2nd Annual St. Clair County IL Steel Jam map link added

John McGuire · Post by **John McGuire** » 10 Feb 2009 1:27 pm

2nd Annual
Steel Guitar Jam Session
Sunday March 15th, 2009
Swansea Improvement Hall
301 Service St. Swansea, Il
1:00 p.m.---------6:00 p.m.
All Musicians and Singers Welcome

Open to the public
Free admission

http://www.mapquest.com/mq/4-Y6l8bZOBnZ9F

If you use the slider on the map and put in on region you can see the proximity to St. Louis

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 11 Feb 2009 3:43 pm

couldn't find it on the map, where is Swansea, Ill. I would like to make it if it's not to far.. I'm in the middle of Missouri. Columbia on I'70 Thanks. Larry Baker

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 11 Feb 2009 3:59 pm

Larry,you can't get there from Columbia.

Wally Davis · Post by **Wally Davis** » 11 Feb 2009 11:55 pm

It's south of Fairview Heights, IL. Follow I-64 east to HWY 159 and then head south. Takes 15 minutes tops from the Mississippi River. I'll have John lead you from there. I'll post more about it when I get a little time.

John McGuire · Post by **John McGuire** » 12 Feb 2009 8:30 am

Larry, I posted a mapquest link on the original post come on over you will have fun.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 12 Feb 2009 3:23 pm

John, sorry I missed that on your original post, I'm just a computer illiteret hillbilly. I'm a 2 year beginner on the steel (converted from toooo many years on bass), but love the instrument. Thanks.

Bill D. You May be right after looking at that map??? Larry

John McGuire · Post by **John McGuire** » 13 Feb 2009 11:01 am

Don't cut yourself short Larry, I added the map to the original post after you asked for directions.
So your not a computer illerate hillbilly

It's about a 1 1/2 to 2 hour drive I would say, think about coming over, you can play bass or steel or both.

Maybe you and Bill could carpool

Wally Davis · Post by **Wally Davis** » 14 Feb 2009 7:52 am

As John mentioned in the opening post, all singers and musicians are welcome. This is a little different than most jams in that the music is all live, as opposed to recorded tracks. No set list by anymeans. Whatever the singer wants to do or instrumentals too. We had a blast last year playing and visiting with other players. Nice little hall with plenty of room. Write it down on your calendar and try to make it if you can.

John McGuire · Post by **John McGuire** » 18 Feb 2009 7:54 am

So far we have Wally Davis, Steve Hitsman, Scott Swartz. Still waiting on Spider Webb,John Mellick(sp) Bob Stoner, Kenny Radas, Bobby Menard and a few more.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 23 Feb 2009 6:52 pm

Hey guys, just realized that we will be returning from the Dallas Show on that Sunday. Sorry I can't make it, was looking forward to it. Maybe next time. Thanks, Larry

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 23 Feb 2009 7:09 pm

Same problem here,I'll be on my way back from Dallas.
But I would love to come at another time so keep us posted. Sounds like my kind of gig.
Bill D

John McGuire · Post by **John McGuire** » 26 Feb 2009 9:03 am

Didn't realize about the Dallas show when we set the date. Sorry about that.

Steve Hitsman · Post by **Steve Hitsman** » 26 Feb 2009 6:18 pm

I spoke to Don Curtis today. He's not going to Dallas and is planning on attending the jam so he can intimidate us all.

Wally Davis · Post by **Wally Davis** » 1 Mar 2009 1:06 pm

Hey Don. Drag your cohorts Paul Jarvis and Fred Gumaer along. Be nice to see them as it's been quite a while.

John McGuire · Post by **John McGuire** » 1 Mar 2009 2:38 pm

That's great! I sent Scotty's an email and offered to let them set up a promo table for the convention, hall of fame or whatever, but never got a response.Hope Don makes it. I also talked to Spider Webb and Bob Stoner yesterday and they both are hoping to make it.

Don E. Curtis · Post by **Don E. Curtis** » 3 Mar 2009 2:42 pm

Yes, I will be there with chimes on!
And no Steve, I do not want to interrogate anyone...
See you there,
Don E.

Dave Flanagan · Post by **Dave Flanagan** » 3 Mar 2009 6:25 pm

Wally don't you have a daughter that sings and is susan gona be there?

Wally Davis · Post by **Wally Davis** » 4 Mar 2009 12:05 am

Yes I do Dave and she is planning on being there.

Wally Davis · Post by **Wally Davis** » 7 Mar 2009 9:15 am

Just wanted to add and to bump this up. We ask that you purchase all your drinks from the bar and not bring any in with you. The hall allows us the use of it for free. We have low friends in high places

. And that's not me by the way. They just want to make a little off of the drink sales which are very reasonable. We will cook up some hot dogs, bratwurst, have some chips and all of the fixings for free. See you there.

Don E. Curtis · Post by **Don E. Curtis** » 7 Mar 2009 12:17 pm

Yes, I did invite Paul Jarvis and John Laux and I've been passing out flyers at gigs 'n such...should be a good turnout.
See you there,
Don E.

Don E. Curtis · Post by **Don E. Curtis** » 9 Mar 2009 2:06 pm

Rumor has it that the fabulous Russ Wever may show up Sunday since he'll be in town...
Keeping my fingers crossed as Russ is one of my most favorite players.
Don E.

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 10 Mar 2009 12:03 pm

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 12 Mar 2009 3:32 pm

As it turned out, I didn't go to the Texas Steel show this year. Weather didn't look to good, so just decided to stay home. Therfore, I plan on coming to your jam on Sunday. Will be bringing a great gal singer with me. Great classic country singer. Just don't set me too close to Don E. Curtis. Ha Ha. Larry Baker Columbia, Mo.

Steve Hitsman · Post by **Steve Hitsman** » 12 Mar 2009 4:15 pm

I plan to pull a "Speedy West" on Don.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 15 Mar 2009 6:19 pm

Thanks to all who helped to put the Jam on in Swansea, Ill. John and Wally, thank you for making us feel at home, and for your support for a relatively new steel player, We had a great time, and hope to return. Thanks to the great sounds of all the pickers, Don E., Russ, and the rest to whom I don't remember the names. We just got home, and wanted to relay our feelings. Jean DeVore and Larry Baker.

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2nd Annual St. Clair County IL Steel Jam map link added

2nd Annual St. Clair County IL Steel Jam map link added

where the heck???

whoops

can't make it

jam

Paul Jarvis

Russ Wever

Might make it

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