The Steel Guitar Forum

Our tenth annual show is fast approaching, and we are proud to present the biggest steel guitar show west of Dallas! The show will be January 17, 18 and 19, 2013 at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel, 2620 West Dunlap Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021. Call now (602.943.8200) for reservations, and ask for the SWSGA discount.
This being our tenth anniversary show, we want to make it special! We have such a lineup of players that makes this our biggest and best show ever! How about ( in alphabetical order)..Chuck Back, Denny
Beaver, Randy Beavers, Terry Bethel, Bobby Black, Jonathan Candler, Frank Carter, Bob Case, Doug Childress, Carco Clavier, Jim Cohen, Bill Cunningham, Warren Davis, Neil DeGraw, Sharon Denny, Tommy Dodd, Roger Edgington, Skip Edwards, Jerry Fessenden, Peter Freiberger, Mark Giles, Norman Hamlet, Patrick Hickey, Russ Hicks, Bud & Geri Isaacs, Ray Jenkins, Doug Jernigan, Carl Johnson, Fred Justice, Bobby Lee, Larry Lenhart, Chuck Lettes, Doug Livingston, Jim Loessburg, JayDee Maness, Margie Mays, John McClung, Ronnie Miller, Kenny Morris, Tom Mossburg, Bob Mueller, Jerry Newberry, Johnny Oakley, Steve Palousek, Rick Schmidt, DeWitt Scott, Mike Sigler, Herb Steiner, Austin Stewart, Albert Talley, Larry Toliver, Dan Tyack, Jan Wise, David Wright....the back up band being Roy Rosetta, Paul Polish, Dan Range, Denny Sarver, Chuck Back and numerous guests. In honor of the tenth anniversary, we will be having a huge cake for all to share. Of couse, players may change due to scheduling conflicts.
There will also be a non-pedal session on Saturday with some world-class players like Bobby Black, Chuck Lettes, Carco Clavier and others.
There will be a seminar on Friday morning by JayDee Maness on "Bandstand Etiquette". We only have room for 20-25 students....first come first served. Fee is $25; you may pay in advance by sending your check or money order to SWSGA, PO Box 1129, Globe, AZ 85502.
Featured acts will be MARTY HAGGARD on Thursday night,JOHNNY BUSH on Friday night and JAYDEE MANESS WITH THE CALIFORNIA BAND on Saturday night.
Most of the major steel guitar manufacturers will be there demonstrating their wares and giving you the chance to try them out.
Vendor information contact Troy Porter (928)-200-1624
Ticket information contact Peggy Porter (928)425-5520
Sponsor information contact Joe Naylor (480)215-8853
Make your plans now, and I am looking forward to seeing each of you at the show!

Billy Easton, Chairman BOD
SWSGA

WOW!

Sure Looking forward to playing this year at the show. Steve & Donna Palousek and I and my wife, Susie, will be traveling up from Texas together. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Larry Toliver
West Texas Steel Guitar School

As most know when putting on a show this size it takes lots of year around work and a great deal of money. In addition to having vendors buy tables and demo rooms we have had several people mention they would like to help and some advertise but do not want a table.

This is how the sponsorship was established - the levels and advantages to you are as follows:

$5,000 Platinum Sponsor—Your name aligned with headliner artist; your name mentioned at mention of artist; full page color ad in show program; prominent video screen ad; emcee promotional announcements; 3’ X 6’ banner dis-played at show; your name at top of donor board; 12 months complimentary full-page newsletter ad; free brochure distribution; ten 3-day show passes.

$2,500 Gold Sponsor—Full-page color ad in show program; video screen ad; 2’ X 4’ banner; emcee promotional announcements; 12 months complimentary half-page newsletter ad; your name on donor board; eight 3-day show passes.

$1,000 Silver Sponsor—Full-page B&W ad in show program; video screen ad; emcee promotional announcements; 12 months complementary quarter-page newsletter ad; your name on donor board; four 3-day show passes.

$500 Bronze Sponsor—Half-page B&W ad in show program; video screen ad; your name on do-nor board; two 3-day show passes.

$100 “Steel” Sponsor—Your name on donor board and show pro-gram; one 3-day show pass.

As you can see there are many levels to help out the association with benefits to you, your business and more.

