Any steel players in Bradenton, FL ?

Trent Harris · Post by **Trent Harris** » 19 Sep 2018 5:45 am

I'm moving to Bradenton and wondered if there are any steel players in the area? Maybe get together sometime and pick or a lesson every now and then or someone I can catch playing somewhere?

Thanks,

TL Harris

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 19 Sep 2018 8:06 am

Robert Dominick lives in Bradenton.[/list]

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 19 Sep 2018 11:04 am

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Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 19 Sep 2018 11:04 am

Skip Ellis is somewhere around there, I think.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 19 Sep 2018 11:44 am

They have the Manasota Steel Guitar Club and are looking for people to pick at their jams. Third Tuesday of each month (except December).

http://manasotasteelguitarclub.com/

We also have a monthly steel guitar jam, 2nd Wednesday of each month at 5:30. Its a little far but not too far as the Manasota club people often come up. Catfish Johnny's Restaurant in Lake Panasoffkee (3 miles west of I75, exit 321 - CR470).

http://catfishjohnnysrestaurant.com/

Trent Harris · Post by **Trent Harris** » 19 Sep 2018 1:25 pm

Thanks guys, I'll have to definitely check out the Manasota club since it's right there in Bradenton.

Rich Upright · Post by **Rich Upright** » 19 Sep 2018 5:57 pm

I am in Spring Hill, and play regularly around the Tampa area with one of the better classic country bands. PM me & let me know when you will be here & will send you our gig schedule.
One thing to keep in mind...the bands & musicians here are, for the most part, not at the level of professionalism & ability that they are up north, and gig pay is less than half of what it was 20 years ago up north; usually around $50 per man IF that. If I had it to do all over, I woulda gone to Texas. The "country" scene here is pretty pathetic, only clubs that have country are Legions,Amvets, VFWs,Mooses, etc.

Trent Harris · Post by **Trent Harris** » 20 Sep 2018 5:16 am

Thanks Rich I will.