Northeast Iowa Steel Jam and Show Feb 22-24

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 17 Dec 2007 9:16 am

An early heads up that the Northeast Iowa Steel Jam and Show will be Feb 22-24 2008 at the Historic Electric Park Ballroom in Waterloo Iowa. Feb 22 there will be an open jam at the ballroom this year as a get aquainted or re-aquainted with long time friends. The show will begin at 11 AM on the 23rd and we will have a non-denominational steel guitar church service at 9 AM on the 24th with the show resuming around 10:20 AM. We have the great Ron Elliot this year along with the legendary Dewitt "Scotty" Scott coming back again. We are looking forward to this year to meet new friends, greet our exisitng friends and create some history again in Iowa. Check out the website at www.steelguitarjam.com

Miss Lana , Michael Scott with Steel Guitar Radio will be our guests this year. Looking forward to seeing all of you again.

Kirk Dighton
NEISGJ

Lana Rosselli · Post by **Lana Rosselli** » 17 Dec 2007 4:11 pm

Hey NEI Gang...looking forward to it! We'll see you there!!

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 17 Dec 2007 6:26 pm

I'd like to announce a couple of new steel players to our family. Long time friends: Al Kabela from Ames, Iowa. Formerly a member of the Blue Sky Band and now with Jason Brown Band from Des Moines. Also Emmons style player and former player from the Ozark Jubilee, Mike McGee.
As Kirk said, we will have our usual informal circle style jam at the Ballroom this year. More convenient to bring your gear in early, set up and pick a while.
There should be a good variety of styles and tunes for the show this year along with the highlight performances of Ron Elliot and Scotty (Dewitt Scott).
We always look forward to Michael and Lana and Steel Radio.
Leave your ice picks and ice cleat shoes at home this year. There's no ice in the forecast!! Maybe a heatwave?
Lana, Kirk posted this on the 17th. Your post is dated 18th and it's still the 17th.You replied tomorrow already? How do you do that? You must be a Psychic??(new word!)

Lefty Schrage · Post by **Lefty Schrage** » 18 Dec 2007 8:50 am

The 2008 Northeast Iowa Steel Show, February 23-24, Waterloo is shaping up to be another exciting event beginning with a circle jam at the Electric Park Ballroom on February 22. If you're interested in jamming w/ us Friday night be sure to bring your steel.
Saturday and Sunday the stage will graced by two fantastic headliners--1) the awesome, smooth, inspiring Ron Elliot and 2) the talented Master of the Frypan and founder of the International Steel Guitar Convention, DeWitt Scott. We're so glad Ron & Leslie and Scotty and Mary will be with us.
A big Northeast Iowa welcome is extended to all players scheduled for the 2008 show including new faces Al Kabela, Mike McGee, Tim Harr, Michael Hartz, and Doug Stock. The schedule is almost complete and will be posted on our website in a few days at www.steelguitarjam.com.
A big welcome is also extended to Michael Scott and Lana Rosselli who will be handling Steel Radio chores during the show.
For many of us, connecting with and visiting with old friends has become just as important as the music at the show (we think of our show as a place 'where no one is a stranger'). As usual, we'll keep at least half the ballroom floor open to provide ample room for the many attendees who come to dance.
Reservations should be made by February 10 at the host motel, The Heartland Inn (at Crossroads Mall). Phone 800.334.3277 and tell them you want the Northeast Iowa Steel Guitar Show rate. We do hope you will plan to join us for the entire event. ...lefty

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 20 Dec 2007 5:08 am

Bill McRoberts · Post by **Bill McRoberts** » 20 Dec 2007 10:21 pm

Looking forward to this great show.

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 22 Dec 2007 11:36 pm

Leslie and I are really looking forward to playing the show this year, and getting to see so many great friends. Being with all the folks at SteelRadio and Scotty & Mary is always a special treat for us. We hope the weather-man is kind to us this year....as we really want to be part of this super show with our special Host & Hostess, Lefty and Barb. Ron & Leslie

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 26 Dec 2007 5:29 pm

moving this one up for a great show.

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 27 Dec 2007 9:15 am

New blood coming to NEISGJ this year. I am really excited to see Al Kabella and Doug Stock both coming. Man! Don't miss this one. Friday night jam at The Park could be interesting!

Kirk

Pat Carlson · Post by **Pat Carlson** » 30 Dec 2007 6:54 am

Kirk we will mark these dates on our calendar

We were to the Waterloo show a couple of years ago and had a great time.

