Sacred Steel Video

Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 6 Feb 2001 8:08 am

"Sacred Steel," the 55-minute documentary video about the vibrant House of God steel guitar musical tradition is now available.

The professionally produced video traces the tradition from the Hawaiian music fad of the 1910s up to through the present. Included are archival and contemporary still photos, lots of live footage from church services, concert and other performance footage, interview, and rare amateur archival footage of Henry Nelson. Among the musicians are Willie Eason, Henry Nelson, Aubrey Ghent, Calvin Cooke, Ted Beard, Glenn Lee, Robert Randolph and, of course, the Campbell Brothers and Katie Jackson. The video is dedicated to Glenn Lee, who died in October, 2000 at age 32.

"Sacred Steel was the most exciting roots music to emerge at the end of the 20th century, and this video is the next best thing to actually being in church with the musicians." --Geoffrey Himes, music journalist for the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, etc.

The video will go on sale later this month at normal Arhoolie CD sources for $25 suggested retail. I am offering them at a pre-release price of $22 postpaid (US). Foreign orders please inquire by Email.

Act now! Avoid Delay! Accept no substitutes! Fantastic savings!

Seriously, send your check or M.O. to:

Bob Stone
3826 SW 2nd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32607

You might want to Email me too, so I'll have your video ready to ship when your funds arrive.[This message was edited by Bob Stone on 06 February 2001 at 08:11 AM.][This message was edited by Bob Stone on 06 February 2001 at 09:12 AM.]

Ann Fabian · Post by **Ann Fabian** » 6 Feb 2001 3:30 pm

Our check is on the way Bob!

We can't wait to see it and hear it . . .

And we also look forward to the upcoming Sacred Steel Convention coming soon in the beautiful Orlando Florida area March 30-31, 2001.

Ann Fabian
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Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 7 Feb 2001 6:49 am

Further price reduction:

Sacred Steel videos for $20 postpaid in the US.

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 7 Feb 2001 6:13 pm

Can you take PayPal?

Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 8 Feb 2001 6:03 am

Sorry Jim. Only check or money order. No Pay Pal or credit cards.

Thanks for your interest.

Bob

Pat Burns · Post by **Pat Burns** » 12 Feb 2001 6:08 pm

..free bump..count me in..

Sage · Post by **Sage** » 14 Feb 2001 9:34 am

This is such a great video. It is so transparent it is like walking right in, sitting down, and being there. The pace is great, letting the excitement of the music, the musicians, and the spirit unfold easily. It is in retrospect that I realized that there is an enormous amount of information here, and rare archival footage that insures the importance of this documentary in history. Just seeing how the kids are welcome to come up and be near the musicians as they work was a great inspiration. I don't know if the decision to start playing outside of the church was an easy one to make for the elders, but I am grateful to them for it. I appreciate further still the opportunity to "visit" their church and homes by way of this video until I'm able to do so in person. Thanks, Bob, this is really well done and I invite other folks here to keep bumping this post up with your comments.

Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 14 Feb 2001 2:36 pm

Thanks Sage. You've made my day! I feel very fortunate to be doing this work.

Bob

Ian McLatchie · Post by **Ian McLatchie** » 15 Feb 2001 7:48 am

This is simply one of the finest performance videos I've ever seen, and certainly the best steel guitar video of any sort. I posted an appreciation on Bar Chatter yesterday. I can't imagine any regular follower of this site not being overwhelmed by the skill and enormous depth of feeling all these players display. A truly inspiring video, which no steel guitar enthusiast should be without.
Thanks, Bob!

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 15 Feb 2001 5:48 pm

This video is a must-have for anyone who loves the steel guitar. Bob has done a superb job of editing and the lighting & camera work are of professional quality.

The real reason to buy this tape, as Ian has said so eloquently, is the fascinating story and fire and beauty of the music. This is simply one of the finest documentaries on roots musicians you'll ever see.

Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 16 Feb 2001 10:39 am

Thanks Ian and Andy. Your comments mean a lot to me.

I just spoke with Chuck Campbell, who is one of those who reads the Forum but never posts. He asked me to pass along his gratitude for all the nice things people are saying about the Campbell brothers and the rest.

By the way, If you haven't seen it already "O Brother Where Art Thou?," the Coen brothers' latest, is a gas. And full of great old-time music--even a little acoustic blues too. Very highly recommended.

Thanks again,

Bob

Bill Leff · Post by **Bill Leff** » 21 Feb 2001 8:20 am

Great video Bob! Both my wife and I really enjoyed it for all the reasons listed above.

Now, how do we get this in the running for an Academy Award for best documentary?

-Bill

Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 21 Feb 2001 2:08 pm

Thanks Bill.

By the way, I'll be out of town through Saturday, so anyone who has ordered a video recently may experience a delay of a couple of days or so.

Thanks again. I couldn't be more pleased.

Bob

Ann Fabian · Post by **Ann Fabian** » 25 Feb 2001 10:58 am

Bob: What a fantastic video. All of us at Carter Steel Guitars enjoyed watching it very much.

We strongly recommend this video to anyone interested in discovering "new" avenues of expression using the steel guitar.

Truly a wonderful documentary.

Ann Fabian
Carter Steel Guitars

Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 26 Feb 2001 2:18 pm

Thanks Ann. I look forward to meeting you at the Sacred Steel Convention 3/30-31 in Sanford, FL.

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 26 Feb 2001 3:04 pm

I only have the CD ARHOOLE CD 450 (Sacred Steel) but it is certainly unique....and historic!

Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 27 Feb 2001 2:25 pm

Hi Gene,

You can learn about, and even hear samples from, the other 4 CDs in Arhoolie's Sacred Steel Guitar series at www.Arhoolie.com

Best,

Bob

Ann Fabian · Post by **Ann Fabian** » 13 Mar 2001 7:28 am

Ann Fabian · Post by **Ann Fabian** » 18 Mar 2001 9:23 am

Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 21 Mar 2001 3:48 pm

I still have a few left. Still $20 postpaid in the US.