COPSGC Free Seminar

Jim Harper · Post by **Jim Harper** » 20 Sep 2006 3:30 pm

Joe, i have never been from Tuttle to Minco but i sure have been from Minco to Tuttle when the scale,s were open at Union City. See you sat or you might see me==Jim Harper

J. R. McClung · Post by **J. R. McClung** » 20 Sep 2006 6:07 pm

Hey Bob,

Whatever the cost is, I need to reserve a table to sell a few steel related items.

Stuff like: several MULLEN bellcranks, several OLD changer parts, miscellaneous SHO-BUD parts, a like-new PEAVEY Studio Pro 112 w/cover and footswitch, bars, picks, etc.

See you there..........Joel

(This ought to bump it up for a while

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Bob Belcher · Post by **Bob Belcher** » 21 Sep 2006 5:24 am

Ol Kilted One...there is no fee to display your "stuff" for sell. We are a club and family...however maybe sometime in the future if we "sponsor" a big event that would be a different situation

And again, do have Jill show up and play, or just hang back and enjoy...y'alls call. I will be there Friday night probably around 7:00 or so to get things ready in case anybody wants to come and set up. SEE YOU ALL ON SATURDAY!!!

Bob Belcher · Post by **Bob Belcher** » 21 Sep 2006 4:29 pm

See you all on Saturday. Will be setting up around 7:00pm Friday if anybody wants to come and reserve a special seat

Bob

Jim Harper · Post by **Jim Harper** » 21 Sep 2006 4:37 pm

For all you folk,s that was wondering about my surgery. Every thing went well except it look,s like i have been in a fight. Got a black eye and swollen cheek. The Dr. said he was pleased with the way my surgery went. See all you COPSGC member,s sat. Thank,s guy,s==Jim Harper

Gary Shepherd · Post by **Gary Shepherd** » 21 Sep 2006 6:51 pm

Man, this one falls on a bad day for me. But I'll still try to make it. Shall I bring my bass? Is that drummer coming again?

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James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 21 Sep 2006 7:51 pm

Jim, The Doctor was pleased because he Won that fight!! HA!

Gary, You're sure welcome, and can bring your bass if you like. I'll have my fender bass there for anyone to play. Bob will have a drumset there, too. You ARE bringing your steel, aren't you?

Joe W. Gilbert · Post by **Joe W. Gilbert** » 21 Sep 2006 8:05 pm

Bob, Talked to Barry Thomas last nite he is undecided if he will make it. I will see him friday nite and try to get him to come if possible. Also will talk to kkng jocks in the a m may be a possible announcement from them.
Joe W

Bob Belcher · Post by **Bob Belcher** » 22 Sep 2006 4:47 am

Thanks Joe, hope Barry can make it, we'll be glad to see you this time...everyone will brother. See you Tomorrow! James, do bring your Bass if possible. JR (kilted one) bring your stuff 4 sale and Jill to add to our "staff" of talented players...Bob

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 22 Sep 2006 8:24 am

Since the meeting is tomorrow, I'd better start getting my "stuff" loaded today. I can lift and carry everything OK, but standing up after squatting to remove the pedal board is a major event!

....by the way Bob, you refer to J.R. as the "kilted" one. Does that mean that he is going to wear "kilts" to the meeting, and if so, will he play steel Guitar Rag on the bagpipes?

Seriously, several players that I have never had the privilege to meet, have been mentioned above that may attend. I hope all of you do make a special effort to come, so that we can get acquainted and support this new steel-guitar organization.

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Bob Belcher · Post by **Bob Belcher** » 22 Sep 2006 10:27 am

Gene, maybe no bagpipes...but I just hope the wind is'nt blowing too hard...I don't want to know whats under that Kilt, unless it's a "Ol Danny Boy" rendition?

Gary Shepherd · Post by **Gary Shepherd** » 22 Sep 2006 12:07 pm

I brought my steel last time and never got to play. Too busy playing bass and drums. The drum thing was funny. I said I'd play a couple of songs so the drummer could get a drink. She never came back. I hadn't played drums in years and I wasn't that good at it to begin with. Much more comfortable on bass. So I guess if I can come, I'll just bring my bass. May not get to show up at all though.

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Bob Belcher · Post by **Bob Belcher** » 22 Sep 2006 12:38 pm

Hey thats funny Gary, I brought my steel and set it up and never got to play either...too busy being a meeting coordinator! But bring your steel and set it up, heck, you might even get to play it! We'll have enough people to do the rythym thing. James is bringing his Bass and we'll manage to get the rythym section going! See you all tomorrow!...Bob

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 24 Sep 2006 8:01 am

Thanx to all who attended the seminar. It was a great sucsess. Everybody seemed to gain something useful, and get some "hands on" experience! Looking forward to next time in December!

J. R. McClung · Post by **J. R. McClung** » 25 Sep 2006 4:24 am

JAMES: Thanks for doing the seminar...and for letting me sit behind that gorgeous new fingertip.

BOB: Thanks for all the organisational work you do as club president...and for the best smoked hotlinks I've ever eaten, bar none.

Do we have to wait 'til December?

