The Steel Guitar Forum

It's time to make plans to board the train to Chattanooga for the 2nd annual Choo Choo City Steel Guitar Reunion April 12 & 13. What a show!!! Players, distributors and fans from around the world will gather at the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo for exciting performances from the greats of steel guitar. For a free brochure contact Barry Gilreath at 706-937-6621 or Choochooreunion@aol.com

Barry, I'm so glad you're doing this show again this year. It is great that Tommy White is included in the show too, with the other great pickers. I'm really looking forward to this year's show. Brett, Emmons S-10

Ok fellow pickers, it's time to make your plans for this show.
Last years inagural show was an absolute winner. This year promises to be better.

Hope to see you there
Bill Ferguson

I just wanted to add my two cents worth about this great shows. I have been doing steel guitar shows all over the country for nearly 25 years and the Chattanooga show is without a doubt one of the finest I have ever played. Barry Gilreath does everything first class. The Hotel, the backup band, the lineup of players and so on. I can't even think of one thing that should be changed, so if you're considering this show, I strongly recommend it. The Chattanooga Choo-Choo Hotel is an experience in itself.

Also, I might mention that Barry Gilreath is having some Country Music variety shows in Ringgold, GA two nights a month. There is a new theatre that just opened and is unbelieveable. It is located about 1 1/2 miles off I-75 just below Chattanooga and is very easy to find. I will be playing in the staff band on many of these shows and Barry is also having us do some instrumentals too. We are doing a show on February 15th and again on March 1st as well as many others later on. For specific info, contact Barry for a flyer.

Herby Wallace

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There's nothing more that I can add to what Bill and Herby have already said, so I'll just reiterate the fact that Barry really does the show, as was mentioned, first class. I'm very proud to be included in the staff band and we're looking forward to seeing all of our friends at the "Choo Choo" in April.
....Roy

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Music is a "gift" with many wrappings....
....Roy

Already booked 3 rooms we're bringing the "whole bunch" this year "Great Show" Barry, can hardly wait to see everyone again.

Regards
Glenn Portwood
Wallace Custom Guitars

Could someone please post an address and times of the show.

<FONT SIZE=-1>The Choo Choo Steel Guitar Reunion will be held on Fri/Sat ~ April 12-13, 2002
at the:
<B>Chattanooga Choo Choo Holiday Inn
1400 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402 USA
Phone: (423) 266-5000
FAX: (423) 265-4635 </B>

Here's more info, including directions to the Holiday Inn, other tourist attractions nearby, contact info for the show host, Barry Gilreath, and so on.

Hope that helps!

We look forward to seeing everyone who can make it to that show!</FONT>

<FONT SIZE=-2>Ann Fabian
<B>Carter Steel Guitars
www.SteelGuitar.com</B>

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<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Ann Fabian on 16 February 2002 at 08:48 AM.]</p></FONT>

I'm delighted to be returning to play this show again this year. It's a first-rate show, with the same backup band as the ISGC, so you KNOW it's gonna be great. Bring the spouse and stay in one of the classic rail cars for a special treat (and then invite me over to check it out! ) See ya's there!
Jimbeaux

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The "Master of Acceptable Tone"
www.jimcohen.com

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