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Posted: **14 Apr 2006 8:41 am**

Hello Everyone:
The officials and promoters have just announced the final details of the MASGA Show / Jam in Kannapolis NC. On June 3 & 4 2006 The big show and Jam featuring Mr. John Hughey will take place and you will not want to miss it.
We have a tentative schedule for you to view below. Mr. Hughey will be performing both days.
All information for travel directions and available lodging is also listed below. If you need more information contact our Promoters
Mr. ER. Chandler and Carl Epling at 704-982-8952 or Ken Latchum (President MASGA) at 434-251-1207

ER Chandler and Carl Epling are once again hosting a jam.
June 3rd & 4th, 2006
Kannapolis NC Moose Lodge
Old Beatty Ford Road
Special admission rate: All MASGA members with current membership cards—$5.00 for person (including spouse) each day.
Non-Members admission $10.00 per person per day.

DIRECTIONS TO EVENT: For those that will be headed south on Route 85 towards Kannapolis, NC, take exit #68. Go through two stoplights, then (1) flashing caution light, then turn left at the next stoplight onto Old Beatty Ford Road. Go approximately 1 mile. Moose Lodge will be on the left.

DIRECTIONS TO EVENT: For those that will be headed North on Route 85 towards Kannapolis NC, take exit #58. This will put you on Route 29 north. Go approximately 7 miles (through Kannapolis) until you see the Landis City Limit Sign. Go another 1/2 mile until you come to stoplight and turn right on Old Beatty Ford Road. Go approximately 1 mile, Moose Lodge will be on the left.

FOOD--Great Food will be made available on premises.

Econolodge—704-786-3100
3100 Cloverleaf Pkwy
Kannapolis, NC

Mainstay Suites
704-788-2140

Microtel—704-782-2300
3113 Cloverleaf Parkway
Kannapolis, NC

Fairfield Inn
704-795-4888

Check the Motel for special MASGA rates!

Tentative Schedule at Kannapolis

Sat.09:00—09:30 Registration
09:30—03:30 Individual Steel Players with tracks (15 min/person)
No Lunch Break—”eat & run”
03:30—04:00 Break for band setup
04:00—05:30 Steel Players Jam with Band
05:30—06:30 Supper Break
06:30—07:00 Showtime—with pre-selected steel players
07:00—08:00 John Hughey Performs
08:00—09:45 Showtime with band—pre-selected steel players and/or singers
09:45—10:30 John Hughey 2nd performance
10:30—11:00 Showtime

Sun.09:00—09:30 Registration
09:30—11:00 Gospel Steel Music
11:00—01:00 Individuals with tracks (starting w/players who didn’t perform on Sat.)
01:00—02:00 John Hughey’s final performance
02:00—03:00 Steel players jam with band
03:00—05:00 Individual Steel Players with Tracks
05:00 Event Ends

Posted: **17 Apr 2006 12:57 pm**

Posted: **17 Apr 2006 3:31 pm**

I'm looking forward to it. A great organization (MASGA). The Kannapolis Show and Jam is one of my favorites and Ken is one of my favorite people. See you all there.

Posted: **17 Apr 2006 5:19 pm**

UMMMMMM Well Ken I think your Hero might be all moved in in Greeneville TN. by then and Anna and I will be motoring down for the Jam.It sure will be nice to see all our great freinds again.Let me know if my dues are due.
Sam White[This message was edited by Samuel E. White on 17 April 2006 at 06:19 PM.]

Posted: **20 Apr 2006 4:29 pm**

OH Darn I will be moving on the 3rd of June. I thought I was going to be able to make it but I guess I'll have to wait for the next one.
Sam White

Posted: **25 Apr 2006 7:02 pm**

bump, Mark your calenders now, Make your reservations at one of the Motels listed below and get special rates. Mention the MASGA and Steelguitar show and you will get special discount rates thanks to ER Chandler and Carl Epling (Promoters of the MASGA Jam and Show. Don't forget they have approx 10 camper hook ups for Water and Electricity.

Hope to see you all there.

Ken Latchum
President MASGA

Posted: **26 Apr 2006 12:36 pm**

Bump up for Ken and the MASGA
Sam White

Posted: **27 Apr 2006 1:44 am**

its worth going just to meet ken, great guy
bill

Posted: **29 Apr 2006 5:04 am**

Posted: **1 May 2006 1:29 am**

hmmmm,was u bumping me ken??? lol

Posted: **4 May 2006 7:24 pm**

Everyone needs to be making their plans now to attend and participate with us at the great show and Jam. Come out and support the MASGA (Mid-Atlantic Steel Guitar Association)You will enjoy the fantastic Steel Guitar playing of the Famous and Great "John Hughey" along with a lot of other super players such as Chuck Campbell, Jerry Fleming, Arnett Mills, Joe Turner, Bryan Adams, Mike Calaway, Glenn Lanning, and many others. You will not want to miss this event. Plan Now!!!!

Hope to see everyone there!!

Regards
Ken Latchum
President MASGA[This message was edited by Ken Latchum on 04 May 2006 at 08:29 PM.]

Posted: **9 May 2006 12:34 pm**

bump to the top

Posted: **11 May 2006 5:03 pm**

up to the top again!

Posted: **16 May 2006 12:30 pm**

If you have not been to the Kanapolis MASGA show you are missing one of the greatest Steel Shows and times of your life. I will be missing this one only because I won't be living in Tennessee until the day of the Show. Darn I will miss a chance to play with john Hughey there.Have a great time guys I will see you all soon.Keep up the good Work guys.
Sam White

Posted: **16 May 2006 5:14 pm**

Hi Sam and Anna:
Thanks for the kind words Sam. Sorry you can't move down a few days sooner so you can be with us. It going to be a good show and Jam. Tell Anna that Leigh and I said hello. See you the next time.

Regards
Ken[This message was edited by Ken Latchum on 16 May 2006 at 06:15 PM.]

Posted: **21 May 2006 9:47 pm**

Talked with ER and Terry Rodgers yesterday.Terry says he is coming up for the show. Terry is a excellent singer and ER says he needs to sing a few songs.
Vern[This message was edited by Vernon Hester on 23 May 2006 at 11:45 AM.][This message was edited by Vernon Hester on 23 May 2006 at 11:46 AM.]

Posted: **25 May 2006 4:20 am**

Posted: **27 May 2006 11:19 am**

Looking forward to a great time in Kannapolis. Only a week away.

Posted: **27 May 2006 1:07 pm**

I will be there..

Posted: **28 May 2006 4:28 am**

Got me a room reserved...Looks like we are going to have another great time. Joe am looking forward to hanging out again. Kenny...will be good to see you again.

Ray

Posted: **28 May 2006 9:11 am**

Got my steel packed - Won't do any good to practice any more. Boy, am I looking forward to hearing John Hughey again!

Posted: **28 May 2006 7:10 pm**

Web site updated with pictures of players tentatively scheduled to perform. I lack a couple of pictures, but will continue searching. Others will be performing as our promoter sets the schedule.
See you in Kannapolis!
www.masga.org

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[This message was edited by Glen E. Lanning on 28 May 2006 at 08:10 PM.]

Posted: **29 May 2006 7:58 am**

Let's bump it up again

Posted: **29 May 2006 8:24 pm**

Great choice of headliners! Mr. Hughey is a master of the steel guitar and just as wonderful to talk to. John and Jean Hughey are two of my favorite people. Sorry I'm gonna miss them. Have a great show!

Miss Lana

Posted: **1 Jun 2006 9:52 am**

Ken
I'll be there

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