HOTEL MEAD PRESENTS.....
The Dairy State Steel Guitar Show
(March 7,8,9, 2008)
From the Friday night jam in the original ballroom that we outgrew several years ago to the show itself held Saturday and Sunday, we thank you so much for your investment in our wonderful instrument:
THE STEEL GUITAR!
Were compiling pictures for the site. And...
VISIT BACK SOON TO VIEW THE 2009 SCHEDULE.
(For a special rate on your lodging,
call The HOTEL MEAD at 1-800-THE-MEAD
and mention that you are part of the steel show.)
Our special guests were:
Russ and Laney Hicks
Russ and Laney Hicks are from Nashville, TN.
Russ is a very
passionate player
as well as a super speedpicker,
as you'll see. He's a very genuine guy,
who even though achieving
the stardom of being a
Hee Haw steel player
and a
still has kept
the friendly, down-home character
that makes us glad to be his friend.
Teaming up with his wife, Laney,
who is a fabulous singer,
they will be a real show-stopper in 2008!
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- and the return of Joe Wright!
You all know what fun and how "watchable" Joe was in 2007.
What would be better than that?
Well, Joe in 2008! Joe has played for Charley Pride and is in
demand as he travels to steel shows in
and has invested many years in teaching steelers his unique style of playing.
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Danny Hullihen
Danny Hullihen, maker of Jagwire strings
(shown playing in the picture with his exclusive "Jagwire banana bar")
is also one of our headliners.
Danny has made his impression in the steel guitar world
by touring with Grand ol' Opry star Little Jimmy Dickens and Jeanne Pruett.
Danny's Jagwire strings have been an asset
to many a steel player.
His strings are for sale at our show!
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David Church
Special guest David Church, known from his appearances
on the widely popular televised RFD broadcasts out of Minnesota, gave several
performances at the show. His "Hank Sr." voicings impressed the audience
with the sounds of yesteryear. Thanks David!
You can visit Dave's site here!
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....A look back....
We hope you enjoyed the 2007 Dairy State Steel Show!
There was a good time had by all and we certainly hope
that you'll join us next year! A special thanks to our
headliners: Joe Wright, Don Helms, Rob Parker
and Danny Hullihen for making this a memorable event!
Joe Wright was as creative as he was hilarious during his brilliant playing
both Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the show.
From Rock to Country to Bossa Nova styles, he had something for everyone.
....and even "Theawfullest" came with him
Don Helms played his timeless, classic Hank Williams' songs
during his Saturday and Sunday sets, and told of his experiences with Hank.
There were few dry eyes in the ballroom when his set was done.
Thanks everybody....
Michael and Lynette Craig and Sue
..and Mark Wayne
