Georgia Steel Guitar Association - Conyers, GA

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 29 Sep 2013 4:52 am

We are getting all geared up for our GaSGA Peach Jam"boree" #XX (20 for you young folks, hehe).

We are so proud that the Conyers VFW has agreed to host our show for the next 3-4 years. We were sure tired of building hunting.

We will be featuring the unique Carco Clave. Carco has never been to our show and will be a welcome addition.

Also to be featured will be Bill Cunningham, Scott Kirk, Steve "Alonzo" Walker, Tommy Dodd, Brett Day,Jeremy Drawbaugh and myself.

For the first time ever at our show, we will have a "RED LIGHT" jam, reminiscent of the old days when Jeff Newman did this at the ISGC.

It's gonna be fun!

So make your plans for Sunday, November 10, 2013.

Show kicks off at 10:30am

Conyers VFW
1432 VFW Dr.
Conyers, GA 30012

http://www.georgiasteelguitar.com/

bob drawbaugh · Post by **bob drawbaugh** » 29 Sep 2013 7:42 am

Sounds like it's going to be a good time. I hope it works out so I can be there.

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 29 Sep 2013 9:37 am

Carco's show in St. Louis was outstanding. I'm looking forward to hearing him again.

Steve Alonzo Walker · Post by **Steve Alonzo Walker** » 30 Sep 2013 3:39 am

I am looking forward to seeing all my "Steel Pickin'" buddies and meet new folks as well! Also, it will be another great show as always, and everyone will enjoy Carco. He is a super Steel Picker and an Excellent Guitar Picker! You Tube has him playing twin with Doug Jernigan on several tunes, so find them and watch them and see just how good he is! See Ya'll Soon!

Jim Hartley · Post by **Jim Hartley** » 6 Nov 2013 6:54 am

Hey Friends,

I hate it, but I'm gonna miss this show. This is one of my favorites, but I'll be in Tunica, Ms Saturday night and these old bones aren't quite up to drivin' all night, then playin' all day. LUCKILY, Paul Polish, the staff drummer for most of the major steel shows across the country, was available for this weekend. Have a great time everybody.

See ya soon,
Jim

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 6 Nov 2013 12:49 pm

"Black Diamond" and I are ready for this one!

Wendell Gurley · Post by **Wendell Gurley** » 7 Nov 2013 10:24 am

Hey there Brett, glad to hear you are ready! As I remember hearing John Hughey say one time: "I don't know if I,m ready or not, but I'm willing" See you, Carco, and all the other great players this coming Sunday--

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 7 Nov 2013 11:22 am

Hey Wendell, I was a last minute addition to the roster. Bring yourself prepared!

Tommy Dodd · Post by **Tommy Dodd** » 8 Nov 2013 7:47 am

Donna and I are looking forward to seeing everyone in Conyers this weekend. And, of course, really looking forward to picking with my best bud-drummer...Paul Polish.

The red-light game should be very interesting. I remember very well the times Jeff Newman would put me up in a line-up and made me sweat bullets sitting beside Paul Franklin, Randy Beavers, and Doug Jernigan. And the only advice he gave me was "Don't let Doug count off any of the songs!" That was really good advice cause Doug can pick really, really fast. So, should be interesting to see what gets played in Conyers this Sunday.

Come and enjoy the fun!

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 9 Nov 2013 11:02 am

Come on out, Folks!!!! Guaranteed great music and fellowship!!!!

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 9 Nov 2013 11:46 am

Black Diamond and I are ready! Can't wait to play some songs for y'all and see y'all!

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 9 Nov 2013 5:22 pm

See YOU tomorrow, Brett!!! Have a big hug ready for me!! Love ya!

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 9 Nov 2013 7:45 pm

It's going to be a great day. Think I'd better turn in so I can get there bright and early.

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 10 Nov 2013 6:45 pm

What a great day we had! A special thanks to the players, band, staff, officers, and other volunteers. Carco had the audience silent while he entertained. And the red light jam was a blast for me!

Stay tuned for details of our next show!come and bring a couple of friends.

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 10 Nov 2013 8:34 pm

I'd like to say a very special thank you to the Georgia Steel Guitar Association for another great show! I had so much fun playing, singing, and listening to every player, and talkin' and laughin' with great friends! There were so many great players and Carco's set was awesome! I always enjoy playing for the Georgia Steel Guitar Association and I'm glad to be a part of it!

Love y'all!
Brett

Scott Kirk · Post by **Scott Kirk** » 11 Nov 2013 5:15 am

Boy what a great show this was!! Sure was glad I could make it to this one. I had so much fun. Bill you had that new Mullen shining in more ways than one. Brett I'm so glad I got to hear you and Black Diamond this time! Great set! It was great fun music an food.

Steve Alonzo Walker · Post by **Steve Alonzo Walker** » 13 Nov 2013 5:36 am

Another great show! Thanks for inviting me to play and a thanks to all who were responsible for organizing this fine show! And thanks to the best backup band around! All you Carolina pickers are missing out on one of the finest Steel shows around! Carco Clave was the special guest and he was special! Great personality and even a better performance! A perfect selection of tunes played flawlessly! He wowed the crowd and this will not be his only time to be invited! I am already looking forward to the next get-together in February and I encourage you to attend cause I know you won't be disappointed! Another treat they had this time was the "Jeff Newman Red Light Jam" where pickers have a red light in front of them and you play when the light goes on, at anytime during the song, and stop when the light goes off. You have to be on your toes and pay attention! It was alot of fun by all! Hope To See Ya'll There at the next show!

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 13 Nov 2013 10:32 pm

Another outstanding show, and all the efforts put forth by the organizers and crew behind the scenes were obvious in a well-paced, smooth, and highly entertaining day. Many thanks to everybody for such a fine time!

Jeremy Drawbaugh · Post by **Jeremy Drawbaugh** » 14 Nov 2013 4:18 pm

I had a blast! Love all my friends there in georgia! You guys are number one. Thanks to the band for suffering through my chicken scratch charts. The redlight jam was awesome.
Surprised some folks with my golden voice! Haha!
Looking forward to my next trip!

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 14 Nov 2013 6:21 pm

I had the pleasure of playing drums with my buddy Jeremy. It was great getting to watch him play from over his shoulder. Great voice, by the way!