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Rhode Island Steel Guitar Annual Show
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Show Time 2:00 PM
Doors Open 1:00 PM
Ticket Donation: $10.00

Liberal Club
25 Star St.
Fall River, MA

Confirmed Guest Players:
Doug Beaumier
Frank Caruso w/Chris Caruso on Bass
Mike Ihde

Confirmed Member Players:
Kerry Anderson
Chris Brooks
Eddie Cunningham
Manny Escobar
Peter Hart
Bill Holbrook
Chuck Rodrigues
Terry Sutton
Steve Todd
Roger Trahan

Directions and more information will be posted on our website soon:
http://www.risga.com/steelevents.html

Confirmed Bands:
Ray Cross and the Country Heartbeats featuring Chris Brooks on steel
Tulsa Queen featuring Kerry Anderson on steel
Midnight Sun featuring Manny Escobar on steel

The House Band includes:
Elaine Ellis on Bass
Kerry Anderson on Lead Guitar
Harry Card on Drums

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Hi Marcia & Chuck, Anna and I will be there if we have not moved to North Carolina by then.I have one more thing that I need to say.I'm doing this on the forum so you know I mean what I'm saying.I Apologize to you and Chuck for my behaver. I have been very stressed out and I'm sorry for my actions.I'm now on Medication to calm me down.I have seen a big diffrence in my behaver.If I was going to be remaining in R.I. I would join RISGA again but I will see what happens if we get to sell here.
Sam White
(MASGA)Mid Atlantic Steel Guitar Association

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Bump For RISGA

On October 11, 2009,26 days from now, the Rhode Island Steel Guitar Association will be having a blast playing, listening and dancing to some great music. Judgeing from the talent pool, I believe the music may run the gamut from Gospel to Jazz, Rock (maybe)but mostly good old traditional country music. It's sure to be a good time so mark it on your calendars!!
Tell all your friends!
My heartfelt thanks to Marcia Rodrigues who always gives it her best in making these shows possible.
By the way, thanks Sam for the bumps!!

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Seems like just yesterday we were planning last years show already it's time for another one! I'm looking forward to see how our members have improved over the last year. I was totally suprised at some of them last year and it made me get back to practicing a little more. Anyone missing this show will be missing another good one. Some of our players will be featured with their bands, WOW this should be good. Till Then. God Bless Roger

Good Luck with your big steel show ,you have a good lineup , ought to be a blast ,not sure how many NESGA members will be attending , They are inquiring how much for admission . "Ralph Paulin"

22 days to go! Hi Roger. Yes, where has the time gone. I agree that there are a lot of good players throughout all of New England and the surrounding area. I know it will be a great show. Ralph, the ticket price is $10.00 and all are welcome (obviously)!

Pete

Peter.Thank you I will pass the word. "Ralph"

Looks like we're down to 14 days, or is that 2 weeks?? No matter how you count it, mark it down on your calanders!! October 11th!!

Well, it looks like I will be fly'n people around the Cranberry Festival in Wareham on Sat. and Sun. Weather was going to play a big part in whether or not I could attend the show in one form or another, but, workin' the festival kinda puts the brakes on that ! Hey, at least I will be getting a paycheck !!!

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I'm looking forward to this year's show! It's always a lot of fun. The Rhode Island folks know how to have a good time, and they love the Steel Guitar!

We here at RISGA would rather play steel than make,- uh let`s see-, MONEY. Also Elaine and I don`t mind opportunities that deny Doug Beaumier from playing, like the day of the storm where we watched only you drive over the downed tree in your SUV. Only kidding, looking forward to hearing you again.

...the day of the storm where we watched only you drive over the downed tree in your SUV

Manny, you were probably wondering "who's that idiot driving over that downed tree!"

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I can't wait. I'll be debuting my new CD "Running Laps" in the Leavitt Tuning with tunes like "All of Me,""Quiet Nights and Quiet Stars,""Moon River," and "Peter Gunn"
It should be a blast.

Mike

It'll be good to see you there Mike. It's going to be a great show!

I have posted a downloadable link on our site that has directions to the show (below).

If you have a GPS it has been known to take you through the city. These directions are a more direct route.

http://www.risga.com/images/directions.txt

This looks like it's gong to be a great show. Four super bands and a slew of great players.

For those of you interested in hearing a little of Mike Ihde's playing check out the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association's web site - Quartley Newsletter Audio section. There's a great tune and short piece on the Leavitt Tuning.

http://www.hsga.org/new_design/quarterly.htm

Mike - Will you have copies of your 333 book?

Jim,

I'll have copies of "The 333 Book," "A Different Slant" and "Running Laps," the new Leavitt Tuning CD.

Thanks

My name is Jeremiah Hanley from Springfield, MO. I'm chaplain of the Ozark Steel Guitar Association in Branson, MO. It was good to read all the names of your players up there, and although I don't know any of them, we have a common interest in the steel guitar. Our steel guitar club isn't very old, but we're getting there. We have over a hundred members. At one time we had members in 40 different states and 8 countries. Terry Bethel is our ramrod. He plays for Mel Tillis and has for over 20 years. We meet bi-monthly at the Community Center in Branson, MO. We have 2 shows a year and we've had several Nashville pickers come play for us. I'm still amazed at all the interest there is in the steel guitar. It seems like we're all one big family which we do not know, but somehow we still feel connected. I think this steel guitar forum is a wonderful thing. Keep up the good work!!