Attn:New England Pedal Steel lovers.

Tony Palmer · Post by **Tony Palmer** » 6 Aug 2005 9:47 am

Whew!!
Thank you Frank!

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 6 Aug 2005 11:26 am

I totally agree with Bob Maickel and so glad he said what needed to be said.
It will be a sad day for me and others if the PSGA shows are discontinued.
It is so tough for me to attend now that I live in Florida, but I'm there in spirit when I can't make the 1200 mile drive.
Fortunately we here in Florida don't have any conflicts with our FSGC show date even though we hold it on the 3rd Saturday in September because it is attended mostly by local lovers of the steel guitar.
Don

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 6 Aug 2005 9:04 pm

Bob Maickel, Thank you for your heartfelt comments. N.E. steel players have known for years that the PSGA show is in a class all it’s own… you feature name players, an excellent backup band, and the show is always held in a beautiful venue. I hope that you will be able to continue this tradition of excellent concerts.

I was honored to play on your shows in Armonk, Darien, and Norwalk, many times since 1988. My 1st time in Armonk I was blown away by the warm and generous response from the people. That memory will always be with me.

Chris Caruso · Post by **Chris Caruso** » 8 Aug 2005 5:00 pm

Yes, Frank's show will be on Oct 9th.We hope to have another great time! If anyone is interested in performing on Franks show, please email me at chris1caruso@yahoo.com as I'm assisting Frank in the schedule. We have some special surprizes for this year. I'll soon post the location, time, directions, and players already confirmed. [This message was edited by Chris Caruso on 08 August 2005 at 06:01 PM.]

Chris Caruso · Post by **Chris Caruso** » 10 Aug 2005 4:42 pm

manny escobar · Post by **manny escobar** » 12 Aug 2005 11:48 am

It is great that a compromise has been worked out with the two shows here in the Northeast. Unfortunately for me, I have a previous booking with the Ann Marie Collins band on Oct. 9th. I really appreciate Frank inviting me to play on all the shows in the past.
In unrelated issues; I was scheduled to play steel this Sat. at Rox`s in Oxford, Mass. with Rachel and the Western Partners. When Rachel told me the lead guitar player was Doug Beaumier, I started shaking in my boots. It would have been an interesting night. I`ve never seen Doug play lead guitar. The gig got canceled because of communication problems Maybe it was just as well. Imagine trying not to screw up on steel with Doug looking over your shoulder.[This message was edited by manny escobar on 12 August 2005 at 12:51 PM.]

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 13 Aug 2005 6:09 am

This is a bump of sorts..Manny, Imagine how the Steelers felt that use to have Buddy Emmons sit in and play bass with them? It amounts to everyone likes to drive different Cars now and then. Doug is the ultimate Professional. It would have been a fun gig.

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Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 14 Aug 2005 5:52 am

Since the last show I have played for Bob Maickel back in 1988, I pray this wont as he said "quote" this may be our last show "unquote" or words to that effect. I would really like to see Smiley invited to do the PSGA show,he has never done the show and it would be a fine thing to do. I am sure that Bob may consider inviting Smiley.

Jody

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 14 Aug 2005 6:09 am

Jody, Great Idea.

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Sam White R.I.P. · Post by **Sam White R.I.P.** » 14 Aug 2005 6:18 am

Well I'm glad everything got worked out.I had a Gig to play the day of our Steel Show in Rhode Island but I cancelled the Gig so I could play at our Steel Show.

Manny Escobar if you want to shake in your Boots play in front of John Hughey, Bobbe Seymour,Tommy Dodd,Walter Haynes,Herbie Wallace,Russ Hicks and Laney,and many more of the Pros. I did and I did not let them bother me. I can't play for beans but I gave it all I had and they even stood up and clapped for me. Now that is what makes you want to try all the more.

Frank Caruso Anna and I will be there to your show.

