Michigan Steel Guitar Show is Scheduled!!!

Evelyn Whitney · Post by **Evelyn Whitney** » 13 Feb 2002 9:33 pm

The Michigan Steel Guitar Hall of Fame show is scheduled for April 5,6,7, 2002 at the Hilton Hotel 4747-28th Street Grand Rapids, MI.49512 Off I 96 at Exit 43-A
For reservations call 616-957-0100.
Room rates are $69.00 Per night and you need to mention you are with our show.
Show times are - Friday the 5th, 6PM to 11PM
Saturday 6th,-12PM - 11PM
Sunday 7th,- 9AM-7PM
Our prices are---Friday $10.00
Sat and Sunday $15.00 each day.

Great Restaurant--Great Food--Great prices--

FEATURED ARTISTS

DON HELMS, JOHN HUGHEY, HAL RUGG,
JOE WRIGHT, JERRY BRIGHTMAN, HERBY WALLACE,
GARY MORSE, FRANK ROGERS, JIM COHEN, DAVID SPIRES,
DEWITT "SCOTTY" SCOTT, DON E. CURTIS, BOBBY EDENTON, BILL STAFFORD, DANNY HULLIHEN, GENE FIELDS, DENNIS ROBISON,
L.T. ZINN, DEL SHORT, GARY PHILLIPS, GARY STEELE, BILLY COLE, MIKE KILE, TIM ROWLEY,
MIKE SIGLER, KURT KOWALSKI, JIM DUVALL, DAN CRAMPTON,
ROB PARKER, DAN DOWD. AND WE AREN'T DONE BOOKING YET BY ANY MEANS.

SEMINAR
BY DAVID SPIRES
ON SAT FROM 10AM TO 5PM
COST IS $60.00 CONTACT ME BY EMAIL OR CALL 231 719-0410
OR LEONARD AT 231 777 1339
DAVID IS AN ENTHUSIATIC STEEL GUITARIST AND INSTRUCTOR. PLAYS WITH REAL QUALITY,
ON SPEED PICKIN' OR SWEET SLOW SONGS.
HE COMES WITH LOTS OF YOUNG AND NEW IDEAS FOR HIS STUDENTS.
THIS IS A QUALITY HOTEL AND I'M SURE YOU WILL ENJOY YOUR STAY THERE.
LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT WEEKEND. EVELYN [This message was edited by Evelyn Whitney on 14 February 2002 at 05:44 PM.][This message was edited by Evelyn Whitney on 16 February 2002 at 08:41 PM.][This message was edited by Evelyn Whitney on 16 February 2002 at 08:47 PM.]

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 14 Feb 2002 7:18 pm

Hi Evelyn- You got a great lineup there. I wouldn't mind playing some of the pop , big band songs of the 40' and 50's, on Friday night. But I can't make it.
But will see you both Saturday and Sunday, the good Lord willing......al

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Evelyn Whitney · Post by **Evelyn Whitney** » 15 Feb 2002 9:15 pm

Al
We look forward to seeing you there. As I said, we aren't through booking yet, entirley.
I hope you will come and meet my son Dennis as he hopes he can make it.
No kidney dialysis on Saturday and Sunday, for him.
I'm excited about the show. Why travel all over the country, when we bring the show right here to you in Michigan??

Evelyn Whitney · Post by **Evelyn Whitney** » 16 Feb 2002 8:50 pm

I've added a few names to the lineup.

Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 16 Feb 2002 11:50 pm

I'll be there. I hope to play some Hawaiian non-pedal tunes with LT and Scotty.

Gerald Ross

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Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website

Jack Byrd · Post by **Jack Byrd** » 18 Feb 2002 6:58 am

Evelyn,

I would like to attend but will be in Hawaii. We will be attending the Merri Monarch Hula Festival. I guess I can sacrafice the show for Hawaii, Ha!

Evelyn Whitney · Post by **Evelyn Whitney** » 25 Feb 2002 8:00 am

As most of you know, Jack Byrd is the brother of Jerry Byrd and he lives right here in Grand Rapids Mi.
We will miss him at our show this year, but know he'll be having a great time in Hawaii.
Hey Jack, tell Jerry Evelyn Whitney and L T Zinn send best wishes.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 25 Feb 2002 6:23 pm

If any of you know Billy Vann, I would like to get in touch with him. He is my Dad's Sister's son. I met him when I was about 5 years old and didn't know he was a steel player until I started about 31 years ago. No one in my family knows how to get in touch with him.

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Bill Stafford · Post by **Bill Stafford** » 26 Feb 2002 5:42 am

Folks, this is one great show. Their Saturday afternoon "Lounge" session is most unique. No other steel show does this program and it is quite nice. Evelyn can tell you all about it, I bet.
I am always thrilled to be invited to this show. And very glad to hear their own Frank Rogers and his most excellent style of playing on his pedal steel and lead guitar work.
Jack Byrd, please give my regards to Jerry-- and you will be missed--and envied, with your trip to be with the greatest steel guitar artist that has ever been and ever will be!!
Thanks for the invitation L.T. Zinn and Evelyn Whitney. Looking forward to this one very much.

Bill Stafford

Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 26 Feb 2002 9:07 am

Hello Evelyn,
My wife and I have booked a room at the Hilton. We are really looking forward to the convention.

However, I have one question to ask!

