Central California Steelers, where are you playing?

Kevin Quick · Post by **Kevin Quick** » 2 Aug 2018 10:12 am

Paul Sutherland · Post by **Paul Sutherland** » 2 Aug 2018 2:17 pm

My August public gigs:

Sat. 8-4 The Purple Place, El Dorado Hills, CA

Wed. 8-8 Roadtrip Bar & Grill, Capay, CA

Fri. 8-10 The Boardwalk, Orangevale, CA

Sun. 8-12 Redhawk Casino, Placerville, CA (afternoon)

Fri. 8-17 Roseville Opera House Saloon, Roseville, CA

Fri. 8-24 Canyon Grill & Alehouse, Folsom, CA

Fri. 8-31 Maverick's Country Lounge, Pleasanton, CA

Ronald Heinzel · Post by **Ronald Heinzel** » 3 Aug 2018 1:38 pm

If got to spend a few days in Sacramento next week so I'm wondering if there's anyone playing. I'll be just killing time in the evenings so I'll be out and about.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 4 Aug 2018 10:08 am

Ronald Heinzel wrote:If got to spend a few days in Sacramento next week so I'm wondering if there's anyone playing. I'll be just killing time in the evenings so I'll be out and about.

Kevin & Paul's posts above list several.

Ronald Heinzel · Post by **Ronald Heinzel** » 5 Aug 2018 4:34 pm

Paul, I'm going to try and get to the Boardwalk and listen next week !

Paul Sutherland · Post by **Paul Sutherland** » 5 Aug 2018 5:26 pm

Great Ron. I'll buy you a cold one.

Ronald Heinzel · Post by **Ronald Heinzel** » 5 Aug 2018 7:22 pm

Thanks Paul, I'll drink one !

Fred Treece · Post by **Fred Treece** » 12 Aug 2018 10:31 pm

I treated myself to another Sunday afternoon at Red Hawk Casino today, this time to see Paul Sutherland play in his band “Locked And Loaded”. This band puts on a quality show with a good mix of classic and contemporary country tunes. Solid rhythm section, good vocals with occasional 3-part harmonies, and plenty of guitar and steel showcasing. Paul played an extended solo on “The Dance” that should have been on Garth Brooks’ recording of it...a real jaw dropper! I also got a detailed up close lesson on palm-blocking and playing behind the vocal on a georgeous sounding Emmons D10. He is, as his band mate quipped between songs, a “world class” pedal steel player.

Paul, it was great to hear you play and meet you in person, even though our chat was hijacked by a special fan and admirer.. I hope you had a spare thumb pick

Fred Treece · Post by **Fred Treece** » 12 Aug 2018 10:45 pm

Well, there may be a shortage of gigs out there for them but it seems there is no real shortage of excellent country bands and some GREAT pedal steel players in this part of California. It has been an enjoyable and educational experience so far. I am very grateful to everyone who has responded to this thread, and hope to meet all of you somewhere down the road.

Paul Sutherland · Post by **Paul Sutherland** » 13 Aug 2018 10:24 am

Thanks for the kind words Fred. I've been trying for several years to get the band leader to tone it down a bit. Hope to see you and Vivian again soon. Maybe we can finish our conversation.

Paul Sutherland · Post by **Paul Sutherland** » 19 Aug 2018 12:19 pm

The gig this Friday at Canyon Grill & Alehouse in Folsom has cancelled. Maverick's on the 31st is still on.

Paul Sutherland · Post by **Paul Sutherland** » 2 Sep 2018 4:51 pm

Kind of a quiet month.

Saturday, 9-8 at the Wrangler in Elk Grove

Friday, 9-21 at the Udder Place in Turlock.

Fred Treece · Post by **Fred Treece** » 2 Sep 2018 6:44 pm

Thanks Paul. It would be nice to keep this as an ongoing thread.

If anybody finds themselves lost in the High Sierra next weekend, Iâ€™m playing with The Bill Welles Band on Saturday at the 12th annual Hermitfest at Hermit Valley Campground on Highway 4. The link is almost as long as the road there...

https://www.google.com/search?client=sa ... vrt=events

Paul Sutherland · Post by **Paul Sutherland** » 2 Sep 2018 8:23 pm

That looks like a fun gig Fred.

Fred Treece · Post by **Fred Treece** » 2 Sep 2018 8:32 pm

It’s a hoot, Paul

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 2 Sep 2018 9:02 pm

Or you could just try https://hermitmusicfestival.com/

Fred Treece · Post by **Fred Treece** » 2 Sep 2018 10:25 pm

b0b wrote:Or you could just try https://hermitmusicfestival.com/

That’s a different batch of hermits, b0b. Possibly a little better organized than the ones I’ll be with.

Ian Worley · Post by **Ian Worley** » 3 Sep 2018 9:31 am

https://scenic4.org/save-the-date-hermitfest-2018/

Fred Treece · Post by **Fred Treece** » 3 Sep 2018 11:47 am

That’s it, Ian. Thanks!

David Wren · Post by **David Wren** » 7 Sep 2018 12:15 pm

Hi Fred, it was great seeing you again up in Arnold.... giving your thread a bump by announcing my band will be performing at the "Gold Country Fair", in Auburn, CA.... Tomorrow from 4:00 through 6:00pm.

I understand we will be on the "Fiesta" stage.... sounds like fun to me

If any of my forum friends stop by, be sure to come up and say Howdy!

Kevin Quick · Post by **Kevin Quick** » 8 Oct 2018 3:24 pm

Canyon Grill and ale house 10/20 7 to 10pm

Darren Porter · Post by **Darren Porter** » 16 Oct 2018 7:58 pm

Hi all. New here and to lap steel. I'm from Turlock and hope to see some of you at some point. My band, Sonhouse Blues and Gospel Band plays the area frequently - but no lap steel - yet.

Since this topic is frequented by folks in my area, I was wondering if there were any good teachers in the Modesto area. I will be focusing my playing on "dirty blues." probably interested in just an occasional sit-in so someone can help me stay on the right track, make sure I'm not developing bad habits, give me a good challenge to work on, etc.

Thanks!

Fred Treece · Post by **Fred Treece** » 16 Oct 2018 8:42 pm

Darren, Forum member Richard Sinkler is in Oakdale, and Ron Wright is in the Modesto area. They are both very accomplished players and might know someone who can get you started. Richard posted on this thread, so he’s easy to contact. Search the Members Section for Ron and send him a note.

Darren Porter · Post by **Darren Porter** » 17 Oct 2018 10:27 am

Thanks for the tip Fred!

Joseph Carlson · Post by **Joseph Carlson** » 17 Oct 2018 11:22 am

I'll be playing with a couple bands this Saturday at the inaugural Grass Roots Music Festival in Grass Valley, CA

https://www.grassrootsmusicfestival.org/

Pretty great lineup if you're into independent country artists.

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Central California Steelers, where are you playing?

Anybody playing in Sacramento Aug 8-9

Re: Anybody playing in Sacramento Aug 8-9

Random Strangers - Sept 8, Auburn Fair -CA

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