George Strait's steeler?

Nathan Delacretaz · Post by **Nathan Delacretaz** » 2 Dec 2002 12:58 pm

I have an outside opportunity to see George here in Austin...Just wondering who's steeling for him on this tour..? Anybody know?

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 2 Dec 2002 1:10 pm

George Strait's steel player is Mike Daily. He plays a black Zumsteel D-10 and has been with George and his band since the start of George's career. Brett Day, Emmons S-10

Nathan Delacretaz · Post by **Nathan Delacretaz** » 3 Dec 2002 7:07 am

Thanks a lot, Brett. I didn't know if he had a band per se or if he just hired Nashville cats...

Chris Forbes · Post by **Chris Forbes** » 3 Dec 2002 7:13 am

In my opinion, George Straight has one of the best bands in the business. It almost makes up for his recording the occasional piece of garbage between his usual top notch material. <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Chris Forbes on 03 December 2002 at 07:14 AM.]</p></FONT>

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 3 Dec 2002 8:30 am

Moved to 'Steel Players' section.

Jason Stillwell · Post by **Jason Stillwell** » 3 Dec 2002 10:47 am

I think I saw Mike in the audience at the Dallas show last March. Anyone confirm?

Bob Carlson · Post by **Bob Carlson** » 3 Dec 2002 11:09 am

Mike has been with George before he started recording. He is also the Grandson of Pappy Dailey....Goerge Jones old Manager.

Bob.

Michael Garnett · Post by **Michael Garnett** » 5 Dec 2002 12:29 am

"The Ace in the Hole Band," right?

Chris Forbes · Post by **Chris Forbes** » 5 Dec 2002 5:52 am

You are correct

Neil Hilton · Post by **Neil Hilton** » 5 Dec 2002 8:38 pm

and I don't believe there to be any "Nashville" in his band in any way, shape, or form - they're pure Texas, as most if not all of Strait's band members are local San Marcos, Poteet, Pearsall buddies of his dating back to the late 70's when George was simply the lead singer of the "Ace in the Hole Band".

David Cobb · Post by **David Cobb** » 5 Dec 2002 11:26 pm

Right, the way I got it, the band was formed first, and they hired ol' George later. Don't think they'll cast him off just yet.