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After what seems like years we are going to meet up again and blow the doors off of the Ponderosa at Jubitz truck stop in Portland Oregon.

We start at 1:00 sharp.

Sales table area.

Come one, come all and celebrate the brotherhood.

Possible songs:
12 Bar blues C
A Way To Survive C
Good hearted Woman D
Heartaches By The # A
Someday Soon G
The Crystal Chandeliers D
Swinging Doors E
Stay Here And Drink A
Faded Love D
Highway 40 E
Steel Guitar Rag E
Silver wings E
I Love You Because A
Truck Driving Man G


Larry Behm
971-219-8533

Well all right. It'll be nice to see the tribe again!

Hmmm - that night at 7 my jazz quartet, with me on steel, plays at Jo Bar in Portland, so either it’ll be a fantastic way to warm up and get lots of ideas to steal, or it’ll destroy my body hauling all that stuff twice…..

I’m pretty sure I won’t be able to resist seeing and playing with the Portland steel gang, especially if John McClung is coming!

Thanks, Larry - I hope you know how much we all appreciate you putting these together.

My wife and I along with two friends are coming. Thanks Larry looking forward to the jam!

BTW, is that Ponderosa at 10350 N Vancouver Way with Jubitz being 10210 N Vancouver Way in Portland?

Great! Putting this on the calendar for sure.

Duane Becker wrote:BTW, is that Ponderosa at 10350 N Vancouver Way with Jubitz being 10210 N Vancouver Way in Portland?

Yes it is that

Folks, if you can at all make this... it will be the steel jam memory of your life.

Years ago, when I made the trek north to attend, I was just blown away. What fun. That year there were 35 steel guitarists in a giant circle on the nightclub's floor... in a huge circle... and a live band on the stage, playing the endless loops of each song... so each attendee could have a portion of the live steel guitar parts.

What fun.

Larry, you guys rock on... I'll be there in spirit!

Hmmmmm

Larry, huge thanks to you for making this happen; I have been waiting for this since the last note of "Steel Guitar Rag" at the end of the set last May, and have especially been waiting to try some new stuff based on what I learned from the MANY mistakes I made last time! Last time I was introduced as "the blind guy with the white guitar over there", but now that I've been to the venue and know how amazingly clean it is, I'll be bringing my Williams D10 I usually play at home. I can't wait for the setlist so I can start practicing up. Thanks again Larry and Jubitz; this is really a one-of-a-kind event.

So, call me a fool, but what "Zach" posted.... good lord, what an amazing story to get young blood into this instrument of ours.

... and way more to the point, it's a giant fun feast for steel guitar players....

What is not to like?

Rock on you Portland steelers... best steel jam I've ever been to!

Big Kudos to Larry Behm for putting this together for many, many years. It is always an epic event with an incredible turnout! Be sure to attend if you can.
Sadly, I will be out of town; maybe next time.

21 days and counting.

I think the planets are in an alignment that will allow me to attend! Thanks for hosting, Larry.

Oh boy! See y'all there!

This will be my first time - does this cost to get in?

Well alrighty then!! If Dwayne Becker is making the drive so shall I! Sad to hear you can't make it Jones...Harley? Rusty? Bob? Tony? Mark? So many more. Hopefully everyone who loves the steel plans to show up. I will be bringing both members of my fan club. This is gonna be a biggy.


Thanks for stepping up Larry.

Hey Gary, yes ole Becker is making the drive-hope to see you and all!

Richard Fiedler wrote:This will be my first time - does this cost to get in?

Hey Richard-
This event is organized by Larry, a great guy you’ll want to say Hi to if you can.

There is no cost to get in, it is a truck stop with a large bar/dance floor/dining area. It would be good to buy food and/or drink if you are just there to watch. I don’t believe there is a cost if you are bringing your equipment to play along as well.

It is an absolute blast!

Richard, I might add too that this is one of the best steel jams I've ever been too, I've been to most over the years. No cost to get in, food is reasonably priced, and everyone is extremely nice. Its all about steel. No singers, no wasted time with fiddle and guitar players taking solos. Great backup band of rhythm guitar, bass and drums. My only complaint is that its too short. Starts at 1pm and ends at 5pm. Funny, at 5, everybody quickly packs up and goes home.

Be sure to bring any items you might like to sell (or give away). I will be there by 10:00 so come early and hob-knob.

Finally!!! Something for me to attend!! I’ve been looking for a musical country function since I moved here . Please feel free to introduce yourself to me. I need to make new local friends. I play pedal steel. Not asking to play just attend Terry Curley

Terry bring your gear, set up, play, slap backs and tell lies with the fellas, we are a friendly bunch. Call me if you wish to.

Anyone playing Saturday night before the Jam? I'm coming over from E. Wa. Saturday afternoon, wondering if there is steel guitar in a country band Sat nite?

People are clamoring for new steel jam videos on my YouTube channel. I will try to make it.