Northeast Iowa Steel Jam and Show Feb 22-24

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 16 Jan 2008 7:31 am

Just a note of thanks to Lefty,Barb, and all the Staff for their kind invitation. Leslie and I are anxiously awaiting the dates,..and getting to work with the Staff Musicians. Looking forward to seeing Scotty& Mary, wonderful friends for so many years,...seeing Don is always a gass for me. May All the Good Things Happen for Us....our deepest appreciation to all concerned, we remain Musically Yours, Ron & Leslie

Albert Svenddal · Post by **Albert Svenddal** » 16 Jan 2008 5:30 pm

I am looking forward to being there also. I really love this show. I am hoping for good weather this year. Blessings, Albert

Bill McRoberts · Post by **Bill McRoberts** » 21 Jan 2008 4:25 am

About a month to go.... I'm just beside myself

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 21 Jan 2008 9:14 am

Bill- I thought you were taking medication for that split personality?

Bill McRoberts · Post by **Bill McRoberts** » 21 Jan 2008 7:59 pm

Hang on, let me ask him......

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 22 Jan 2008 7:45 am

Kirk P Dighton wrote::whoa: Push Push!!

Kirk it is Push-Pull or All Pull.

Lefty Schrage · Post by **Lefty Schrage** » 24 Jan 2008 8:31 am

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 24 Jan 2008 12:20 pm

Don't forget the friday jam .... (6pm- 10pm) at Electric Park Ballroom. Setup on the dance floor. Bring your gear.
Also, the bar will be open, but the only food available for friday's jam is snack food...chips, popcorn,etc. Hot sandwiches, soup, etc, will be available saturday and sunday.

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 25 Jan 2008 5:21 am

I hear that Scotty may be sittin' in on this jam????? That would be really great!!!! Any trith there?

Lefty Schrage · Post by **Lefty Schrage** » 25 Jan 2008 5:43 am

Kirk, there is the distinctive possibility this distinguished guest may sit in on the jam session. And that would be great! ...lefty

Alan Harrison · Post by **Alan Harrison** » 25 Jan 2008 6:27 am

Good Morning Lefty: Just wanted to say hello, and that I have missed getting to set up beside you down here in South Texas for the last two years. I know that you will have a great show and great weather. Say hello and give Barb a hug from Bev and I and I'll await a post from someone on how great the SHOW went. "GOD BLESS", Alan & Beverly Harrison.

Lefty Schrage · Post by **Lefty Schrage** » 25 Jan 2008 8:08 am

Good Morning, Alan: Good to hear from you...there are times Barb and I wish we were down in south TX w/ you considering all the snow we've been having here in the Midwest. Hope it lets up latter part of February, especially during our Feb 22-24 show which is shaping up to be a good one. We do have several new players scheduled plus a new entertainer, i.e. Stubby Steele. They tell me he's one heck of a showman and will wow the crowd with a 'short' set.
Neil called last night and mentioned you were playing your 'new' Mullen on the jam at Paradise Park--bet you're enjoying playing it. Our best to you and Bev from Barb and me. ...lefty

Bill McRoberts · Post by **Bill McRoberts** » 27 Jan 2008 7:28 am

This show has one of the BEST back-up bands that you could possibly want behind you.
Lefty, could you give some info on this fine group of musicians. Bill

Lefty Schrage · Post by **Lefty Schrage** » 27 Jan 2008 5:23 pm

Hi Bill, our show is very fortunate to have an excellent house band backing steelers during their sets. Roger Miller plays awesome lead guitar, worked the road w/ Jimmy Dickens and others some years ago, does many recording sessions and now also plays steel; Glenn Runnels plays some of the finest fiddle you'll hear anywhere, has worked the road with various artists, and hails from Lubbock, TX; Mark Wayne is not only a very creative steel player (having won the Operation Russless contest a year or so ago) but also provides outstanding bass lines backing the artists at the show; and last, but certainly not least, is the very capable Harrison (Harry) Lange who plays flawless percussion, graduates from college soon as a percussion major and plans to join his brother, Eddie, in Nashville in the not too distant future. Regardless of the headliners or regional artists playing our show, we know they are in good hands with this house band. Thanks for mentioning this Bill and looking forward to seeing you in Waterloo. ...lefty

Mark Wayne · Post by **Mark Wayne** » 28 Jan 2008 2:40 pm

Left - Thanks for the compliment.

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 30 Jan 2008 8:19 am

There is not a better bunch of back up players or friends than these guys. Just try and stump them!!

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 1 Feb 2008 7:33 am

Lana Rosselli · Post by **Lana Rosselli** » 2 Feb 2008 7:04 am

Not too long now - just a few weeks...Hope ya'll have your reservations.

The NEISGA show is like coming home. When you walk thru the door you're greeted as family. The people, the players, the music...just a big reunion. Just look at all the wonderful things the NEI group has done: Annual shows, jams, supporting other area shows, the Jump Start Acadamy, and now the adoption of Stubby Steel. Finally that little guy has some good folks to look up too. Shhhh...don't tell him, he's not getting taller, the band is just sitting down...

So join us Feb 22 - 24 for truckloads great music, fellowship, and down home fun.

See ya'll in Waterloo!!

Lefty Schrage · Post by **Lefty Schrage** » 4 Feb 2008 5:37 am

Glad you mentioned reservations, Lana. Folks should make reservations by February 10 to get the show rate of $65 or $67.50. Lodging information is available on our website, www.steelguitarjam.com.
Only 18 days until steel guitar music begins to grace the Electric Park Ballroom in Waterloo! Lana, maybe you could pick a little steel for us during the open circle jam Friday night? ...lefty

Neil Lang · Post by **Neil Lang** » 4 Feb 2008 6:32 am

Craig A Davidson wrote:
Kirk P Dighton wrote: Push Push!!
Kirk it is Push-Pull or All Pull.

Craig,
Was that All Pull or........"ALL BULL"?

Guess the "Horns" on Kirks posts confused me?

"All Bull aside folks...........THIS IS ONE GREAT SHOW, always a wonderful line up of steel men and a house band as good as they get!!!! I hope to catch a few hours of the show this year! Good luck guys!!! Lets also pray for nice weather this year.
Neil

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 4 Feb 2008 1:15 pm

Mess with the Bull........ya get the Horns.

Bill McRoberts · Post by **Bill McRoberts** » 4 Feb 2008 6:09 pm

Thanks for posting my picture Kirk.
That was just towards the end of my bull riding career.......Wild Bill

Lana Rosselli · Post by **Lana Rosselli** » 4 Feb 2008 6:10 pm

Lefty - I think I'll leave the pickin' up to the professionals and just observe!

Kirk - one day you'll grow up to be a big bull with horns but right now, you're just a little bullet full of bull - HA! But we love you anyway.

See ya'll soon!

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 7 Feb 2008 5:32 am

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 7 Feb 2008 6:43 am

Folks, attend this show. With Ron Elliot as the guest artist it has to be good. Then throw in about 22 other players, add Scotty to the mix and ta da! You have a show and that's no bull.

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