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  Topic: 7 String Lap Steels...tell me more!
Kevin Brown

Replies: 29
Views: 9303

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 3 Dec 2018 1:18 am   Subject: 7 stringers
Here’s my own designed ‘wave’. Built by the late John Blakey. Console twin that converts to two identical instruments that can be used as ordinary stand alone models. Mounted on ...
  Topic: console steel s
Kevin Brown

Replies: 13
Views: 4536

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 8 Sep 2017 11:36 am   Subject: Heres my danelectro inspired twin 7 convertible.
Built by John Blakey at his home. Console or two singles take yer pick.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/5015_IMG_6898_copy_3.jpg
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/5015_IMG_6897_ ...
  Topic: Mike Neer's Steelonious
Kevin Brown

Replies: 98
Views: 36025

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 3 Nov 2016 4:15 am   Subject: nina paley
how bizarre nina and i are both velonauts, heres mine. Great record Mike, will purchase today
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/5015_IMG_5336_1.jpg
  Topic: My take on the Benny Rogers version of 'Sand'
Kevin Brown

Replies: 2
Views: 1075

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 13 Jul 2016 9:06 am   Subject: My take on the Benny Rogers version of 'Sand'
Thanks Bob, I'll release a few as time goes by.
  Topic: My take on the Benny Rogers version of 'Sand'
Kevin Brown

Replies: 2
Views: 1075

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 13 Jul 2016 2:37 am   Subject: My take on the Benny Rogers version of 'Sand'
This is the first of a good few posts featuring my upcoming CD 'the soul of the weissenborn. I have utilised its vibe by sending goodwill to a wonderfull human being who has helped look after many ...
  Topic: Joseph Kekuku Recordings With Toots Paka?
Kevin Brown

Replies: 17
Views: 8111

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 19 May 2016 9:20 am   Subject: Joseph Kekuku Recordings With Toots Paka?
Agree with Orville, it took one paragraph for me to realise this was going to be a marvel of a resource. Orville re Indian Slide did you see the Zoor Nehra clips I posted for John above playing the ...
  Topic: Joseph Kekuku Recordings With Toots Paka?
Kevin Brown

Replies: 17
Views: 8111

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 18 May 2016 1:14 pm   Subject: Joseph Kekuku Recordings With Toots Paka?
Hi John, your book arrived today, so glad I didn't get the e reader version, your baby feels nice in the hand, congrats.
So I'll reciprocate with my Son House story. Growing up in the NW of England ...
  Topic: Chris Casello-Fender D8 throught new Supro Amp
Kevin Brown

Replies: 8
Views: 3314

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 18 May 2016 12:37 pm   Subject: Chris Casello-Fender D8 throught new Supro Amp
This deserves a boost, whasamatter with you lot ! this is very tasty
  Topic: Instead of mic placement, it was human placement!
Kevin Brown

Replies: 5
Views: 1900

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 18 May 2016 12:28 pm   Subject: Instead of mic placement, it was human placement!
Early electric orchestral/acoustic ( not quite sure ) recordings in UK involved the various sections..wind..brass etc on giant moveable platforms that could be moved around the vast space untill the d ...
  Topic: Vince Gill Contest
Kevin Brown

Replies: 2
Views: 1375

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 15 May 2016 10:33 am   Subject: Vince Gill Contest
Well if that doesn't get on the podium Id like to hears the ones that make it..great work Steve, best of luck. What a neat idea from Vince.
  Topic: Joseph Kekuku Recordings With Toots Paka?
Kevin Brown

Replies: 17
Views: 8111

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 27 Apr 2016 12:00 pm   Subject: Joseph Kekuku Recordings With Toots Paka?
Hi John, sorry about the wrong link. actually taj playing hawaiian opens up another can of worms..1904 all over again !
Heres the correct link watch this one first

https://youtu.be/On0rxNTKMpY
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  Topic: Joseph Kekuku Recordings With Toots Paka?
Kevin Brown

Replies: 17
Views: 8111

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 26 Apr 2016 1:19 pm   Subject: slide history
Thanks John, thats really interesting..Amazon won't recognise my UK login details so I'll have to start over again. So it seems that Kekuku developed the genre then taught others who then came to US ...
  Topic: Hawkins Hawaii Trio - Lapsteel album digitally avaliable now
Kevin Brown

