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YOU ARE INVITED TO THE

SOUTHERN STEEL GUITAR CONVENTION

9:30 A.M. SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 TH, 2005

SALUDA SHRINE CLUB

On Hwy. 121 (3 miles south of Saluda, SC)

For Information Call

Charles Reece 803-593-3002 * Jerry Reece 803-593-0454

E-Mail clr51735@yahoo.com jdr7356@yahoo.com



SATURDAY SEMINAR 9-12 ,WITH CHUCK LETTES

CALL CHUCK FOR DETAILS: 1-303-797-1134



Guests: Larry Sasser - recording artist, former steel player for Nashville Now ( 10 years), Also worked on the road with Jerry Reed and Ray Stevens. Chuck Lettes from Phoenix, Az. Herby Wallace from Sieverville,Tn. and all of our local players and Great Staff Band.



JAM SESSION Saturday with band, 7p.m. UNTIL, $5.00.



NO VIDEOS ********** ADMISSION $15.00

Well, here we go again! Continuing in the great Saluda tradition, one hall of Famer, Larry Sasser, and the unparalleled teaching of Chuck Lettes. Lots of great local players, like Clyde Bloodworth, who plays killer stuff on C6. The "Georgia Gang," Larry, Roger, Bill, Bill, new Forumite Wayne Smith, my pal Woody Ledford---folks, we've been hit pretty hard with illnesses, let's make this one a celebration of life! Come and enjoy the good fellowship that's as much a part of Saluda as the terrific music! And as much as I love ol' Larry, when you get here, please tell Yvonne, "Steve says 'Hello.'"
As always, all proceeds go to the Shriners' Hospitals.
All the headaches go to Charles!
One little thing---if you steelers who plan to play would call Charles, Jerry, or myself (864) 456-9547, it would help us get a better idea of how to schedule this thing. We want everyone to be able to play an equal amount of time, and we want to allow each player as much time as possible.
SEE YOU THERE!!!!

Hey Charles, yes this show is one that you can't miss. I'll be there and pick 12 strings, most of them anyway. The fellowship is great and music can't be beat. See you soon.
Bob Strum..Thanks Stephen for "bumping" this.

Spoke with Chuck Lettes yesterday, he has a few openings left for the E9 seminar---Arranging for the E9 neck. Chuck's a good teacher AND player---Y'all come on!!

Charles-
Thanks for posting your show and jam on the forum. I also like to promote your show on my website www.steelguitarshows.com and do a weekly update of steel guitar shows around the world on SteelRadio.com.
Feel free to e-mail me and let me know anytime you have a steel guitar jam in your area.

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Jeff Blackwell
Emmons D-10 LeGrande - Nashville 400

Having a steel guitar show you want to promote? Add it to the calendar at www.steelguitarshows.com

Hey Steve,
I am hoping I'll be there with "The Jewelry Lady"
The Ga Gang will be there with our No.1 Steel player Mr. Sasser.
Don't miss this one because the last show's Larry has played he has burned it up, or as ole Ben says It's was a GOOD-UN

Larry & The Jewelry Lady

Hey, Larry! I know you guys have been hit hard, and we're all praying just as hard! Looking forward to seeing you, Yvonne, and the whole bunch---BTW, bring me a present.

Just talked to Chuck Lettes and reserved a spot for his instructional seminar on Saturday, August 13th. I have attended two of Chuck's seminars at Saluda (2002 & 2003). Chuck is a great teacher and it is a real treat to have him in Saluda once again. There are plenty of spots still available and believe me, this is money WELL SPENT! Chuck's tabulature is very easy to follow and his rhythm tracks are top notch, but the best part of his instructional material is the CD that he provides to his students. Everything that Chuck says and does is already on the CD, which means, no taking notes in a hurry or trying to record the audio for later review. You can relax and absorb the material as it is given during the seminar and then take the CD home. It is like sitting in the seminar all over again to review the material at your own pace.

