Alabama Show, July 23

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 17 Jun 2011 6:29 am

Mr. Bill is always looking for ways to make this great show even better. Looking forward to it!

Carol Whalen White · Post by **Carol Whalen White** » 18 Jun 2011 3:59 pm

Bill, I will be there with Aunt Nan and Uncle Ernie and as he said will certianly be ready to work at what every you need us to do. Carol

Jeremy Drawbaugh · Post by **Jeremy Drawbaugh** » 18 Jun 2011 8:04 pm

got my room reserved. Look forward to the new location. I agree Roger, Bill works hard to make this show a success. I hope all those that have been unable to attend previous shows are able to make it this time. The jam is always a highlight for me. And we must brag we have some of the best players in the biz have come from Alabama.

Joe Babb · Post by **Joe Babb** » 22 Jun 2011 6:16 am

Has anyone else had trouble getting the Clarion Hotel to answer their phone? We made reservations last week and were supposed to get an email with confirmation # but I haven't gotten anything from them and now have tried 3 times this morning to call and no one answers.
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Joe

Jack Goodson · Post by **Jack Goodson** » 22 Jun 2011 6:44 am

joe: if you will go back to bill's post, the hotel is the governors house hotel and convention center....866 535 5392....thanks jack

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 22 Jun 2011 10:09 am

Bein a alabamy boy myself...Im guessing im gonna make this one this year too!

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 22 Jun 2011 4:42 pm

Mic I did not know you were from Alabama, it will be so good to see you there, are you flying in? If you need transportation give me a call, Nan and I both were born in the same Hos. in Montgomery, I lived 3 blocks from the state capitol Bld.

ernie nan linda carol

Joe Babb · Post by **Joe Babb** » 23 Jun 2011 3:53 am

Jack,
Thanks for pointing that out. I had missed the change of location. Hopefully, I can get the Clarion to answer to cancel my reservations. Will try the other hotel.
Joe.

Bruce Etter · Post by **Bruce Etter** » 29 Jun 2011 5:28 pm

Well...we really wanted to attend this show..BUT we have had nothing but trouble dealing with the GOVERNORS HOUSE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER.

We tried to place our reservations over the weekend but the computers were down, so they took my name and told me to call back in a couple of days. We tried for the last 2 days to confirm our reservation but no one would answer the phone. We tried at different times of the day to call...same result. I FINALLY got them to answer the phone just a few minutes ago and the man that answered the phone had very broken english and could not understand what I was requesting. I had to tell him at least 4 times the dates that we wanted to stay. He kept repeating a different date...ok...by now I'm getting steamed. Then he asked my name and I spelled it very clearly and slowly to him and he still wasn't comprehending. I also mentioned the Steel Guitar show and rates and that really confused the hell out of him. I finally told him to forget it!

I already took a day of vacation on Friday so I could be there for the jam, so I guess I took it for nothing.

Maybe the show should have stayed at the Clarion. Hey, somebody video the show and I'll watch it on You Tube!

Sorry for the rant but, I was looking forward to a nice weekend.

Jim Hartley · Post by **Jim Hartley** » 30 Jun 2011 5:16 am

Hey Bruce,

I certainly understand your frustration, but I'm sure everthing will be worked out, and I hate to see you miss out on what I know will be a fun weekend. I'll bet if you give them a call now you'll be taken care of.

See ya there,
Jim

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 30 Jun 2011 7:13 am

Joe Babb. You will have to dispute the charge on your credit card . The Clariton is gone and they can't assist you. I had to do the same thing. There is problems with the Governors house phone answers, with people not knowing what they are doing. Let me know your plans and I will personaly take charge and get your room booked.
Bruce, I apoligize for all you have been through!! Please do not change your plans. Tell me what days anf kind of room you need and I will make your reservations. I was not aware of the problems until last night. If anyone else is having problems e-mail me at billcook1014@gmail.com .

Just got call from Governors House. When calling for resverations mention Beverly Woods Group. Steel Guitar Show.

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 30 Jun 2011 7:49 am

The room problem at the Governors House Hotel should be solved. If you have any problems mention Beverly Woods Group and Alabama Steel Guitar. If that doesn't work ask for Beverly Woods. For all the people who had reservations with the clariton, you must call your credit card company and tell them what happened and dispute the charge. You can't get any help from the Clariton as they are no longer in business in Montgomery. Sorry for all the inconvenices!!
Bill

Joe Babb · Post by **Joe Babb** » 4 Jul 2011 4:35 am

Hey Bill,
We think we are OK because Sharon was able to make reservations at Governors House after someone pointed out the change in hotels. But, we don't have a confirmation number so hope we don't have problems when we get there. We have already flagged our credit card company to the potential problem from the Clarion.
Looking forward to the show.
Joe & Sharon
ps Bill, we will need a table as we have some T-shirts for sale.

Jeremy Drawbaugh · Post by **Jeremy Drawbaugh** » 4 Jul 2011 9:39 am

Got my room reserved, now that i am seeing all this discussion i dont remember getting a confirmation number. guess i better check make sure they got my reservation. getting there early friday to get ready for the jam. And glad to see all the folks from the area confirming that they will be there. i hope this will be our biggest show yet and continue to grow. getting pumped and ready to jam it out.

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 5 Jul 2011 6:08 am

The Hotel does not give confirmation numbers!! If you made reservations, you are good to go. As an extra security measure , I have 25 rooms blocked in my name. Don't worry about confirmation numbers!! I will be there Friday in case anyone has a problem. Thanks,
Bill

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 7 Jul 2011 1:16 am

I reserved a room for Friday night. Is there a Friday night jam session? I don't want to miss anything.

Jim Hartley · Post by **Jim Hartley** » 7 Jul 2011 2:18 am

Hey Bill,

The Friday night jam session has been a big part of the weekend the last few years. Informal, and lots of fun, so bring your guitar and your bass.

See ya there,
Jim

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 13 Jul 2011 10:11 am

Push this back to the top. I'm looking forward to this!

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 13 Jul 2011 10:34 am

Confirmed Players for July 22-23 Show
Mike Johnson With Friends And Family
Herby Wallace
Billy Rader
Don Lynch
Jack Goodson
Shorty Smith
Roger Crawford
Bill Cunningham
Jeremy Drawbaugh
Larry Moore
Sharon Babb
Gordon Dodson
Pee Wee Dutton
Ernie Cawby
Mike Taylor
Terry Wood

Maybe a Big Surprise!!!!!

This is gonna be the best one we have done.

Curly Chalker will be inducted into The Alabama Steel Guitar Association's HALL OF FAME .

Wendell Gurley · Post by **Wendell Gurley** » 15 Jul 2011 11:41 am

What a great lineup you have for the show Bill. I had a small problem with getting my room reserved, but I surely will be there even if I have to stay somewhere else. I don't plan on being denied the opportunity to be with my friends and hear the great talent you have on board for the Alabama show!! Thanks for all you do in putting this show together.

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 15 Jul 2011 11:47 am

Wendell, can I get you to sing on my set???

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 15 Jul 2011 1:08 pm

Roger of course you can sing on your set.

ern

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 15 Jul 2011 1:29 pm

You obviously have never heard me sing!

Dale Davis · Post by **Dale Davis** » 15 Jul 2011 10:13 pm

What time does the Friday Jam start and what are the time slots for the players Saturday? Proud to finally become a member after all these years of just monitoring the forum fellowship! Thanks Bob!

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 16 Jul 2011 7:20 pm

Good to see you in Atlanta Bill -- Denise had her hip replaced so we are staying close to home. Sorry we are going to miss it.

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