Massachusetts Steel Bash, Sept. 29

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 13 Jun 2002 8:58 pm

<h2>20th Annual MASS STEEL BASH</h2>

<h3>Sunday, September 29</h3>

12:00 noon to 7:00pm
Chicopee AmVets, Montgomery St, Chicopee, MA

featuring

Smiley Roberts
Jim Cohen
Dave Van Allen
Doug Beaumier
Mike Ihde
Terry Sutton
Dana Flood
Jimmy Roule
Jerry Fessenden
Sam Gibson
Pete Adams
Frank Caruso

MC: Joe Casey

Jerry Fessenden will have his fine pedal steel guitars on display

Admission: $7.00 Yes, you read it right.... only $7.00!!

Directions: Mass Pike, exit 5, Chicopee. After the toll booth, bear left (Montgomery St.). At the end of the ramp turn Right on Montgomery St. Go straight through the light and the Chicopee AmVets is about 1/4 mile on the right.

From CT and points South, take I-91N to the Mass Pike East and follow the above directions.

Chicopee is next to Springfield MA. The AmVets is only about 1/2 mile off the Mass Pike.

Info: Doug Beaumier doug@valinet.com phone: 413 788-7560

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Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 14 Jun 2002 7:40 am

Is that Myron Floran on the Steel? Looks familiar.I know I've seen that guy in that picture somewhere before.I might add that The Amvets is a good size club that has plenty of seating, Parking and is easily accessable from the Mass Pike.Wow the 20th Bash! Bill Hankey now see what trouble you got us all into? also great job Steve and Doug....

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Leigh Howell · Post by **Leigh Howell** » 14 Jun 2002 8:32 am

Sounds like It's gonna be a gooder!! I'll be there this year, if the good Lords willin etc. It will be good to see some of my old compadres! Thanks Doug, Steve, and Ruely Jr. for setting up this combination Bash, and tribute to Bill Hankey, who has worked so hard over the last twenty years to keep the steel guitar in the forefront. See ya!!

Leigh

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 14 Jun 2002 9:40 am

Looking forward to this very much! With a bit of luck on my side, I might even have completed my second solo CD by then...
Jimbeaux

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Jerry Brightman · Post by **Jerry Brightman** » 14 Jun 2002 10:16 am

I'm glad to see that Dana Flood is getting to play this show too. He's a terrific player, super guy, and he'll knock your socks off with his playing...

Jerry http://www.slidestation.com

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 14 Jun 2002 4:55 pm

Leigh ,great to hear that your going and it will be great to see and hear you sing once again.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 16 Jun 2002 5:25 pm

Leigh, Joe, Jim, it will be great to see you'all at the Bash this year. It should be a fantastic show.

Steve R · Post by **Steve R** » 17 Jun 2002 6:31 pm

Doug.....The boys from Dooley Austin will be there for the backup band...

... It's going to be the best show ever the way things are lining up....

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 18 Jun 2002 4:50 am

This is certainly a dream coming true, to realize a close bonding of steel guitarists coming together, in preparation of the 20th Annual Steel Guitar Bash. To imagine Joe Casey, and Smiley Roberts making the trek from Florida, and Tennessee is truly remarkable. The confirmed players on Doug's list, have all gone the extra mile to develop styles of their own, and their professionalism is quickly recognized once they don the picks.
My appreciation goes far beyond ordinary bounds, as I recall many
happy memories in shows of the past.

Bill H.

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 20 Jun 2002 8:27 am

Bill thanx to 19 years of your hard work and efforts this one falls into place a lot easier with people you helped make familiar names of themselves to all of us.This show may be put on in a different place,by different people but it's still your show Hoss.I commend the people involved for keeping it alive while you gain your health back.It's all for you.It's all for the steel guitar and this lineup has me excited.

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Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 21 Jun 2002 3:43 pm

Joe,

Thank you for the kind words. You are a credit to country music, and your selections of the music, tells me that you, and the steel guitar compliment one another. I've never heard anyone pull out those Ray Price shuffles, the way you do. I have always enjoyed hearing those songs. Your ability to work with steel guitarists, will always be remembered.

Bill H.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 24 Jun 2002 9:35 pm

Bill,

When word got out that there will be a Mass Bash this year the calls and emails came in pouring in. Like Joe said, the show came together easily because of all of your hard work over the past 20 years.

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Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 27 Jun 2002 9:08 am

There should be a new MSA at this year's Mass Steel Bash. A friend just informed me that his new MSA should be arriving later this summer and he wants to bring it to the show for all to see. I can't wait to see it... and maybe even hear it

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Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 27 Jun 2002 3:27 pm

It looks like I'll be able to make the Mass Bash this year after all.

Does anyone know the dates of the Deerfield Fair? I'm going to try to fit it in too while I'm in the area.

Sam White R.I.P. · Post by **Sam White R.I.P.** » 27 Jun 2002 6:04 pm

Hey Jim while your in the area of the steel Bash in Mass come a week earlier and catch our R.I. steel show.I do beleave Jerry Fessenden and Sam Gibson will be there along with about 20 some other steel players.It is about a hour and ahalf ride from the mass area.
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Sam White R.I.P. · Post by **Sam White R.I.P.** » 27 Jun 2002 6:05 pm

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Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 27 Jun 2002 6:20 pm

Thanks for the invite Sam, but I'm stretching my vacation time as it is. Besides, what else is there to do in New England for a whole week?

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 27 Jun 2002 7:32 pm

Hey Jim, That's great news that you'll be able to make the Mass Steel Bash this year.

As far as the Deerfield Fair... are you referring to Deerfield NH or Mass? If it's NH you're in luck. It runs from Sept 26 - 29. Here is the link. Deerfield Mass has a crafts fair, but you're not into crafts are you?

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Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 27 Jun 2002 7:50 pm

The NH one must be it. My brother was braggin on the horse pulls!

Thanks for the link.

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 28 Jun 2002 8:29 am

It just keeps getting Better and Better,Now I do believe the lineup is full. Let's see "the sun just went behind the clouds," key of "F"or "F" flat..OK give me an F and I'll flatten the sob myself,(I stole that from Faron)Jimbo with two solos.

Doc is thinking about going,he says he'll be in New Jersey at that time and may rent a car it's not for sure yet.OOOOOmeeeee 1200 miles in the same car as Smiley OOOOOmeeeeee.and than another 1200 oooooooooomeeeeeeeeee. Can't wait...

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Sam White R.I.P. · Post by **Sam White R.I.P.** » 28 Jun 2002 11:25 am

PHEWEEEEEEE Joe tell him to change thous shorts man they must be ripe by now PHeweeeee
Hope you can talk Smiley into a ride the week before for our show in R.I.That would be a good trip from Florida to hit two Great Steel Show.Like killing two birds with one stone.
Sam White

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 30 Jun 2002 8:42 am

Jim,

Thank you for making plans to attend the "MASS. BASH". It has been very exciting in past shows, watching, and listening to your performances. My appreciation goes out to the players on Doug's list, who have shown remarkable skills, whenever they perform. It will be an event to remember.

Bill H.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 2 Jul 2002 7:02 am

Hi Myron,

Al's not playing anymore since he had a stroke a few years ago. I played 5 nights a week with Al Cote from 1980 to 84 at the C&W Lounge in Holyoke. Dick King and Joey Baer play a lot at the Amvets now. It's one of the only places left in the area for live country music. It seems like the Vet's clubs are keeping it alive. I've heard of Ma Manning's, but that place was a little before my time. Pee Wee Gokey used to tell me about it. Forum member Hal Higgins worked with Pee Wee back in those days.

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Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 5 Jul 2002 8:40 am

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