Alex Depew with Chris Cagle

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 3 Aug 2003 5:02 pm

We did a show with Chris Cagle last night. If you ever get a chance to see Chris Cagle look for Alex Depew. The man is a fiddler/violinist par excellance. At the top of his game. Very impressive. Great musician.

frank rogers · Post by **frank rogers** » 3 Aug 2003 5:59 pm

Amen to that! Alex and I have several things recorded together for a new C.D. We have been recording together on and off for the last five years or so. The tunes on the new C.D. have been recorded in the last 18 months. Alex is an incredible player, classically trained, unbelievable rock and bop chops. BTW, He is featured on Herby Wallace's latest C.D. too. Check us out @ [URL=http://www.geocities.com/frsteel/index.html[This message was edited by frank rogers on 03 August 2003 at 07:06 PM.][This message was edited by frank rogers on 03 August 2003 at 07:08 PM.]

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 4 Aug 2003 3:34 am

Alex has been on the ISGC main stage with Herbie. He played in the house band at LT Zinn's show before joining Cagle.

He has a solo CD.

frank rogers · Post by **frank rogers** » 4 Aug 2003 7:51 am

BTW Kevin, Alex's 3rd C.D. is due out soon. I am honored that he chose one of my compositions to be included. This may be a better link to my website to hear Alex. Check his playing on the tune "Spanglish". The tune was pretty much done live except for my gut string solo and the "fuzz" steel. www.geocities.com/frsteel [This message was edited by frank rogers on 04 August 2003 at 10:38 AM.]

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 4 Aug 2003 8:49 am

I'm glad you guys know him. He totally blew me away. Great player and nice person also. The real deal. This man is in a different class.

Paul Graupp · Post by **Paul Graupp** » 4 Aug 2003 10:25 am

Now I've forgotten who was playing steel with CC the last time I saw them.....

Regards, Paul

frank rogers · Post by **frank rogers** » 4 Aug 2003 11:20 am

Last I knew Cagle was not carrying steel. I talk to Alex regularly and he hasn't mentioned it. Also, Chris' records are practically devoid of steel. Heavy fiddle and distorted guitars.

John Steele (deceased) · Post by **John Steele (deceased)** » 4 Aug 2003 11:54 am

I've heard Alex Depew on several occasions.
He's a pretty good fiddler, but I personally find him a bit long on theatrics and short on harmonic knowledge.
I've never met him, but I'm sure he's a very nice person.
-John

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 4 Aug 2003 12:45 pm

Unfortunately, I don't think that Cagle's music lends itself to pedal steel. I don't think that it would have contributed alot. Very high energy. Just my opinion.[This message was edited by Kevin Hatton on 04 August 2003 at 01:46 PM.]

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 4 Aug 2003 1:10 pm

John,
You should have been a diplomat.

Yes, the CC band doesn't have a Steel.
I suppose Kevin's right. It's not for everyone.

kyle reid · Post by **kyle reid** » 4 Aug 2003 2:38 pm

I remember a thread about two yrs ago, that C.C. had said he had the best band in Country music & that he didn't need no stinkin steel guitar. How many saw that?

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 4 Aug 2003 2:51 pm

I guess he was half right.