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Doug Smith
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Medway, Ohio
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Posted 15 Jul 2003 3:18 am |
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Winchester, Indiana is the location for the annual gathering of the Aloha International Steel Guitar Convention. This years special guest was Herbert Hanawahine and and though it's tough to get Herbert to say anything on stage, when you can play like he does you don't need to say a thing.
One thing I noticed this year was a marked improvement in many players-these folks are doing their homework! When Don Fullmer plays Manuela Boy on his 12 Sierra Hawaiian guitar you have to to be impressed-just like Uncle Jules! Don Woods is another greatly improved steel player.
Ivan Reddington always has a nice program and this year we were treated to two sets by Captain Ivan. Bill Creller, known to forumites as a builder of cases, electronics expert, repairman of frypans, and all around good guy, played a very nice set. Watch out for this guy! Phil Bender now has a third neck on his Excel and played a great Byrd influenced set.
Hanging out at the motel and jamming with Gerald Ross, Frank Della Penna, Bill Creller, Bobby Ingano, and Floyd Alexander, with moral support from Ernie and Helen Coker and Tim Taylor was quite memorable. Bobby had just bought a triple neck Stringmaster there and we had a lot of fun with it.
Bernie Endaya plays a lot of bass at these conventions. This year, he played a lovely set on the steel with support from Bobby Ingano on second steel. Definitely a highlight.[This message was edited by Doug Smith on 15 July 2003 at 04:20 AM.] |
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Gerald Ross
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Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2003 6:49 am
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I agree with Doug... A fun, memorable and inspiring weekend in Indiana.
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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
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Warren Slavin
From:
Southampton, PA, 18966. USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2003 10:22 am
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I will endorse all of the above and add that
Bobby Ingano and Duke Ching were in great form on steel. Herbert Hanawahine was, as usual, his outstanding self on steel. His "nahenahe" style (sweet) was greatly appreciated and enjoyed by all. L T Zinn, this year, was exceptional and a great worker. He did the program for the golf club jamming and the planning and arrangements for the "Aloha Concert" on Friday. Dick Lloyd from Calif. was also an improved performer. His playing on his "Sierra" sounded very very Hawaiian.
And, "Doug Smith", you did a great job yourself, as usual along with your cohorts, Barb and Floyd. Our leader, Dirk Vogel, also did a great job on his Dick McIntire frypan and a borrowed resophonic.
You know when a convention is a success when you have five or more attendees who were never there before sign up on the spot to become members.
I better quit now because there are still many accolades to give and I'm sure that I would leave some out.
Thanks for everyone's help.
Aloha nui loa, Warren
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Ron Whitfield
From:
Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 15 Jul 2003 10:35 am
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Sounds like those of us who missed it, shouldn't have. Hope to see some of those players in Hawaii soon.
Doug, Bobby sez your hospitality helped make this his best trip over yet and a real eye opener, he's still flyin high. We hooked up with Jerry Byrd at the Halekulani last night, which these days, is much more than just a good time.
A big Aloha to ya'll for your efforts in keeping steel real in America! |
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George Keoki Lake
From:
Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 15 Jul 2003 2:32 pm
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While I wasn't there, I can bet that Warren Slavin probably played that old 6 string Rickenbaker bakelite producing a sound that would cause Herbert and Bobby to drool over!  Nice smooth touch and nahi nahi tone ! I miss those conventions ... all the great friends .... had a terrific time when I attended them back in the early days. |
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Jeff A. Smith
From:
Angola,Ind. U.S.A.
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Posted 15 Jul 2003 3:08 pm
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My brother (another Doug Smith) and I really enjoyed the Saturday afternoon session. Although we didn't get to see Bobby or Herbert play steel, there were still plenty of interesting moments. For example, although I've attended L.T. Zinn's Michigan show the last three years, I had never (before Saturday) heard him play as the featured performer. That in itself was worth the trip. Rather than continue mentioning individuals, inevitably leaving someone out, I'll let it go at that.
Now that I know the ropes a little better, I'll try to attend Thursday or Friday evening next time.
I appreciate having this in Indiana. Thanks. |
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 20 Jul 2003 6:44 pm
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George you are so right about Warren Slavin's style and smoothness. He can make his bakelite sound like no other. The albums produced by the Aloha Int'l Steel Guitar Club have Warren on them, and I consider him the highlight of those albums.
Bill |
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