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Anybody have any information on the Benton Ill. show? It is usually sometime in April,Just wondering about times and the lineup for this year?

Hey Robert the show will be April 20 21 22 at the civic center in Benton Ill. We have a great line up with Don Helms,Ron Elliot, Randy Beavers, Russ Hicks, Lynn Owlsey, Joe Wright, and Don Curtis with many local players hope to see you at the show. I run the sound and play bass and sing where needed come up and meet me I like to meet all that come to our show make new friends. Don Lampley.

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It's always a great show, super venue, great people to work with. I worked it last year, and looking forward to it again this year. The Lampleys and Bobby Reed are wonderful hosts and players. Ya'll come and bring a "busload" ! See you there ! Ron

What a line up! I may be able to make this one. Hey Ron, are you bringing your Cookie Monster with you? HA!

Miss Lana

Hey Lana, brush me up on "Cookie Monster" I will ,however, bring my new BIB just in case you spill some food on my black shirt. See you there. Take care. Ron

Dear Don,Sheila,Ron,Leslie,Lana,Bobby,et al, this Central Illinois boy is planning on being there.

I'm looking forward to this show.<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Luke Morell on 17 February 2006 at 10:57 PM.]</p></FONT>

Robert Hays, I sure hope you can make the Benton show....it's always a goodie. Don & Shelia Lampley, Bobby Reed, and all the staff always put on such a great show and a great time is had by all. Please don't miss this one. Last year we played a tribute to Don Helms...this year, Don will be there...What a great man and a true Legend. Thanks so much. Ron

Hey Ron, I will be there,Lord Willing, looking forward to the show, it's a great lineup this year, Looking forward to seeing you and Leslie again.

Hey Ron - Cookie Monster is on your bib. Oh wait, you spilled stuff on there last time so you couldn't see him - HA HA!

I'm planning on being there too. Lyle, if you get there before me, save me a seat right up front. I gotta figure out how these guys do what they do! Now, if some of them would slow down enough....

Miss Lana

I just talked with Charlie Stepp,of the DERBY Guitar Co. He and Margit will be on hand with a line of DERBY instruments. They're Great guitars,..and Charlie & Margit are two wonderful people. I am so glad they are coming again this year. I'm really looking forward to the show and just being around all the great folks. See ya'll there. Ron & Leslie

Its always good to see Charlie& Margit there real nice people and build a fine guitar. With this lineup it will be a great show don't miss it. Ron is always a blast with all of his come backs and plays sooooo fine. Leslie is always fun and a lovely person to meet but she has to put up with Ron all the time Ha Ha. Will have advanced tickets within a week I'll let you all knowwhen Hope to see you all there.

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Yes indeed, this is a great show, the stage and the seating is theatre style so no bad seats. I had a great time last year and looking forward to coming back. Great BBQ too! Don't miss it!
Don E.

Let's bump this one on up there,...it's a great venue, a great staff, and a mighty fine show ! Thank you. Ron

44 days and counting!!

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Hey Ron, I can't wait for everyone to see the Civic Center this year. They are doing a lot of "fix ups" on the auditorium including painting the back wall of the stage so it isn't that stark white it has always been, they have installed a new dance floor, the carpets are being professionally cleaned and just spiffed up a bit. I can't wait to see it when it is finished. Franklin County Tourism is back on board this year as a sponsor and we have a great line-up of players. I get so anxious this time of year. I can't wait to see everyone again. I have met a lot of fantastic people at this gathering and hope to meet a lot more this year. Tickets are available, vendor booths are available and hotel reservations can be made from the information on our webpage. Hope to see you all there.

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Hey Ron,

Do you think there would be any interest in having a Silver Tumpet Convention to run concurently with Steel Guitar Conference?

I can bring mine if I can find it. I still remember the sore lips I got trying to learn to play it. Kind of like sore fingers learning to play a cheap guitar.

Lyle, I don't think a trumpet convention would bother our crowd,...but bring it if you must,...I'm sure we can find something to do with it..(Perhaps you remember the "Tuba" story) Ron

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Thank you, and I look forward to seeing all of you at the show.

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15 days till the show!! Call and reserve your advance 3-day tickets for only $25.00. Where else can you get 3 days of great music for $25.00? Come see us. Call (618)627-2409. We still have vendors booths available.

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We are getting calls wanting to know about booth spaces. We do still have spaces available, (the Civic Center is huge) and are in the same room with the players. Give us a call if you would like more info on booths or anything else about the show.

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Three days and counting. Time to clean out the pickum'up truck and get it road ready for the trip down south. I can hardly wait.