An Unauthorized Documentary

Michael J Pfeifer · Post by **Michael J Pfeifer** » 13 Dec 2010 7:14 am

Hi Fellow Pickers,

Here is a link to a short video shot by an NYU film student. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQl7UWylUD0

Michael

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 13 Dec 2010 7:26 am

Nice.

I played with Sheriff Bobs gang when I was playing dobro and it was it was at the place the Zinc bar is in now. I knew it moved but wasn't sure where.

Michael J Pfeifer · Post by **Michael J Pfeifer** » 13 Dec 2010 7:58 am

Thanks Bill

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 13 Dec 2010 10:58 am

Hi Mike. nice, real nice. Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. Jody.

Michael J Pfeifer · Post by **Michael J Pfeifer** » 13 Dec 2010 11:36 am

Thanks Jody. Nice to hear from you. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

John Alexander · Post by **John Alexander** » 14 Dec 2010 12:58 am

I enjoyed watching that - interesting and nicely done. Would have liked to hear more playing. The shots of the Village brought back many memories for me, from a period some years ago when I was living on Washington Sq. West.

Michael J Pfeifer · Post by **Michael J Pfeifer** » 14 Dec 2010 3:57 am

Hi John,

Thanks for watching. I had no control over the finished product. It was an NYU film project.Do you have any videos posted? Billings is a long way from Greenwich Village. Happy Holiday!

Joe Cook · Post by **Joe Cook** » 14 Dec 2010 4:33 am

Michael, I really enjoyed the documentary. I know it is tough to play with insecure and cliquish musicians coming through your gig. Must be even tougher in NYC. I couldn't help but notice the body language of the group you were playing with. It seemed as if they didn't want to acknowledge you. You have a really good attitude and talent and I salute you for staying true to your art. Best of luck to you.

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 14 Dec 2010 6:10 am

To be fair to the Sheriff Bob's crew, this is THE premier bluegrass jam in the city. Personally, I wouldn't say these guys are insecure but rather hard core bluegrassers. This is the jam that Chris Thile goes to, after all. My experience with hard core BG's is that they don't like electric instruments (or drums).

Sam White R.I.P. · Post by **Sam White R.I.P.** » 14 Dec 2010 12:15 pm

Hey Mike I enjoyed your show and I like the T-Shirt you were wearing.Some people do not understand we all have diffrent ways of playing Steel Guitar.You did great when you came to the First NESGA Steel Show that Anna and I had in Rhode Island.You just have to take it from where it comes from.Great Job and keep in touch. I have a new E-Mail Server so I will E-Mail you my new E-Mail Address.
Sam White

Michael J Pfeifer · Post by **Michael J Pfeifer** » 14 Dec 2010 7:30 pm

Hi Joe,

Thanks for watching. I don't know about other parts of the county,but the NYC jam scene is vicious. However, any scene is better than no scene. The director captured the body language you refered to. I've been attending that jam,off and on for three years,and I still get the cold shoulder. ATTN: Steelers, don't come here. Steel is not welcome.

Michael J Pfeifer · Post by **Michael J Pfeifer** » 14 Dec 2010 7:39 pm

Hi Bill,

Sheriff Bob is okay.It's the jammers who ignore me.I understand your point about acoustic instruments. But,were are talking about a jam, not a group. I've been playing at many jams in the city for the last seven years.I'm ignored, or not welcome at most jams,electric,acoustic,jazz,blues,rock etc. Steel guitar is not welcome anywhere in NY/NJ. I say the blue grass jammers are insecure.

Michael J Pfeifer · Post by **Michael J Pfeifer** » 15 Dec 2010 4:02 am

The Village jam has gotten better over the years. New young female musicians, and applause from the audience has forced those who ignore me to give me some play time. Thanks for watching.

Happy Holiday!