C. J. Udeen - steeler with Andy Griggs

John LeMaster · Post by **John LeMaster** » 7 Oct 2002 4:17 pm

Had the opportunity to hear another very good young steel picker Friday. C. J. Udeen plays for Andy Griggs. I was able to meet C. J. after the show, and found him to be as friendly as he is talented.

He played some great stuff, both the pretty ballad stuff and the very fast. I asked him about his steel guitar, which looked a little unusual. He said it is basically a "parts" guitar, put together from several different makes. He has a Lawrence 910 pick up and plays mostly E9th. His amp is an Evans.

Griggs was very entertaining, playing mostly what I would call modern country, i.e., sometimes bordering on light rock. However, he did a Hank Sr. tune "Move It On Over" as well as a couple of Waylon numbers. C. J. was able to shine on much of the program.

One other note: aside from Joe Wright, I think C. J. Udeen is the most animated steel player I have seen in a while. He displays a lot of showmanship while playing steel guitar.

John L.

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 8 Oct 2002 7:29 am

Chad Udeen used to be a member here...haven't seen him post in a long while.

Paul Graupp · Post by **Paul Graupp** » 8 Oct 2002 3:41 pm

I see on the Whiskey River billboard that Andy and Chad will be back in Macon on Nov 2nd. Think I'll go see what he's up to. It was pretty darn good the last time he was here !!

Regards, Paul

John LeMaster · Post by **John LeMaster** » 8 Oct 2002 6:18 pm

I didn't realize (nor hear at the concert) that his first name is Chad. Everyone called him "CJ". He is certainly a nice guy and fine picker.

John L.

Eddie Lange · Post by **Eddie Lange** » 9 Oct 2002 10:53 pm

Chad is one of the great young players on the road today. Proud to call him a friend of mine. Hey Chad, You been busy? I havent talked to you in a long time. Drop me a line sometime.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Eddie Lange on 09 October 2002 at 11:54 PM.]</p></FONT>