I would love to see Al Svenddal again.Al played a very-very good set and would be a great bonus for a great show!

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 30 Dec 2007 12:13 pm

I just talked to Albert yesterday and he will be at our show also. He is a wonderful addition to the line-up.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 30 Dec 2007 10:30 pm

Sounds like a good one. I hope to get up there someday. Just one thing though, Lefty, Don't put in an order for snow that weekend.

Just kidding LOL. Give me a call sometime Lefty I'd love to hear from you.

Lana Rosselli · Post by **Lana Rosselli** » 31 Dec 2007 12:11 am

The show is not that far away folks and it's one you don't want to miss. I can't wait to see ya'll there!!!

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 31 Dec 2007 5:30 am

Patrick- Looking forward to seeing you. Northeast Iowa has a steadfast reputation of "...where no one is a stranger" We greatly appreciate all of the fans, enthusiasts and players that come to the show. See ya'll there!!!

DeWitt Scott · Post by **DeWitt Scott** » 2 Jan 2008 10:04 am

Lefty - Yes, Mary and I will be there and I will have my Frypan. I have worked up some different tunes to play this year along with a couple of tunes that the people expect me to play. Having Ron and Leslie there again is really a plus for your show! No one plays with as much soul, feeling and expression as Ron does.

I will also be anxious to play with your excellent staff band. Especially that guitar player! You know who I mean but in case you don't his name is ROGER MILLER! What a talented musician he is and to top it off I never met a nicer couple than Roger and Kathy. See you there. Scotty & Mary, St. Louis, MO.

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 4 Jan 2008 5:22 am

Lefty Schrage · Post by **Lefty Schrage** » 6 Jan 2008 5:56 am

hi Scotty, we're looking forward to having you and Mary with us again in Waterloo for our 16th show! And you're right, Roger Miller is one fine lead player who now is also playing steel guitar. Rog and Kathy make a great team.
And, Mike, good to hear from you too. We actually are planning on having good weather this year (like so many times before) and aren't planning to bring our ice skates. I will give you a call.
I thought I would mention that the preliminary player schedule (including lodging information) for our 2008 show is now available at our website www.steelguitarjam.com. Hope to see all of you there--and bring a truckload of friends! ...lefty

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 7 Jan 2008 3:01 pm

Well there you go another bump ^

Roger Miller · Post by **Roger Miller** » 7 Jan 2008 7:27 pm

Hello everyone, can't wait for the show to happen. Thanks for the kind words Scotty. I sure hope Miss Mary has kept you in line this year. Are we doing the Jerry Byrd song this year, you know which one. Ron and Leslie will be comfortable with the Ia. hospitality I'm sure. And most of all the group of people who put on a great show, and those behind the scenes are so important. If your looking for a great steel show in Feb., please come, your never a stranger here. Safe travels everyone.

Roger and Kathy

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 8 Jan 2008 7:07 am

STUBBY WILL BE THERE THIS YEAR. LAST YEAR HE COULDN'T GET THROUGH THE ICE AND SNOW. HIS PONY WAS TOO SHORT!!!

Bill McRoberts · Post by **Bill McRoberts** » 9 Jan 2008 7:09 am

Being Stubbies top stage hand, I called him on the "Short-wave" radio to pack some ice cleats in his saddle bags and a snow saucer with a tow rope and helmet, just in case.... and for good luck, some sun screen.

It'll be a great show as always.....

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 10 Jan 2008 7:24 am

Top stage hand is right! Be careful how you set up the mic for him though!

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 10 Jan 2008 8:42 am

All you steel players who are playing a spot at the Northeast Iowa Show, please send me an email with your info:
1. Are you using the House Band?
2. If using your own musicians, please send me their names for the admit list.
3. If using partially your own musicians, let me know their names as well as which instrument / player of the House Band you will need.
3. If your significant other / spouse will be coming, please tell me his / her name for the admit list.

My home email is: digfam5@iowatelecom.net

All this information helps us greatly to keep the show flowing smoothly and organized with as little hassle as possible. We are very happy to have you all coming and playing the show. we will make sure and have help etc arranged to assist you for your spot.

See ya'll Feb 22-24 at The Electric Park Ballroom in Waterloo Iowa!!!!

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 14 Jan 2008 6:16 am

Push Push!!

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 16 Jan 2008 5:31 am

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