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Raybob Bowman · Post by **Raybob Bowman** » 4 Jan 2011 10:33 pm

Stu Schulman wrote:Jerry Byrd musta been ridin' on the rims!

Solid titanium rims that is!

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 4 Jan 2011 11:12 pm

Chris Tweed wrote:I'll probably get flamed for asking a stupid question: does the definition of steel guitar extend to dobros or other forms of resonator guitars?

Chris

Yes.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 5 Jan 2011 2:09 am

do they have to be 100% Steel instrumental or can the melody lines /solo's be shared with another Instruments, like a guitar, maybe a 50/50 deal ? Even a Horn for the Jazz guys ....

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b0b · Post by **b0b** » 5 Jan 2011 8:25 am

The song should feature the steel guitar.

Look, I don't want to set down a lot of "rules" here. The idea is that submission should be original, and that it should showcase your steel playing. Is that so hard to understand? It's not like something's going to be "rejected" because it has a fiddle break.

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 5 Jan 2011 9:06 am

b0b replied YES to Chris's question:

"Does the definition of steel guitar extend to dobros or other forms of resonator guitars?"

I believe the definition of "Steel Guitar" is one played with a slide bar, usually made of steel.

I'm probably stating the obvious, but a resonator guitar setup and played as a standard guitar wouldn't qualify.

The "let common sense prevail" gist of b0b's last post says it all.

I'm looking forward to hearing some non-PSG submissions on this album.

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 5 Jan 2011 11:32 am

#34 - Patrick Sylvest - "Out of the Loop"

As if in answer to the questions above, this is an acoustic tune with solos on dobro, mandolin, guitar and banjo! The head is Dobro, of course.

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 5 Jan 2011 12:05 pm

Will you "Bleep out the B**jo section out of consideration to the rest of us or do you wish me to send you this :-

At least there's no accordion or bagpipes (YET)

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 5 Jan 2011 1:52 pm

I've never understood the problem with banjos. However, in this instance it's irrelevant. We want a solo played on the steel guitar, whether it's a pedal steel, non-pedal steel or resonator. You can put whatever instruments you like in the background, as long as it's an original composition played on the steel guitar.

There's no judgment as to how good you are: we just want to create a compilation which represents the Steel Guitar Forum.

Jim Eaton · Post by **Jim Eaton** » 7 Jan 2011 8:51 am

#1 - Stu Schulman - "Arctic Breeze"
#2 - Brian McGaughey - "Max's Shuffle"
#3 - Frank Estes - "Forum Blues"
#4 - Joe Savage - "Chicken Arrives L8 4 The Dance"
#5 - Jack Stoner - "Steel Guitar Waltz"
#6 - Chuck Lettes - "Randy Now"
#7 - Michael Maddex - "Shady Grove"
#8 - Roy Thomson - "My Mentor JB"
#9 - Billy Wilson - "Cherry Lyme"
#10 - Ben Jones - "Asleep in the Backseat"
#11 - Mike Headrick - "Over The Moon"
#12 - Elizabeth West - "Some Kind Of Trouble"
#13 - Bob Hoffnar - "Nuchi Loops"
#14 - Vernon Hester - "Steel Guitar Jig"
#15 - Raybob Bowman - "TV Blues"
#16 - Jim McGinnis - "Stutterin Steel"
#17 - Joe Goldmark - "Stop 'N Go Shuffle"
#18 - John Lacey - “Handgliding”
#19 - Tom Bleu Mortensen - "Sinner's Waltz"
#20 - Larry Tracy - "What's Up"
#21 - Pete Adams - "First Time Out"
#22 - Albert Svenddal - "Brumley Bounce"
#23 - Larry Bell - “Ballad for J.T.”
#24 - Dave Harmonson - "The 4 M Swing"
#25 - David Griffin - "Comanche Teardrops"
#26 - Jim Eaton - "Sunset Shuffle"
#27 - Skip Edwards - "HeartBall"
#28 - Wade Medlock - "River"
#29 - Gordon Dodson - "Julian Tharpe Breakdown"
#30 - Barry Hyman - "Cloudy Winter Solstice"
#31 - Richard Burton - "Burtune"
#32 - Paul Sutherland - "El Dorado Nights"
#33 - John McGlothlin - “John This and John That”
#34 - Patrick Sylvest - "Out of the Loop"

