PSGA 40th Anniversary Steel Show 11/9 & 11/10 Norwalk, CT

Bob Maickel · Post by **Bob Maickel** » 25 Oct 2013 7:26 pm

The Pedal Steel Guitar Association will hold its 40th Annual Steel Guitar Show on November 9th and 10th at the Doubletree Hotel 789 Connecticut Ave.in Norwalk, Connecticut (Exit 13 on I-95) Room Reservations Phone: 1-203-853-3477. Request the special discounted Pedal Steel Group sleeping room rates.

On Saturday, November 9th a PSGA Membership meeting will take place (Valid Members only!) at 10:30 AM for Nominations and election of Officers. At 11:30 AM Steel Guitars in Concert will begin and will end at 5 pm. Featured players include: Chuck Campbell,Sam Gibson,Merle Record,Sid Hudson,Terry Sutton and his band,Joe Wright,Russ Hicks and Mike Sweeney.

After a dinner break the Super Steel Jam starts at 8:30 pm and runs until 11:00pm Featured players include: Mike Sweeney,Russ Hicks,Sid Hudson,and Joe Wright.

Sunday November 10th Steel Guitars in Concert starts at 11:00 am and ends at 7:00 pm. Featured players include:
Roger Trahan, Raphael McGregor, Skip Krevens, Chuck Campbell, Fooch Fischetti with the Saturday Night Bluegrass Band with Bill Keith on 5 string Banjo. Bill Keith was the co-author with Winnie Winston of the well known book by Oak Publications "Pedal Steel Guitar" clearly recognized as the "Bible of the Pedal Steel Guitar". Also featured with encore performances will be Mike Sweeney, Sid Hudson, Russ Hicks, and Joe Wright.

Our terrific back up band includes Steve Alcott on Bass, Van Manakas on Lead Guitar, Fooch Fischetti on fiddle (and pedal steel) with Barry Urich playing drums on Saturday and Larry Eagle on drums on Sunday.

For more detailed info go to: http://www.psga.org

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 26 Oct 2013 3:18 pm

Bob -

I'm proud to say that I've been a member since 1979 (34 years!) and a recipient of the the 1983 PSGA Appreciation Award.

PSGA has been a constant,vital force for the advancement of the steel guitar (pedal and otherwise) thru thick and thin, and I congratulate you for your perseverance and dedication to the instrument.

You and Steve Fishell belong in the SGHOF for your efforts on behalf of the instrument. Regards,FF.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 27 Oct 2013 11:45 am

Looking forward to being there.

John De Maille · Post by **John De Maille** » 28 Oct 2013 12:42 pm

Bumbaroo!!!!

Steve Alcott · Post by **Steve Alcott** » 29 Oct 2013 7:56 am

Looking forward to it. I'll need a ride to Chuck's.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 31 Oct 2013 7:40 am

Getting closer.

Russ Hicks · Post by **Russ Hicks** » 31 Oct 2013 11:56 am

It's gonna be fun....I hate what's gonna happen on the jam session....Sid Hudson is a nice enough guy so I'll take it easy on him, but Joe Wright and Mike Sweeney are another story...I'm gonna chew them up and spit them out, I mean no mercy. But, you know how the saying goes.'if you can't stand the heat stay off the bandstand'......

rh

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 1 Nov 2013 6:58 am

I think your biggest hurdle in the jam session is gonna be Chuck Campbell.

I heard that he has been added to the Jam Session lineup.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 1 Nov 2013 8:24 am

Russ,

We can can give as good as we can take.

John De Maille · Post by **John De Maille** » 1 Nov 2013 9:18 pm

Sid,
Are you bringing any strings with you?
John D

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 2 Nov 2013 7:58 pm

Big John,

Yes sir to the string question.

John De Maille · Post by **John De Maille** » 3 Nov 2013 4:27 pm

Gee, is it really the "40th" year celebrating this great club? I must have been a 2 year old, child prodigy when I started to play steel and join. Amazing how time flies. Something this good deserves to endure.

John De Maille · Post by **John De Maille** » 4 Nov 2013 6:17 pm

Sam White R.I.P. · Post by **Sam White R.I.P.** » 5 Nov 2013 4:59 am

Have a Great time guys and enjoy Sid Hudson he the top of the greats. He came to my North Carolina Jams and the guys all enjoyed his hot playing. Go get them Sid.Say hi tp Roger Trahan and Manny Escobar for me Sid.
Sam White

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 5 Nov 2013 11:02 am

Your a kind man Sam White!

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 5 Nov 2013 12:41 pm

sounds great!.......look forward to attending.....

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 6 Nov 2013 5:42 am

I am looking forward to this weekend in Norwalk, should be a great show as usual

Excited about the Super Jam, and seeing Chuck Campbell, Sid Hudson, Russ Hicks, Mike Sweeney along with the rest.

If you have never gone before, make a point to be there either or both days. Over the years I have see a nd met so many legends, of which some are now gone.

Hope to see everyone at Chucks Steak house too!

Fooch Fischetti · Post by **Fooch Fischetti** » 6 Nov 2013 1:28 pm

Just a couple of days to go. I am pleased and honored to play fiddle as part of the back up band again this year, and playing with some of my old, and new friends.

Fooch

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 6 Nov 2013 6:27 pm

Leaving Tennesse in the morning [Thursday] heading that direction. Be there mid afternoon Friday. Looking forward to seeing everybody. Have plenty of product for sale and will be offering a " Show Special " on the Skype Boot Camp. So come by and ask us about it.

Fooch Fischetti · Post by **Fooch Fischetti** » 6 Nov 2013 7:01 pm

Have a safe trip Mike. It will be good to see you again.

Fooch

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 8 Nov 2013 4:32 am

Congrats goes out to Bob and his staff for 40 great years with the PSGA.
I would loved to have made it this year.
What a great lineup of artists this year. If you can make it to the show please do and support a great steel organization.
I wish you all the best. Don

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 8 Nov 2013 5:27 am

Getting ready to head out tomorrow morning to Norwalk.

If you are the fence, get off and head up there also, it's always a great show and it is a great way to meet the pros and other players in a real personal way.

Plus the backing band is one of the best around. Herby Wallace always loved to play with them, and complimented them all the time.

See you at the Doubletree.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 8 Nov 2013 5:33 am

I regret having to miss the show this year. I rarely miss it entirely, but the obligations attendant to having two parents in their 90's are unfortunately conspiring against me this weekend. I know it'll be a great show. Have fun!

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 8 Nov 2013 5:45 am

We will miss you Jim, hope to see you next year.

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 12 Nov 2013 11:19 am

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