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Hello everyone.....
Here is the tentative schedule for the Mesa Show in January. Please understand that this schedule is subject to change, but as of this minute here it is!!

Thursday January 25th, 2007
3:00-3:30 Joe Naylor
3:40-4:10 Blackie Taylor
4:20-4:50 Ron Sodos
5:00-5:30 Ron Turner
5:40-6:10 Bob Case
6:20-6:50 Austin Stewart & Jerry Newberry
7:00-7:30 Jonathan Candler
7:40-8:10 Billy Easton
8:20-8:50 Lonnie Bennett
9:00-9:30 Herb Steiner
9:40-10:10 Terry Bethel
10:20-10:50 David Wright
11:00-11:30 Lynn Owsley
11:40-12:10 Doug Jernigan

Friday January 26th, 2007
9:00-930 Jerry Newberry
9:40-10:10 Janet Lynn
10:20-10:50 George Sypert
11:00-11:30 Bobby Lee
11:40-12:10 Austin Stewart
12:20-12:50 Warren Davis
1:00-1:30 Curt Shoemaker
1:40-2:10 Fred Justice
2:20-2:50 Jerry Fessenden
3:00-3:30 Rich Brennion
3:40-4:10 Mike Smith
4:20-4:50 Jim Loessburg
5:00-5:30 Jonathan Candler
5:30-7:00 Dinner Break
7:00-7:30 Jim Cohen
7:40-8:10 Tommy Dodd
8:20-8:50 Chuck Back
9:00-9:30 Bobby Black
9:40-10:10 Al Vescovo
10:20-10:50 Gene Fields
11:00-11:30 Russ Hicks
11:40:12:10 Randy Beavers

Saturday, January 27, 2007

9:00-9:30 Jim Loessburg
9:40-10:10 Jonathan & Austin
10:20-10:50 Bobby Bowman
11:00-11:30 Frank Carter
11:40-12:10 Albert Talley
12:20-12:50 Herb Steiner
1:00-1:30 Mark Giles
1:40-2:10 Margie Mays
2:20-2:50 DeWitt Scott
3:00-3:30 Dan Tyack
3:40-4:10 Doug Livingston
4:20-4:50 Chuck Lettes & Jim Stahlhut
5:00-5:30 Billy Phelps
5:30-7:00 Dinner Break
7:00-7:30 David Wright
7:40-8:10 Bud & Geri Isaacs/Troy Porter
8:20-8:50 Tommy Dodd
9:00-9:30 Bobby Black
9:40-10:10 Terry Bethel
10:20-10:50 Russ Hicks
11:00-11:30 Randy Beavers
11:30-12:10 Doug Jernigan

Had to make some corrections, guys......As you can see we hardly have any Big Name Players Better get those plans made!! Check out the website at : www.swsteelguitar.com

Billy Easton

Hi Billy,
Perfect timing. It will be nice to leave snowy Denver for sunny Mesa. Hopefully no more big snowstorms for us. I don't want an interesting time at the Denver airport. See you soon.
Chuck

so, would one fly into Phoenix?.....and if so, how far away is the Holiday Inn?......I may consider going if I can get away for a few days....thanx

Billy, Was Joe Wright to busy to make it this year?

What options are available for getting from the Airport to the Hotel?
Is there a Hotel shuttle?
Thx,
Pete B.

Howard and Pete, I'll jump in here and shed a little light on the subject since no one else has responded.
Mesa is only about 20 miles from Phoenix, there is a shuttle service called Super Shuttle (blue vans) that runs all over the metro area, not sure of the cost but everyone says its cheap.
There are other shuttle services as well so its not bad at all to get from the airport to the show (Holiday Inn) at Country Club and US 60 in Mesa, hope to see you both there.

Hi Fred....thanks.....I also did receive email with helpful info.....just for the record.....

Hi Bill
I was out chipping away at the glacier that has formed in front of my driveway thinking about this today. I can't wait.
Bob

Oh Man! gotta open for ole Freddie J-R Can't wait to see everyone.

well, I'm looking forward to being in Mesa... it's cold and foggy this morning!...be sure and come the MSA room and say HI....

It will be 24 above in the Morning.( NE ) We are headed for the south on the 17th and will be in Mesa Saturday for the show. Can't hardley wait. Have not been to Steel show since St Louis in 1988.

See you all there.

Darrel :lol:

I have been talking to Billy and there are going to be some more changes to the schedule --- Things are happening fast and there are more additions

Thom:
I tried to get Joe Wright, but he had a previous committment. I hope to get Joe back next year.
A few changes to the schedule but it is still going to be a great time!! Come on out and share some of our Arizona sunshine!

Also, I will be out of the country for the next week.....cruisin' the Caribbean to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Please contact Troy/Peggy/Joe/LaRue while I am gone!!

Billy

Billy, Can yuo tell me if Jimmy Walls is gonna play?

Brett....
We would love to have Jimmy play, but have not heard from him in months. If you are in touch with him, have him call one of the directors if he would want to play.

Billy

I'm not sure if I can play at 11 AM. Never tried it!

B0b....
You can play at 11:00 am just as easily as 11;00 pm!! I have edited the schedule post with a few changes, but your spot is the same!!

Billy

never mind... found a ride!

Oh, hey, have you guys contacted Nils Lofgren this year to see if he'd be willing to play some guitar on the show? He seemed not-too-averse to the idea last year, and though he wasn't prepared to play steel, he might play standard guitar. That would be very cool.

JC, Nils hangs with Mike Smith some, Mike my bring Nils with him again.

Billy Easton wrote:B0b....
You can play at 11:00 am just as easily as 11:00 pm!! I have edited the schedule post with a few changes, but your spot is the same!!

Billy

Easy for you to say! I don't think I've ever played before lunch.

I think the restaurant opens at 10am.

Getting close just less than 2 weeks for the big show. Lots of calls and emails coming in --- it just keeps getting better and better.

Just to let you know, Bud and Geri will be selling DVDs of performances they have done. They will also be selling a CD they made with Joaquin Murphy back in the 1970's. Look them up when you are there. Bud will be glad to tell you a road story and Geri will blush as always

Dear Billy Easton or Joe Naylor,

Joe, I have tried to email you twice concerning the show, but it won't go through for some reason. Please email me directly or if Billy is back in town, I will need to talk with him.

Thanks,

Herby Wallace
HWallac480@aol.com