Clint Black's steel player

Jim Hinton · Post by **Jim Hinton** » 21 Nov 2005 5:01 am

I was watching Clint Black doing a concert on television last night. He definitely needs to let his wife (Lisa Hartman Black) sing more, beautiful lady, and excellent singer.

Man, a lot of his music sounds too much alike! I started to notice how Clint looks like George Bush too.

Anyway, he has a fine steel guitar player picking on an Emmons guitar. I never did catch the man's name, but thought he plays tastefully and clean. I was impressed to see a steel guitar, fiddle, and piano playing on the same stage. I would hate it, because I like to have more time to play, but thought they worked it all out very nicely.

I guess that's what you get when you're working with real professionals, eh?

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 21 Nov 2005 5:42 am

That would be Jeff Peterson , He has been with this band forever..actually PRE CLINT.

Jeff told me he had been with Hayden well before they hooked up with Clint...

Fine player for sure...

fine Band...

the wife's not bad either !

Jim Hinton · Post by **Jim Hinton** » 21 Nov 2005 6:34 am

Oh, I forgot to mention ... how about "waiting your turn" behind 3 additional guitar players and Clint on harmonica too?

The band sounds great and has something for everyone instrumentally.

Do you happen to know what kind of amp he uses? It wasn't a Peavey, so it got my curiousity aroused.

Fred Shannon · Post by **Fred Shannon** » 21 Nov 2005 6:37 am

You can catch Jeff on the Chat Room. He spends a lot of time there and is full of good steel guitar information which he shares freely.
Phred

Jeff Peterson · Post by **Jeff Peterson** » 21 Nov 2005 4:47 pm

It is true, I've been with Clint since he couldn't afford me..1987. I'd sit in with him for part of the tip jar, I liked his writing and energy that much. I played his demos, he got a deal(RCA), and the rest is history.
Sometimes live playing is a kinda' 'wait for your chance' thing, when you have so many great players all on deck to get a lead slot. I think we(as a band) concentrate more on making the music(song) itself happen than individual glory onstage. We are free to improvise in any song if we feel we can play what the song calls for in a fun and interesting way. I personally would not change a hook or signature lick that I played on an album, even if I thought I could play it cooler or better or faster or whatever. People buy albums, and they tend to like to hear what they have been listening to without too much embellishment.
And, just for info, this whole year, I've been using 2 Peavey Nashville 112's loaded with BW 12's, and couldn't be more pleased with the performance.[This message was edited by Jeff Peterson on 21 November 2005 at 04:51 PM.][This message was edited by Jeff Peterson on 21 November 2005 at 04:51 PM.]

Jim Hinton · Post by **Jim Hinton** » 21 Nov 2005 5:54 pm

Jeff:

You sounded great, and I was very impressed with your professionalism and great taste in playing.

My compliments! I'm very pleased that you took the time to respond personally!

Jim Hinton

Johnny Jones · Post by **Johnny Jones** » 21 Nov 2005 6:32 pm

Jeff is also a great Steel Guitar technician.He can set a steel up and it will play so smooth and easy.Jeff's intro,turnround and ending on Clint's "Nothing's News" is one of the greatest.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 21 Nov 2005 7:52 pm

I'll second that - Jeff, do you remember doing a couple of adjustments on my black LeGrande in Jimmie's basement a couple of years ago? You really sorted out the problem!

Roger R.

PS: I never did get that JCH....

Ben Slaughter · Post by **Ben Slaughter** » 21 Nov 2005 8:59 pm

Great concert on DirecTV. Spot on mix, and the vocals sounded great. Looks like a fun group to play with.

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 22 Nov 2005 6:54 am

Let me jump in here also. I'm fortunate to have Jeff living nearby just 10 minutes from my house. We've become very good friends over the past few years. Not only is Jeff a great Steel Guitarist, he's also the best when it comes to servicing and working on my Steel Guitars. Most of you know I love Emmons P/P's (I have 3) Jeff is great at working on them and has been my only service tech for the past 4 years. All the work he's done for me has been SUPERB. About two years ago I had Jeff do a cosmetic makeover on my old Sho-Bud Pro-1. The work was excellent and I was totally satisfied.

Nick

www.countryjunctionband.com [This message was edited by Nick Reed on 22 November 2005 at 06:59 AM.]

Kenny Foy · Post by **Kenny Foy** » 22 Nov 2005 8:08 pm

Jeff IS one of the best techs around. I've seen his work and he has worked on my guitar. Did a great job and you aien't gonna get any better. Let's not forget he worked for Bobbe Seymour for a loooooooong time.

Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 23 Nov 2005 12:07 am

Seen Jeff on TV a few times, Seen him on the forum many times, and talked to him on the phone once when I called Bobbe at SGN about 4 years ago. In that phone coversation Jeff offered to get me into a show but I was booked the weekend they we going to be in my area so I didnt get to go but I haven't forgotten the kindness. Thanks again Jeff! Hope all is well.

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John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 24 Nov 2005 10:32 am

Jeff and I have been friends since the early 70's when we were both playing steel in the Boston area. Ironically, I left for Colorado in early 1976 and he headed for Texas the next week (he obviously got the more stable gig

).

I'll sure agree with the tech part--he's been slowly doing a full restoration on my 1970 PP Emmons. It's taken a while due to procrastination on my part, but I know it is in great hands, and will be a killer when it's done

.

By the way, nice playing on the new CD, Jeff

. Very cool gig to have, my friend...

Wally Maples · Post by **Wally Maples** » 25 Nov 2005 5:54 pm

I had the good fortune to purchase Jeff's '79 Emmons D-10 and have enjoyed every minute spent trying to learn PSG!!! He's a super tech, he is. wally