The Steel Guitar Forum

The Northwest Steel Guitar Association is happy to announce that the great JD Maness is coming to Spokane, Washington. JD will conduct a seminar and concert at the annual Nwsga steel guitar bash on May 20 and 21, 2006 at The Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center. The hotel is located at Interstate 90 and Sullivan Road in the Spokane Valley. You can reserve your room at a special convention rate of $72 for single and $82 for double. Call the hotel at 509-924-9000 or www.mirabeauparkhotel.com to reserve a room and mention the nwsga convention rate.
The nwsaga will be sending out a flyer within the next couple of weeks, if you would like one then email me or post here and I'll get you a copy. We would also like to welcome back as special guest David Wright plus a host of other steeler's. This will be a two day event with showcases on Saturday and Sunday. A gospel steel segment and round robin jamming will also be included. More info to follow. Thanks Duane Becker

Looking forward to seeing Jay Dee Maness, David Wright (whom my wife, Darlene, and I have enjoyed listening to in Mesa, AZ and Dallas, TX) & other featured Northwest steel guitarist's. We have many great musicians in the Northwest including an excellent backup band whom will also be participating in the May 2006 show. Don't miss the May 2006 show!
Lee Lessig
Spokane, WA
Bethel, Desert Rose, Emmons, Zum D-10; 8-5

Let's keep Jay Dee up on top for every one to see!

I'm glad that we are getting some exposure
here in the Inland Empire. Spokane, Wa.
I hope that I am well enough to attend the
Convention. I need your prayers as I have
a desease called MDS. It's not catching and
I wouldn't wish this on anyone. Will be good to see JD and David again. A fellow steeler. Darrell Klein. God bless you all!!!!!
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Hope your all making plans to join us here in the beautiful pacific north west for our may jam. With J.D. and David Wright and all the great nw players,you really owe it to yourself to get up here. The hotel is first class all the way,and they are offering rock bottom rates.We'll be looking forward to meeting you.See you in may. Jim Arnold

Please check out our Northwest Steel Guitar Association (NWSGA) web site www.nwsteelguitar.com for additional information on the Steel Guitar Convention being held in Spokane, WA the weekend of May 20-21, 2006.
Lee Lessig
Spokane, WA
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Duane, I have to work that weekend and I am waiting for the vacation schedule to get to me. I hope there is an opening or if I can I will take holiday time that weekend..Donna and I had a great time at the October jam..

I wish that I could be there; I don't think that anyone has a better "touch" than Jay Dee or "ideas" with the psg. I have always been a fan of Jay Dee Maness and I suppose millions of other fans that have bought the hit records that he is on enjoy his unique stylings also. What a rare talent!!! Hey, Jay Dee, come on back to Wolf Trap, will you?

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Received JayDee's song list recently for his set at this NWSGA Event in May and will be brushing up on all the great songs he has offered up. It will definately be a great thrill to accompany JayDee, David and the many other great steelers that will be gracing our stage here in Spokane. I would like to add my welcome to all who might read this; Jim Arnold is correct , the Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center is a great venue for this event and we have secured a very acceptable room rate. Check out this facility at http://www.mirabeauparkhotel.com/
We have a NWSGA Officers meeting Jan. 10 and should be able to post more details on player commitments and the show schedule for both days after that date. In the meantime, feel free to keep tabs at www.nwsteelguitar.com.
Joel Johnston - NWSGA Secretary (and House Band member)

What a rare opportunity to see two of the West Coast finest toghether.I saw David and JD toghether a few years back in Sacramento and what a show! I hope all of you take advantage of this awesome pairing.I am booking my time slot as we speak! See ya there..... Dave B.

I'll be there for sure and will be bringing as many Canucks with me as possible.
Don

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I booked a room today...See you there!!

Sorry that I won't be able to attend. I will be working that weekend. Need to say hi to Larry Kline. Shoot me an email when you get a chance.

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81' Fender Twin JBL's
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Hey you guys Duane Becker will be playing at the Mesa show. So stop by and rattle his chain. He can give you any updates on our Northwest Show in Spokane in May.

You'll like his pickin' too.

Due to our current schedule my wife, Darlene, and I were not able to attend the Mesa, AZ show this year which we have enjoyed attending for the past two years. Our thoughts are with Duane whom we know will do an excellent job of performing at this year's show in Mesa, AZ. We do have Duane's recent CD "Just Pickin Steel" which is a great CD for anyone whom likes steel guitar music! Members of our Northwest Steel Guitar Association (NWSGA) www.nwsteelguitar.com are looking forward to our first NWSGA SuperJam Steel Guitar Show being held May 20-21, 2006 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel in Spokane, WA featuring Jay Dee Maness, David Wright, Duane Becker, along with other excellent steel guitarists who will be showcased.

Just want to remind everyone that May is not that far off,so book your room now for the NW Super Jam. With JD and David Wright plus Duane Becker and a host of other super pickers it'll blow the cones right out of your speakers! Be prepared to have a great time and enjoy the beautiful pacific north west.First class venue, good friends and the best steelin' you ever heard,whats not to like? See you in Spokane in May..Jim Arnold V.P.NWSGA.....Sho-Bud D-10 8&5 ProIII Custom

To date we have confirmed the following steel guitar players scheduled to perform at the May 20-21, 2006 NWSGA SuperJam being held at the Mirabeau Park Hotel, in Spokane Valley, WA.
Jay Dee Maness
David Wright, Modesto, CA
Frank Carter, Downieville, CA
Duane Becker, Elk, WA
Larry Behm, Portland, OR
Dave Burton, Richland, WA
Lee Lessig, Spokane, WA
Stan Remick, Mukilteo, WA

Please check our Northwest Steel Guitar Association web site for updates on the upcoming May 20-21, 2006 Steel Guitar SuperJam. www.nwsteelguitar.com
Lee Lessig
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Want to add that I just confirmed Big Jim Baron and Wayne Franco to play showcases in May at Spokane. Duane Becker

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Dear Duane, I would like to receive information re: this upcoming seminar. Is it too late to enroll? Also, as a beginner of sorts, is this seminar "over my head" or would I be able to take a lot home with me after attending? Also, how many days does this seminar cover, a weekend, more? Thank you for your reply: Dennis Lee @ aviator014@msn.com Thank you!

About the seminar that JD is conducting it's not to late to sign up. I dont yet the the full details about what JD is teaching but I'll get it soon. I know that I would not want to miss a chance to be in a seminar with JD no matter the level of my playing. Just hanging around those super pickers is good enough for me. There are details of the event and the Spokane jam at www.nwsteelguitar.com
You can email me also and I will put you on the mailing list and send you a flyer via email or snail mail. Thanks Duane Becker

Wayne Franco will have his new Zum at the big show, can't wait to put a finger print on it. HEE HEE.

Larry Behm

Lets keep this up!!!! This will be a great show! !!!

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