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The sixth annual SWSGA show will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, January 22, 23 and 24th, 2009 at the Grace Inn and Convention Center at 10831 South 51st St., Phoenix, AZ 85044. This is on the southwest corner of I-10 and Eliott just a few miles south of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. The Grace Inn has a special room rate of $85 plus tax that will include a breakfast each day for guests attending the event. Call (480) 893-3000 or (800) 843-6010 for hotel reservations. This is the biggest steel guitar show west of Dallas! We want to make this the biggest and best show ever, so come on out and join us.
We have a plethora of players who will be here to entertain you. Steel guitar greats Doug Jernigan, Randy Beavers, Russ Hicks, Norman Hamlet, JayDee Maness, Bud and Geri Isaacs, Neil Flanz, Herb Steiner, Jim Loessburg, David Wright, Fred Justice, Jerry Fessenden, Jim Cohen, Tommy Dodd, Bobby Black, Mike Sigler, Frank Carter, Bobby Bowman, Albert Talley, Mark Giles, DeWitt Scott, Margie Mays, Chuck Lettes, Dan Tyack, Doug Livingston, Blackie Taylor, Joe Naylor, Ron Sodos, Bob Case, Austin Stewart, Jerry Newberry, Jonathan Candler, Janet Lynn, Rich Brennion, Mike Smith, Al Vescovo, Troy Porter, Mike Castleberry, Patrick Hicks, Kenny Morris, Carco Clave, John McClung, Hank Rogers, Bill Bailey, Ken Bedes, Ron Turner, Merrill Fich, Del Mullen, Chuck Back and a few more surprises. Remeber that this list is subject to player availability and could change.

Johnny Bush, the legendary “Whiskey River” author will be on hand to perform on both Friday and Saturday for a one hour show each evening. Ray Harrison, JT Hubbell and Red Kilby will also be on hand to provide vocals.

Folks, you don’t want to miss this one!! Come out and enjoy some GREAT STEEL GUITAR PLAYING!!

Billy Easton

Thanks for the lineup Billy, looks like it will be another great show. See you there, BH

What....No Chuck Back??

Billy, looks like another good one. I'm looking forward to it.
I'm especially looking forward to my first opportunity to sing with some more of the really great steelers I've not had the chance to sing with, Jim Cohen, Bobby Black and it has been a while since JayDee.
Give me a call and let's visit.

Where's Chuck Back?

Back should be fronting!

Chuck is on the show it was just an oooooooooops and there may be more.

It is not easy to get all of them down the first time.

Remember it takes lots of help to put one of these on --- if we could get a few people to help move equipement that would be a BIG help. Plus many more odds and ends. Let one of us know.

C-ya there

Sorry about the oversight....yes I talked to Chuck and he WILL be there to help out by not only playing steel and showcasing the beautiful Desert Rose Steel Guitars, he has also graciously agreed to help out on lead guitar with the staff band on an intermittant basis. My face is red, Thanks Chuck, it was purely an oversight, and I hope I did not leave anyone else off the list. Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night!!

Billy Easton
Las Vegas, NV

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Bump: Look forward to being there. Great show always

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Also at the show, our ladies have made a special one-of-a-kind Steel Guitar Quilt, with embroidered steel guitars on it. You have to see this to understand just how beautiful it is. They have gone to a lot of work to make this one gorgeous....and IT IS!! It will be raffled off at the show. You need not be present to win, you can buy a ticket or ten from the website: www.swsteelguitar.com
We also have an "Americana" quilted throw donated from one of the members...it will also be at the show!

Billy Easton
Las Vegas, NV

Bump for a great show!!! I think I have business in Phoenix that week!

I want to thank Billy Easton and Troy Porter for the invitation to play at the SWSGA Show this year. I am looking forward to pickin with the fantastic back up band, and visiting with old friends. My friend Chuck Back, said he would pick guitar on my set.

Bill Cunningham, come on down!!! It will be great to see you in Phoenix again. It's going to be a great show!! Only about 3 weeks away!! See you there.

Bill Bailey! We are looking forward to your set at the show. It's going to be a blast. See you there.

Billy Easton

Billy, sure wish you and yours and the AZ staff there all the best for a successful show. Bring in the new year in a big way. And, according to your play list, it will be just that. Sure wish it was not so far away. Send me your mailing address. Your copy of my new CD is waiting to be mailed.
Happy New Year.
Bill Stafford

Sure can't wait to go to Phoenix for another great show. It has been cold here in Albuquerque so i am anxious for the warm Arizona sun. I am also excited to play again. Look forward to seeing you.

Hi everyone, can't wait to see you all on in Jan. in Sunny Phoenix, Az. This is going to be a great show again this year and WOW what a lineup of great players, and the folks at the SWSGA really know how to make you feel at home, and they all do such a GREAT JOB!!

Please stop by and see Linda and I, I will also have some Sho~Bud Hats for sale if you are interested??, along with my CD's.

Take care, and have a safe trip.

P.S. IF YOU WANT TO GET OUT OF THE COLD IN JANUARY, THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO DO IT!!!

Billy...looking forward to seeing you and the rest of the gang in Phoenix. I haven't missed a show yet. My buddy from Iowa will be coming also. You have put together a great lineup.

Hi Everyone.....great to hear such good responses from you all. Bill Stafford, I sent you a message via the Forum email, please check it. It is going to be a great show. If you haven't made your plans yet, better get busy, cause you don't want to miss this one!!

Billy Easton
Las Vegas, NV

Bump this info on a great show.

Bump this info on a great show.

Can't wait to get out of the snow. I can't believe this is not at the top of the postings. It is such a great show.

Wayne Franco

Sure looking forward to this show!!!

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