Women Steel Guitar Players.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 5 May 2008 9:18 am

It's nice to see so many women here on the forum. It would be interesting to find out how many women steel guitar players there are (All types of steel guitar) and who they are.

Ray Montee · Post by **Ray Montee** » 5 May 2008 9:39 am

When I was about 18-19 years old, I got the job of a female steel guitarist in the Tommy Kizziah, West Coast Ramblers contingent at the Division Street Corral. She was about to be married and her husband-to-be did not like the prospect of his bride being out and about at all hours of the day and night with a bunch of 'musicians', both single and married.

She played a triple-neck Fender, as I recall.

Her name was Evelyn Kinee (I'm not sure of the correct spelling and I apologize) and she lived in Salem, Oregon, as did most of the Ramblers. I still hear from her, every now and then.

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 5 May 2008 9:41 am

When I was in Phoenix I got to see Janet Lynn,and Margie Mays play and they were both wonderful,It would be nice to see more woman playing.Janet had a beautiful Mullen,and Margie played a Excel.One of John McClung's students was there also and she seems to be into it,I look forward to hearing these gals in the future.Stu

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 5 May 2008 11:04 am

Sarah Jory :
http://www.sarahjory.co.uk/mainpage.htm

Susan Alcorn :
http://www.susanalcorn.com/

Barbara Mandrell :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwEP0BCDRYY

Sally Van Meter :
http://www.myspace.com/sallyvanmeter

Last Town Chorus :
http://www.myspace.com/thelasttownchorus

Nikki Brown :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-wdrlk ... re=related

Marion Hall & Joe Maphis " Town Hall Boogie "

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_95jyBlowI

Cindy Cashdollar :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUHyNky8Q9s

Robin Ruddy:
http://www.myspace.com/robinruddymusic

Diana Carr:
http://www.myspace.com/hubbardbooks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwm1itLi-6I

Pura Fé :
http://www.myspace.com/purafe

Donna Hammit :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bxDI9zf ... ed&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1seXhGd ... ed&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7iRvj8y9aU

Joan Cox :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsicqzg-2Fg

Janet Lynn :

The last town chorus :
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu ... d=27675469

Sleezy Chimes :
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu ... d=79304117

Kaki King :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMQ2yNYQ_Z0

Peggy Green :
http://cdbaby.com/cd/greenp

Lonesome Day :
http://lonesomeday.free.fr/pages/spreview_52.html

Megan Hickey :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE4JVTOscUU

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 5 May 2008 11:51 am

Janey Fallis (6 years old) :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FZ5rWQ1jeo

Roual Ranes · Post by **Roual Ranes** » 5 May 2008 12:18 pm

BLANCHE EMERSON was with "Ann Jones & Western Sweehearts" for about 20 years........best I remember. The last I heard she was still playing somewhere in Arizona but she has a different last name.

Ron Whitfield · Post by **Ron Whitfield** » 5 May 2008 12:18 pm

Elsie Jaggers - 50/60/70s era gospel singer/steeler whom studied under Sol Ho'opi'i and played hot like him, and also some of the sweetest Hawaiian stylers you'll ever hear.

Lovey Lui - war era Hawaiian steeler that could hang with some of the best.

You'll probably never hear anything from these two, both long gone.

But, my favorite is the aforementioned, Marian Hall.
Exquisite taste on the steel, and easy on the eyes.

Mitch Drumm · Post by **Mitch Drumm** » 5 May 2008 1:38 pm

Here are pics of Blanche Emerson with Ann Jones in the early 50s and Blanche from around 2000 in a Tucson band. Also a pic of Evelyn Martin with Tommy Kizziah and Jo Ann Ford from the Bakersfield area, mid 1950s.

Tommy R. Butler · Post by **Tommy R. Butler** » 5 May 2008 1:58 pm

Man I sure miss Donna Hammitt. Remember meeting her at the Opry around 1997. We were introduced by Jeff Newman.

No offense to Eddie Lang but she sure looked good sittn on stage backing Bill Anderson.

Whatever she is doing these days I hope she is happy. I miss watching her play.

Anyways, Heres my daughter.

Paul Graupp · Post by **Paul Graupp** » 5 May 2008 4:18 pm

Richard: That has got to answer your question !! What an eyeopener ! I'm still clapping my hands !!

