Mt Vernon Ill Show

Don Lampley · Post by **Don Lampley** » 20 Apr 2008 9:17 am

First I would like to thank all the players singers and all the workers that made this show a total success. Also the venders I hope they all found every thing they needed. It was a great show a great venue had a great time even though I couldn't play with my arm in a sling. Most of all I would like to thank all who bought a ticket and supported our show without them we would have no show. I hope we can count on all for next years show also in October we will have a Guitar show in the same place as it stands now Brent Mason and Doug Jernigan will headline this show more info to come. Again a big thanks to all. Don

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 20 Apr 2008 9:39 am

Don, thanks so much for the invite, I had a great time getting to play with my buddy Eddy Dunlap and the rest of the crew. you guys have a great show, its easy to get to visit with old, and make new friends. I think the new place will be fine. Everything you need is there.
Again thanks for the invite, I'm already planning on next year.
Your friend, Bill Dobkins.

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 20 Apr 2008 1:35 pm

Total thanks to the Staff,Musicianship from All who took part. A wonderful Venue, great audience, good friends and all that worked so hard to bring a wonderful show to the people and for helping the Steel Guitar world to be a part of their lives.We absolutely loved the complete week-end,..and miss you all already.GREAT JOB GUYS AND GIRLS! Ron & Leslie Elliott

Rob Parker · Post by **Rob Parker** » 20 Apr 2008 1:45 pm

I have just returned from the Southern Illinois Steel Guitar Club show.....those of you who could not, or did not come out missed a barn burner,( guess it would be appropriate to say a "ground shaker")..great music from some great players, and great vocals from several guest artists.And the band musicians..top notch..great support from some of the truly finest musicians in the country..Ric Boyer bass, Earl Erb guitar,Rick Vanough drums, Walt Cunningham keyboard......doesn't get any better.Thanks guys for your expertise, and your talents..
And the truly great steel players..legends and such great musicians... some of them Hall of Famers, and more will be in the future.You made the day for many people..
And my thanks and kudos to Bobby Reed, Don and Sheila Lamply,Tommy Miller,Fred Rushing, Joe Arview,Vernon Mandrell, Tim,the Nashville sound tech,and the other board members,who I can't remember their names, and their staff, and the volunteers who worked so hard for the last year to plan,develop, and bring this show to the fans..
It takes lots of time, hard work, and dedication to produce a great show like this...
And a special thanks for the fans who came out and supported the show..you are the special group, as we would not,nor could we, do the shows without you..
And I thank them for their confidence in me, for allowing me to be a part of this production..
Plan for attending next year..it will be here before you know it...
Peace and good fortune to you..
RP...'come on in'...

Clayton Croft · Post by **Clayton Croft** » 20 Apr 2008 6:02 pm

Don, many thanks to you and the Southern Illinois Productions Members for your time and effort to bring some of the Very Best Players the in the world of Steel Guitar to the area.
Ron Elliot, I appreciated your part of this show especially. Your words and tribute to Our Nation, Our Flag and America's Men and Women in the Armed Forces could not have been said (or played) any better.
Rob Parker, Super Job keeping things moving on a professional level and for those great vocals.
Don Helms, thanks to you and your Precious Wife for sharing a part of your Anniversary with those of us in attendance. The past experiences you share and your devotion to the music so many us love love helps keep things in perspective.
Joe Wright, thanks for your super playing and for giving everyone a such great time. You are truly a blessing.
What a great show it was!

Dan Burnham · Post by **Dan Burnham** » 21 Apr 2008 5:33 am

To all of you that worked the show, I want to say thanks, especially to Vern Mandrell for all you did and to all the folks that played in the BMI room. We enjoyed it and look forward to next year's meeting. Thanks again,

Dan (BMI)

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 21 Apr 2008 5:40 am

This was my first time to the IL Show at Mount Vernon. I really enjoyed it and like Rob Parker said it was a barn burner.

I was very impressed with the whole show! I learned alot while there and in my opinion they had the best backup band I have heard at any steel show anywhere's. Just absolutely a fabulous steel guitar show!

Thanks for letting me be a part of the show. Thanks Dan Burnham and Don Fristche for letting me help with the BMI Steel Company.

Again, I really enjoyed the show and it was great to get to see old friends and meet and make new friends.

GOD bless!

Terry Wood

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 21 Apr 2008 7:35 am

Terry, I wish I had known you were there, I've been wanting to meet you.
Bill

Don E. Curtis · Post by **Don E. Curtis** » 21 Apr 2008 9:15 am

I know I sure had a blast! And always nice seeing everyone...it's almost like a reunion. Plus I really enjoyed Cowboy Eddie Long and Terry Crisp. They definitely raise the "bar".
Thanks to all,
Don E.

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 21 Apr 2008 9:25 am

Hi Bill,

I was there Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. Our show at Marshfield is on June 7th this year. Hope you can come to it.

Also I'm in agreement with Don Curtis about Cowboy Eddie Long and Terry Crisp.

I would like to add that I knew Julian Tharpe and he was my friend and my mentor. For several years I studied Julian's style and followed it. I can honestly tell you and I have heard hundreds of steel players and to me Cowboy Eddie Long has the same touch as Julian. I was glad to finely meet Cowboy and hear his refreshing approach to steel guitar. You all will be hearing alot more of Cowboy and his playing. I am gonna try and get Cowboy up here at our show at a future date.

Again, I really enjoyed my weekend at the Mount Vernon Show.

GOD bless!

Terry Wood

Don Lampley · Post by **Don Lampley** » 21 Apr 2008 9:48 am

I would like to say this show is put on by a none profit organization we do it for the love of the steel guitar and the music. All work is by volunter workers.Next year we hope bigger it can't get better it was just great. I made new friends and these as well as the old ones are for life hope to see you all somewhere down the road. Don

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 21 Apr 2008 3:34 pm

Well Don, I told you I would let you know about my test. They found and removed two polyp's in my colon,
it don't look like any cancer. In my stomach they found a lot of irration plus an ulcer and a hiatil hearnia. They think they can take care of it with medication. Hope you don't mind me posting this here.

Don Lampley · Post by **Don Lampley** » 21 Apr 2008 4:09 pm

No problem Bill its always good to hear good news post anytime and thanks for attending and playing on the show see you somewhere down the road. Don

Scott Henderson · Post by **Scott Henderson** » 21 Apr 2008 8:16 pm

I also wanted to extend my thanks for inviting me to the show and putting up with me. I enjoyed all the pickin and fellowship. As I said on stage I have a bunch of new friends and can now say I have survived an earthquake. ( The 5th floor was rocking!) Everything was top notch. the band, the sound, etc. was an absolute treat. Thanks again and hope to see you next year.

Dave Flanagan · Post by **Dave Flanagan** » 22 Apr 2008 6:14 am

Thank you Bobby Reed, Don Lampley, Vern Mandrell, Rob Parker, everyone at Southern Illinois Productions for a great show and super time at Mt. Vernon this past week. It was the first time I had ever played at one of these shows and to say the least I was scared to death but every one was so nice, the band was great and all the players where at the top of ther game. Im already excited about next year. So nice to meet old friends and make so many new ones. God Bless

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