Dallas weekend, lets see pictures HERE please..

David Hartley · Post by **David Hartley** » 13 Mar 2014 2:19 am

I will really miss this 2014 show.

I would like to wish you all a great weekend.

Let's see some pictures here if you get a chance...

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 14 Mar 2014 4:40 am

I am removing my pictures and posting them elsewhere, as this thread has been hijacked by another subject completely.

Comeon guys, let's show some courtesy here.

Bill

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 14 Mar 2014 11:31 am

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David Hartley · Post by **David Hartley** » 14 Mar 2014 2:30 pm

I really appreciate it.

Please send more pictures during the weekend....

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 14 Mar 2014 7:49 pm

We missed you Dave!!!!

Mark Dunn · Post by **Mark Dunn** » 15 Mar 2014 2:55 am

Just seen your post... will take some pics later today. It's now about 6:00AM... having trouble adjusting to the time zone. The Telonics crew said thank David. There's lots of interest in the combo... sounds amazing! Ken used one on the main stage and had a terrific sound. Have spoken to FJ about your fretboard. Lee sends his regards.
Mark

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 15 Mar 2014 3:52 am

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Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 15 Mar 2014 4:06 am

Unfortunately I think attendances have dropped this year. Looking around the hall on Thursday and Friday night, there were not too many people under the age of 60. Couple that with the big name players who have either passed away or retired, it puts pressure on the promoters to have the attractive pool of players that they used to have a few years back. There was no Franklin, White or Johnson who were otherwise indisposed this year, and those guys are guaranteed to put backsides on seats. Buck Reid and Doug Jernigan were on fire last night, and Buck played some scintillating jazz and up tempo country things. He is the future of steel guitar in taking it to the next level.

I have taken a load of photos, and will put some on today. Re Mark Dunn's comments on the new Teleonics combo, I will tell everyone reading this that it is astounding in its dynamic range and string separation. I never thought that I would come across another amp that could compare with my Webb, but I believe that this new Telonics amp does just that and more. It is a huge sound. Thanks to Dave Beaty for the loan of this combo for my Dallas set, and for putting on the extremely informative sound seminars on the Friday and Saturday with Ken Fox and Jim Evans.

This is a great steel guitar show, and for those folks who have considered going but never quite made it.......you should. It's a wonderful experience.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 15 Mar 2014 5:59 am

Unfortunately I think attendances have dropped this year. Looking around the hall on Thursday and Friday night, there were not too many people under the age of 60. Couple that with the big name players who have either passed away or retired

That probably also applies to the ISGC in St Louis. Taking nothing away from the outstanding pickers that do perform, but there's no more Emmons, Day, Rugg, Hughey and other pioneers that I failed to mention.

I have never been to Dallas, but I would like to attend before I get too old. Unfortunately, Winter is the prime show season in Florida.

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 15 Mar 2014 7:15 am

I'd like to see pictures of the Jackson Steel room and the Jackson Steels, the people in the Jackson Room, and Zane and Donna King performing

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 15 Mar 2014 9:20 am

The attendance thing is something I've wanted to mention several times in the past. For the past several years, when I go to a steel show,,,I pause and look around,,,,99% of what I see is a bunch of old, fat, grey or bald headed men LIKE ME. Common sense tells me that they won't all be back next year,,,,we're dying off,,,,or "the home" won't let us out!!!,,,,and there are VERY few young people to replace us. And also,,,our "heros" that we come to see and hear every year are thinning out also. I think I have to "face the music",,,the interest in what I think is the most beautiful instrument in the world, is ,,,primarily,,,,(NOT ALL!!!) an older generation thing. And while steel guitar may very well be capable of much more,,,unlike guitar or piano,,it is just not seen as an instrument that crosses all genres of music,,,whether or not that is an accurate assessment or not. JMHO,,,,,

