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Jeff Spencer

 

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Queensland, Australia
Post  Posted 23 Mar 2015 4:13 am    
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Well folks. It's our 20th year and we have a stella line up. We are proud to have Jay Dee Maness as our special guest along with some of Australia's finest steelers. Bruce Green, Bob Alloway, Gary Brown, New Zealand's Paddy Long (Suzanne Prentice), Laurie Minson (lee Kernigan), Milton Quackenbush (Mel Tillis) Ian Kerr and the man himself Australia's grandfather of steel, Mr Kenny Kitching. I'll add more as they confirm. One of the highlights is the Sunday social, a place where we can converse and jamb in a more relaxed setting. It's not too late to book your holiday and enjoy some great Australian hospitality and steel guitar from down under.
Here is our 'Facebook link.
https://www.facebook.com/Brisbanesteelguitarfestival2015
Here is our Website.
http://brissteelguitar.com/festival-2015/

Be sure to message me if you want more details.



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Paddy Long


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Post  Posted 23 Mar 2015 4:01 pm    
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Excellent Jeff - I caught up with JD in Dallas and he is very excited about coming down to Brisbane for the Aussie steel show -- really looking forward to sharing the stage with him myself I must say hehe
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Allen Hutchison


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Kilcoy, Qld, Australia
Post  Posted 23 Mar 2015 7:56 pm     cheesed off dept.
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Hi guys - I'm really cheesed off I won't be able to make the festival this year. Family commitments call.
Would really have liked to see,hear & meet JD Maness.
Have a great show Paddy & all involved.
Cheers, Allen. Mr. Green
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Jeff Spencer

 

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Queensland, Australia
Post  Posted 27 Mar 2015 5:26 am     Raffle prize
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A John Platt lap steel (Gretch inspired) for our raffle prize.

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Chris Sattler

 

From:
Hunter Valley, Australia
Post  Posted 28 Mar 2015 4:46 pm    
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Well that's it!! Now I have to go.

Can anyone recommend good clean accommodation near the venue?
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Jeff Spencer

 

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Queensland, Australia
Post  Posted 30 Mar 2015 1:44 am     Motel
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Hi Chris. Would be great to see you up here! Be a great show. I know some steelers have stayed in these places. I am sure lifts can be arranged if needed. I'll sus some more out. Thanks for your interest Chris. Also if you are flying then Boondall or Virginia have got motels and are close to both airport and venue.

http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotel_Review-g255068-d299293-Reviews-Chermside_Motor_Inn-Brisbane_Queensland.html

http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotel_Review-g255068-d1459382-Reviews-Chermside_Green_Motel-Brisbane_Queensland.html
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Jeff Spencer

 

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Queensland, Australia
Post  Posted 31 Mar 2015 12:43 am     Kenny Kitching & Emma Hannah appearing as artists
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Australia's very own Kenny Kitching on the Perina pedal steel and his Wife Emma to sing. What a treat for all who attend. Lock this date in folks. Here is a sneak preview

http://youtu.be/QiG3N83MzuQ

http://youtu.be/Wu538fGwWgs
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Chris Sattler

 

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Hunter Valley, Australia
Post  Posted 2 Apr 2015 6:50 pm    
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Thanks Jeff for the info. I have booked a place in Taigum. Which is as close as I can get to the venue I think.

I am driving and picking my brother up in Armidale. He has just got himself a nice Carter D10 from the forum here and although being a very accomplished fiddle player says this guitar is more difficult than he could have imagined. He thinks that the fiddle is perhaps more difficult technique wise but for complexity in different positions for finding notes and chords this thing has a mind of its own. He can't leave the thing alone. Another one obsessed.

