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The Bethlehem Steel Guitar Spring Jam 2000
is in the works!

Bill and Becky are "up to" doing it again.
This time we'll get a room with some food and stuff. We will all have to chip in a few bucks each. But, it should be well worth it.

It will be done, again, without a "live band".
But, this time we are hoping to get a "play list" together. . . OVER THE FORUM.

Everyone coming, who has some tapes, CD's or programs to bring, could post their list on this thread.

All those who want to play could vote by posting a reply on this thread and "sign up" for their favorite tunes by choosing from a master list before the jam.

There will also be an opportunity for anyone to "solo perform" a few tunes for those who want to "brave it".

And, once again, we'll jam until "there is no one left standing".

The date has not been set yet...

"Stay tuned" to this thread for further developments. <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by db on 15 January 2000 at 08:49 PM.]</p></FONT>

Hey, Dan:
Glad to hear that "Bethlehem Steel" will rise again! I'll post some titles of rhythm tracks that I can bring along, and we'll see if anybody wants to play those. If not, they can post more titles, etc. OK?

Looking forward to it!! The last one was a blast...

We will be coming down from Buffalo NY

Can I play a few of the tunes from my upcoming all Pedabro album? Please.

No girls allowed especially if they play better then the good ole boys Ha. Ha. Ha. only kidding some one said Becky was going to do the hampster dance

Peggy:
I didn't realize you were back in the States. Where are you living now? I'm delighted to hear you'll be coming to Bethlehem. That will make it extra special this time. I'm looking forward to meeting you and hearing you play that beast.
Best,
Jim

Hi Jim, I'm working the day gig in Hawthorne, NY. It's in Westchester County, 25 miles north of NYC. BTW, I'm visiting the Lawrence's this weekend with Jerry Fessenden.

Boy that Jerry Fessenden has all the luck<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Bill cole on 21 January 2000 at 12:08 PM.]</p></FONT>

That dates that look good right now are:
April 30th,May 7th, 14th or
the 28th (Memorial day weekend).
There will be room for about 25 players
and about 30 spectators.

Please RSVP me at dbalde@eclipse.net
or Becky Lawrence at becky@billlawrence.com <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by db on 04 March 2000 at 10:22 AM.]</p></FONT>

Dan, please note that May 14 is Mothers' Day, so we may need a room large enough for us all to bring our moms along. I'm sure there's nothing they'd enjoy more than accompanying us to a steel guitar jam.

p.s. I presume the comment about space limitations means that a location has been chosen? Please tell us where!<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Jim Cohen on 26 January 2000 at 09:21 PM.]</p></FONT>

It is narrowed down to April 30th or May 7th.
But the site is still not been found yet.
I would be helpfull to know how many players are interested in coming so that we can find the right sized place to book for the Jam.
Please post a reply and/or e-mail Becky or myself if you are intested in coming.
Thanks,
db

WHAT IS THE LATEST ON THIS SHOW HERE GUYS? ARE WE STILL IN LIMBO?
ROBBIE BOSSERT
SGWM

Well, so far I have gotten about three or four
players, who say they might be able to come.
So far, no one has posted any tunes !
(i.e. no program started yet).
But, I do have confirmations for more than a dozen spectators!

I have found a room 35x60 for Sunday the 7th
of May for 1 to 6pm, that is available FREE with
a $12 fee for a cold luncheon buffet, (Based on
a yet unspecified minimum party size). There is still more follow-up work to do and it is not yet booked because there are still not indicators that there really is enough interest.

If we want it to happen we will have to book the room ASAP!<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by db on 12 February 2000 at 08:10 PM.]</p></FONT>

May 7 looks good to me. Barring unforseen difficulties, I'll be there. I expect folks have been holding off on posting tunes till it's clear that there's a date and a place. If you lock this in, the tunes will follow, I'm sure.
Thanks for all the legwork, db!

Dan,

Count me in for May 7. Thanks.

I'll be there if I can.

