The Steel Guitar Forum

Well it's that time of year again."The International Steel Guitar convention" in St. Louis. It is put on by the steel guitar guru, Hall of Fame member Dewitt "Scotty" Scott and his family. Every year I think it can't get any better but somehow it does. As part of the convention back up band, I want to invite you all to the super bowl of steel guitar shows. All of you who have been there know what to expect and those who have not grab your pants because you will see and hear things you only have dreamed of. You will hear and talk to the greatest pickers in the world and guess what?, they will be very glad to talk with you. I am looking forward to seeing all of you there and sometime during all the confusion please grab my arm and say "HI". If you are real lucky you might hear a Ron Elliott joke are two. See you in St. Louis, Bobby

I'll be there...and I'll try to grab your arm while you are NOT playing!

Kind Regards, Walter

www.lloydgreentribute.com
www.austriansteelguitar.at.tf

Bobby,
I'll be there fri & sat. Lookin forward to seeing you! Nick

Walter, you can grab his arm while he IS playing and he'd still be great.

Bobby- you are absotively, posilutely correct- it is the SUPER BOWL of steel shows! My special friend of 40+ years and his family work very hard to make this happen each year! Will I be there? I'll give you three guesses, and the first two don't count!
P.S.- I'll see you there!

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Dino

See ya there Bobby. Hey you going to get a chance to sit in in my Jazz Room. You've done so much for Jazz steel guitar you should be there. But I get to play with Doug Jernigan!

Jim

Bobby, I'll be there again this year at the Rains booth, stop and say hi.

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Fred Justice,
Justice Custom Cases & Cabinets,
Fred's Music, www.fredjusticemusic.com

Unfortunately I'll only be there in spirit this year, I'm starting Chemo in two weeks.

I hope Steel Radio gets to broadcast a lot of show.

Jack, Sorry you can't make it to St. Louis, but hope your Chemo goes good for you. BOBBY, For years we have seen you play on stage and have enjoyed it very much. Now it's hard to believe that we will be on the same stage as you playing too. Looking forward to it. Jerry, Austin & Donna

You are correct Bobby. I can hardly wait to get there. If you ever come once, you will never want to miss it again. I'm looking forward to seeing you and all the other guys too. It's the highlight of my year. See you soon..........Stoney

Packing my clothes right now. Won't be long till the "Super Bowls" on !!!! Like Bobby, I hope to see all of you there.
Like they say in showbiz "See Ya In St. Louie".
...Roy

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Music is a "gift" with many wrappings....
....Roy

Bobby, I haven't decided if I'm going. Just tell me ... Do you have anymore banjo jokes?

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www.home.earthlink.net/~johnd37

Mitzi and I are getting ready to head that way soon. It's always great fun visiting and picking. Great big fellowship. Can hardly wait ........

Susan and I will be arriving Thursday and it will be my pleasure to help with some of the emcee work this year. I am really looking forward to meeting some of the great players that I have never met before plus old friends, new friends and of course, my "Swingin' West" listeners.

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Mike

It is great to hear that Mike Gross will be helping MC the show this year. Mike is one of the best MCs and DJs I have ever known, as well as one of the most knowledgeable about steel guitar and music.

Herby Wallace

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Herby,

Thanks so much for those kind words. It really means a lot coming from you, my friend. I will sure be looking forward to seeing you in St.Louis.

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Mike

Looking forward to hearing some more good picking, these are the best.....
See Ya there.........
Everyone be careful
Your Friend,
Bill

Hey I forgot to tell you I will have my new CD available at St Louis this year. It is titled "More Finger Style" and kind of a tribute to Chet and Merle. I have had a lot of people ask me for another fingerpickin' CD so here it is. Stop by my booth and say "hi" to me and my lovely wife Linda. Bobby

Bobby,
This will be the third Convention we have attended. It is great to meet and hear all of the wonderful Steel players. Not taking away from the steelers by any means, but your style and playing is one of my favorites! I'll be getting one of your new CDs! Your style and tone are to be commended and it is so rarely heard with todays guitar players! Looking forward to St. Louis!