Am looking forward to Jay Dee and Always loved Kenny's playing. Kenny helped me out years ago. I got my first steel in 1980 and not really knowing much about them I got a nice blonde Sho Bud in a music shop in Park St Sydney. It only had one lever and I didn't realise it was going to need more later. I think it was Michel who put me in touch with Kenny who added two more for me. He seemed very pleased to be able to assist me. I think he was also playing a Sho Bud at that time. I used to go over to Ingleburn RSL where he played with the Bill Kelly show and sometimes over to Penrith and watch him there. He was always pleased to talk steel and I thought his playing was wonderful. He was an inspiration to any young steel player.
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Jeff Spencer

 

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Queensland, Australia
Post  Posted 4 Apr 2015 8:29 pm    
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Yes that suburb is quite close. Look forward to seeing you there. Please introduce yourself to me. I am also MC so you cannot miss my ugly mug!! Winking Kenny is indeed one of the finest. One of the best moments of my 'steel guitar life' was him and I playing some Hawiian tunes together on our steels. He came to me and said "you play Hawaiian, come on let's play then" WOW! Honoured!!

Safe travels Chris
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Allen Hutchison


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Kilcoy, Qld, Australia
Post  Posted 5 Apr 2015 2:08 pm    
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Check out that kool geetar you're playin' there Jeff!
Wow!!! Laughing
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Jeff Spencer

 

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Queensland, Australia
Post  Posted 8 Apr 2015 4:04 am    
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Yes Allen, it is indeed a fine instrument. I loved it then and I know I would love it now!! Winking
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Jeff Spencer

 

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Queensland, Australia
Post  Posted 14 Apr 2015 11:10 pm    
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Just confirmed Ivan Posa from New Zealand will be joining us again this year and look forward to him and his Zum performing. Thanks Ivan!
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Jeff Spencer

 

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Queensland, Australia
Post  Posted 22 Apr 2015 4:32 am    
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Just some of the steel guitar talent on show at our festival. Mr Jay Dee Maness and Mr Bob Alloway (Australia)

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Jeff Spencer

 

From:
Queensland, Australia
Post  Posted 27 Apr 2015 3:08 am     Paddy Long at our Sunday social following Saturday concert!
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2012

http://youtu.be/gqDvgVaAJMI
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Jeff Spencer

 

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Queensland, Australia
Post  Posted 3 May 2015 2:56 am     Milton Quackenbush again to share his talents with us.
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So good to have Milt with us again this year.

http://youtu.be/d5gaLuVUgx0

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Allen Hutchison


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Kilcoy, Qld, Australia
Post  Posted 4 May 2015 3:28 pm    
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Was blown away by Milton's work last year WOW
Cool
Seriously good line up again this year! Mr. Green
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Paddy Long


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Christchurch, New Zealand
Post  Posted 4 May 2015 3:43 pm    
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Yep Milt has agreed to play keys for me on my set too so thats just awesome - he's a pretty special player, and has some amazing shirts hehe !!!
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Jeff Spencer

 

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Queensland, Australia
Post  Posted 5 May 2015 4:13 am    
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He said only if you wear a 'real' shirt too Paddy!! Winking
I'll bring my collection down mate. You can choose one!!! Haha

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Jeff Spencer

 

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Queensland, Australia
Post  Posted 5 May 2015 4:17 am    
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It is with disappointment, but understanding, that I have to announce the withdrawal of Ivan Poser (New Zealand) to our festival. Ivan is a longtime supporter of our festival and he will be sadly missed. Maybe next year!!
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Paddy Long


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Christchurch, New Zealand
Post  Posted 5 May 2015 3:24 pm    
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Bugger to hear Ivan can't make it Jeff ... I will bring a special shirt just for you :-}
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Allen Hutchison


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Kilcoy, Qld, Australia
Post  Posted 12 May 2015 2:19 pm    
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It's a pity Ivan can't make it, but hope to catch up with him next year. Cool
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Ron Scott

 

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Michigan
Post  Posted 13 May 2015 3:55 am    
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Go Milton....Looking good buddy.....
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Jeff Spencer

 

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Queensland, Australia
Post  Posted 30 May 2015 5:24 pm    
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Remember, if you are anywhere near Brisbane, make sure you get here!! You will not be disappointed! Smile
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