Swansea, IL Jam. Sunday March 17th

Wally Davis · Post by **Wally Davis** » 18 Feb 2013 6:41 pm

We are going to have our annual jam on Sunday, March 17th. 11am-?. This is held at the Swansea Improvement Hall in Swansea, IL. This is a really great event in that we have a live band with live singers as opposed to BIAB tracks. Bring your guitar and amp. We set up round robin style. Play on all the tunes, or take a break and visit. Or play mine if you want. We will have food etc. I will let John Mcguire post about that information when he can fish his computer out from under his really heavy Emmons heave-ho guitar.

His forklift isn't running at the moment. Seriously. This is a really fun event with a whole bunch of great people. And John's guitar is GREAT! Just have to get my jabs in when I can. Here's the directions.

http://www.mapquest.com/mq/4-Y6l8bZOBnZ9F

Steve Hitsman · Post by **Steve Hitsman** » 19 Feb 2013 3:13 am

The annual "Make Fun of Whatever Brand-X Guitar Wally Is Playing This Year and St. Clair County Steel Jam?" I'm there!

Larry Gerdeman · Post by **Larry Gerdeman** » 19 Feb 2013 8:25 am

I was there last year had a great time hope to be back again this year.

Steve Hitsman · Post by **Steve Hitsman** » 20 Feb 2013 3:38 am

Got an email from Joe Fortune... sounds like he's ready.

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 20 Feb 2013 1:25 pm

I would like to inquire about being a part of this, please???

Steve Hitsman · Post by **Steve Hitsman** » 20 Feb 2013 1:28 pm

I wondered if we'd ever see you, Mike. Just show up, it's pretty informal... no set program. We just try to cycle all the "sangerz" through. Sometimes there's about ten choruses of steel rides but everybody has a good time.

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 20 Feb 2013 2:11 pm

Awesome!!! Marking it on my calendar!!!

Ill wear Green and bring my push pull in the flight case if you get that fork lift workin again!!! LOL!!!

See You There!!!

Michael T.

Steve Hitsman · Post by **Steve Hitsman** » 20 Feb 2013 2:24 pm

Absolutely. John and I like to see a preponderance of Emmons guitars... Wally, not so much.

Fred Rushing · Post by **Fred Rushing** » 20 Feb 2013 4:14 pm

Hey Steve. Planning on being there to see everyone and play abit too. I enjoy the visit with everyone as much as anything. Looking forward to it.

Michael! Would be great fun to play along side you. We have never had that chance. It will be a blast.

Looking forward to it.

Fred

Dave Flanagan · Post by **Dave Flanagan** » 20 Feb 2013 6:40 pm

I'm in Florida with Johns dad and mom but should be home by then. sounds like fun

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 20 Feb 2013 11:59 pm

Well then I might bring both my Emmonses, LOL!!! I wanna set up next to Fred so I can steal all his licks, LOL!!! Gonna be fun Fred!!!

How many Peavey Session 500's will fit on your forklift???

Hahahahaahaha!!! \m/

Kenny Radas · Post by **Kenny Radas** » 21 Feb 2013 6:49 am

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on the 17th. Should be a fun day as usual. All take care.

Jeff Scott Brown · Post by **Jeff Scott Brown** » 21 Feb 2013 9:46 am

It is unfortunate for me that this overlaps with NFAA Indoor Nationals (http://nfaaindoornational.com). I am just on the other side of the Mississippi river and wish I could join you guys.

Have fun!

JSB

Wally Davis · Post by **Wally Davis** » 21 Feb 2013 1:30 pm

Like Steve said. This is for EVERYBODY. And Michael-the concrete is only 6 inches thick. Only rated for 3 push-pulls and couple Fender Twins. I think there's a few ruts in it from Steve's Twin.

Say hey to the Doc Holiday folks for me.

Wally Davis · Post by **Wally Davis** » 21 Feb 2013 2:13 pm

And John is talking about one in the fall that will be Saturday evening/night along with the Sunday day. So everyone that is for it, be sure to pimp John about it. He's the Grand Poohbah of the association. He wears a headdress just like on the Flintstones to the meetings. Seriously!!!

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · Post by **Michael T. Hermsmeyer** » 21 Feb 2013 3:32 pm

Hahaha!! I sure will Wally!!!

Is this an association that I can join? I wanna wear a funny hat too, LOL!!!

Wally Davis · Post by **Wally Davis** » 22 Feb 2013 12:32 am

Sure you can join Michael. But you have to learn the secret handshake. From what I understand, it makes you walk funny for a couple days.

If anyone has some items they want to sell, bring them along. Perfect for anyone interested to put them through the paces. And of course, set down and play my gear too if you wish. Great place to try other stuff out.

Gary Sill will probably have some goodies there. He's got the latest and greatest that's out there.

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 23 Feb 2013 5:41 pm

A slim chance I might get to come,,,That is if Rittenberry's are allowed.

Steve Hitsman · Post by **Steve Hitsman** » 24 Feb 2013 4:55 am

Apparently, Bill, they're allowed as long as Wally doesn't have one.

Fred Rushing · Post by **Fred Rushing** » 24 Feb 2013 3:36 pm

Michael if you wanna steel some hot licks you better setup by Wally! All my hotlicks will put you to Sleep! Should be lots of fun.

Fred

Steve Hitsman · Post by **Steve Hitsman** » 25 Feb 2013 9:45 am

Wally Davis · Post by **Wally Davis** » 25 Feb 2013 1:43 pm

You just hear things funny Fred. It's always a blast for me to hear what comes out of your amp. And it's always GREAT! It's really cool to have as many players as we do and hear their take on whatever tune we are playing. Just a great time. Fun to see everyone.

Wally Davis · Post by **Wally Davis** » 25 Feb 2013 1:53 pm

Try to make it Bill! You haven't made one yet. If you keep this up, we may not ever get to see one of those Elderberrie guitars.

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 25 Feb 2013 8:12 pm

Thanks Wally,I am going to try to make it. I thought you played a Rittenberry.

Wally Davis · Post by **Wally Davis** » 25 Feb 2013 11:26 pm

I'm a Fessenden guy Bill. Try to make it. You'll have a blast!

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