Al Brisco

Dave Seddon · Post by **Dave Seddon** » 20 Jan 2003 9:33 am

I am for the first time ever listening to a few trax of Al Brisco, what a beautiful Steel player he is. So clean and full of feeling, Brilliant backings, what more can you say. More, more, more please AL.
Dave.

Chris Forbes · Post by **Chris Forbes** » 20 Jan 2003 11:12 am

If memory serves me correctly (which it does sometimes, and doesn't more often) I seem to remember him telling me he was working on a new album. Hopefully he'll see this and correct me if I'm wrong, but I do hope he's working on something cause he's a wonderful player.

C Dixon · Post by **C Dixon** » 20 Jan 2003 11:32 am

Al Brisco,

Is indeed one of the greatest. Clean as a whistle. And very clear on EACH note he picks. Particular the higher notes.

His playing wizardy is exceeding ONLY by his demeanor. Truly a gentleman's gentleman.

May God richly bless Al, And all of you,

carl

Chris Forbes · Post by **Chris Forbes** » 20 Jan 2003 11:58 am

God has already blessed him many times over with an abundance of talent. I wish he'd send me some, I could use it!!!

DJ Sillito · Post by **DJ Sillito** » 20 Jan 2003 12:19 pm

Al's CD "pickin' up the dust" is a great one to have for any steel collection. He also has the whole CD tabbed out and with a rythm track tape. Great stuff.

If you haven't got the Northern Steel CD then your collection is not complete. Several Canadian steel players do an absolutely awesome variation of songs, including Al doing "All my loving" and Steve Smith doing a killer version of "Desperado" and so many others doing so much more. It is one of my favorite CD's!

AL is a great asset to us Canadian Steelers.

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Darren James Sillito
Carter D-10 8P 5K
Nashville 400, Transtubefex

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Don Walters · Post by **Don Walters** » 20 Jan 2003 2:34 pm

Al was working on adaptations of traditional fiddle tunes and planned to produce a CD of them. He played a few at the last 2 Mid-Canada Conventions and they were excellent, as you would expect. I don't know how he's coming with that plan, I know he's been very busy as of late.

AND, today is Al's birthday!

Happy Birthday, AL!!

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Don Walters
Carter D-10, 8p/6k
Session 500 with Lemay Mod

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Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 20 Jan 2003 2:35 pm

Canada has some of the best musicians, singers, & songwriters around!
If you've never seen Al perform, you really need to!

Chris Caruso · Post by **Chris Caruso** » 20 Jan 2003 4:10 pm

I have to agree. Al is certainly a gentleman and a super picker. I had the pleasure of backing him on Bass for his show in Waltham. Frank Caruso had nothing but compliments from everyone that attended. The whole band enjoyed playing his arrangements.[This message was edited by Chris Caruso on 20 January 2003 at 04:11 PM.]

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 20 Jan 2003 4:42 pm

Al was one of my teachers in the early days, and a fine teacher he was. Before I knew Al, I listened to him on a weekly live radio broadcast called Opry North, and marvelled at his abilities. We are all real proud of Al up here. I didn't know, though, that he shared a birthday with my daughter. Happy Birthday Al!

Roy Thomson · Post by **Roy Thomson** » 20 Jan 2003 5:50 pm

Al's CD is one of the most listenable out
there. His playing is almost "automatic"!
Effortless with great tone, speed and technique. Great musician!!
Have a Good Day Al.

Roy

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Earl Yarbro · Post by **Earl Yarbro** » 21 Jan 2003 9:06 am

I've been trying to duplicate his back up slides he does on single strings. I just can't seem to get the great mellow tone and blend he gets. Hope I get to visit with him here in the Texas Jam in March. Maybe he' give me his secret touch. Happy Birthday, Al.

John Steele (deceased) · Post by **John Steele (deceased)** » 21 Jan 2003 9:21 am

Happy Birthday Al !
-John [This message was edited by John Steele on 21 January 2003 at 09:21 AM.]

Gord Cole · Post by **Gord Cole** » 21 Jan 2003 12:33 pm

Have a Happy Birthday Al !!!
Gord

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 21 Jan 2003 9:16 pm

From one AL to another, Happy Birthday AL!!...al.

Tommy Mark · Post by **Tommy Mark** » 22 Jan 2003 2:07 pm

Happy Birthday Al. All the best! Tom

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Al Brisco · Post by **Al Brisco** » 22 Jan 2003 6:25 pm

Hi Guys & Gal(s),
Thanks for all the kind words. Now I just need to put a plan in place & get some recording done.
With my first CD, "Pickin' Up The Dust", I wanted to 'come out of the shoot' with a quality product.

You know what they say..."You only have one chance to make a good first impression!"

Now the challenge is to come up with as good a product, having had 30 years of playing under my belt before 'the Dust' CD.

Now to get down to business!
Best wishes & Thanks again!
Al B.

Malcolm McMaster · Post by **Malcolm McMaster** » 24 Jan 2003 1:03 pm

Dave if you are over in the Toronto area try and visit AL.He operates from his house and has a small showroom and workshop.He is a real nice guy to speak to , and always willing to answer any questions.I was over about two years back and went down to the Canadian Steelies July picnic held at the back of Al's house.I was made most welcome by Al, Joey Ace, Rebel and Bob Trailfer, and had a great time, and got to see Al play live.You are right he is a superb player.
I am trying to get back soon and hope to get to see all the guys again.