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Topic: Christmas Cheer for 2014 |
Larry Bell
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Englewood, Florida
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 17 Dec 2014 10:50 am |
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Thank you Larry - great job! I look forward each year to your newest addition.
Have a great Holiday!  |
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Laurie Ayres
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Riverview, Florida, USA
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Posted 17 Dec 2014 7:44 pm
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Merry Christmas Larry! To you and your family. I still remember you playing in Bradenton and when we visited your home. I miss seeing everyone now that Roy is gone but I get on the forum off and on. Have you been playing locally lately and if so where?
My son took me to the Bradenton jam in Nov. and it was wonderful to see everyone again. I sure do miss doing that with Roy.
This is a hard time of year for me but I know he is with me.
I had to move from my daughters and I am now living alone in Sun City Center.
Let me hear from you.
New Year Blessings to you and yours too. I pray this year will be better.
Hugs,
Laurie
By the way, you always do a wonderful job playing. Thanks for the music! I've been playing Roy's Christmas CD every day. |
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Mark van Allen
From:
Watkinsville, Ga. USA
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Posted 17 Dec 2014 8:17 pm
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Very nice, Larry, great playing as every year!
If you don't mind, which guitar was that? And you on 6 string as well?
Best wishes for the holiday season and next year.
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Stop by the Steel Store at: www.markvanallen.com
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 18 Dec 2014 5:37 am
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This is really lovely, Larry. The Christmas tunes you've posted are my favorites of the season; this year is no exception.
Hope the coming year is happy and not too busy/busy enough for you, as per your wishes.
Merry Christmas! |
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Paul Wade
From:
mundelein,ill
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Posted 18 Dec 2014 9:13 am xmas
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larry.
great job love that tune. have a merry xmas
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Luke Sullivan
From:
El Paso de Robles, CA, USA
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Posted 18 Dec 2014 12:48 pm Nice.
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This is a real joy, to me, Larry. Every one of your tunes is remarkable. I like the sounds and arrangements. Many thanks for sharing.
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Mullen PRP D10, accordions, Harmony Sovereign guitar. |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 18 Dec 2014 3:12 pm
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Fantastic playing Larry..
Merry,and Blessed Christmas to you, and yours, and all the forum folks.
Bill
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Bill Ford S12 CLR, S12 Lamar keyless, Misc amps&toys Sharp Covers
Steeling for Jesus now!!! |
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Edward Rhea
From:
Medford Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 18 Dec 2014 3:35 pm
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Thank you, Larry, for taking time to bless us with your tradition. I enjoyed all the Christmas/Holiday tunes you posted. I can't believe I missed you doing this last year...anyway, have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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bob drawbaugh
From:
scottsboro, al. usa
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Posted 18 Dec 2014 4:03 pm
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| Larry, That was super! It wouldnt have been Christmas without a song from you. Have a Merry Christmas. |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 18 Dec 2014 5:52 pm
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Winter Wonderland knocked my sox off...Are you playing D10, or uni? BF
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Bill Ford S12 CLR, S12 Lamar keyless, Misc amps&toys Sharp Covers
Steeling for Jesus now!!! |
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Rick Schmidt
From:
Prescott AZ, USA
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Posted 18 Dec 2014 10:31 pm
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| Thanks Larry! Great tone, great playing! Merry Christmas! |
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Bo Legg
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Posted 18 Dec 2014 11:05 pm
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| How did I miss that last year? Loved it! |
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Larry Bell
From:
Englewood, Florida
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Posted 19 Dec 2014 7:42 am
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Thanks, all, for the kind words
It's my pleasure and your good wishes and friendship make my Christmas season.
I'd like to thank each of you who took a moment to say something. I love hearing something personal from each of you.
Donny -- we've been hanging out here for a while, eh? It's always great to hear from you
Laurie -- thank you, sweetie. I will forever treasure the time I was so fortunate to spend with Roy. He was a very special man; you and he will both always have a special spot in my heart. Have great holidays.
MVA -- it was my new mid-70s Emmons S/D-12 -- S/PDIF out of a Boss GT-6 into soundcard. Not me on 6 string -- amazing what BiAB can come up with these days. Happy holidays to one of my earliest steel guitar buds -- enjoy that new studio and new place with those cute alpacas. 