Bob Maichel Anna and I will be at your show in November. I missed being there but I had a lot of fun in North Carolina and Tennessee playing at diffrent shows the Mid Atlantic steel guitar assoc. had as I'm also a member with them. Great bunch of People and Friends and I do miss them all. I learned a lot from them.
Sam White[This message was edited by Samuel E. White on 14 August 2005 at 07:19 AM.]

Bob Maickel · Post by **Bob Maickel** » 20 Aug 2005 11:00 am

Jody. Smiley was formally invited by Jeff DeMaio to play our show this year. He seemed interested, but has NOT returned e-mails or phone calls. Need I say more? Time is running out.

BTW, Jeff DeMaio does ALL the talent booking for the PSGA show. I'm not involved with it to any great extent, only if Jeff needs assistance.

Chris Caruso · Post by **Chris Caruso** » 21 Aug 2005 6:44 am

I'll be posting a confirmed list as soon as I see Frank. We hope to have a show with something for everyone.And it won't cost 30 or 40 bucks to get in!![This message was edited by Chris Caruso on 21 August 2005 at 07:45 AM.]

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 24 Aug 2005 6:03 am

Bump

Sam White R.I.P. · Post by **Sam White R.I.P.** » 5 Sep 2005 12:58 pm

Hey Our steel Guitar shows here in R.I. are only $5.00 and where can you go and hear some of the best steel players in the Counrty but here in R.I.
ReCop
You don't know what you are missing by not comming to The R.I. show and Frankies show.
Sam White

Chris Caruso · Post by **Chris Caruso** » 8 Sep 2005 4:16 pm

OK, here's the list of steel players for Frank Caruso's Steel Guitar Show on Sunday, Oct. 9th. They are not in any particular order.
Rob Hamilton
Merle Record (Maybe he'll bring DeeDee)
Mike Idhe
Sandy Martin
George Wixon
Tony Palmer
Jerry Fessenden and his beautiful guitars!
Donny Dion
Bob Allen
Al & Patty Howland
Dana Flood
Sam Gibson
Roger Trahan
John Demaille & Darlene
Bob Metzger
and of course Frank Caruso!
Singers include, Joe Casey, all the way from Florida!
Holly Landers, and many more!
Back-up band includes Paul Morin on drums, Chris Caruso on Bass, Dick Silver on lead guitar, Joel Glassman on fiddle and many of the above steel players sitting in.
And now for the big surprise, all the way from Nashville, TN., returning to dig up his roots, SMILEY ROBERTS!!
What a show this is going to be! We'll start at 1:00 pm and go until we're done!
There will be food and drinks available so you won't have to miss anything! If any of the steel players need to perform at a certain time, please email me at chris@countryfelix.com
Admission for non steel players is only $10.00. Where can you get this much steel guitar music for that kind of money!!
I'll provide directions in another post soon.
Visit my bands web site below!

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John Heinrich · Post by **John Heinrich** » 10 Sep 2005 4:39 am

Hey Joe, I was just in the Boston area playing some steel with a friend of mine. Wish I could attend the Oct. meeting. BTW, beautiful country up there! If anyone is ever coming down here to the Nashville area please let me know.

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Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 10 Sep 2005 4:55 am

I have read two pages of this dicussion and I
want to know where Howard R. Will play

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 11 Sep 2005 8:39 am

Jody ,why don't you let Smiley and I pick you up on the way,surely we can find some room for an old Fender and a young player or visa versa.

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 11 Sep 2005 11:34 am

Hey Joe as Frankie Laine sang along time back

What are the dates of the show?. I promised Bob Maickle months ago I will play the PSGA show and I made a commitment that I have to keep. I will be playing with all those great players like Jim Cohen and Herby Wallace Joe Wright etc. Im looking forward to it, If I were able I would do your show as well.

I love you guys and thanks for the invite.

Chris Caruso · Post by **Chris Caruso** » 13 Sep 2005 3:53 am

Well? Who's coming???? You're not going to want to miss this show!!

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 13 Sep 2005 8:40 am

Mal you can use my AOL account if you need to, Let me know I'll give you the Password.[This message was edited by Joe Casey on 13 September 2005 at 09:59 AM.]