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The SSSGC enjoyed a full house today despite missing three key players: Vance was on break after a busy schedule, Leon is on sick-leave and Virgil was hunting. You missed a great one, guys, and we missed you. We also missed Mrs. Zelpha Ward.

Bill Myrick, Ben Chesney and Jerry Newberry - great to have you on our line today.

Members who attended Sunday's meeting & jam:

Bill Myrick, Gerald Sparks, Ben Chesney, David Starr, Larry Garrett, Jerry Newberry, Leroy Hittson, Donley Harrington, Norma Jean Lucas, Lynn Carney, Charlie Barnett and Chad Jones.

Visitors included:

Ron Frederiksen of the Arklahoma Steel Club, who brought his steel and joined the line. We enjoyed having you, Ron. Hope to see you again. Also, we enjoyed visiting with David Starr's family, Donna Newberry, Marlene Barnett and Lynn's Hubby, Mark. Thanks for the wonderful songs, Donna.

Highlights included:

Donna Newberry sang: "You Beat All I've Ever Seen" with Jerry Newberry leading on steel, and "Together Again."
Gerald Sparks sang and played: "Another Bridge to Burn."
Leroy sang "Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down" with Bill Myrick leading on steel.
Larry Garret played and sang, "We Could."
Our guest, Ron Frederiksen, led on "Last Date."
Jerry Newberry played "Take These Chains From my Heart."
Ben Chesney played "Singing the Blues."

Lynn shot the photos and conducted interviews. She also brought homemade fudge. We had coffee and cookies too.

Join us next month, same time, same place.




Ben Chesney, David Starr, Larry Garrett




Our publicist, Lynn Carney, interviews Bill Myrick.




"Uh, those are called pedals, Jerry." - Charlie Barnett and Jerry Newberry chatting about Jerry's new Mullin Pro 2.




Donna Newberry with Leroy Hittson of the sensational Hittson Brothers Band on drums.




Bill Myrick (foreground) and Gerald Sparks (background). Great song, Gerald!




Norma Jean Lucas on bass with Chad Jones on the right.



Jerry's gorgeous new Mullen G2 - the latest and some say greatest Mullen yet.

We shared an afternoon of awesome music, fun and fellowship. Time passed too fast. Thanks everyone!
Lynn

Hey, looks like you all had another great time. Wish we could have been there to see and hear all our friends. Thanks for the reporting Lynn, you do a great job!

Dana

I enjoyed the music and visiting with all the players. Had a big time talking with the Newberrys--
Dana---I saw the proofs on Austin and enjoyed seeing
your Mom and Dad-----God Bless you all!!!!
Charlie Barnett

We had a GREAT time yesterday. Enjoyed all the music and songs. Ben Chesney sang a good song. He wrote it. He gave me a CD. I know all the songs will be good. We enjoyed visiting with everyone. It was good to see the Barnetts. Glad Charlie was feeling well enough to come over. Maybe next time he will be able to bring his steel. Hope to be able to come up and see everyone again down the road.

Donna & Jerry

Hi Charlie. I am glad to see you out and about.

Chad emailed me a couple proofs and he takes good pictures.

Dana

What a great way to spend the afternoon. Really had a good time and enjoyed playing with the guys and all the music. Picked up some new licks, (that always good)..Great bunch of people. Thanks for letting me set in...Ron

Thanks, Dana and everyone. It was wonderful to see Charlie out and looking so good. God bless this sweet man.

It's a shame Vance, Leon and Virgil missed our jam - though we would have had to put them out in the hall. On that last number when all the steels played together, I thought the room had sprouted wings and was taking off. Varoooooooooom.

Lynn

Dana, we'd love to have Austin on our line, if he gets a chance.

Hello Everyone, Just turned on my computer and read
the Forum, THANKS!! to everone who came and supported
the SSSGC Club. I have a great time getting to hear
and play Steel with all the guys, and Thanks Jerry for the compliment on my CD, and the song I sang.Looking forward to seeing Virgil and Vance back.
Keep Pickin" Ben

I had a great time visiting as well..It was good to see Jerry again! Dana, thanks for the kind words!