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Ray Gehringer

 

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New Jersey, USA
Post  Posted 20 Jun 2018 11:40 am    
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I just want to say thanks to Fooch Fischetti, a great Pedal Steel player and teacher who really is one the "good guys."

I'm a beginner who returned to PSG a couple months ago and was either confident enough or dumb enough to pick this as my reentry tune and have been using Dewitt Scott's tab.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tkXbQuQsHo

I'm doing okay with it but really hit a few road blocks and got to thinking maybe I bit off more than I could chew BUT after a lesson with Fooch yesterday I'm feeling better and thinking maybe I did a little bit better with it than I gave myself credit for.

Just want to say thanks and send out props to Fooch.

Here is Fooch on Steel with Levon Helm on drums backing up singer/songwriter Martha Scanlan on a really nice tune she wrote called "I Don't Even Have To Ask."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5zTRIhtCY

Thanks Friend!
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Rich Upright


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Florida, USA
Post  Posted 25 Jun 2018 1:34 pm    
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Wow; Fooch...now there's a name I haven't heard in years. I remember him from his Dixie Doughboy days.
Fooch's band & my band were once on the same gig. We decided to see who was faster...not picking, but who could break down their steels & wheel them from the stage to the load-out doors faster. He won. But...just barely!
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Ray Gehringer

 

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New Jersey, USA
Post  Posted 26 Jun 2018 6:42 am    
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LOL

Hell of a Steeler AND Fiddler.
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Stu Schulman


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Ulster Park New Yawk (deceased)
Post  Posted 26 Jun 2018 2:53 pm    
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One of the greatest musicians ever!
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john widgren


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Wilton CT
Post  Posted 27 Jun 2018 5:53 am     gear
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Hey Rich

What kind of gear do you have?
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Rich Upright


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Florida, USA
Post  Posted 8 Jul 2018 10:27 am     Re: gear
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john widgren wrote:
Hey Rich

What kind of gear do you have?


John; How ya been? My stuff is listed on my signature below. I update with each new "toy".
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Ray Gehringer

 

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New Jersey, USA
Post  Posted 14 Aug 2018 4:33 pm    
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Another excellent lesson today, Fooch... I really appreciate it!!
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Fooch Fischetti

 

From:
Woodstock, NY US
Post  Posted 16 Aug 2018 4:43 pm    
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It was great to have you over again. Ray. We always have a good time and get some work done, too! Fooch
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Ray Gehringer

 

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New Jersey, USA
Post  Posted 17 Aug 2018 4:16 am    
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Fooch Fischetti wrote:
It was great to have you over again. Ray. We always have a good time and get some work done, too! Fooch


LOL!
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Mark Hershey

 

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New York, USA
Post  Posted 17 Aug 2018 10:07 am    
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I’ve had the pleasure of hearing Fooch play at High falls cafe with the Bush Brothers. Awesome band and so nice to hear some pedal steel live.
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Fooch Fischetti

 

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Woodstock, NY US
Post  Posted 17 Aug 2018 10:16 am    
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Thanks Mark. I really enjoy playing with them. I'll be with them again tomorrow 8/10 in High Fall at the Cafe.
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Mark Hershey

 

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New York, USA
Post  Posted 17 Aug 2018 11:14 am    
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Fooch Fischetti wrote:
Thanks Mark. I really enjoy playing with them. I'll be with them again tomorrow 8/10 in High Fall at the Cafe.


What a coincidence, had no idea and I’ll try to make it out there.
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Craig Stock


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Westfield, NJ USA
Post  Posted 17 Aug 2018 1:34 pm    
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Footch is the real deal, really, really, looking forward to seeing you and your fiddle in Norwalk in November, until then, play on. Say hello to Darlene as well. Smile
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Tiny Olson

 

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Mohawk River Valley, Upstate NY
Post  Posted 17 Aug 2018 2:51 pm    
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I guess I've known Fooch for close to 45 yrs. Although I haven't seen him for awhile now, I can still attest to his musicianship and of how good a guy he is. It's always a pleasure to be around him.

Fooch, it'd be great to see you again soon man. Stay well..!!

Your friend,
Chris "Tiny" O.
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Ben Lawson

 

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Brooksville Florida
Post  Posted 17 Aug 2018 5:30 pm    
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I second all the good things said about Fooch.
I love ya "Poof".
Hi Tiny & Rich.
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Ray Gehringer

 

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New Jersey, USA
Post  Posted 18 Aug 2018 3:59 am    
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Ben Lawson wrote:
I second all the good things said about Fooch.
I love ya "Poof".
Hi Tiny & Rich.


And if musicianship and lessons aren't enough Fooch is even kind to all the deer, gopher, chipmunks, & even the occasional bear that always seem to congregate in his back yard. Good Guy!
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Fooch Fischetti

 

From:
Woodstock, NY US
Post  Posted 19 Aug 2018 9:29 am    
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Hey Tiny! We do go back a long way. I just started a project with Rick Mullen just last week and we were talking about you... smiles on both our faces.

Ben, I miss hanging out with you and of course, playing with you.

Ray... looking forward to next time (and the bear hasn't been here for over a week)

Fooch
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Tiny Olson

 

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Mohawk River Valley, Upstate NY
Post  Posted 22 Aug 2018 11:48 am    
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Fooch: Please tell Rick I said hello. I sure enjoyed it while we were both working for "The Commander." If you can, send me his and your current phone numbers. Stay well man.

Ben: Hope you're well brother. It'd be great to see you again soon too..!!

Chris "Tiny" O.
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