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Billy McCombs
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Bakersfield California, USA
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Posted 31 Jan 2016 12:35 pm |
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Played Steel this morning in church for the first time. I used Zane Kings backing tracks which are great. Only played 2 songs in the middle of the service. The Church has a excellent Organist but after the Pastor found out that I play steel he twisted my arm to play. I was a little nervous, not like playing with a bunch of Honky Tonkers. Maybe next time it will be easier. Billy
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James Marlowe
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Florida, USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2016 8:03 am
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Good for you Billy!! Keep it up.😎
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2016 8:12 am
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| "Give praises to the Lord on an instrument of 10 strings". (Psalms 33:2) |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 1 Feb 2016 8:25 am
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That's good Billy, makes a fella feel good to play for the Lord.
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 1 Feb 2016 8:48 am
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| What were the two songs? |
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Ronald Sikes
From:
Corsicana, Tx
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Posted 1 Feb 2016 8:50 am
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I'm very blessed to play at our Cowboy Church every Sunday. Way to go Billy. Keep it up.
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Duane Noom
From:
Whitehall, Michigan, USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2016 10:05 am
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Great Billy. I play at Church 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off.
I love it. Stay with it, you will too.
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Mike Archer
From:
church hill tn
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Posted 1 Feb 2016 10:22 am bless you bro
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that's wonderful bro
keep up the work for the Lord
mike 
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2016 10:25 am
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The last playing I did at church was for a wedding.
My guitar slinger buddy and myself furnished the only music at the wedding, including the "Bridal Chorus" and the "Wedding March". |
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Billy McCombs
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Bakersfield California, USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2016 11:09 am
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Amazing Grace, and Keep me in your will. It went well so Im sure I will be playing again. Billy
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LJ Eiffert
From:
California, USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2016 11:25 am
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That's a cool place to play your Steel Guitar Billy, for God. Amen brother. Uncle Leo J Eiffert Jr  |
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Jim Smith
From:
Midlothian, TX, USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2016 9:57 pm
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| Erv Niehaus wrote: |
The last playing I did at church was for a wedding.
My guitar slinger buddy and myself furnished the only music at the wedding, including the "Bridal Chorus" and the "Wedding March". |
I've played plenty of wedding receptions, but the only actual wedding I ever did, I played your two standard songs through a Leslie speaker, plus the Hawaiian Wedding Song. The poor guy committed suicide two months later and I've never done another one!  |
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Dom Franco
From:
Beaverton, OR, 97007
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Posted 2 Feb 2016 6:45 am
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I've been playing my Pedal Steel and Lap steels in Church for over 40 years. The Steel sounds Heavenly on the old Hymns. But I also play contemporary worship music as well.
There's no greater blessing on earth than when the congregation and the band are all in one accord praising the Lord. The Holy Spirit fills the place and lives are changed.
Dom
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James Marlowe
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 2 Feb 2016 7:19 am
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I recall an instance while playing in church that was a bit humorous. I forget what I was playing but at one point I got up in "Hugheyland" and I heard a couple of 'amens' from the congregation. 
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Dale Rottacker
From:
Walla Walla Washington, USA
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 2 Feb 2016 8:35 am
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| For you newbies who might be tuned in, gospel music is the best music to learn on. The Holy Spirit is standing right over your shoulder urging you on. He loves it when you "make a joyful noise unto the Lord".(Psalms 98:4) |
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Mark Wayne
From:
Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 2 Feb 2016 5:57 pm
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Great to hear that, Billy.
If you wan't some very melodic, yet understandable gospel-style music to play, Google the song writer, John Peterson (who was also a lap steel player). He's the guy who wrote songs like "Heaven Came Down" and "Springs of Living Water." Alot of his songs actually lay well over a Jazz style.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JEaOlPirNzk
These songs have great melodies that vary from verse to chorus.
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Jerry Van Hoose
From:
Wears Valley, Tennessee
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Posted 3 Feb 2016 4:32 am
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Billy, congratulations on your debut solo performance in church, you are truly Blessed. Ron Sikes, best gig ever, great picture too.
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Bob Hoffnar
From:
Austin, Tx
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Posted 3 Feb 2016 6:04 am
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The Church gigs that I have done pay pretty well but they usually have a mandatory weds night rehearsal. Also you are expected to have your own in ears at the bigger places. The only problems I had at first was editing my normal speech patterns. Language and decorum are still a big deal at church gigs.
A steady church gig can bring in an easy $500 to $1000 a month to the ringers. You can always find a few sleepy pros that drove through the night to make it to the Sunday morning service.
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Billy McCombs
From:
Bakersfield California, USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2016 7:38 am
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Yea mean you can get Paid? Just kidding. I know that the Organist gets payed. My pay was Coffee, Donuts, and the privilege of playing for the Lord. Billy
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Dale Rottacker
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Walla Walla Washington, USA
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john buffington
From:
Owasso OK - USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2016 8:52 am
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| I've been working for the Master almost 40 years and enjoyed every second of it. There's no better venue than what the Lord brings you. |
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Jerry Berger
From:
Nampa, Idaho USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2016 8:57 am
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A steady church gig can bring in an easy $500 to $1000 a month to the ringers. |
And of course your tithing 10% aren't you?
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Glenn Suchan
From:
Austin, Texas
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Posted 3 Feb 2016 10:59 am Re: Gigging for God
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| Billy McCombs wrote: |
| Played Steel this morning in church for the first time. I used Zane Kings backing tracks which are great. Only played 2 songs in the middle of the service. The Church has a excellent Organist but after the Pastor found out that I play steel he twisted my arm to play. I was a little nervous, not like playing with a bunch of Honky Tonkers. Maybe next time it will be easier. Billy |
Good for you, Billy. I was in a similar situation about four years ago. It was discovered by someone in my church family that I 'played' (I think the term was used loosely  ) PSG. My name was mentioned to the Worship Leader of the church's praise band. He asked if would like to participate in a rehearsal. I said yes and played during my first church service the following Sunday. Since then, I've been serving through my playing every Sunday. Usually, the service will have 6-7 contemporary praise songs.
There two things that guide my playing during a service:
1. First and foremost, I ask my Lord if my playing for the church family is what He wants
me to do. In His words: "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness;..." Mt 6:33 (KJV)
2. It's not about impressing the congregation with my imagined talent. It's about
allowing my Lord to use the Gift He gave me to do His will and bring His Word
through my playing.
A YouTube of a song during which I accompanied a singer and pianist for a special dedication to a church member whom was suffering through his final days with cancer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52Nwq7I8Vns
Keep on pickin'!
Glenn
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Wesley Medlen
From:
LaCygne,Ks
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Posted 3 Feb 2016 12:24 pm
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God bless you Billy. I've been playing in a cowboy church band for 6 yrs. Music draws people so we can get them into the Lord. We have been asked to play at several church events did some live playing on tow truck in parades and also played at Sedalia Mo. state fair last two years and have been asked again this yr. with Ray Hildebrand on with us. Have also did some concert's with a very good attendance. The Lord has blessed us. Hope you have as much fun worshipping the Lord as we have. Wes
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