If you just went through this list and didn't see your name listed, you need to get your song recorded and sent in!!!!!!!
JE:-)>

John H. McGlothlin · Post by **John H. McGlothlin** » 7 Jan 2011 9:47 am

Our friend John Richmond came over to the house yesterday and he is working on a beautiful tune that he composed and he will have it completed very soon, he is an excellent musician.

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 7 Jan 2011 10:30 am

I know of several submissions that are in transit. Mail from Europe seems to be really slow right now.

I've been processing submissions as they come in, normalizing levels, converting to 320kbps MP3 and adding to the liner notes file (which is now 20 pages long!). I burned a test CD a couple of days ago and it sounds just great. You folks are gonna be so happy you're on this disk!!

Since there's no rhyme or reason to the ordering anyway, I put it on "shuffle play". It's the next best thing to SteelRadio.com. Great for long drives if your car stereo supports MP3.

David Griffin · Post by **David Griffin** » 11 Jan 2011 7:43 am

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 11 Jan 2011 9:51 am

#35 - Mark Butcher - "Not Country"

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 11 Jan 2011 10:51 am

"At least there's no accordion or bagpipes (YET)" -Basil

Seriously, I was going to submit a Reso Tune, but your comment prompted me to opt for an alternate tune.

I won't elaborate, only sayin it's an ambient tune with me on PSG, and no accordion accompaniment.

It was mailed today. Thanks Baz!

Now who has one with accordion?

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 11 Jan 2011 10:59 am

PLEASE don't bring up those instruments in a SERIOUS music discussion..
Although I do believe that Kay Das has successfully amalgamated HIS playing 'Style' along with some bagpipes, or maybe it was just a bagpipe tune (if there is such a thing ?)

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 11 Jan 2011 11:03 am

You'll have to wait for the disc, unless you can hear the screams from Cloverdale!

No one was kilt in the production.

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 11 Jan 2011 2:04 pm

#36 - Steve Atwood - "Peaceful Winds of Hawaii"

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 12 Jan 2011 4:36 am

I have the ideal picture for anything submitted from Scotland or featuring either bagpipes, accordion, royalty or bar pouches !..

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 12 Jan 2011 9:24 am

I'm claiming slot #37 for my latest creation:

#37 - Bobby Lee - "A Train Runs Through It"

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 13 Jan 2011 3:01 pm

#38 - Rich Weiss - "Circus Dementus"

Also, I've put my song on Bandcamp if you want a sneak preview:
b0blee.bandcamp.com/.../a-train-runs-through-it

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 14 Jan 2011 1:57 pm

#39 - Walter Andrews - "Fat Cattin'"

Ryan Barwin · Post by **Ryan Barwin** » 14 Jan 2011 8:54 pm

Mine is on the way...

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 15 Jan 2011 9:51 am

b0b wrote:...I've put my song on Bandcamp if you want a sneak preview:
b0blee.bandcamp.com/.../a-train-runs-through-it

As cold as it's been in California over the last few weeks I can see why you kept your hat on.

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 16 Jan 2011 8:37 am

Alan, it sure is taking a long time for your song to get here from San Francisco.

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 16 Jan 2011 9:41 am

I think it has something to do with gravity. When I get up out of my comfy armchair gravity pulls me back in. If I could design a PSG which could be played from a reclining position, with a nice soft cushion, and a blanket to keep me warm, I would probably be a lot more productive.

That having been said, I intend to get moving with this today.