Please give Chuck a call at (303)797-1134 (Denver CO. time) to reserve a spot and ask about the details. The only way to keep these instructional seminars coming to us is to support them!!

See ya in Saluda!
Bruce


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1975 Emmons D-10 Push/Pull
Peavey Nasville 1000
Peavey Profex II
Hilton Volume Pedal
BJS Bar
"Out West" Pak Seat
Peterson VS-II Tuner

And, a bump!

Watsabump?

A bump is that mass located above Bill Ford's neck, to which his ears are attached, and from which hair refuses to grow!!!

OK, David's show is over, now plan on coming to Saluda! I just got a CD of some of Chuck Lettes' material, GOOD STUFF!!! And you guys know about Larry Sasser, Bill Ferguson, Bill Cunningham, Bill Nicholson, Roger, Larry, Barney, David, David, Charles---Hey, I can't think of EVERYBODY!! Just come join us, OK??

Tube-meister Ken Fox is coming, Rob Parker's coming, that crowd from Georgia's coming (including the Possum Queen!)---So almost EVERYBODY'S coming!

I'll be there with the GFI. Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10

Alrighty, Charles...
You're up next on SteelRadio.com. I will be contacting you in the next few days to interview you about the Saluda convention.

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Jeff Blackwell
Emmons D-10 LeGrande - Nashville 400

Having a steel guitar show you want to promote? Add it to the calendar at www.steelguitarshows.com

Look forward to being there! I just talked to Charley and I have a table set for Sunday and will be working on battery-less mods for Profex 2, Bassfex, Transtubefex, Tubefex and Session 2000 amps. I will also have Burr Brown chips for the audio mod on Profex 2 and Bassfex units. See you all there!

Hey Ken, would you be able to reload the Jeff Newman settings into a TubeFex ?

Yes. I will have a Peavey midi-filer with me and I can load and save to any Peavey unit with a midi input/output.

I will gladly load settings for anyone needing them, no charge at all!

I have Newman settings and also a combo of Newman/Peterson settings available.

Hey Charles Ken Fox and I are comming together, is there any spots open, do I bring my LLoyd green Sho-bud or leave it at home????
I am not sure if I am part of the Georgia gand or the Alabama gang, both have accepted me as members. Born in Montgomery live in Lake City Fl.

ernie

Hey, Ernest, let me answer for Charles---BRING IT ON!!! The best backup band ANYWHERE, good hot dogs, hamburgers, strong coffee, homemade cakes, good people to hang out with....Where else would you wanna be???

Stephen I know you do not know me but Barney Miller does and Doc Bob Strum, we have a mutual respect for each other , because we like the way the other plays, I love Doc Strum. We played the Clinton opra and Hollonville and the shrine show in Atlanta.
My whole family loves and supports country music. I wrote a song about steel guitar in country, we did it at Clinton, may do it there, if you support singing. Some shows or jams frown on singing. Rob Parker want to do it again at Saluda like we did in Gray Ga.
This should take it to the top where it belongs till curton time.

ernie

Stephen would you like for me to do the photog. at the show or do you have someone???
I hAVE VERY GOOD CAMERAS FOR THE JOB, i DID
the Atlanta show and Hollonville.
www.pbase.com/cozy123
is the site where I post all the show for the last 2 years.

ernie

Be glad for you to, Ernest, if you want to---but ain't too many of us very photogenic!!!

I'll vouch for Ernie's photography - he's a good camera-man!
Also, I enjoyed Ernie's song in Hollonville! Y'all are going to love it!
By the way, Steve - Ernie has a photo manipulation program that can make you look as good as Larry. Seriously, Steve is just fishing for compliments. He's one hunk to be a 50 year old man!

Hey, Donna, I'll be singin' and playin' the steel solo on "Bartender's Blues" by George Jones. I'm still not sure what other song to play yet. I would love to know if Tommy knows "Tonight I Climbed The Wall" by Alan Jackson. I am ready for Saluda! Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10