If you would like to get involved contact me.

Thanks

Joe Naylor, Director, Emcee
480-215-8853 joe.naylor@att.net
www.steelseat.com

More and more folks say they will be there - do not miss this one

Joe Naylor
www.steelseat.com

Lets give this a bump to the TOP!!!!!!!!!!!!

Donna

I need some ideas for what to play.

That sure looks like a great show. Sorry I won't get to Arizona til March.

Best wishes for your show!

Geo

Earnest Bovine wrote:I need some ideas for what to play.

If you play the non-pedal room, again, I'd sure like to hear "Baby's in Black." Maybe a medly along the same genre?

Rick Barnhart wrote:

Earnest Bovine wrote:I need some ideas for what to play.

If you play the non-pedal room, again, I'd sure like to hear "Baby's in Black." Maybe a medly along the same genre?

Yes, just like last year, can't think of anything new so I'll try the same old songs but maybe with more notes since I got a new old guitar with more strings, and I put new strings and an improved tuning on it today.

Ernest - do a Dukes of Hazzard deal in the middle just for fun - just have fun that is the main thing.

George just come early and leave late - bring your steel we will have a jam in March (usually)

This show is getting better and better - this is our 10th and I keep getting phone calls and emails about how many people are coming.

The steel guitar session (called non pedal) is pickin up steam as well - we we will have at least 3 Haul of Famers - in addition to many of the same acts will be on the main stage.

Come join us - Our mission is to just have fun.

Joe Naylor BOD / EMCEE
www.steelseat.com

Just thought every one might like to see this

Joe Naylor
www.steelseat.com

Joe, thanks for the invite, I will definatly have "Willy" with me and looking forward to it. e-mail me your phone # and I'll give you a call when I get there March 1st, I'll be leaving the 31st of March.

Geo

I can't wait. I'm looking forward to see all my friends. I've mised the last few years but Told Billy (Our Band leader) to count me out of any of the gigs that week-end.

This is my 1st Phoenix playing, so am taking a leap of faith with so many great musicians in attendance, I say, “why am I doing this” and then I say, “why not” and am looking forward to giving it my best shot – what a privilege!!! See ya all there, Neil

Neil settle down my friend, just eat a bag of pretzels and pretend your playing a Justice guitar and every thing will be fine.

Hi everyone; looks like another great lineup & show. Neil just make that MSA Smoke with all that talent. Fred when he gets done he will have to buy A Justice pedal steel just to keep on keeping on . love you guys. Jerry F.

Note: Just got a room. The discounted rooms are going fast. I had to pay $105/night.

Tom , I just got a room too... Looking forward to it..

Jim Palenscar and I will be hosting the SWSGA's Non-Pedal Session. Starting early on Saturday afternoon, January 19, enjoy the diverse musical stylings of Sharon Denny, Chris Kennison, Ivan Reddington, Bob Blair, Margie Mays, Scotty, Chuck Lettes, Doug Jernigan, Carco Clavier, Doug Livingston, Dan Tyack, Rose Sinclair, Herb Steiner, and Bobby Black. Carco will again be playing guitar, and throughout the afternoon he will be joined by several fine bass guitarists, including Rick Barnhart, Peter Freiberger, Rick Schmidt, Denny Sarver, and Ray Harrison. I'll post more information as we get closer to SWSGA's show. Looking forward to music, fellowship and sunny Phoenix.
Chuck

Kevin. Glad you're coming. Funny, all the SoCal country bands will have to play gigs wo steel that weekend, cuz we're all going to the show. Wish DB was coming.

Great news today Gretsch is donating 2 dobros (with good cases)and an amp (cover)



G9230 BOBTAIL SQ-NECK A/E 2SB




G9210 BOXCAR SQ-NECK NAT


Both are great High Quality Steels.

With Cases




Joe Naylor
www.steelseat.com

Well this will be my maiden voyage for playing a steel guitar show. Hope everyone cuts me a lot of slack because I am in the presence of "ICONS". Also looking forward to helping John Hench out with sound as one of the "HENCHMEN". Let's have a great time in Phoenix and support the SWSGA!!

Doug, great news, glad to hear that you are going to play the show.

Gretsch also has donated an amp




Great sponsor

Joe Naylor
www.steelseat.com