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You know never who might show up
Posted: 21 Jul 2018 4:02 pm
by Tommy Dodd
When I first took a job playing weekly at the Atlanta airport, I thought I would get bored with it quickly. But it has been nothing but interesting and kinda cool.The crowds move by fairly quickly, but some folks stop and talk about steel guitar. As a matter fact, in the last several weeks I’ve had Doyle Dykes, Phil Driscoll, and Don Everly’s son stop by and visit. And then today, this guy showed up fresh from weeklong sessions with George Strait in Key West, Florida. I asked him if he wanted to sit in and he declined. I guess he couldn’t handle the pressure.
Posted: 21 Jul 2018 6:26 pm
by Jonathan Cullifer
Cool! Thanks for sharing.
Posted: 21 Jul 2018 8:33 pm
by Jim Cohen
Great shot (and experience)!
Posted: 21 Jul 2018 10:25 pm
by Fred Treece
There’s a Kodak Moment Of The Year award waiting for you somewhere, Tommy.
(iPhone moment just doesn’t have good ring to it...)
And thanks for the tip-off about the George Strait album...
Posted: 21 Jul 2018 10:41 pm
by Glenn Demichele
So cool! People say exposure isn't worth anything, but that's just great. (I love the response to the cheap booking agent trying to get your band to play for free: "but people die from exposure").
Posted: 22 Jul 2018 4:48 am
by Chris Templeton
What a treat, Tommy!
Posted: 22 Jul 2018 7:22 am
by Sonny Jenkins
Paul took one of my lap steels (10 string) with him to the George Strait sessions,,,,that looks like the strap to my gig bag over his shoulder,,,,nah,,,,probably not,,,LOL
Posted: 22 Jul 2018 9:34 am
by Craig Stock
Really nice Tommy, great way to expose people to the most beautiful instrument around. Nice pic of you and Paul, really looking forward to a new outting by George too!!
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Posted: 22 Jul 2018 10:07 am
by Johnie King
Tommy great job a steel guitar ambassador for sure keep up the good work.
Posted: 22 Jul 2018 10:08 am
by Johnie King
Congratulations Sonny
Posted: 22 Jul 2018 10:44 am
by Rick Schmidt
Two GREAT players right there!
Posted: 22 Jul 2018 7:18 pm
by Paddy Long
Very cool Tommy
Posted: 23 Jul 2018 10:17 am
by Bill Ferguson
Paul who?😀
Tresure chess picture
Posted: 23 Jul 2018 10:23 am
by Ivor Greenwood
Great picture of you and Paul Tommy...Get a big enlarged version, Hang it on the wall...
Sure wish you would sell me that Infinity
Good luck Ivor G
Posted: 23 Jul 2018 11:34 am
by Larry Bressington
Good show Tommy, looks like a great place to do a gig.
Posted: 23 Jul 2018 1:53 pm
by Larry Jamieson
Tommy, great picture and how nice that you got to see Paul.
Tell us about your airport gig. I have never seen a steel player in an airport...
Posted: 23 Jul 2018 2:31 pm
by Larry Dering
Tommy, now that's beyond too cool. And playing at the airport has to be a hoot. What a great way to expose our beloved steel guitar to the masses.
Posted: 23 Jul 2018 3:21 pm
by Jim Morris
I'd have dropped the bar!!!
That's awesome tommy!
Posted: 23 Jul 2018 6:15 pm
by Bill Cunningham
Nice, TD!
You never who may show up
Posted: 24 Jul 2018 5:16 am
by George Kimery
A weekly gig at the airport. Well now I've heard it all. I can't begin to imagine how this came about. Guys, load up your gear and head to the airport. Offer to play one gig for free to see how it is received.
Psg
Posted: 24 Jul 2018 7:28 am
by Billy Carr
Uh Bill, I was just wondering the exact same thing about that dude!!! I know I've seen him somewhere before!!!
Posted: 24 Jul 2018 7:36 am
by Joachim Kettner
I have a record by Doyle Dykes on which Paul plays on.
Re: You never who may show up
Posted: 24 Jul 2018 8:37 am
by Fred Treece
George Kimery wrote:A weekly gig at the airport. Well now I've heard it all. I can't begin to imagine how this came about. Guys, load up your gear and head to the airport. Offer to play one gig for free to see how it is received.
I wasn’t gonna say it....but yep that does seem like a weird one. Airports are practically cities unto themselves now though, and Atlanta is a major hub. With weather delays, you can count on a captive audience and the increasing likelihood of a significant passerby
Posted: 24 Jul 2018 9:18 am
by Butch Mullen
Check out Redd Volkaert and Jim Murphy at the Austin airport on utube. How many more are doing this?
You never who may show up
Posted: 24 Jul 2018 9:32 am
by George Kimery
Are you allowed to put out a tip jar? I have mixed feelings about that. It could open the floodgates for everybody and their brother to want in, takes some class away from the airport,and makes the player look like a panhandler. I don't have a problem with selling
your CD's. What are the hours? Do they have other entertainers simultaneously or at other times?
This could be a great way to make contacts and to get gigs.