Tom Morrell AppreciationJam & Tophand Reunion

Jimmy Queen · Post by **Jimmy Queen** » 14 Oct 2005 4:16 am

Tom Morrell and the Timewarp Tophands return to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards for a Timewarp Tophand
Reunion in honor of "The Wolf" himself, the incomparable Tom Morrell.

Where: The Longhorn Saloon, 121 W. Exchange Avenue, FW
When: Sunday, November 13, 2005, 2 to 10pm
Cover charge: $10

Schedule:
12pm - Doors open
2 to 5pm - open Jam
5 to 6pm - Dinner break
6 to 10pm - Timewarp Tophand Reunion including Tom and as
many of his Animals as we can round up.

Please contact Cathi Parson at wolfjam@charter.net or Jimmy
and Starla Queen at starlaqueen@hotmail.com if you would like to participate in the afternoon Jam or you have any
questions.

Maps to the Longhorn can be found on www.mapquest.com or www.longhornsaloon.net

We look forward to seeing ya'll there!!

Jimmy Queen · Post by **Jimmy Queen** » 15 Oct 2005 12:42 pm

This just in from Tophand frontman, Craig Chambers. Tom Morrell is very excited about the upcoming reunion. Many of the Tophands have already agreed to participate in honor of their good friend Tom and the list is growing. This should be a night to remember!

Regarding the afternoon Jam. This is for those of you who would like to arrive in the afternoon and have the opportunity to get some of your own licks in with your buddies and peers before the reunion at 6pm. The Tophands are not guaranteed to be there before 5pm, but don't let that stop you. We'd love to see you there playin' with your fellow pickers and getting things warmed up for the big reunion. Please refer to the previous post and contact Cathi Parsons at (mskldy@charter.net), or contacct Jimmy & Starla Queen at(duhozarks@charter.net) if you plan on participating. Look forward to seeing you all there!!

Cathi is checking on special motel rates over the weekend! We will post more info on Monday. Thanks!
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Jimmy Queen · Post by **Jimmy Queen** » 15 Oct 2005 12:47 pm

After reading Bobby Caldwell's post under extended family - here's an idea:

For those who can't make it, how about leaving Tom a special message here on the forum and I will print them for him and we can give them to him! Thanks!

Starla

Dave Grothusen · Post by **Dave Grothusen** » 17 Oct 2005 3:37 pm

Ya know unless you guys post some kind of a reply to this message we don't know if it has been read and recieved well. Please make some comment if you read this and understand what we are trying to do for Tommy. That will keep it to the top.
Thanks

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 17 Oct 2005 4:01 pm

Hey, Tommy. Just a word to say I'm sorry I can't be there in November for the big celebration. You know, your set in Dallas is always one of the highlights of my year. Tommy M: yo da man!
Best wishes,
Jim

Randall Palmore · Post by **Randall Palmore** » 18 Oct 2005 1:16 pm

Jimmy- I do plan to attend Tom and the Tophands Reunion Show(if all possible). I think Tom has done as much as anyone to keep good music coming out over the last 15 years or so! To me, Tommy is on my top 5 greatest players list! He has tremendous command of the instrument. I just wish I could talk him into doing a recording with pedals on a big, heavy D10! All My Best! RP

Bobby Caldwell · Post by **Bobby Caldwell** » 18 Oct 2005 5:35 pm

Tommy, Sorry I can't be there for the big bash. I know it will be an event that will be talked about for ever. I just want you to know I never go anywhere without a "Tom Morrell and The Time Warp Top Hands" cd in the car. What GREAT music you make my friend. Until I get to see again take care and go out there and play your butt off as only you can do. Tell every Top Hand I said HI as well as all the other pickers. I loveya pal. Bobby

Jimmy Queen · Post by **Jimmy Queen** » 18 Oct 2005 9:00 pm

Please keep those messages for Tom coming! We will print them and make sure he receives them! I'd love to take an entire book of messages! He's an extraordiary player and needs all of our support.

Don't forget to read the "Tom Morrell" post under Extended Family to also send Tom a birthday card (his birthday is Halloween).

Tom has lost a tremendous amount of weight and we want to show him how much everyone loves him. For those who don't know, several years ago, Tom lost him home and almost all his possesions, then he lost his dog, and the most painful - he lost a son. He has had to endure a tremendous amount of pain and it is taking it's toll on him - loss of appetite and other things. That's why it's so important that you send a card AND leave a message to be included in the scrapbook of messages that will be given to him at the jam! Come on folks - help a fellow steeler................

Also, if you would to be included on the Jam list - email us!

Starla

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 19 Oct 2005 4:54 am

Hi Tom,
I'm sorry I can't make the Big Bash, but I am looking forward to seeing (and hearing) you in Dallas.
Chuck

Mike Gross · Post by **Mike Gross** » 19 Oct 2005 5:11 am

Wolf,

I sure wish that I could make the bash but I'll be doing second best and playing for the world lots of Tom Morrell items on "Swingin' West" on the Friday prior to your birthday.

Mike Gross www.swinginwest.com

Huey P. Moore · Post by **Huey P. Moore** » 19 Oct 2005 7:56 am

Sorry but cant make the Tom Morrell get together,we will have our Steel Jam on that date in Forest Hill La.Lots of luck to all expecially to Tom M and the guys....Huey

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Fred Jack · Post by **Fred Jack** » 19 Oct 2005 1:19 pm

Jimmy, I'll be there along with Ralph Mooney and Jim Nelligan. Lookin forward to it! Fred

Dave Grothusen · Post by **Dave Grothusen** » 20 Oct 2005 8:57 am

Looks to me like this is going to be a GREAT get together. Treat yourself and join us.

