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I've been asked by a good friend to coordinate a Lap Steel Festival that will take place November 14 & 15 in NYC in honor of Drew Glackin.

Free admission, folks!

Here is the schedule:

Sat., Nov. 14:
9:00 Dan Tyack, featuring Chuck Campbell
10:15 Slo-Mo featuring Mic Wrecka
11:30 The Jack Grace Band

Sun., Nov. 15:
8:00 Fred Kinbom
8:50 Tiki Daddy
10:00 Nation Beat


Psst: I hear Chuck Campbell will be there Saturday night....

Mike,

I'll have to check my schedule but one way or another at least my Trio should be able to perform a 45 minute set somewhere during those two days. Count us in~

Josh

Sounds like a great idea, Mike. If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know.

I have to add that I'm not the final say on any of the slots. I'm merely a go-between. I do know that there is probably going to be an emphasis on Rock, Western Swing and Country styles; unfortunately less emphasis on Hawaiian, but I'm not ruling it out.

I may have to think about making some shorter sets, too.

Mike, if there's anything that I can do to help out, please let me know.....I've got a pick up truck and a few steels if need be.....

Mike, I will plan on being there as a spectator and workshop attendee.

I'd also enjoy seeing some more of Howard's steals....I mean steels.

I'll be posting photos shortly of something very special that I received yesterday......

but yes,......I can bring a few or so of some steels that folks would like to see & play....if it fits in with the program.....

Not the workout video. Hi forumites, I was wondering if there are booths and/or exhibitors possibly selling "steel guitars" or vintage amps at these shows. I have been finding and restoring them for a while and have a few that I would like to offer if that seemed an appropriate venue. I am seeking any advice or opinions. thanks, Rob

Sounds exciting. Let me know what's involved in playing there, certainly interested in attending.

Mike Neer wrote:unfortunately less emphasis on Hawaiian, but I'm not ruling it out...

...not many know this, but we are also a Jam Band....we've played hours of Freeform music into the wee hours of the night...-- we go way, way.....way out (my guitar player doubles on theramin )

...probably not appropriate...but it's not Hawaiian

See if you can get Megan Hickey (Last Town Chorus). Small group or duo, Very different style and purely lap steel based.

Keith Cordell wrote:See if you can get Megan Hickey (Last Town Chorus). Small group or duo, Very different style and purely lap steel based.

I'm a fan. Saw her live once, but only caught part of the set. She's NYC based, too...

http://www.myspace.com/thelasttownchorus

Hey Mike.

Please keep us city folk informed, and definitely let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

Things are in full swing for this weekend. We've got some great talent on board, including Dan Tyack, Slo-Mo (Mike Brenner), Fred Kinbom, Tiki Daddy, Nation Beat, and more.

Workshop logistics have not been worked out yet, but I will make details available as soon as they become available.

Mark your calendars: Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, 2009. Be there.

Where in the big apple is the Rodeo Bar?

Good luck with the show Mike!

27th & 3rd......

This is coming up right around the corner.

Here is the schedule:

Sat., Nov. 14:
9:00 Dan Tyack
10:15 Slo-Mo featuring Mic Wrecka
11:30 The Jack Grace Band

Sun., Nov. 15:
8:00 Fred Kinbom
8:50 Tiki Daddy
10:00 Nation Beat

This is going to be a great weekend of music!

Anyone interested in coming to a workshop on Sunday afternoon?

I need to know more about some of these players. Nation Beat and Tiki Daddy! Great monikers.

Tiki Daddy is an acoustic group which plays old-time Hawaiian and Jazz stuff.

Here's Nation Beat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1alsQpPVNw

What time/day is/are the workshoppe(s)?

Bring steel and amp, no amp, nuthin'?

I'm psyched!

Matt

May well see you at one of the shows!
Keep us updated on the workshops, I'm a maybe for that (schedule permitting).

Just a week and a day away from today. I hear Chuck Campbell is coming.... Look out!

Just to let everyone know, if you're in the NYC area, this is the place to be. We've got all flavors for you.

Saturday, it's been confirmed that Dan Tyack will feature his friend Chuck Campbell! I put together a slamming band for them and we're going to bring it.

Man, I'd love to get someone with the means to video tape these shows! I've got cameras--any volunteers?

Mike,
I love those smaller festivals.
Good music, meeting nice people, making friends...
Wish I could be there.


Good luck
Thomas