Charlie the Moth (or is it the Tuna these days?) -- hope all is well in Tejas and you are having the best holidays ever.
Paul & Luke -- thanks for taking the time to respond -- so glad you enjoyed the tunes.
Bill -- great to hear from another U12 guy. I've really never played anything else -- get lost on 10 strings. I remember when I first recorded Winter Wonderland my old buddy Al Marcus told me he really loved the tone. It was a single body Fessenden with a BL-710 in it and I always thought it was a little brittle, but great string separation and cut through a mix really well. Thanks for asking. I miss Al -- like Roy Ayres and Don Helms -- they had steel guitar memories of Joaquin and Alvino Rey and Jerry Byrd that many of us can only re-live through their stories.
Edward -- thank you. Glad you enjoy the music. It's why I do it. Have a great 'un!
Bobby D -- Glad you liked this one too!! Merry Christmas my friend.
Rick -- any accolades from a player of your caliber is humbly appreciated. Best wishes for a great holiday season and New Year.
Bo -- beats me, dude. Glad you liked it -- thanks for taking the time to write!!
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Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
My CD's: 'I've Got Friends in COLD Places' - 'Pedal Steel Guitar'
2021 Rittenberry S/D-12 8x7, 1976 Emmons S/D-12 7x6, 1969 Emmons S/D-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Quilter ToneBlock 202 TT-12 |
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Charlie McDonald
From:
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Posted 19 Dec 2014 7:59 am
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| Larry Bell wrote: |
| ... amazing what BiAB can come up with these days. |
A little judicious mixing as you do makes it work pretty seamlessly.
I was in cold places a couple of years (Pennsylvania),
but my mind's still in Puerto Rico. Hope your fingers are staying warm everywhere.
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Larry Bell
From:
Englewood, Florida
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Posted 19 Dec 2014 8:04 am
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South Florida works just fine for me
Did play outside on NYE a few years ago and it was in the low 40s -- but that's not typical.
You keep warm too -- and have great holidays!
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Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
My CD's: 'I've Got Friends in COLD Places' - 'Pedal Steel Guitar'
2021 Rittenberry S/D-12 8x7, 1976 Emmons S/D-12 7x6, 1969 Emmons S/D-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Quilter ToneBlock 202 TT-12 |
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Bill Moore
From:
Manchester, Michigan
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Posted 19 Dec 2014 2:16 pm
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Larry, this one sounds terrific, as usual. Wishing you a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
Bill |
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Gord Cole
From:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 20 Dec 2014 4:55 am
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| Thanks Larry! Always a treat to get your musical "card". Puts me in the mood for some egg-nog! ... Here's to you. Merry Christmas! |
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 20 Dec 2014 10:12 am Truly enjoyed each of the songs.........
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It sometimes takes a little longer, two or three years?, for us out here on the LEFT COAST to get in the know about the goins' on within our favorite circle of musician friends.
The songs you kindly shared with us were truly fabulous in every aspect. It's fair to say that you have been freshly discovered in Oregon........
THANKS for sharing......... Great performances. |
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Larry Bell
From:
Englewood, Florida
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Posted 21 Dec 2014 3:53 pm
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Bill,
Hope you're keeping those home fires a-burnin' up there in Michigan. Bet your Christmas will be white (if not white, at least COOOOOLD)
And Gord,
It's even COLDER up there. Thanks for your kind words and tip an egg nog for me!
Ray,
I'm so glad you appreciate the Christmas tunes. I know you've been around the block and are an avid Jerry Byrd fan. I met Jerry in 1964 when I was on Ralph Emery and Jerry Byrd and Billy Byrd were the cornerstones of the band and Jerry was leader. Many moons ago -- I was 14 in a combo that won a contest. I will never forget the confidence and competence of all the band members. They made great role models.
HoHoHo
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Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
My CD's: 'I've Got Friends in COLD Places' - 'Pedal Steel Guitar'
2021 Rittenberry S/D-12 8x7, 1976 Emmons S/D-12 7x6, 1969 Emmons S/D-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Quilter ToneBlock 202 TT-12 |
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