighted to meet you and have that CD.

Ron, thank you so much for your e-mail,...and please tell your friend that he is so very welcome, and I hope he enjoys the CD. Thanks again Ron,...Ron E