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Mike Black · Post by **Mike Black** » 9 Nov 1999 9:35 am

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billchav · Post by **billchav** » 9 Nov 1999 10:29 am

I remember Vance from the 40'@ 50's. Yes, I would like to see him do a video on BJW, although I am partial to the Playboys since I have known Herb R. from those days. Iwould prefer a non-pedal video for old times sake. Glad to see someone else rembers the older players. Bill Chaviers,ICQ 36667112.

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billchav · Post by **billchav** » 9 Nov 1999 10:29 am

I remember Vance from the 40'@ 50's. Yes, I would like to see him do a video on BJW, although I am partial to the Playboys since I have known Herb R. from those days. Iwould prefer a non-pedal video for old times sake. Glad to see someone else rembers the older players. Bill Chaviers,ICQ 36667112.

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Twayn Williams · Post by **Twayn Williams** » 9 Nov 1999 10:32 am

I would think that all of them would be great! When I get re-employed I could even buy 'em

Mike Black · Post by **Mike Black** » 9 Nov 1999 10:58 am

Bill Leff · Post by **Bill Leff** » 9 Nov 1999 11:13 am

Welcome Vance. I'm a newcomer to steel and have enjoyed your playing on the BJW CD I own.

Can you tell me what tuning you used on those recordings?

With respect to a video, I think we need a lot more non-pedal videos in the marketplace. The only one I'm familiar with is the Cindy Cashdollar one and consider it pretty basic. I'd prefer to see something with more content.

Best regards,

-Bill

Website · Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 9 Nov 1999 11:28 am

Vance,
Welcome to the forum!

I'd love to see a more advanced nonpedal video than the Cindy Cashdollar videos. Even a closeup of you just playing various songs would be a big help. If you've seen the Homespun Tapes videos, they do a very nice "split screen" approach with two cameras, one showing the right hand and one showing the left hand.

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Website · Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 9 Nov 1999 11:36 am

I should add that I'd probably buy whatever Mr. Terry puts out.

Greg Vincent · Post by **Greg Vincent** » 9 Nov 1999 12:24 pm

Vance,

My name is Greg and I'm a newer steel player.
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your work with Jimmie Rivers as captured on the Brisbane Bop CD. Absolutely thrilling music! Can you let us know what instrument and what kind of tuning you used on that stuff?
Are you still in Sacramento?
Glad to have you involved in the Forum!

Greg

Dave Zirbel · Post by **Dave Zirbel** » 9 Nov 1999 2:00 pm

Hey Vance, I'm a big fan of the Brisbane Bop. I've played DeMarcos a few times myself. I'm definitly interested in a video and let us know about any live performances. I'm here in northern Ca.
Dave Zirbel

By the way, I heard from Mylos that you wound up with my old S-12 MSA with the funky green marble formica(which was all my fault)

Steve England · Post by **Steve England** » 9 Nov 1999 2:03 pm

Vance your work with Billy Jack, and Jimmie Rivers is just outstanding. You and Tiny Moore were a great pairing. I'd like to see some stuff on Billy Jacks band, but i would also have to echo what Brad said about a more advanced nonpedal video, preferably one on the jazzier improvisational styles. Hope you'll be sticking around here for a while

Troy Cody · Post by **Troy Cody** » 9 Nov 1999 3:39 pm

HI! Bill Chaviers
I am with you us old guys like to hear the good old sound I think some of the younger players would like it also if they could hear more of it.

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Mark Durante · Post by **Mark Durante** » 9 Nov 1999 3:41 pm

Hi Vance,

Your playing on the Billy Jack and Jimmie Rivers stuff is exceptional. I would definitely want a tape. If I'm correct I think you had some pedals on your Bigsby and I would love to know the tunings and the pedal arrangements,(copedents).

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 9 Nov 1999 3:51 pm

hey vance,
it's always bugged me that you aren't easy to find...you're a legend and deserve the limelight!

maybe a small part of one video could show what the heck those hundreds of pedals of yours do!

Kenny Yates · Post by **Kenny Yates** » 9 Nov 1999 5:05 pm

Hey Vance, I still have some tapes of us picking together at the Detour.......if you're intrested let me know and I'll try to dig them out and send you a copy.

Ken
PS say howdy to rivers for me when you see him.

Michael Johnstone · Post by **Michael Johnstone** » 9 Nov 1999 6:03 pm

Yeah Man!
I'll buy it.If I wasn't busy finishing up Murph's CD,I would probably try to get involved myself,as I have a background in producing instructional videos.I did two for Hellecaster Will Ray a few years ago,and maybe the first one ever made around 1980 for L.A.bassist Carol Kaye.Anyhow,good luck and keep on playing.And Mike,if there's ANYTHING I can do to help - please let me know.Guys like Vance and Murph are national treasures as far as I'm concerned. -MJ-

Ian McLatchie · Post by **Ian McLatchie** » 9 Nov 1999 6:08 pm

You can put my name down for a copy of that tape. If it's possible to wear out a compact disc, there's a serious danger of it happening with my Jimmie Rivers and Billy Jack CDs. Thanks for all the great listening, Vance. Live long and well.

Mike Black · Post by **Mike Black** » 9 Nov 1999 6:31 pm

Blake Hawkins · Post by **Blake Hawkins** » 10 Nov 1999 6:26 am

Hi Vance,
Have enjoyed your work with BJW and Bob Wills.
You have always been one of my favorites.
Yes, would like a tape on non pedal western swing.
Just add me to the group.
Glad to see you have access to the Forum.
Blake

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Jimmy Douglas · Post by **Jimmy Douglas** » 12 Nov 1999 3:02 am

Hi Vance ,
I sent you a message on the bar chatter. I would be interested and look forward to a video and any information about BJW, Tiny and your views about the steel. I wrote to Tiny many years ago and he gave me an address for you. I sent you a fan letter but I dont know if you ever got it. (It was pretty silly) Anyway I would like to buy your CDs so I'll send you a bankcheque.

Joe Savage · Post by **Joe Savage** » 13 Nov 1999 9:25 am

Hey Vance, I'm also very interested in any product you can come up with. One of the bands I'm working with is doing a few of those BJW and JR tunes. I'd like to know how to play them right!

Bill Rowlett · Post by **Bill Rowlett** » 15 Nov 1999 9:12 am

Hello Vance,

I'm playing with a fiddle player here in Arkansas who used to play in California years ago. His name is Red Barnes. He says that he used to know you and says hello.

Best wishes,

Bill Rowlett

Mark Durante · Post by **Mark Durante** » 16 Nov 1999 4:55 pm

Vance,

Let me bug you with a couple more questions.
It is my understanding that your bigsby was originally non-pedal and Paul Bigsby added two pedals to it at a later date. Is this true and what did those two pedals do?
Which recordings were done non and which had the two? When was the transition? Thanks again.

Mark Durante

mikey · Post by **mikey** » 16 Nov 1999 6:24 pm

Aloha Vance,
Put me down for one...an E13 Non Pedal video would be great!!!
Aloha,
Mike

Mike Black · Post by **Mike Black** » 17 Nov 1999 12:23 am