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Topic: Kannapolis Jam / Don Helms (A Huge Success) |
Ken Latchum
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North Carolina, USA
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Posted 8 Nov 2004 1:14 pm |
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I am very happy to report that the Kannapolis Jam was a very,very huge success this past weekend. This Jam and Show was the biggest and best yet. We keep saying that but its true. Just ask anyone that was in attendence. We had 23 guitars set up at one time and I know of a few that did not bring them in to the facility. At this rate we will need to find a bigger facility. ER Chandler,Carl Epling and their wives worked their fannies off to put on a great show for all that show up. The audience in attendance was overwhelming as the room was packed out all the time.
Mr. Don Helms (a living legend) stole the show with all the Hank Williams songs. Don played with the same guitar he played with Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and other Greats. Much to everybodys surprize and to Don, we had a young 19 year old man by the Name of Chris Malpass that was just elited to see Mr. Helms and he also sang Hank Williams Songs. This young man blew everybody out of the water including Don. Everybody had a great time this weekend and if you missed it you sure missed a good-un.
We want to thank everyone that came out and supported the MASGA Event in Kannapolis NC and want to say a special thank you to ER,Carl and their wives for all their hard work in their promotion of another MASGA Event. We don't want to forget a big thank you to The McCoy Bros Band. A Great Back up band from Columbia SC that also stole the show. They just did it all from backing up all the steel players, performing themselves, playing gospel music on Sunday and being a super bunch of guys who made it happen for two days.
Regards and thanks to All
Ken Latchum
VP MASGA and MC[This message was edited by Ken Latchum on 08 November 2004 at 04:52 PM.] [This message was edited by Ken Latchum on 09 November 2004 at 01:41 PM.] |
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Joey Gaskins
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New Bern, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 9 Nov 2004 9:50 am
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I'm really disappointed that I could not attend this jam. Chris Malpass is a good friend and I've been blessed to play along with his group on acouple of occasions.
He played at the NC State Fair for 3 days this year and certainly has a big future in the music business. MASGA has been very fortunate to bring big name folks to our jams, such as Don Helms and Bobbe Seymour just to name acouple. If we as members will participate, I'm sure our elected officials will bring us more. |
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Glen E. Lanning
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La Grange, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 9 Nov 2004 6:09 pm
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ER and Carl put together another fantastic show. All the players in the jam really performed (I think) better than I have heard any of them before. Everyone just seemed be on a high all weekend.
My highlight was to spend much time with Don Helms and Miss Hazel. A nicer couple can not be found. When I asked Don if Chris could sing a few songs with him, he did not hesitate. "Sure, let me do my set and he can the sing a couple!" I have had the privelege of playing behind Chris, and when he and Don did their songs, the audience was so quit you could tell it was a special moment. Chris is such a big Hank Williams fan - Country Music is in good hands!!
A VERY GOOD WEEKEND! Thanks to ER, Carl and their wives!
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President, MASGA
New Mullen U12 (2004)
Dekley 8/4 (1984)
ShoBud Professional (1969)D10 8/4
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Sam White R.I.P.
From:
Coventry, RI 02816
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Posted 9 Nov 2004 6:37 pm
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I know I missed another great Kannapolis Steel Show. But I think it was worth it this time Guys. Anna was Operated on Yesterday and everything went well and she is in great spirits tonight. She is up and running all over that hospital.She will be comming home tomorrow.The Operation was a sucess and if the main Limp node is clean she is Cancer Free and will need no Kemo or Radiation.
Sam White |
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Ray Walker
From:
Smithfield, NC, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 10 Nov 2004 5:00 am
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Great news Sam...Deb and I are very very happy. Give Anna a big hug for us pal
Ray |
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Joey Gaskins
From:
New Bern, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 10 Nov 2004 5:15 am
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Great news Mr. Sam
We'll certainly keep her in our prayers and hope for a full recovery. |
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Bryan Adams
From:
Mountain City, Tennessee, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 10 Nov 2004 5:11 pm
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| ER and Carl thanks for a great show and a good time...Don was great as always...thanks....BA |
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Glen E. Lanning
From:
La Grange, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 21 Nov 2004 5:31 pm
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The MASGA web site has been updated with pictures of Don Helms. Click on Don Helms Photos on the home page. Other updates to come shortly.
http://www.masga.org
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President, MASGA
New Mullen U12 (2004)
Dekley 8/4 (1984)
ShoBud Professional (1970)D10 8/4
[This message was edited by Glen E. Lanning on 21 November 2004 at 05:35 PM.] |
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