W.s., no Steel?

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 31 May 2004 9:49 pm

On Sunday I went to the N.W. Folklife Festival, at the Seattle Center. I saw several performances and at 6 P.M. I went to see the Paul Anastasio Western Swing Band. Paul's band consists of 3 Fiddlers, 3 Guitar players(1 Lead and 2 Rhythm). 1 Electric Bass Player and 1 Drummer.
8 musicians and no steel. ??

Roger<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Roger Shackelton on 31 May 2004 at 10:51 PM.]</p></FONT>

Ron Sodos · Post by **Ron Sodos** » 1 Jun 2004 8:56 am

Sound like something's missing to me!

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 1 Jun 2004 8:38 pm

Paul Anastasio went by the name Paul Anastasia when he played fiddle for Merle Haggard in the 1970s.

Roger

Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 2 Jun 2004 4:36 pm

His music puts me to sleep.

Al Udeen · Post by **Al Udeen** » 2 Jun 2004 7:19 pm

maybe he's an anastisiologist

Gary Lee Gimble · Post by **Gary Lee Gimble** » 3 Jun 2004 12:14 pm

Bobby Lee, I've picked with Paul A. back in the mid 1970s, he can play is rear off! I don't know what you heard, or who he was playing with, but when we played, he really played. Period, the end!

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 4 Jun 2004 12:41 am

Paul Anastasio is the Django Rheinhardt of the violin/fiddle.

I totally agree with Gary.

Roger

Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 4 Jun 2004 4:48 pm

I was making a pun on his name, Gary. Sorry. I'll shut up now.

Miguel e Smith · Post by **Miguel e Smith** » 5 Jun 2004 9:18 am

I had the pleasure of working with Paul in the early 80's for almost a year on the road. Very dedicated musician and spent almost every waking minute with either a fiddle or mando in his hands (or searching for vintage 40's records). We dubbed him "The Human Fill" because anytime there was a lull or a brief pause in normal conversations, he'd fill it with licks or melodies.

Was able to witness a lot of funny stuff with Paul. If anyone knows how to reach him, I'd appreciate knowing.

Mike