Southern Steel Guitar Convention, Saluda, SC

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 28 Jan 2010 6:05 am

Hello, Larry. Looks like you got a pretty good group of folks opening for you.

Jim Hartley · Post by **Jim Hartley** » 28 Jan 2010 8:44 am

Well, I'm really looking forward to another fun weekend in Saluda. Looks like I'd better get some rest so I can keep up with all the speed pickers.

I'm lucky enough to be asked to play shows all over, but this is always one of my favorites. It may not be the biggest, but it sure is hard to beat the combination of great food, great music, and great friends. Most importantly though, a most worthy cause.

If you possibly can, do yourself a favor and come join us in Saluda.

See ya there,

Jim

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 31 Jan 2010 6:51 am

Jim, get alot of rest! I will close with "I'll fly away" at around 215 to 220! Ya think thats too slow?

Jim Hartley · Post by **Jim Hartley** » 31 Jan 2010 11:13 am

Kenny,

220 is just fine, if that's the best you can do. Since it is a Sunday show, that's a great choice for a closer. Just funnin' with ya though about the tempo, why don't we set it at about 150, where it's suppose to be. Most folks can't hear any faster than that.

See ya there,
Jim

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 31 Jan 2010 12:22 pm

Kenny can't play that slow.

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 31 Jan 2010 4:12 pm

Ok 150 it is! I forgot it was sunday so ya have to abide by the speed limit!!!

Either way i ain't ever worried about you playin it any way i kick it!

Now brother Ben is comin in to smoke the house down! I heard there was a Jam where he played Hwy 40 Blues at 215 for an hour!!!

Can't wait to see and hear that!

Look forward to seeing you guys again!

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 31 Jan 2010 6:10 pm

My metronome only goes to 208, so you'll have to have some else count it off for you!

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 31 Jan 2010 6:51 pm

Kenny it must be that Gimble guy spreadin' those vicious, ugly rumors. They let him out on one of those weekend release deals. You know how he gets.

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 1 Feb 2010 5:58 am

Yea Ben, them yankees can talk some smack about ya! Especially that Gimble boy!

He said you were comin after me so i been practicing hard! Even changed strings!

See ya at High Noon is Saluda!!

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 3 Feb 2010 4:54 am

Gettin close so everybody clean them steel's up, polish the shoes, and iron the shirt!

Oh yea, tune up before ya get there!

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 3 Feb 2010 10:08 am

Kenny can you bring an iron with you and iron mine. I'm not qualified. My steel was in tune when I got it. I don't want to mess with it. Do I have to wear shoes?

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 4 Feb 2010 5:04 am

Hey Ben!
I'll bring the iron and shoe's are optional!

Clean underwear is mandatory!

I think i will cowboy up for this show! Wear my Nashville tourin shirt if it still fits!

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 7 Feb 2010 2:14 pm

Ok its two weeks away! Start tuning, cleaning and shining them shoes! Maybe we should have a best dressed steel picker award!

I think i'll cowboy up for this one! One of them Nashville touring shirst i use to wear like i said before! Polish the boots and look the part! Problem is i ain't played in them boots in a while so could cause me to hit a speed bump on "Hwy 40 Blues" with Ben!

Oh well, gonna dress up any ways!

David Christmas · Post by **David Christmas** » 7 Feb 2010 2:48 pm

Here's the order of the line up:
10:00 to 10:20 Bob Strum
10:20 to 10:40 Ernie Cawby
10:40 to 11:00 Rob Parker
11:00 to 11:20 David Christmas
11:20 to 11:40 Jack Conyers
11:40 to 12:00 Larry Moore
12:00 to 12:20 Bill Phlemmons
12:20 to 12:40 Duane Ragin
12:40 to 1:00 Roger Crawford
1:00 to 1:20 Herby Wallace
1:20 to 1:40 Steve Walker
1:40 to 2:00 John Swain
2:00 to 2:20 Kenny Martin
2:20 to ? Joe Wright
20 mins. Joe Turner
20 mins. Ben Lawson

If there are any issues concerning the order of the line up, please contact me. Thanks in advance!

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 7 Feb 2010 4:25 pm

Kenny shoes and a shirt is dressing up for you. Make sure to dip that shirt in the creek before you wear it.

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 9 Feb 2010 11:53 am

^^^^^

Larry Moore · Post by **Larry Moore** » 10 Feb 2010 7:01 pm

Hey Kenny,
I've been workin' on a 3/4 time Waltz version of "Hwy 40 Blues"

What do you think...
See you Sat night Feb 20
Larry

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 13 Feb 2010 7:37 am

Looking forward to being there Jerry & David!

Bringing some friends i have played with for over 30 years! Hopefully the girl i've known since 1979 will make it and you will get to hear her sing one of my tunes!

One of the best singers ever in this state!

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 13 Feb 2010 10:27 am

I'd like to come up and pick at one of your shows. I've talked to David Christmas about it. When is the next one?

I have a brother-in-law in St Stephen (not far from David) that I need to visit and could combine the two.

David Christmas · Post by **David Christmas** » 13 Feb 2010 11:15 am

Jack, the next one will be in May. You can check the Saluda website for the dates. The website is southern steel guitar convention.com

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 13 Feb 2010 11:47 am

David, we plan on coming up with the travel trailer and staying there.

We could use a table in the back for our amps and such!

THanks

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 16 Feb 2010 6:47 am

This show is only a few days away, why aren't there more pickers talking it up? Oh never mind, I forgot Kenny is going to be there.

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 16 Feb 2010 8:33 am

Watch it Ben! Both of my two friends are comin!

Have them picks cleaned, your bar polished and your fast picken shoes on big daddy!

I'll see ya at "High Noon" in Saluda!

Hey David, maybe Ben and i should play a show together!

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 16 Feb 2010 11:19 am

Don't do it David, Kenny would be pulling out what's left of his hair waitin' for me to catch up to him.
See Kenny, I'm just thinkin bout your sanity.

Larry Moore · Post by **Larry Moore** » 16 Feb 2010 3:37 pm

How about a BUMP UP ^^^ for the best small and maybe the longest running show
See ya Sat
Larry & Teresa

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Bump^^