Replies: 1
Views: 943

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 25 Apr 2016 12:40 pm   Subject: new album
Congratulations Andre, well nailed..really does sound great..love the way you got the vu meter way up in the red zone.
  Topic: Joseph Kekuku Recordings With Toots Paka?
Kevin Brown

Replies: 17
Views: 8111

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 25 Apr 2016 10:23 am   Subject: book
John how do we buy the book, cylinders are fascinating..always thought earliest recordings of slide guitar ( lap or otherwise ) were Charlie Pattons 1929 renditions, these 1909 recordings of Joseph ...
  Topic: Rick Alexander Non-Pedal Room 2016... Time to get started
Kevin Brown

Replies: 4
Views: 2600

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 7 Jan 2016 5:22 am   Subject: Rick Alexander Non-Pedal Room 2016... Time to get started
Whats the dates please Stephen.
  Topic: 6 or 8 for the Winter?
Kevin Brown

Replies: 14
Views: 5409

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 17 Aug 2014 4:54 am   Subject: 6 or 8 for the Winter?
OK fwiw, if you like swing n country start with an 8 string instrument but only string it with the top 6 strings. Get to grips with C6th/A7 theres absolutely LOADS of help and instruction on that ...
  Topic: VAYA CON DIOS Happy Cinco De Mayo!
Kevin Brown

Replies: 5
Views: 1588

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 4 May 2014 1:18 am   Subject: VAYA CON DIOS Happy Cinco De Mayo!
great overall sound and performance, almost worth getting married again to have you play the gig.
  Topic: Unbranded Valco 8-string lap steel (Sold)
Kevin Brown

Replies: 12
Views: 4145

PostForum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars   Posted: 26 Apr 2014 11:25 pm   Subject: Unbranded Valco 8-string lap steel (Sold)
Hi there, simple question, do all pole pieces rotate please, they sometimes weld themselves inside pickup housing, making string balance impossible, regards Mr D
  Topic: I'll Fly Away - Video ------>>
Kevin Brown

Replies: 29
Views: 10846

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 26 Apr 2014 11:06 pm   Subject: I'll Fly Away - Video ------>>
lovely backing track too doug, makes a lot of difference overall, keep em coming.
  Topic: Looking for some new stuff to listen to.
Kevin Brown

Replies: 17
Views: 7282

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 18 Apr 2014 3:24 am   Subject: Looking for some new stuff to listen to.
Forgive me for self plug but I do get a lot of comments about how this is a 'complete' listen from start to finish, lots of styles and sources. You can listen here and judge for yourself, regards Ke ...
  Topic: Morrell Lap Steels
Kevin Brown

Replies: 15
Views: 18500

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 16 Apr 2014 11:58 pm   Subject: Morrell Lap Steels
just had a response from Melbert lap steels, i know theres a lot of happy Melbert customers out there, apologies for omission.
  Topic: Morrell Lap Steels
Kevin Brown

Replies: 15
Views: 18500

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 16 Apr 2014 11:38 am   Subject: Morrell Lap Steels
This is all great news, had an email from Curtis Morrell himself, yep he confirms the 7 string pickup story depicted above, BUT as I'm going to convert to 7 string ( A6 ) the current stock pickup will ...
  Topic: Morrell Lap Steels
Kevin Brown

Replies: 15
Views: 18500

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 16 Apr 2014 5:11 am   Subject: Morrell Lap Steels
Hi chaps, I'm looking for affordable 8 String, looks like a toss up between Morrell and Goldtone models, have to admit Im rather taken by the Vintage Brown Morrell especially at around $299 approx. ...
  Topic: Ian Ufton CD
Kevin Brown

Replies: 10
Views: 2063

PostForum Section: Steel Without Pedals   Posted: 20 Jan 2014 1:21 am   Subject: Ian Ufton CD
Love Ian's syncopated style, his turnarounds are so unique.
  Topic: What Do You Listen To At This TIme of Year?
Kevin Brown

Replies: 22
Views: 6685

PostForum Section: Music   Posted: 11 Dec 2013 12:58 pm   Subject: What Do You Listen To At This TIme of Year?
Hi folks I thought this might seem appropriate
https://kevinbrown1.bandcamp.com/album/home-for-xmas.

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