Mich Steel Guitar Jam

Willis Vanderberg · Post by **Willis Vanderberg** » 2 May 2008 6:14 am

This Sunhday at Sanford Mich...Twelve to six .
Some good pickin goin on....Come on up or down, all are welcome..

Bud

Marilyn Myers · Post by **Marilyn Myers** » 2 May 2008 7:38 pm

Bud: I know it will be a fun time and I'm looking forward to hearing you and all the other Michigan steeler's play. It's nice to have you living in Michigan again. Welcome home!

Marilyn

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 3 May 2008 3:12 pm

Bud-How far is that from here.? I would like to see you again and the guys. I am also glad to see you back in God's Country....al.

:):)

Willis Vanderberg · Post by **Willis Vanderberg** » 5 May 2008 6:09 am

It's over and you missed it...
We had a great jam in Sanford yesterday.There was every kind of steel in the world and folks who could make em talk.The back up band was on the mark and the whole program flowed nicely.Del Shorts did double duty on the lead guitar and we appreciate that. Jaxie Hartman did her usual outstanding job on the bass and we had numerous drummers who were very good.The highlight for me was the performance of our four lady pickers.It was obvious that they are working hard to be as good as they can be. Their song selection was good and it was nice to listen too. Thanks to Marily Myers for letting me sing on her set. I won't try and name all the players as I don't have a list and wouldn't want to leave anyone off. Bobby Wright did a great set even as he is recovering from surgery. Thanks to Danny ,Regina, Marilyn and to the Eagles for providing us with a great venue to play.The food was great the prices were reasonabl and everyone had a great time...nuff said..

Old Bud

Willis Vanderberg · Post by **Willis Vanderberg** » 5 May 2008 6:42 pm

Al:
I didn't see your post in time to answer you.
We certainly miss you at these get togethers. Hopefully in the future we can be close to you or arrange to get you to the jam.I will be down your way this summer too. Hang in there, you are a treasure...

Bud

Roy Ayres · Post by **Roy Ayres** » 6 May 2008 3:12 pm

Bud, whadda-ya-doin' up there in Yankee Land? We miss you down here in Florida. (Absolutely nobody retires to the NORTH)

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 6 May 2008 3:55 pm

Anyone hear anything from Bob Cole? It's been a long time since I heard from him. I know he has a lot of medical problems but probably still playing that Marlen.

Willis Vanderberg · Post by **Willis Vanderberg** » 7 May 2008 5:19 am

Jack:
I will be up Bob's way in the near future and will see what I can find out. He lives in Indian River Mi, as does my grand daughter.

Bud

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 7 May 2008 6:13 am

Bud-I am sorry that I missed the jam and appreciate your thoughts. As you know , my wife is 90% blind and I can go 25 or 50 miles to a jam and be back in a short time. Be looking to see you again. Where is Rapid City? I cant find it on my small map.

Jack-I was also wondering about Bob Cole and how he is. I used to live around there and played all over Northern Michigan. We used to call it "God's Country"...al.

:)

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 7 May 2008 8:01 am

Bud, Thanks. I knew he lived way up north in Indian River. I used to get e-mails from him but haven't had any for quite a while. I've sent him e-mails but not response. Last time I checked his web site was still up.

Mike Sigler · Post by **Mike Sigler** » 8 May 2008 3:13 am

I Missed being with my buddys! and my girls! Marilyn and Jaxie.... Hope you all had a great time, i know you did! You lucky people!

Willis Vanderberg · Post by **Willis Vanderberg** » 8 May 2008 10:57 am

Hey Mike ;
We missed ya...Jaxie did my favorite number, " A bottle of wine and Patsy Cline " and nailed it on both the vocal and the steel...We had four gal pickers and they all did just great..See you next time

Bud

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 8 May 2008 12:24 pm

Michigan's gain is Florida's loss!!

We miss you, Bud - NOW where am I going to get my breakfast next week when I set off for North Dakota!!!?

What's your new 'phone number?

Willis Vanderberg · Post by **Willis Vanderberg** » 9 May 2008 3:00 am

Roger:
Just take a short detour to northern Michigan and then US 2 west.I e-mailed my cell phone to you..

Bud

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 10 May 2008 4:11 am

Bud we will miss you at our front poarch gig this year, you are always a welcome member of this family, the girls say hi and a big hug from them all.

ernie

Willis Vanderberg · Post by **Willis Vanderberg** » 10 May 2008 8:33 am

I will be in Florida the week of May 19th..See ya'll at the Jam in Bradenton.

Bud

PS: Hi to Ernies angels...thanks for the hug..Steel picker need a hug as they don't get to dance much..