Jazz Steel concert Aug.13th, Solana Beach CA

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 23 Jul 2009 9:03 am

Hey everybody...I just wanted to get the word out that I'll doing an all JAZZ STEEL GUITAR concert in Solana Beach CA. for the "SUMMER CONCERTS AT THE COVE" series on Thursday, AUG. 13th, 6:00– 8:00 p.m. at Fletcher Cove Park, 140 South Sierra Ave, Solana Beach.

I'll be playing with my friends, guitarist Tyler Hardwick, upright bass player Thomas Yearsley (of "The Paladins" fame), and drummer Austin Sorich. Well be playing songs by Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Duke Ellington, Django, and many other jazz classics.

Since I'm already nervous, y'all might as well all c'mon down anyway. $:\$

Jim Eaton · Post by **Jim Eaton** » 23 Jul 2009 10:19 am

Will they be checking for sling shots at the door?
Knock em' dead Rick!
JE:-)>

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 23 Jul 2009 10:58 am

Well, alright! Please record audio or, better yet, digital video. Wish I could be there.

Way to go,
JC

Danny Sneed · Post by **Danny Sneed** » 23 Jul 2009 12:19 pm

Hello Rick,I would love to hear it butt.. playing steel for a living means I can't afford to miss work.have a GREAT time. Your friend Danny

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 23 Jul 2009 2:27 pm

Rick old buddy, if my day is clear, I'll try to come heckle. If Silvio can loan me a videocam, I'll record the show, then learn how to post it on youtube.

Russ Wever · Post by **Russ Wever** » 23 Jul 2009 5:30 pm

Rick -
Wish I could set in your audience -
You're great behind a steelguitar,
I know you'll do yourself proud.
~Russ

Scott Shewbridge · Post by **Scott Shewbridge** » 23 Jul 2009 6:22 pm

Dang, I'll be in Carlsbad the week before, taking my boy to Legoland. I really wish I could come. Got any recommendations for the 3rd, 4th or 5th?

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 24 Jul 2009 7:32 am

Thanks for the well wishes guys!

Jim Eaton wrote:Will they be checking for sling shots at the door?
Knock em' dead Rick!
JE:-)>

I'm just hoping that the kids keep the super soakers away from the amps Jim.

As far as "knockin' em' dead" goes, that's my Friday C&W gig. So far we're up to 2 heart attacks and a suicide!

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 24 Jul 2009 8:15 am

Rick Schmidt wrote:As far as "knockin' em' dead" goes, that's my Friday C&W gig. So far we're up to 2 heart attacks and a suicide!

I knew you were a "killer" steel player, Rick, but, man, I had no idea! Maybe you should go a little easier on the tritone subs for awhile, y'know, kinda lay low?

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 24 Jul 2009 10:13 am

Honest Jim, not too many tri-tone subs on that gig. But trust me, if I ever hear a sound like a balloon popping over by the big screen during "City of New Orleans" again, I'm outta there.

Jim Eaton · Post by **Jim Eaton** » 24 Jul 2009 1:26 pm

"City of New Orleans", I might consider bursting my balloon if I ever have to play that song again!
JE:-)>

robert kramer · Post by **robert kramer** » 24 Jul 2009 1:31 pm

I made a couple of Jazz Steel mix tapes w/ Emmons, Chalker, Rugg, Doug, Murph, Franklin, Weldon,Tommy White, etc. and I put your "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" on there. Truly outstanding vocal & steel.

Dean Parks · Post by **Dean Parks** » 24 Jul 2009 5:01 pm

Yes!!

Darvin Willhoite · Post by **Darvin Willhoite** » 24 Jul 2009 6:32 pm

Man I would love to be there for that one.

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 29 Jul 2009 8:50 am

Al Vescovo · Post by **Al Vescovo** » 29 Jul 2009 4:40 pm

Rick, Norma Jean and I shall try to make it to Solona Beach for your gig if at all possible. We have to jiggle some schedules around. I'll keep my fingers crossed. The best, Al

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 30 Jul 2009 8:47 am

Wow Al! I'm honored that you would consider making the drive! It would wonderful, albeit nerve racking, to see you out in the audience. If you do come, you might wanna bring beach chairs or a blanket etc. It's in a cute little grassy park, right next to a beautiful beach. Very pretty sunsets!!! If you do decide to come down, you might want to beat the traffic and go hang out with our pal Jim Palenscar at his shop in the afternoon. Hope to see you there!

BTW....I hated that I couldn't make it to Spazio! $:\$

Jeremy Long · Post by **Jeremy Long** » 2 Aug 2009 1:06 pm

I'm SO there!! Jazz, steel, and sunsets. These are a few of my favorite things.

Thanks for the call Rick!

memphislim · Post by **memphislim** » 3 Aug 2009 11:31 am

Rick, I'm so bummed. I just went to put this date on my calendar and noticed I already have a gig booked that night. What drag! Of all the Thursday's I could have a gig! Would love to see or hear it though if anyone makes any type of recording.

Keep me posted on any future dates for this type of thing, you should definitely do a jazz date again.....soon.

For all those not familiar with Rick, he is a monster, you don't want to miss him play here, or at his regular Friday night gig in Oceanside.

Slim

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 3 Aug 2009 12:58 pm

Jeremy, let's consider carpooling down there. Maybe go early and visit Palenscar.

Dan Tyack · Post by **Dan Tyack** » 4 Aug 2009 11:24 am

Hmmmmm,

I wonder how cheap I could find a flight for from Seattle to SD?

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 4 Aug 2009 5:36 pm

Man you guys are too much!!! Thanks so much for the lift!

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 4 Aug 2009 6:07 pm

Anybody want to carpool from the Philadelphia area?

Jeremy Long · Post by **Jeremy Long** » 6 Aug 2009 6:27 pm

Sounds like a plan professor twang! Never been to Jim's shop yet.

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 7 Aug 2009 10:59 am

Jim,
Swing thought dallas!!!! we'll use your car, and you buy the Gas and Food, Hotel, and I'll get ALLLLLLL the rest....

Should be a great time, Al is a great picker.....