Who went to the Chatanooga show?

Frank Parish · Post by **Frank Parish** » 30 Mar 2003 6:56 am

I heard Don Helms for the first time and a lot of the regulars like Hal Rugg, John Hughey, Herby Wallace. I have to say I enjoyed Junior Knights set the most. Junior you're messing me up changing around on those guitars like you're doing. About time I get a U-12 you go back to the D-10!

Charlie Vaughn · Post by **Charlie Vaughn** » 30 Mar 2003 7:42 am

The Chattanooga Show was great, especially John Hughey and Junior Knight. All the steelers were great and Chattanooga is a great place to have a steel show. Looking forward to the next one.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Charlie Vaughn on 30 March 2003 at 07:43 AM.]</p></FONT>

Robert Henderson · Post by **Robert Henderson** » 30 Mar 2003 8:40 pm

Great program! Wonderful location! Terrific performances--something for everyone. Don Helms - what a treat. He says that's about a '48 Gibson D8...never knew a pedal or lever, WOW. Bobbe Seymour, a "living lesson"-incredible.

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 30 Mar 2003 11:33 pm

Well, I was glad that Larry Sasser made it, since I got to cover his gig back here in Georgia...! Hope you had fun, Larry! I did, got to back up a rather soused Rett Akins. Hope to get up there myself next year.

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Bob Hayes · Post by **Bob Hayes** » 31 Mar 2003 5:47 am

Pat Jenkins,Randy Henley and I made it back to East Tenn-Sw Virginia yesterday about about 4Pm to a SNOWY-Wet Weekend. and all that I can say is W>O>W>!!!!!!!.Fantastick..almost PSG Heven. The REAL hits of the show were Don Helms,Lanie Hicks, Rod Parker,The Great Back up band of Roy Roseta,Ben Brogden,Bobby Caldwell Jim Unger..and I forgot the names of the TWO Fantastc drumers..and not to forget Herby Walaces newest Grandson...and the insperational Larry "Wimpy" Sasser. How do you pick the Best of the "BEST" All that I can say is Thank YOU To My Freind Mike Sweeny,Jim Cohen,Danny Hullihen (of "JagWire" Strings) and Company"The Wild Michigan Guys),Russ Hicks and his very talanted protege' Robert Rogers,David Spires, The "Wild and Crazy" Joe Wright, and MY other all time heros Doug Jernagan,Russ Hicks,Hal Rugg,John Hughey,Junior Knight, and THE "Chatanooga Cho Cho" Guy Herby Walace. and Thanks Smiley For brightening my day. The Cho Cho Facilities are incomperable..but a little on the high money side for us retired commen people.
Barry Gilreath ,once again, did did a fantastic job in putting this on and Bill Furguson and crew ..once again demonstrated that HE IS a GREAT Production /Sound/Vidio Manager! Who did I forget.....ooops How does a guy with "great Chops" CLOSE a Show at around 1

oam in the morning..and be back at 11

o AM with only 1 cup of coffee to do some more incedable pickin',grinnin, and entertaining..and look fresh as a daisy. Thanks Bobbee Seymour. I've also got to thank all of the pickers wives and families and freinds for allowing the pickers to be there and helping them at thier Booths..also all of the othe venders for allowing us to test flight thier wares..Scotty you are somthing else!!!and Mrs Scotty is also..I enjoyed talking to her. Teresa,Lannie,Bunny,..thanks for putting up with my antics..and sharing you're "Guys" with us....If I forgot any body...I'm sorry ..because it was a tremndous endeavor by every one ..including the audience. The weather was preety good too ...for a while..If you missed this one....well sorry...IT WAS FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!
I'm going to Hop On The "CHO CHO" again next year..and hopefully will hit the lottery before I get there!!!!!'cause there are just sooo many GOODIES to get
Grouchyvet

John LeMaster · Post by **John LeMaster** » 31 Mar 2003 6:21 pm

Frank, I was there, and it was a great weekend of steel guitar performances. Bought a couple of CDs, and I got an autographed picture from Don Helms, too.

If anyone is interested, you can look for my post in the "Events and Announcements" section, which has a link to a page with some of the highlights of the show that I typed up.

John L.

Pat Jenkins · Post by **Pat Jenkins** » 31 Mar 2003 7:19 pm

An incredible word of thanks to Barry and all of the folks who worked so hard at putting this great weekend together. It was absolutely unbelievable. The music was just out of this world. A couple of days of musical heaven. Everybody was so nice. And the Choo Choo complex is a great place to have it. I certainly hope this continues on for years to come. Thanks, again, Pat

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 1 Apr 2003 8:55 am

Bob Hayes, Grouchy Vet, Yes! I really loved this great show. Smooth, well run, on time, everyone was very polite and helpful, The players were all great with out a mistake being heard. Like a big recording session. Barry Gailbreath (wrong spelling?) was the finest host anyone could ask for. All the displays were top notch, Emmons guitars, Flinn, Mooney,Jagwire,Wallace,Fulaka,Hal Rugg Ent.,John Hughy ent. mine and several more.
This is fast becoming a favorite show for everyone in the business, players and companys alike. Don't miss it next year. Send me a check Barry! ($100.000.00)