Cowboy Troy

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 10 Mar 2006 10:36 pm

Just wondering who's the guy playing fiddle and steel on the Craig Ferguson show tonite. I can't place the face but he looked familiar and was playing a single neck MSA, I think. Brett, any idea?[This message was edited by Jerry Overstreet on 10 March 2006 at 10:37 PM.]

Gaylon Mathews · Post by **Gaylon Mathews** » 11 Mar 2006 6:08 am

I don't know for sure but James Pennebaker has been doing some work with him when he's not with Big & Rich. James plays both fiddle & steel but he plays a green Carter SD-10.

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James Pennebaker · Post by **James Pennebaker** » 11 Mar 2006 7:13 am

It t'was me and my Carter. Let the flames begin!

JP[This message was edited by James Pennebaker on 11 March 2006 at 07:14 AM.]

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 11 Mar 2006 7:31 am

Thanks Guys.

No flames here James. It's great that he has steel [and fiddle] in the band. I thought it was a good performance.

Sorry about the mis-ID on the axe. I didn't get a good shot of the label.

Also enjoy your work with Gretchen, Gaylon.

Thanks to these folks for keeping a steel player employed.

Question has been answered...you can close this topic at any time, boss.[This message was edited by Jerry Overstreet on 11 March 2006 at 12:22 PM.]

Dick Wood · Post by **Dick Wood** » 11 Mar 2006 7:47 am

This is kinda waaaaaaaaay after the fact but, I wanted to tell James Pennebaker that my band West Of Nowhere played at Cheyenne Frontier Days last year when you were there with Big and Rich.

What an UNFREAKINBELIEVEABLE band! I know all steel players wonder how they sound out front but I have to say your tone and playing was as good as it gets.

I went out to the midway to walk around and it was like you were coming out of everywhere that night.

You have a dream job my friend!

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Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 11 Mar 2006 8:24 am

I think that it's great when you have a sound man that makes sure the steel is "up there". I went to a gig once, primarily to listen to a friend play but the only way I could hear it was to sit next to him near his amp; talk about frustration, I know I'm getting old and my hearing isn't as acute anymore but I don't think that it's that bad. I sometimes wonder if people in the business are aware of the difficulty in playing the instrument and just how important the steel is when selling a song. This guy, IMO, is one of the best in this area.

Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 11 Mar 2006 8:29 am

James, I'm going to be watching the 16th, primarily to see and listen to you; hope that you get a chance to hit a few "hot licks", my friend.

James Pennebaker · Post by **James Pennebaker** » 11 Mar 2006 10:38 am

Wow, thanks fellers. Not what I expected at all. Lot's of folks around here usually want to flog me 'cause I work with those guys.

JP

Gaylon Mathews · Post by **Gaylon Mathews** » 11 Mar 2006 12:10 pm

Giv'em time Uncle Penn. It ain't over yet I'm sure.

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Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 11 Mar 2006 12:22 pm

The "Big&Rich/Cowboy Troy" band has as much sheer ENERGY as any band I've seen lately---And I haven't even seen 'em live.

James Pennebaker · Post by **James Pennebaker** » 11 Mar 2006 2:31 pm

Gaylon,

I know that's right. I have my flame proof suit on!

JP