Gathering in Globe

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 23 Jan 2002 7:52 am

Last Sunday, I was privileged to take part in a steel guitar "get together" in Globe, Az. Hosted by steeler Troy Porter of Globe, a bunch of great players were there. Frank Carter of California was there with his computer and "Band in the Box" for rhythm tracks, as well as his EMCI. What a terrific player he is. Also in attendance were John Lazarus, Bob Allen, Ray Jenkins, Ron Couch, Danny Sneed (next time bring your axe!!), Fred Justice and others. We all had a great time and we promised to do this again. Who knows, this may be the beginning of a Southwest Steel Guitar Convention!! Thanks to all these guys for allowing me to pick with them!!

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Billy Easton
Casa Grande, AZ
Where the Sun Always Shines[This message was edited by Billy Easton on 23 January 2002 at 09:22 AM.]

Ray Jenkins · Post by **Ray Jenkins** » 23 Jan 2002 9:12 am

How right you are Billy,a great time.Thank you Troy for your initative to do this.We don't want to forget the lovely ladies that were present to make sure we were fed,coffeed and poped.A real abundance of beauty.
I must tell my story of how patient the brothers of the steel guitar can be.I had never done this type of gathering before.I was a nervous wreck,so many great players sitting all around taking turns with the songs.The second song started,Frank was first,John second,Troy next,Bob next,then me.I know this has never happened to any of the rest of you,my brain vapor locked and my gun jammed half way through,thank God for Billy Easton,he picked it up after I goofed,not only once but this happened 4 times.Frank kept looking at me whith that "we know you can do it" look.These guys never gave up on me and because of thier love I got it Thanks for the great support you gave me.The real lesson these guys taught me was,you don't fail when you fall down,you fail when you don't try to get up.I had all the help you could ask for getting back up.Thanks Fred Justice,Troy Porter.Bob Allen John Lazarus and especially Frank Carter and Billy Easton.I had a great day.

Ray

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Steeling is still legal in Arizona[This message was edited by Ray Jenkins on 23 January 2002 at 09:15 AM.]

Bob Allen · Post by **Bob Allen** » 23 Jan 2002 2:07 pm

I want add my thanks to Troy and all the lovely wives and girl friends that helped put the jam together. especially to Troy who worked real hard to make it work.Hopefully it will be the first of many. I was very pleased to meet Frank Carter and Billy Easton,John Lazzurus,and good to see Danny Sneed, Fred Justus,Ron Couch again.It's been awhile Ray I see you all the time,but i did enjoy jamming with you.Billy were looking forward to that new CD of your. Bob Allen

Frank Carter · Post by **Frank Carter** » 23 Jan 2002 9:28 pm

Fran and I had a wonderful time at this
gathering. We want to thank Troy and Peggy
for all their hard work in putting it
together. They furnished the room, food,
computer,sound equipment and plenty of
hospitality. We do hope this will become an
annual event; it's a great way for steel
players to get to know one another and pic
together. I was very impressed with Billy
Easton's C6 playing. See you in Dallas,
Billy and hope to see everyone else next year.
Frank & Fran

John Lazarus · Post by **John Lazarus** » 25 Jan 2002 9:26 am

Cheese and Rice, can those boys play! Nice bunch of guys too.
Thanks to Troy(what kind of pickup is that again)Porter and Peg.
Your unworthy servant,
John

Dennis Lobdell · Post by **Dennis Lobdell** » 29 Jan 2002 12:16 pm

Ray: I wish I could have been there to enjoy that.I know You can do it and I missed it.Dennis

Gary Walker · Post by **Gary Walker** » 29 Jan 2002 9:32 pm

Billy, I guess when you live on a high mountain, the invites never make it to that altitude. We here in Flagstaff, just get to read about the great get togethers(I say we, that means my wife and I). Thanks anyway, Gary.

Fred Martin · Post by **Fred Martin** » 30 Jan 2002 6:49 pm

Troy could tear um up when I was just a baby and of course everything is better in Globe anyway!

Jack Francis · Post by **Jack Francis** » 31 Jan 2002 7:25 am

Sounds like a great time.
I hope that it happens again, and Bob doesn't
keep it a secret.
Maybe a thread on the Forum?
Jack

Bob Allen · Post by **Bob Allen** » 31 Jan 2002 4:13 pm

Sorry Jack it wasn;t meant to be a secret, I just wasn't thinking. But the next time it happens I will do my part to get the word out.Drop me a line and tell me where your playing, Bob.

Jack Francis · Post by **Jack Francis** » 1 Feb 2002 10:25 am

Bob
No problem, Ray sent me an e-mail talkin' bout the need to keep it small this time out.
Lookin' forward to the next one though.
The Roadhouse Kings are playing Wed. Feb. 13 at Chuy's Bike Night, in Chandler on Warner By Arizona Ave. At Waldo's BBQ on Main St at Greenfield Rd. on Sat. Feb 16.
Love to see you, and any other Forumites!
GOOD EATS at both places!
Jack[This message was edited by Jack Francis on 01 February 2002 at 10:27 AM.]