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Posted: **26 Feb 2004 8:04 pm**

L. T. Zinn 10th annual Michigan Steel Guitar Hall of Fame Benefit Show is scheduled for May 9th 2004.
To be held at the American Legion Post #179 2375 Wilson Ave. S.W. Grand Rapids, MI.
Show times are 10am to 7:30pm.
Confirmed players so far are:
Russ and Lanie Hicks
Sonny Curtis
Herby Wallace
Frank Rogers
Dewitt "Scotty" Scott
Don E. Curtis
Joe Wright
Danny Hullihen
Bob Wright
Billy Cole
Drew Howard
Skeeter Klott
Leonard T. Zinn
Show scheduling is still in progress. New infomation will be added as it becomes available.
Due to past weather related problems we have moved this show to a later date than usual.
The past two years have proven to us that winter weather is not out of our way in early April
Last year we were completely consumed with an ice storm. Looked lovely, every branch and blade of grass covered in ice.
Which kept many people at home and safely off the roads.
These storms have been a determent to the shows success.
So this year we have moved the show to May in the hopes that "Ol man winter" is out of here by then and that people will feel much safer on the roads traveling to our show.
We hope to bring to Michigan one great day of super steel guitar music, good food and fellowship. Check back to this posting for future updates. Evelyn Whitney and L. T.
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Posted: **27 Feb 2004 10:57 am**

Hi Evelyn and L.T.,

I have a Friday night gig in Toronto, but plan to come out on Sunday.

Your Grand Rapids Shows are always excellent. I was so disappointed that the ice storm kept us away last year.
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Posted: **27 Feb 2004 6:02 pm**

Hi Evelyn-Thanks for the post, I will be looking forward to this year's show. I hope that the weather will be a lot better this time.

May is a nice time of the year in Michigan. Tell LT. Hello , my best to you both for all the work you both are doing for Steel Guitar.....al

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Posted: **27 Feb 2004 9:26 pm**

Hi Evelyn,

Good to hear from you! Diane and I certainly do plan to attend. I'll check this forum thread periodically, and maybe chat with you and/or L.T. on the phone prior to the show date. As always, we are looking forward to another great show and a great time as well!

See you there,
Tim Rowley

Posted: **28 Feb 2004 1:51 pm**

Hi LT & Evelyn:

We are so excited to be a part of your show again this year. We can't wait. You have a great line-up of very talented players. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Your friends
Sonny & Barbara

Posted: **28 Feb 2004 8:23 pm**

Theres a hotel called the Grand Rapids Inn about 5 miles from the legion where our show is being held and most of our folks will be staying there this time. Rates there are $39.00 L T checked it out and he said it was very nice. Phone number is 616 452 2131
You may want to mention that you are booking there because of our show.
Address is 250 28th Street S. W.
Food will be served in the hall, also.
The head folks there assured us that they have a "real good cook".
I know its mothers day but, we are getting nice responses already.
Bring your mom, she'll like the show. Evelyn

Posted: **2 Mar 2004 5:00 am**

I'm looking forward to going. We don't get many ice storms in May.....(knock on wood)
See ya there
Duane

Posted: **20 Mar 2004 8:33 am**

Confirmation from one of our ever-present and most wanted steelers--Herby Wallace.
Couldn't do the show without him.
Staff Band:
Frank Rogers on lead guitar (unbeatable)
Ben Brogden on Bass ,also, from our viewpoint (unbeatable)
The illustrious-- L T Zinn on Rythm Guitar
and on drums (played for the Dottie West show) Dan Crampton
We will certainly put Don E. Curtis (Commander Coty and the Lost Planet Airmen)( he's so great and nice) to work, on the drums and the steel guitar.
May 9th in Grand Rapids, MI
See you all there. Evelyn[This message was edited by Evelyn Whitney on 20 March 2004 at 08:34 AM.][This message was edited by Evelyn Whitney on 22 March 2004 at 01:05 PM.][This message was edited by Evelyn Whitney on 26 April 2004 at 04:15 PM.]

Posted: **22 Mar 2004 9:56 am**

Show site and last year's pix: www.drewhoward.com/show.html

cheers,
Drew

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Posted: **22 Mar 2004 10:14 am**

Drew, thanks for posting all those great pix from last year (you need to put a "www." in the URL for it to work).

I really regret that I had to turn down the invitation to play again this year, due to a prior family obligation, but I'm sure it will be another fabulous show and I look forward very much to returning in 2005!

