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I got a call from Bill Nauman yesterday inviting me to come to the Avi Casino near Laughlin Nevada, just 55 miles from my home to hear the band he was playing piano in and also to get a chance to hear one of the great steel players from the Vegas area who many of you know as Buzz Evans. I took my 14 year old son Tanner along for the ride and a chance to meet and hear Bill and Buzz. The ride was well worth the drive. Buzz and Bill were complimenting each other musically on stage and you could see the admiration each had for the other although it was clear to me Bill was in heaven on stage with Buzz. I really enjoyed hearing Buzz again since the last time I heard and met him was back when Scottie put on the Steel convention in Reno Nevada back around the mid 80's or so. Buzz is also a guitar monster. He was playing a beautiful Mullen through an Evans amp. His tone put me in mind of both Brumley on E-9th and Chalker on C-6th. He has a real gift for the swing stuff and is plenty speedy on both necks. I heard some real tasty and tricky bar bouncing on open string licks that I haven't heard that I can remember. This cat can go. On the break they came over to the table and set through the break and we had a nice visit. I will try to catch them the next time they come to my area. I hope the Southwest Steel Guitar Asociation in Mesa Arizona will invite him to play next year, I think he would be a fine addition to the show. Take care all.
Bill Bailey

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<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Bill Bailey on 10 May 2004 at 12:33 AM.]</p></FONT><FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Bill Bailey on 10 May 2004 at 12:35 AM.]</p></FONT>

.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Jim Phelps on 17 November 2004 at 09:19 PM.]</p></FONT>

Jim,
Good to hear from you, how is Alicia? are you still way down south of the border? Hope you are playing as much as you want. Take care Jim.
Bill Bailey

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Thanks for some great comps Bill Bailey,Im sure glad you came home!
Seriously, I am always in awe of my good friend Buzz Evans. He also has a great sense of humor which keeps us close.
We will have both steels on stage in Mesquite June 15-20th at the Virgin River Hotel and Casino.
The AVI where Bill Bailey saw us will be my last gig on the West Coast June 22-27
Hope to see you local folks there.
Keep Pickin'
Bill in Vegas but not for long!