Regards, Paul

David Toney · Post by **David Toney** » 5 May 2008 4:53 pm

I play a Carter SD-10. It's old but stays in tune
very good. Im David Toney's wife. Most of you know me.
Picture on Drew Howard's page.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 5 May 2008 9:42 pm

I'm sure we just scratched the surface

Tamara James · Post by **Tamara James** » 6 May 2008 4:19 am

thank you for this thread. I am amazed.

Miss Sarah Jory is my idol. I would love to meet her someday and hear her play in person. I guess we all have our dreams.

Bill Wynne · Post by **Bill Wynne** » 6 May 2008 7:27 am

Ron Whitfield wrote:Lovey Lui - war era Hawaiian steeler that could hang with some of the best.

You'll probably never hear anything from these two, both long gone.

Well, Ron hit on my favorite. Elizabeth Lovey Lui Conn had a block chord melody style that was quite unique in Hawaiian style playing. (Only Billy Hew Len - with his pedals - or Eddie Pang come close.) Even her turnarounds were often done as huge block chords. Her style is the one I most often try to emulate (as my single string work leaves something to be desired).

There is plenty of Lovey on vinyl out there on the Waikiki Records label. She was the regular steeler with Pauline Kekahuna's Hauoli Girls. I play her on my show all the time and even featured her in January. Tune in some time...

Jan Jonsson · Post by **Jan Jonsson** » 6 May 2008 9:18 am

I wonder whatever happened to all the female Alkire students of the '50s.

-- Jan

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 6 May 2008 9:30 am

Janice Zilm

Diana Keene

Deloris Hancock

I've had the pleasure of meeting Janice at the Dallas show in 1994, but lost touch with her.

The other 2 both cut albums back in the 70s or 80s.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 6 May 2008 9:36 am

Cindy Cashdollar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9KVuLRRnUI
http://youtube.com/watch?v=685GlJuc05E&feature=related
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=6oTAhMuqL9s

Marion Hall had something about her that made my heart go.....
well you know what i mean

Jim Pitman · Post by **Jim Pitman** » 6 May 2008 11:21 am

Rose Sinclair currently performing with Girl Howdy. Plays a mid 50's Carvin double 8. (really well)

http://girlhowdy.myphotoalbum.com/view_ ... y_Fox_2005

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 6 May 2008 9:57 pm

Guys... With all these georgeous ladies playing steel, I think we might be out of a job.

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 6 May 2008 10:22 pm

Barbara Mandrell is also a great female steel guitarist. Her steel teacher was Merle Haggard's steel player Norm Hamlet.

Brett

Jim R. Harrison · Post by **Jim R. Harrison** » 6 May 2008 11:28 pm

A very well known woman steel guitar player from Vancouver, BC and founding Pres. of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Assoc. is Lorene Ruymar. In the 1st photo, she is playing her steel Dobro and in the 2nd one, she is playing her Jerry Byrd model Sho~Bud.

Another woman steel player from this area (Surrey, BC) is Elizabeth West. She is shown in the photo with her Sho~Bud Super Pro II.

Tommy R. Butler · Post by **Tommy R. Butler** » 6 May 2008 11:47 pm

You know I gotta ask.... Elizabeth ???? Steps and a jump rope in the back ground... With boots on... Are you the Female BalBoa of PSG ???

Jim R. Harrison wrote:A very well known woman steel guitar player from Vancouver, BC and founding Pres. of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Assoc. is Lorene Ruymar. In the 1st photo, she is playing her steel Dobro and in the 2nd one, she is playing her Jerry Byrd model Sho~Bud.

Another woman steel player from this area (Surrey, BC) is Elizabeth West. She is shown in the photo with her Sho~Bud Super Pro II.

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 7 May 2008 4:01 am

Nan Cawby and Loleta Clark Red Tods wife who was Hank Williams lead player played steel for 3 years at the american Guitar studio. Thats what got me started, I just bought her anothr guitar she may start back. I just traded for a Carter starter and she wants me to keep it so she can play ??????????????????????????????????

ernie

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 7 May 2008 8:09 am

Connie Burton plays a JCH. I don't recall seeing her name on the list.

Here is a pic from one of our recent Florida Steel Guitar Jams.

JACK HEERN · Post by **JACK HEERN** » 7 May 2008 9:14 am

Joan Cox..... If the male players haven't been properly intimidated, go listen to Joan sometime,you are in for a blessing. She even makes the great Johnny Cox tuck his tale from time to time! She is a monster on either neck! I'm sure you can hear some of her work by going on Johnny's web site. Sorry, I don't have the link.
Green with envy,
Jack

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