Jimbeaux

Posted: **7 Apr 2004 10:46 am**

Drew-Thanks for the pictures of last years LT Zinn Grand Rapids HOF show. I enjoyed looking at them. See you there.

Hey, Guys, Dont't forget May 9 and support these fine people for working so hard to put on this Show......... ..al

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Posted: **13 Apr 2004 9:18 am**

Posted: **18 Apr 2004 2:51 pm**

Make plans early to attend our show on May 9th 2004[This message was edited by Evelyn Whitney on 18 April 2004 at 08:29 PM.]

Posted: **18 Apr 2004 7:27 pm**

We now have a confirmation from Gene Fields of GFI Steel Guitars, We are always pleased to have Gene here with us.
Come on out and see this great all-day lineup.
Who will go into the Michigan Steel Guitar Hall of Fame, this year??

Posted: **19 Apr 2004 11:02 am**

I'll be there too
Y'all come!
Be there or be square!!

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2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps

Posted: **22 Apr 2004 10:41 am**

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Posted: **26 Apr 2004 3:11 pm**

Mike Sigler of the Holly Dunn Show Will be appearing on our show here in Grand Rapids MI. on May 9th.
He will, also, be demonstrating the G F I steel guitars.
Don't miss all of our wonderful players, this will be your first chance to see and hear Mike on our show. Knockout picker.[This message was edited by Evelyn Whitney on 27 April 2004 at 11:02 AM.]

Posted: **26 Apr 2004 6:16 pm**

I am looking forward to this show! it will be my first time there, and will be bringing the GFI guitar i use with Holly Dunn on the Opry.. I look forward to seeing everyone there!

Mike

Posted: **27 Apr 2004 2:47 am**

Evelyn, L.T., Roger and all in the gang there: I greatly appreciate the invitation to be on your program. It is with much sadness that I have to decline this opportunity. Hopefully, next year. I wish you the very best for a great and successful show. Give my regards and best wishes to all.
See you next year.

Bill Stafford

Posted: **27 Apr 2004 5:46 am**

Sally and I will be there too, great music, great people, lots of great memorys, see you all there, Jerry and Sally Hendrix.

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Posted: **27 Apr 2004 5:48 am**

PS: Roger, I will surely miss my annual Curly Chalker lesson from you. Keep up the good work. Love your styling on the steel and the guitar also..Best to you and yours.

Bill Stafford

Posted: **27 Apr 2004 7:08 am**

Bill-I am sorry that you wont be there in Grand Rapids this year. I looked forward to seeing you and just talking.
I missed you last year because of the ice storm, and that was too bad.

Jerry and Sal- It will be good to see you two again.
Jerry and I are old friends from back about 30 years. He is still pickin.

At my age , this may be my last year to see all the guys...........al

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Posted: **27 Apr 2004 10:09 am**

Al, we all start to question our mortality at this age, still, we will be looking for you at the shows for many years to come.
Bill, we will miss you with all our hearts and my son Frank, will miss seeing you.
Glad Jerry and Sally will be there as well as all of our dear friends and players.
Welcome......MIKE SIGLER!!!

Posted: **28 Apr 2004 2:57 am**

I will really miss this show and all the great wonderful folks there.
Al, it is one of my greatest pleasures to have met you and hope to see you again in the future. (I had a very distinct pleasure to have been in the studio when Roy Ayers recently recorded his fist instrumental album. Boy, watching and hearing him play all those beautufil chords, a-la Alvino Rey, was a big experience for me. Don't know how you guys do that. Watching Roy record the "Tenn. Waltz" was a special treat for all of us in that studio-knowing that this is the guy that was on the very first recording of one of the most recorded songs in history. When Roy was on our show here a few months ago, I found an original LP of Pee Wee King with all those songs that Roy rocorded with The Golden West Cowboys. Roy did not have a copy, but he does now. lol) They gave Roy a nice write up on the back too and his wife was very pleased with that.
I will miss you and all there.
Evelyn, LT and Roger: Special thanks to you guys for the invitation to you show. I will miss this very much.

Bill Stafford

Posted: **2 May 2004 4:42 pm**

Hey L.T.....Great working with you this week-end in Indianapolis....we had so much fun and just to know we get to do it again so soon is great....really looking forward to my first time in Grand Rapids....see you soon.
Kindest Regards,
Russ H.

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