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Reserved my room, yesterday. Always look forward to this one. Pat

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Hi Is Bobbe Seymour scheduled to play at the Choo Choo reunion?

Another complimentary bump.

Yes, Mr. Seymour is scheduled to play

Thank you Barry, I'll even learn some new material for the show! The Chattanooga show that you put on has grown and turned into one of the greatest in the eastern half of the USA. The Dallas show is also wonderful and I have many many friends there because of working in Dallas as a learning player in my youth. I don't slight that show in any way and am sorry I had to miss it this year but I would like to extend the invitation to all the great Texas players and steel fans to join us "country players" in the heart of Dixie, Chattanooga.
Barry, we are very lucky to have had you to carry on this Tennessee tradition after Stony Stonecipher decided against continuing the Knoxville show a few years ago. You have carried the flag very well!
Now, let's all continue to love the magic that steel guitar has to offer us,along with each other, you know, it wouldn't be much fun if we didn't have one another to share it with, would it? I'd hate to be the only person in the world that played steel guitar,it's only fun if you share it with others. Hey guys and gals, attend these shows!

bobbe

Bump!!!

Just talked to Barry G., he is the Choo Choo show "producer". He says this show should be better that ever. Like all shows, they just keep getting better and better. This Chattanooga show has been doing very well over the past years, even though it's a young show, the attendance is growing with leaps and bounds every year. Most all great players, companies and suppliers will be there, many dealers, and the great players that are booked won't dissapoint.
There can be no better place for a show, great rooms, food, services, parking, etc. A truly great setting for this kind of extravaganza,The mountins around Chattanooga make this one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Bring the family too, many wonderful things to do in town and easy to get to with no parking or traffic problems.
Come to this one and you will be very happy you did. Most folks that have attended say that this is their favorite steel show anywhere. (but then, they are ALL good!)

bobbeseymour

I just wanted to let everybody know that I'll be playing again this year and Im looking forward to it.I always enjoy playing the Choo Choo city steelguitar reunion.

Robert Rogers

Hey Bobbe,
And don't forget who handles the "Choo Choo" sound. hehe
Looking forward to seeing you there.

Here is a copy of the flyer for this show.

Thursday, May 20, 7:00 PM – 12 Midnight
Friday, May 21, 6:00 PM – 12 Midnight
Saturday, May 22, 9:30 am – 5:00 PM
7:00 PM – 12 Midnight

CHOO CHOO HOLIDAY INN
1400 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: 800-872-2529
FAX 423-267-4998
Ask for Special Rates for Steel Guitar Reunion
1 – 4 people rooms - $69.00 Railcars $125.00
FREE PARKING

Featuring the Pros

Buddy "E" Emmons
Doug Jernigan – Nashville, TN
Joe Wright – Jackson, MI
Reunion Band
John Hughey – Nashville, TN
Roy Rosetta (Keyboard)
Junior Knight – Dallas, TX
Bobby Caldwell (Guitar)
Herby Wallace – Sevierville, TN
Ben Brogden (Bass)
Hal Rugg – Nashville, TN Paul Polish(Drums)
Scotty Scott – St Louis, MO
Jim Unger (Fiddle)
Jim Cohen – Elkins Park, PA
Rob Parker (Vocals)
David Spires – Nashville, TN
Mike Sigler – Rushville, OH
Bobbe Seymour – Nashville, TN
Russ Hicks – Nashville, TN
Bill Ferguson – Atlanta, GA
Larry Sasser – Atlanta, GA
Mike Sweeney – Nashville, TN
Danny Hullihan – Harrison, MI
Steve Lenord – Bristol, VA
Randy Beavers – Nashville, TN
Gene Fields – Arlington, TX
Clyde Bloodworth – Warner Robins, GA
Larry Moore – Atlanta, GA
Robert Rogers – Petersburg, TN
Charlie Vaughn – Carrollton, GA
Buck Grantham - Denham Springs, LA

Tickets available by mail or at the door
Friday - $20.00 Saturday Day Show-$20.00 Saturday PM Show $20.00 Weekend pass - $50.00
All tickets sold at door are non-reserved seating only
Order weekend pass tickets by mail and receive reserved seating…..Orders for weekend pass reserved seating must be received by May 5, 2004

For Additional Information: Contact Barry Gilreath @ 706-858-1237 Email: Choochooreunion@AOL.com
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Great information Bill Ferguson! Looks like you are the one to ask about this show. Looking forward to working with you again.
And even better, getting to hear you play again!

Bobbe

Hey Bill,
Looks to me like Hal Rugg Is playin' my drums....Oh Well, its a good kit for him to play...... Just teasin, ya.
Looking forward to the Choo Choo show. Will be my first show as the official house drummer. Thank you everyone in volved.
See ya there...Paul
AND ,Thanks for the list....

Im also looking forward to this great show, I could not make it last year, do to being on the road with Holly Dunn.. But im looking forward to
seeing everyone this year!
Mike

What a line-up.

Exciting News!Exciting News! We have just confirmed Buddy Emmons will be performing on Friday night. You won't want to miss this special addition to an already fantastic lineup of steel guitar greats!

Barry,
That is GREAT NEWS. Looking forward to it. WOW!!! What a great addition to already a great show line-up. Thank you Paul

This show's headline did read "Featuring the Pro's".....now it should read "Featuring the Pro's plus The Best in the World, Buddy Emmons" I will be at this one for sure.

Cody J.

Well I guess it's time to add my two cents worth. I have known Barry Gilreath for around 20 years or so, and I must say when he does a steel guitar show, it is strictly first class all the way. I have played at the three previous shows in Chattanooga and I am already looking forward to the next one. First, the backup band is some of the finest musicians there are which for me is one of the most important factors of any steel guitar show being successful. As I've said many times, having a great band allows the steel player to play the songs that are requested by the audience and also the tunes off of various albums, so this way the audience gets their moneys worth and the steel player actually gets to enjoy playing, so we both win. Next, The Chattanooga Choo-Choo in my opinion is one of the best hotels for this type function as The Choo-Choo is a tourist attraction and not just another hotel. Next, the lineup of steel players Barry has chosen are some of the finest there are. Next, Barry has really outdone himself this year with the addition of Buddy Emmons. I know Buddy is without a doubt my personal all time favorite steel guitar player. Buddy doesn't do many steel guitar shows, so this is one I'm sure you will want to make. I had the pleasure of hearing Buddy in Dallas a couple of weeks ago and it was a very special event I will never forget. There was standing room only and Buddy still has it. For my taste he is the master of: tone, touch, soul, fire, and taste. I have never heard him play anything that wasn't tasteful. I guess I should shut up now, but when I talk about Buddy Emmons it is hard to stop. You will just need to see and hear it for yourself.

Herby Wallace

P.S. The food is also great at the Choo-Choo.

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The Choo Choo Show has just turned into the "Whoo Whooooo!" Show! See ya's there!

Well! So far, I'm not working that weekend - I guess I'll be driving up from Naples.....


See all you guys in May!

Roger R.

Come on now Roger...I can't imagine ANY gig coming up that could keep you or anyone else away from Chatanooga on Friday nite...see you there.

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