The Steel Guitar Forum

I have listened to this track many many times. The steel is great. Is it Russ Blake?

https://youtu.be/ruhnrcviTZA

I dont know who the steel player is...but I SURE LIKE THE MUSIC. Lee

I found this site with Russ Blake:
https://www.npr.org/2012/04/13/15056099 ... tain-stage

Joe Burke wrote:Is it Russ Blake?

Makes sense..., but I checked some images and Russ usually wears his wedding ring and more hair on his arms. (Only steel players recognize people from fingers and hands....)

Think you'll find that this is Paul Brainerd, who also played the album.
http://www.valcourrecords.com/downloads ... ombination
http://paulbrainardmusic.com/bio.html

That’s Paul Brainard of Portland on steel. Terrific musician.

https://paulbrainardmusic.com/

Jesse Lege on accordion and vocal, Joel Savoy, Sammy Lind, and Sophie Vitells on fiddles, Caleb Klauder on guitar, and I’m sorry, but I don’t know the bass player or drummer.

Thanks for the info! Paul Brainard sure can play!

Thanks guys for all the nice youtube links...
Had a good time listening.

Great stuff!

If that first link don't light your fire then your wood must be wet!!! Love it!!

Wonder what tuning Paul Brainard is using on that Fender???

Sonny - I’m pretty sure it’s basic C6. I’ve listen most of it. Kind of easy because the camera is right on him. It’s a fun lick to play!