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Very nice line up. I can't wait.

http://www.psga.org/

This will be my first trip to the Norwalk show (about 1050 miles each way).

I feel honored to be included in this years show and I am sure glad Roger Crawford was able to get on the show, so he can help with the driving.

Bill

Hi Bill you will really enjoy Norwalk Conn. Steel Show I have been there many times and I'm also a member of the PSGA.Bob Maickel is a great guy and he runs a great Steel Show.
Sam White

Man, what an honor to be asked to play this great show. And Bill, Id get us there even if I had to carry you piggy back!!! Looking forward to seeing some old friends up there and making a lot of new ones!

Go get them Bill and Roger.I gave Bill the best route to go to get there and it is the shortest and best not much traffic.I travel it every year to go to R.I. and I go right by Exit 13 in Norwalk CONN.
Sam White

Doug Beaumier - Roger Crawford - Jeff DeMaio with the Gunsmoke Band -

Sharon Denney and her band - Manny Escobar and Elaine Ellis -

Bill Ferguson - Jerry Fessenden - Gary Lee Gimble - Russ Hicks -

Merle Record - Robby Turner - Herby Wallace - Joe Wright



The PSGA Staff Band Members

Van Manakas (Lead Guitar), Steve Alcott and Bruce Chappelle (Bass),

Barry Urich and Larry Eagle (Drums), "Fooch"Fischetti (Fiddle)

MC: Mike Gross (Host of Swingin' West on KSEY-FM)

I have played this show many times over the years and I must say that it is one of the finest shows there are. It is first class all the way. The hotel is excellent, the backup band is one of the finest I have ever worked with. I am really glad to see that Larry Eagle will be there this year as he is one of the finest drummers I have ever worked with. Another thing about this great show is the audience in that they appreciate all types of music from straight ahead country to jazz. Also, Mike Gross who does the MC work is one of the best in the business and adds so much to the show. Of course the lineup of players is good as I knew it would be. Jeff De Maio and his band, Gunsmoke are excellent. I am really excited to get back to this great show and I hope to see many of you there.

Herby Wallace

I look forward to playing Saturday bass for this show every year. I'd also like to let everyone know that Western Caravan, New York's finest Western Swing/honkytonk band, will be playing at the Rodeo Bar (3rd Ave @27th St.) in Manhattan on the 14th. All performers and attendees are invited to join us at 8:30 if you can.

I am looking forward to the show especially the Russ Hicks-Robby Turner Tribute to Ralph Mooney on Saturday night.

If you haven't been to one of the past years events, this is the one to make your first.

Might add that this show features two members of the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame ...

Thanks Bill and everyone who replied to the announcement. This is our 38th Anniversary Show at the Doubletree Hotel 789 Connecticut Ave, (Exit 13 on I-95) in Norwalk, CT. Room reservations are available at a special PSGA rate of $82.00+tax per night. The cut-off date is October 31st. Hotel reservations phone:1-203-853-3477. Mention Pedal Steel Guitar when reserving at the special rate.

On November 12th the music starts at 11:30 am and runs until 5:00 pm To allow attendees to break for dinner.

The Saturday evening concert starts with the Ralph Mooney tribute at 8:30 pm followed by the Super Jam Session at 9:30, featuring Joe Wright, Russ Hicks and Robby Turner. The jam finishes at 11:00 pm.

On Sunday, November 13th the concerts start at 11:00 am and run until 7:00 pm.

This year, we have 3 players from Georgia, 3 players from Tennessee, one each from Indiana, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, and Maryland.

For more details go to: [url]http://www.psga.org

Make plans to join us on November 12th and 13th!

Bob, great line up this year. It's gonna be good................

I'm definitely making it there this year......The PSGA Show is always a great venue to get your fill of steel guitar......and it's a great line up as always.....it's also a very intimate and friendly show.....very easy & enjoyable to hob nob with the players.....

And if it doesn't get any better than that.....the back up band is amazing.....bar none.....these guys play every & anything that is thrown at them (I did once throw a tomato at Fooch....but that was in the restaurant for his salad).....and they play it amazingly well......

Herb,

I can't thank you enough for the nice comments about my part of the show. I am really looking forward to you and all the rest of the players. We have a wonderful line-up this year and it is my pleasure to be introducing these wonderful pickers.

Thank you, Bob Maickel, Jeff DeMaio and all of the others that are making this a reality.

Yes, come one, come all to the best and largest steel show in the northeast! The time has come, again, for all our members to support the PSGA and enjoy all the great steel playing. We have two "Hall of Famers" playing this year, along with many superb steel players to showcase their expertise. Try not to miss this show! Mark it on your calendar and be there! It's the only chance to see and talk with your hero's in the northeast. We, the officers, look forward to seeing you all there and supporting "your" club.

John,What a great line-up you have this year.
..With That stellar line-up and newly inducted into the HOF Russ Hicks this show is assured to be a great one..Wish I could make this one..Please say hi to Doug Beaumier for me, I was hoping to see and hear him on my last trip up...

Hey Joe, I wish you could make it too but it's a 'fur piece' for you. I haven't been up there for four years and I intend to have a LARGE time with all the guys and gals....I plan to work Fooch hard as I'll need a lot of the old Tommy Jackson style fiddle on my set.
See ya'll soon,
Russ

So, my list of things to prepare for this year's PSGA show are growing...

get my bow rehaired
find my red shirt that won't show tomato stains (for Howard)
practice my Tommy Jackson licks
give Jeff DeMaio a couple of bucks to set things up so Russ is on my side of the stage for at least one of the two days of the show, then I'll have the best seat in the house for his set!

Congratulations to you Russ on your well deserved induction into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. I'm looking forward to playing with you again.

Fooch

Let's bump this one up for the PSGA!

Another bump! The clock is ticking.

Bob,

Cam and I will be there, sent you an e-mail but not sure if it went through.

We are looking forward to the weekend, should be great fun.

Up, Again!

16 days!!!!

Craig got your e-mail and all is in order. Looking forward to you and Cameron being with us.

Just 2 weeks until the show. Time is getting shorter. Hotel rooms are still being booked but the rates go up in 2 days.

I'd love to be able to attend as it is great to see my friends, but I'm not able this year.
Looks like a great line-up for the show with some super local talent as well.
Be well Bob hope to make it in the future.
I'll be sending some new tabs for the newsletter soon after the show.
Don