Howard Tate · Post by **Howard Tate** » 20 Oct 2005 10:30 am

I'm going to be at the Medicare Jam in Louisiana on that date too, wish I could be at both places at once. I can't seem to get enough Tom Morrell music. The playing and arrangements are the best.

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Howard, 'Les Paul Recording, Zum SD12U, Carter D10 8/8, Vegas 400, Boss ME-5, Boss DM-3, DD-3, Fender Steel King, Understanding wife. http://www.Charmedmusic.com

Jimmy Queen · Post by **Jimmy Queen** » 23 Oct 2005 11:42 am

Jimmy Queen · Post by **Jimmy Queen** » 23 Oct 2005 11:57 am

This just in from Veteran Tophand Craig Chambers..

So far the following Tophands are going to be on hand to pay tribute to their "Top" Tophand: Craig Chambers, Leon Rausch, Buck Rheams, Tim Alexander, Johnny Case, Greg "Uncle Zilla" Hardy, Mac McCrae, Randy "Snuffy" Elmore, Mark Abbott, Bob Boatright, Tommy Allsup, Leon Chambers, Rich O'Brien and more to come!! I dare you to stay away.

On hand to provide the rhythm section and lead the "No holds barred swinginest" Jam session ever will be one of Fort Worth's most talented and especially well-loved (and utilized) musicians, Ronny Dale Shultz, just coming off a great run at Ruidoso where he played for 3 different bands including the Texas Playboys and Floyd Domino. He's lookin' forward to this event and encourages those who'd like to participate to sign up ahead of time at wolfjam@charter.net. The list is growing and we want to make sure everyone gets a chance to play.

For those of you coming in from out of town, I'd like to recommend the Comfort Inn Stockyards. Just mention that you're with the "Western Swing" group for a special rate. Call soon before they're booked up. (817) 834-8001. You can also check out www.longhornsaloon.net where you'll find recommendations for other motels close to the Stockyards.

This will be quite a special day for everyone, but especially Tom, and that's what it's all about. Remember, if you can't make it, we encourage you to post a special message for Tom here. Starla will compile all of them in a very special way and present them to Tom that evening. So in a way, you will be there. Until then.....keep swingin'!! Cathi

Larry Schoppe · Post by **Larry Schoppe** » 25 Oct 2005 6:49 pm

Just reserved a room at the Comfort Inn Stockyards. Tim Marlin and I will be at the jam and reunion.

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Western Swing ain't dead, it's Asleep at the Wheel

Mike Gross · Post by **Mike Gross** » 26 Oct 2005 2:13 am

Again, I want to mention that this Friday my "Swingin' West" show will include at least an hour of Wolf in different settings as a birthday tribute to him. I will try to send a copy of the show to Wolf.
It will be heard in Connecticut on FM and world wide on the Internet by all who have a computer on my web site www.swinginwest.com from 1PM-4PM (eastern)

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Mike

Jimmy Queen · Post by **Jimmy Queen** » 27 Oct 2005 3:50 am

Starla and I will be there with her mother and father. You may have heard her father, Virgil Watts, on the Hall of Fame Fundraising show in St Louis a few years ago. He is a non-pedal player.

We also have four friends coming along! It's going to be a great day! We look forward to seeing everybody!

Dave Grothusen · Post by **Dave Grothusen** » 27 Oct 2005 6:46 am

From Froggy, Bill Worden, I am posting this for him.

"Will be there with boots and guitar...and camera of course. I am not a member so couldn't post a note. Longhorn is where I first met Tommy and Time Warp in 1996. Been following him around ever since.
Froggy."

Tom Harris · Post by **Tom Harris** » 31 Oct 2005 10:51 am

Altho I never met Tom Morrell,,I love his music,,i have his c d "NO PEDDLERS ALLOWED",with Bob White,,Pee Wee Whitewing,,Jerry Byrd,and Billy Brady,lawdddd what some pickin,,i love the steel western swing sound. my favoriate on the c d is,,"Tulsa Stright Ahead',and Panhandle Rag",,i see Pee Wee at the gulfport miss steel jam quiet often,and we talk about the c d a lot,he told me he had a lot of fun making the c d with Tom and Bobby. Good luck to you Tom,and all the Top Hands, hope the reunion is all your expecting it to be,,sho nuff would love to be there..
Tom Harris...

Jimmy Queen · Post by **Jimmy Queen** » 1 Nov 2005 6:30 am

If you are attending the Tom Morrell Appreciation Jam and need a room - there's still a few rooms available at the
Comfort Inn Stockyards in Fort Worth. Your room rate will be $57 + tax. Normally it would be much more on a weekend.

Here's the address: Comfort Inn Stockyards, 4850 N. Freeway, Fort Worth, TX. 76137
Phone #: (817) 834-8001
There is a 24 hour cancellation policy. Remember to mention "western swing" to receive the discount.

Larry Schoppe · Post by **Larry Schoppe** » 1 Nov 2005 7:25 am

Jimmy, I got my room for two adults at the Comfort Inn Stockyards for a total of $56.96 including tax. I used Travelocity.com to make my reservation rather than calling the hotel. The only catch is that you have to pay for your room when you make the reservation.

See you there.

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Western Swing ain't dead, it's Asleep at the Wheel

Graham Griffith · Post by **Graham Griffith** » 1 Nov 2005 10:58 pm

Tom,

I just knew that you should've spent more money on food after we sent you that money a few years back after your house burnt down! Hope this finds you well. Always your recordings take pride of place in my collection.

Regards

Graham Griffith

Jimmy Queen · Post by **Jimmy Queen** » 9 Nov 2005 8:04 am