Do we buy the tickets for the show at the door or do we have to reserve them in advance?

Thank you! Bob Taillefer

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 26 Feb 2002 1:13 pm

Hi Bob,
It's always been at the door.
See ya there!

Best regards Evelyn & LT!
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Jerry Brightman · Post by **Jerry Brightman** » 26 Feb 2002 3:21 pm

Hi Evelyn (mom)and all the Michigan gang...

I'm sure looking forward to hearing some great steel playing for this great weekend.
You always have such a wonderful show and treat us players just fine....
I'm looking forward to Danny's new CD.

Say hi to LT and ask him if he has his dance routine ready yet

I don't want to play something too fast for him...

Love as always,

Jerry http://www.slidestation.com

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Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 26 Feb 2002 3:27 pm

I'm thrilled and honored to be part of the lineup of this great show. Can't wait.
Jimbeaux

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Danny Hullihen · Post by **Danny Hullihen** » 27 Feb 2002 6:02 pm

It looks like this just might be one of our best shows yet. With the line up we have this year, it's a sure thing. Jerry Brightman, Gary Morse, John Hughey, YES! No doubt about it, we're going to have the time of our lives this year, and we have some nice surprises in the works as well!!

Jerry, it looks like I'll be lucky enough to have my new CD in time for the Texas show, and I'll see you there for sure.

Evelyn Whitney · Post by **Evelyn Whitney** » 27 Feb 2002 8:49 pm

Hey there Jerry, my other son,
You just watch out for L. T. you never know what he's thinking. If you are on the stage with him he'll have something cooked up. So very glad you will be with us once again, this year. We love your playing and also, the man that you are.
Jim, we feel honored to have you here this year. Jump on in with the rest of these playful guys and we'll have a great weekend.
Danny, thanks for all of your help. I'll be leaning on you some more, before this is over. Frank's C D may be ready, too. If not for our show, then for the TX shindig.
I'm very busy now working out a million details for the show. See you all there.

Danny Hullihen · Post by **Danny Hullihen** » 28 Feb 2002 6:35 pm

Jerry. By the way... I did a TV show in Grand Rapids with LT this past Monday, and believe me when I tell you, LT has his dancing shoes on already. Heck, I even got him to hum a few bars of Cold Cold Heart, and it's on the tape.

Evelyn Whitney · Post by **Evelyn Whitney** » 28 Feb 2002 7:50 pm

That was a promo tape, for television, for our upcoming show. Once again, Danny you and the guys came right through for us and the show.

Danny Hullihen · Post by **Danny Hullihen** » 5 Mar 2002 7:52 am

Hi Evelyn. Thanks for the complements. It's always a pleasure working with LT, and I had a great time doing the television promo with him. I'm honored to be part of the line up again this year, and I'm looking forward to seeing everybody again in April.

You've got some real super talent lined up for the Michigan H.O.F. Convention, and it looks like this is going to be one of our best years yet! I can hardly wait!

Evelyn Whitney · Post by **Evelyn Whitney** » 10 Mar 2002 7:06 pm

Richard Sinkler
just email me and I'll give you Bill Vann's address.
We inducted him into the Michigan Steel Guitar Hall of Fame 2 years ago, due largely to his stint with the Green Valley Boys here in Kazoo. Evelyn[This message was edited by Evelyn Whitney on 10 March 2002 at 07:10 PM.]

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 18 Mar 2002 3:39 pm

Just made my reservations today.
This is my third year at this excellent event.

Different hotel each time, I wonder if they're trying to loose me.

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Evelyn Whitney · Post by **Evelyn Whitney** » 18 Mar 2002 5:00 pm

Sure not trying to lose you Joe.
Just trying to improve. Gosh I hope all goes well for our guests. We have the highest expectations at this site.
The staff have worked really well withus so far and I'm sure all of our needs will be met. The food is SO good there. See you soon. Evelyn

Evelyn Whitney · Post by **Evelyn Whitney** » 26 Mar 2002 8:51 pm

Just wanted to let you all know who our staff musicians will be:
Frank Rogers on Lead Guitar
Roy Rosetta on Keyboards
Ben Brogden(spl) on Bass
Dan Crampton and Don E. Curtis on Drums
Leonard T. Zinn on rhythm guitar
A hugh WOW!! is all I can say about these guys. Steeler's do your stuff, these fellows will make you proud. Evelyn and L T

Bill Stafford · Post by **Bill Stafford** » 27 Mar 2002 4:45 am

Thanks for the invitation, Evelyn and L.T. I am looking forward to this one. Gets bigger and better every year.
Evelyn, please inform L.T. that I received his letter with the schedule and I will do all I can to help out. It is a great priviledge for me to be included on your program. Thanks!
Bill Stafford

Evelyn Whitney · Post by **Evelyn Whitney** » 27 Mar 2002 8:07 am

Just wanted to let you all know that the amount of rooms we've blocked for the show are booked. However, the hotel said to "keep em'comin" so they are not out of rooms yet.
Bill, we love having you on our show, you are a great asset. I'll give L. T. your message. Thanks, Evelyn

frank rogers · Post by **frank rogers** » 27 Mar 2002 11:21 am

Bill Stafford my friend, Let me say that this show would not be complete without your attendance and performance. And, thanks so much for the encouragement you have given me. Molly and I are looking forward to visiting with you next week. Your friend, Frank Rogers