The Steel Guitar Forum

The first time I saw Steve was in 1986 at the ISGC in St. Louis. He was fantastic player then and even better today.

OH man. Steve became a favorite of mine after I watched the You Tube video of him playing "Empty Glass" with Gary Stewart.

Here it is for those of you that haven't seen it before. I sure would like to know what effects he was using on this song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JKen1FCrDM

Mark, thanks for posting "Empty Glass" Steve's ride is incredible and Gary Stewart was an incredible talent. I met Gary in 1976 when I was on the road with the Gage Twins band at Mr LUCKY's In Phoenix. Gary IMHO showed signs of a soon to be legend.

I DID enjoy that!!!! I've always liked that brand of pop/crossover music full af major 7ths and major 9ths - Ronnie Milsap and Keith Whitley come to mind - and this is another good example.

I don't know Gary but he's an interesting singer for sure. No need to dwell on Steve Palousek - one of the very best steel players on our planet and he plays with his usual good taste here.

I wish there were hits like this today...

I know the band was playing empty glass but what was Gary playing?

A well-mixed live version of "An Empty Glass" is available on iTunes. I really enjoy it. The steel on it transcends the genre. Having a great backing band allows someone like Gary Stewart to really be out there while still keeping a solid musical foundation.

Just in case you haven't seen this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSyj5kVou7o

I would loved to have been there that night.

here is one to part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewkxau3gE5Q

Looks like Steve is changing a string in the background.

Does Steve ever get on the Forum and talk? Do you think he knows that we are talking about how good he is?

Mark Greenway wrote:OH man. Steve became a favorite of mine after I watched the You Tube video of him playing "Empty Glass" with Gary Stewart.

Here it is for those of you that haven't seen it before. I sure would like to know what effects he was using on this song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JKen1FCrDM

Mark, I was around Steve a little when he was about that age or maybe a little before. He did have an effects processor and I'm thinking it was a Peavey Pro-fects. At that time, he used delay and just a touch of chorus. His tone has always been exquisite.

Steve does also get on the forum every now and then. He is one of the best on the planet but don't tell him I said that, LOL.

Hey Mark & guys,
Steve P. is one of my closest friends and no, he doesn't get on the forum too much. Donna, his wife does get on here however. I'll give him a note this week and tell him to look at this post. It will tickle him to see the compliments. He is a wonderful steeler and a great guy, and by the way is helping me at my steel school in February if anyone wants to learn some good C6 stuff.
Later,
Larry T

And Steve will be playing at the SWSGA show in Phoenix to be held at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel on January 16, 17 and 18. Come on out and enjoy Steve and a host of other world class players.

Billy Easton