Bob

count me in for may 7 barring unforseen events

May 7, yeah, I'll be there, listening.
<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by anewcomb on 22 February 2000 at 07:27 AM.]</p></FONT>

I would love to play as well as cover the show for the magazine. Del Roy, who plays with Southern Reign, and Wash Martin, who plays for Come Sundown are also interested in playing on May 7th. Keep us posted.
Best Wishes,
Robbie Bossert
SGWM

OK… the room is booked! We have the spacious LINCOLN HOTEL (INN) banquet room in the suburban Bethlehem village of Freemansburg.
There will be a "Champagne Brunch" served
at 11 o'clock (maybe sooner) and available during the afternoon (at least till 2:00pm).
And we will jam from 12:30 till around 3:30
( there is another event at 6:00 )
Reservation RSVP's should be in by April 30th.
[$12 (or less) per person paid at the door] .

There are 18 players and 20 spectators signed up so far. With the number of players that we expect this year, we will need to get the "program" started ASAP. Each tune will only have time enough for an average of 4 players each.
We will need to have the play list for tune "sign-up" to make it work. The sooner we can get the tunes posted, the easier it will be to finalize the program material and log all the player requests.

RSVP confirmations and detailed directions and/or maps will be sent out by e-mail by the end of April. <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by db on 17 April 2000 at 06:49 PM.]</p></FONT>

I'd like to be there, barring any unseen dificulties or change in my Dad's condition.

I have a CD of backup tracks that I produced in my studio. It has extremely long versions of six tunes. It'd be perfect for a jam such as this. I'll dig out the song list with keys for the CD and post it shortly.

Regards,
Harry Hess

I am good to go ... May 7
This should be fun !!


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Bo Borland
All my gear is "vintage" now.

I think that we will have most of these tunes;
Star Tracks
1.) 4 Wheel Drive
2.) Night Life
3.) Foggy Mountain Breakdown
4.) The Preacher
5.) Woodchopper's Ball
6.) Raising The Dickens
7.) Orange Blossom Special
8.) San Antonio Rose
9.) Steelin' The Blues
10.) Panhandle Rag
11.) Remington Ride
12.) Steel Guitar Rag

Bob Browning Bandstand
1.) San Antonio Rose
2.) The Other Woman
3.) I'll Be your Baby Tonight
4.) Georgia
5.) Miles & Miles Of Texas
6.) Crazy Arms
7.) I'll Catch You When You Fall
8. ) Choo Choo Cha-Boogie
9.) Kansas City
10.) I Can't Go On This Way
11.) Blue Bayou
12.) Just Out Of Reach Of My Two Empty Arms

Honky Tonk Heroes
1.) Heartaches By The Number
2.) Faded Love
3.) Crying My Heart Out Over You
4.) I Don't Believe I'll Fall In Love Today
5.) Today I Started Loving You Again
6.) A Way To Survive
7.) Pass Me By
8.) The Wild Side Of Life
9.) Together Again
10.) Blues Stay Away From Me

Honky Tonk Heroes II
1.) Above and Beyond
2.) Storms Never Last
3.) Time Changes Everything
4.) Take Me As I Am
5.) Roly Poly
6.) Another Bridge To Burn
7.) Sweet Memories
8.) I'll Be There
9.) Home In San Antone
10.) Hello Trouble

Honky Tonk Heroes III
1.) Swinging Doors
2.) Deep Water
3.) I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
4.) You Win Again
5.) Living On Tulsa Time
6.) Don't Worry Bout Me
7.) Sweet Dreams
8.) Jambalaya
9.) Silver Wings
10.) He Stopped Loving Her Today

Buddy Emmons "Half Duzin" Shuffles
(longer arrangements without vocals)
1.) Crazy Arms
2.) Invitation to the Blues
3.) Touch My Heart
4.) Pride
5.) Release Me
6.) The Other Woman

Plus a CD I have of '90's stuff:
db's CD song list
1.) Gone Country
2.) Take it to the Limit
3.) Next Broken Heart
4.) Neon Moon
5.) Old Enough to Know Better
6.) If Tomorrow Never Comes
7). Little Sister
8.) Keeper of the Stars
9.) Brand New Man
10.) Friends In Low Places
11.) There goes My Heart
12.) Crazy
13.) Take These Chains
14.) Too Cold at Home
15.) Six Days on the Road

ebb says he has some John Hughey CD's and will post a list soon.
<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by db on 16 March 2000 at 06:30 PM.]</p></FONT>

OK, guys... who'll be the first to sign up for Four Wheel Drive?