Gerald Cook · Post by **Gerald Cook** » 25 Sep 2006 6:08 am

Hey Bob, as usual you did a great job. There's a lot of work that goes into setting these meetings up. Setting everything up and cleaning up afterwards. I'm sorry that I wasn't as available to help with some of this. Of all days, I had to work but was able to attend and listen to some outstanding playing. James, I heard some good comments on your seminar. I would have like to set in on it as a student. Can't wait til December meeting. I'm going to try to get the word out more locally to bring in more listeners and maybe future players for the next meeting. Jim, Gene, Byron and all the other players were laying down some awesome licks. A special thanks to the backup band. The more hot links Joel eat, the "hotter" that fiddle got!

It was good to meet Bill Edwards from Arkansas. Come back anytime Bill but next time bring your stuff! Looking forward to the next meeting.

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 25 Sep 2006 6:22 am

Gerald, Thanx for the kind worgs, my friend!

And we had a HARP on the bandstand!! What a cool dimension of TONE that added to the mix!! Thank you for contributing, Jill Justice!!

And Chris and family from Edmund, originally from Chicago, definatley enjoyed meeting you and your family! Please bring your steel next time!

And Joe Gilbert, it was a pleasure meeting you! You looked pretty good behind that vintage Shobud Fingertip!

Loren, I LOVE that Randall amp you have---Great tone! And you look quite comfy behind the EMCI. Cool guitar!

Joel, you will do just fine on your guitar, but you gotta start using fingerpicks instead of your fiddle bow!!

Everyone had a blast, and looking forward to "next time"!(December 16)[This message was edited by James Morehead on 26 September 2006 at 06:10 AM.]

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 25 Sep 2006 6:33 am

We at COPSGC want to welcome John Coop, of Coop's Shobud Restorations/Parts Manufacturing a BIG welcome as a new member and sponsor. Thankyou John!! You can learn more in the near future about John's Shobud Restorations by going to the club's web page.

Gary Shepherd · Post by **Gary Shepherd** » 25 Sep 2006 1:06 pm

I showed up late but it was fun when I got there. Finally got a chance to play my "drumkit". I hope it sounded ok.

I left the banjo in the truck during the steel session but I want you to know that I got it out later at the bluegrass festival. Met a couple of pretty good pickers down there. Might even start up a bluegrass group now. Just need a couple more good players.

Anyway, thanks for having the steel show. I'll see you guys in December, I hope.

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James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 25 Sep 2006 2:14 pm

Hey Gary, Glad you came and brought your drum kit. That rascal worked pretty slick! It's cool you were able to catch the bluegrass festival.

Joe W. Gilbert · Post by **Joe W. Gilbert** » 25 Sep 2006 7:16 pm

Well it sure was nice to finally get to meet the faces of the internet members. I found each one even more friendly in person. Bob outstanding job. I think I really found out the scoop on Jim's eye. It seems he was swatting a mesquito and forgot he had his picks on. Ouch!! Right in the right eye. He must have learned a lesson because he wasn't using a pick on his index finger. lol James thanks for the lesson, I will be in touch soon I hope. By the way the check is in the mail. The one from Ed McMan that is. Gene it sure was good to finally meet you. What a sweet sound you put out. Calvin, James, Loren, very good sounds. Makes me want to get on the ball. Just waiting for finances if you know what I mean. Jill and George thanks so much. That harp was something else and the fiddle work not to bad either. G. Harper those vocals were good also, whatever key it was. Gerald it sure was nice of you to keep an ambulance on standby for us. This the most I have typed since failing typing in High School, so would just like to thank all for a very good time. Can hardly wait until Dec.
Joe W.

Joe W. Gilbert · Post by **Joe W. Gilbert** » 25 Sep 2006 7:24 pm

Joel sorry I called you George. And Gary played the drums so fast you couldn't even see his sticks. Bryon sorry bout leaving you out. I really did enjoy your playing. J. Harper and all the rest thanks for "South" gotta be my favorite. By the way I learned about these long posts from Jody Carver. lol
Joe

Joe W. Gilbert · Post by **Joe W. Gilbert** » 25 Sep 2006 7:25 pm

But what I didn't learn was how to edit so I just do a new post. Ha
Joe

Bill Edwards · Post by **Bill Edwards** » 26 Sep 2006 3:58 am

Thanks for having me gang, I had a good time and enjoyed meeting everyone, you guys have a great club over there, also if you ever get a chance watch this forum, there is a club up here in Siloam Springs that is very active also and you are invited to attend, hope to make your next meeting in December..!!

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 26 Sep 2006 8:47 am

My appreciation to the COPSGC officers; Bob, James and Gerald, for their dedication and efforts in getting this new club off the ground....and especially for being such exceptionally kind and considerate individuals. I missed seeing those who did not attend this meeting and sincerely hope to see you at the next meeting in December.

Appreciation also to Gary Shepherd for playing such nice bass and furnishing the "drums". Gary is a fine steeler but so far has subjucated his talent to support backup for the event. Gary, please bring your steel in December. And to Jim Harpers's brother who played guitar and did some vocals....I loved what you did and I thank you.

I wanted to personally tell the "harpist" how much I appreciated her talent, but she left before I could. When I first heard her play I thought we had acquired a keyboardist because everything she played was so appropriate. J.R., (fine fiddle player) I was told that you know that lady....and if you do, please encourage her to come back to the next meeting.

.....and most important to me, is that I thank COPSGC for the plaque that they presented to me. It is an honor that I will always appreciate. Thank you guys for giving me one of the few awards that I have received in my lifetime. It really is an honor that means so much to me.

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