The Steel Guitar Forum

Hi to everyone!

I'll introduce myself, as I've been reading this forum for several years, yet for some reason just haven’t participated yet.

My name is Artur - I'm 23 years old and I live in Helsinki, Finland.

I have a band called "Artur U & the New City Limits", and we are releasing our 1st CD on February... Our first single was already released along with a music video a little over a month ago, feel free to check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QEybfkWrpc

So, looking forward to meeting and chatting with all of you! For the past couple of years I've been travelling to NY every once in a while, so if anybody's located there, I'd love to hear.

All the best,
Artur U

Congratulations Artur -- A Star Is Born.

I Love the Video and the Music Style, and I am over 60.
That Left Hand Play GeorgeBoard looks and sounds awesome in your hands.
Makes me proud to no end.
Keep it going -- I look forward to more video releases.

I remember bringing my acoustic Lap Steel to Finland in 1994 and playing it in a Jazz Club, it was well received for an unusual Jazz- Blues instrument there.

It is an old KAY Standard Guitar Modified with Banjo tuners to make it 8 strings and a raised nut.

Indeed.

I'm somewhat take aback at the sound; couldn't praise it enough. Keep the drummer. And the bass player.

Such clear steel work in a framework of solidity, reminds me of the feel of rock in the middle years; clarity and competence, and a vocal to carry it.

Welcome, Artur.
I would be presumptive and say look for Bob Hoffnar on the forum; he's in New York and might be interested in this sound maybe.

Excellent stuff, Arttu!
I`ll be contacting you soon, let`s meet in the new year!

Btw, Bob Hoffnar is based in Texas these days, I believe...

Cool, Olli, thank you.

George, Charlie, Olli,

My apologies for the delay (+ bumping the thread)! Thank you so much for all the kind words. I’m really glad to receive such a warm welcome from the community. I’m putting a lot of energy and time into this group at the moment, so it really makes my day to hear your kind words. Thank you!

George: yes, it is a great steel and one for life.

Artur,

I enjoyed the video and playing. Sounds kind a like sacred steel meets rock. This reminds me also of Robert Randolph and the Family Band to some degree.

Please post some more when you can.

Welcome aboard!

Don