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I saw this band, Futurebirds, play in late 2015 in front of a small crowd of about 30 people in Alabama. Went home and checked them out and heard this song called "Painted Tears." I have always loved the pedal steel, but the steel break in this song is what made me have to get one and start playing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyRGLO-TNPs

It appears he hasn't been in the band for a few years now, but I was wondering if anyone knows if he's involved with any current projects. He is a young guy, couldn't have been much older than 30 when I saw them if that, and the band was never huge or anything, but the playing on this song influenced me a lot. Would love to know if he is still playing and there is new music to hear.

I like it. It has the danger of becoming a brain worm, staying in my head all day!

Looks like he plays a Rains.

Boy, that's good stuff. I was unaware it even existed anymore, besides on old records. Thanks for posting.

Derek Blalock wrote:I saw this band, Futurebirds, play in late 2015 in front of a small crowd of about 30 people in Alabama. Went home and checked them out and heard this song called "Painted Tears." I have always loved the pedal steel, but the steel break in this song is what made me have to get one and start playing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyRGLO-TNPs

It appears he hasn't been in the band for a few years now, but I was wondering if anyone knows if he's involved with any current projects. He is a young guy, couldn't have been much older than 30 when I saw them if that, and the band was never huge or anything, but the playing on this song influenced me a lot. Would love to know if he is still playing and there is new music to hear.

Similar story here. I saw him play with the band in 2013 or 2014 in Philadelphia. That was my first time seeing a pedal steel in person. Hope he is doing well!