SWSGA Show 2024

[Earnest Bovine]

I got nuthin'
.. any requests?

[Slim Heilpern]

So looking forward to your set, whatever it is you choose to do!

As for a request, perhaps rather ambitious on short notice, but I've always loved the melody and changes to what I assume is Ivan Lins' most recorded popular song "Love Dance": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQFV51UwyD0 -- can only imagine what you'd do with it .

- Slim

[Christopher Woitach]

I’m so pleased to be asked to play again, in spite of various offenses against steel guitar and musical taste…

I can’t wait to see you all - I love this show, and I’ll be playing some guitar as usual for various players.

Thanks, SWSGA, for having me play!

[Bob Snelgrove]

Hotel availability?

[Kevin Quick]

check SWSGA web sight for link and discount

[Bill Cunningham]

I got nuthin'
.. any requests?

Me too. Talking to another player yesterday, it seems a common theme is that about now is when we start saying “why did I sign up for this!”

Maybe the hardest part is deciding what to play.

[Ron Pruter]

So true Bill.
BTW, I'm playing with my band" Steel Kickin' " right after Mr Fessendens #2 slot on Friday. I got some tunes I've never heard at steel shows. Fun! Fun! Fun! Ron

[Gary Thorsen]

Does anyone have any advice or information about RV parking at the upcoming show? Actually my RV is more a tour bus not a motorhome. I guess the Hilton is under new management so that a question Troy could not answer.

[Ron Pruter]

Bill or Dave-thanks for the edit

Gary, I don't know about over night stays but the parking lot is quite large.

[Bill Hoskins]

Gary, Troy and some board members have a meeting with the hotel staff Thursday. I'll ask them to check on parking for your bus.

[Sam Marshall]

Please see a new listing in the Steel Guitar's For Sale section for a donated GFI Expo that the SWSGA is selling at our show on the 19 & 20 of January.

[Bill Hoskins]

Gary Thorsen,
The SWSGA board met with the hotel yesterday (Friday). The hotel representative said there would be no problem parking an RV in the back of the parking lot on the west side.
If you have further questions, I would recommend you talk to the hotel at 800-833-5555.
Bill Hoskins

[Rose Sinclair]

Hi - getting my list together. Looking forward to geeking out with all my steel buddies.

[Pete Burak]

Oh that is awesome that you are coming, Rose!
I have your CD and your recent Magazine article on my coffee table in recent weeks.

[Roger Rettig]

Doug wrote:

"I got nuthin'
.. any requests?"

Bill C wrote:

"Me too. Talking to another player yesterday, it seems a common theme is that about now is when we start saying “why did I sign up for this!”

I don't know how you guys even contemplate it!!!

[Rick Schmidt]

Here's the official Schedule from the SWSGA...

https://www.swsteelguitar.com/2024_schedule.php

[Rick Schmidt]

schedule above

[Joe Naylor]

Bill Easton will not be able to be ther, so I will be emceeing the show by my self.

Looking forward to be able see everyone

Joe Naylor
"Asleep at the Steel"

[Larry Dering]

Joe you are a fine MC and I'm glad to hear you're still at it. Sadly I won't be there to enjoy the show.

[Rick Eaves]

Joe Naylor, you are an incredible MC. Wish I was there to watch the show. Hoping for a successful outcome.

[George Biner]

What a fantastic show! I defy you to find another with this much talent and heart. The most good music for your dollar. Thanks to SWSGA!

* Chuck Back and Skip Edwards on "Desperado" - beautiful
* Those two boys also showed their barrelhouse rock 'n' roll chops sitting in with Four Horses cajun band -- some serious wake-up goodtime music there - Richard Comeaux is quite a pedal player with a great band of brothers
* Once Upon a Time in the West -- haunting tune with eBow from Frank Carter (and Andrea Whitt did it too!)
* Dean Parks - what precision, thrilled to see him play pedal, with wah wah!
* Slim Helpern (harmonica) and Doug Livingston gettin' jazzy, wonderful stuff
* Doug Livingston playing Bach, jazz and keyboards
* Jonathon Candler killed it, authentic steeling there, the kid's a natural
* David Wright (w/ Rebecca singing) -- classic Texas with no attitude!
* Jay Dee Maness and Skip Edwards, "Forever Loving You", huge drama
* Andrea Whitt playing Sleepwalk
* Some great jazz songs "Coming Home Baby", "Mercy, Mercy", "Girl from Emphysema", "This Masquerade", etc etc

[Bill McCloskey]

I'm planning on going next year. Great line up.

[David Wright]

Red and I had a Great time as always...and a BIG Thank You to the guys in the Band.!!!! Rick,Dan,Skip, chris and Andrea Whitt for sitting in with us Sat night.