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 15 Mar 2014 9:47 am

Sonny Jenkins wrote:The attendance thing is something I've wanted to mention several times in the past. For the past several years, when I go to a steel show,,,I pause and look around,,,,99% of what I see is a bunch of old, fat, grey or bald headed men LIKE ME. Common sense tells me that they won't all be back next year,,,,we're dying off,,,,or "the home" won't let us out!!!,,,,and there are VERY few young people to replace us. And also,,,our "heros" that we come to see and hear every year are thinning out also. I think I have to "face the music",,,the interest in what I think is the most beautiful instrument in the world, is ,,,primarily,,,,(NOT ALL!!!) an older generation thing. And while steel guitar may very well be
capable of much more,,,unlike guitar or piano,,it is just not seen as an instrument that crosses all genres of music,,,whether or not that is an accurate assessment or not. JMHO,,,,,

Sonny, although I agree with you I would like to add there are a lot of good Steelers out there that are just as good as the aforementioned. They have new techniques and new tunings that have a lot to offer, but are being overlooked because of the name.
Pedal steel is not dead it's just not being promoted right. It's up to the Alberts and the Scotties to start bringing some of these unknowns to the fore front. That's what will save the Steel guitar.

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 15 Mar 2014 1:50 pm

Sonny Jenkins wrote:....... For the past several years, when I go to a steel show,,,I pause and look around,,,,99% of what I see is a bunch of old, fat, grey or bald headed men LIKE ME. ,,,,,

I resemble that remark!!

joe long · Post by **joe long** » 15 Mar 2014 2:26 pm

Bill, you are right on the mark. Our idols and heroes have left us with some great talent to start filling their shoes. This is evident at the Dallas show. Now, its up to all of us to do our part to encourage the younger generation to visit a steel show to experience first hand the beauty of our beloved instrument. I would even suggest giving them discounts for their first attendance. Never can tell, they may walk away with a hand full of cd's. Just my thoughts. Something has to be done before it's to late.

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 15 Mar 2014 3:03 pm

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Bill Lowe · Post by **Bill Lowe** » 15 Mar 2014 7:56 pm

?? where are the pictures?

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 15 Mar 2014 8:27 pm

Here is a fuzzy pic of Steve Palousek test driving the new Teleonics combo amp.

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 15 Mar 2014 8:42 pm

Yep, and on Wayne Dahl's new Rittenberry.... :whoa

Earl Briggs · Post by **Earl Briggs** » 15 Mar 2014 11:50 pm

Milo Deering..Johnny Cox... Gary Carpenter......

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 16 Mar 2014 6:27 am

,,,,,and Earl Briggs!!!!

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 16 Mar 2014 6:38 am

I am with you Bill Lowe,
But why post pictures only to receive negativity.
Bill Ferguson

Bruce Repka · Post by **Bruce Repka** » 16 Mar 2014 3:43 pm

If that's Wayne's Ritt, it looks exactly like the one Steve plays. Nice looking guitar.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 16 Mar 2014 3:59 pm

Here's one shot, courtesy of Bill Cunningham. From left: Tommy & Donna Dodd, me, Bill Cunningham, Bill Nicholson.

(I've forgotten the dog's name, but she (he?) is very well-trained: Donna trained him to laugh at all of Tommy's jokes, so there wouldn't be total silence.

)

Danny Letz · Post by **Danny Letz** » 16 Mar 2014 4:01 pm

Bill Ferguson does a really fine job of MCing the show not to mention all the hard work his wife does. He even made me make my own announcement about the church service. I for one would really like to see his and others photos. Bill, don't let em beat you down. I bet for every one that is critical, there's 10 that want to see them. If you are not going to post them on the Forum, PM me and tell me where I can see them.

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 16 Mar 2014 4:21 pm

I've read all the post on this thread and see no negativity, only honest feelings. If I said anything derogatory I'm sorry. I would also like to see some pictures.

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Dallas weekend, lets see pictures HERE please..

Dallas weekend, lets see pictures HERE please..

Thank You Bill

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