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Brian Christiano
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The dates for the May South Carolina Steel Guitar Convention are going to be May 18 and 19, 2024

Saturday 18 May will be a workshop, jam session and three players sitting in with the dance band from 7 to 10 pm, each one for one set.

Sunday, the show will start at 11 a.m. and go until about 5:30 pm.

Catered food, as always will be available to purchase, players eat free.

Looking for players for both the show on Sunday and the jam on Saturday. Let me know id you're interested in sitting in with the band, doing a workshop, etc.

Contact Brian Christiano, mooneyn201fd@gmail.com, or PM here on the Forum. You can call my cell at 803.238.6768. We are working hard to grow this show keep the event alive as it has been since it's inception in 1987 by Charles Reece and Buddy Walker.

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Coordinator for the South Carolina Steel Guitar Convention held in West Columbia, SC. May/Nov each year. Held at Bill's Music Shop and Pickin' Parlor.
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Where is the convention being held in South Carolina?
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Jim Fogle wrote:Where is the convention being held in South Carolina?
Sorry. It is being held at Bill[s Music Shop and Pickin' Parlor, 710 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC. We moved it there in 2018 from Belvedere, SC.

You can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057112163133

and on the web @ https://scsteelguitar.com/


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Post by Jim Fogle »

Thanks for providing the location's name and address. It's extremely nice that Bill's Music Shop and Pickin' Parlor is willing to open their space to the steel guitar community.
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Yes, we are having a Spring Steel show in South Carolina!

When: May 18th - 19th

Saturday we are planning a workshop with Mike Sweeney! Make advanced reservations either with Mike directly or email mooneyn201fd@gmail.com
The fee for the workshop is $50/person
Bring your guitar and an amp WITH headphones! Mandatory, no exceptions!

Saturday jam session following the workshop and before the Saturday dance

Sunday, the show begins at 11 AM and goes to 5:30 PM

Several players have confirmed but looking for additional talent.

Location is Bill's Music Shop at 710 Meeting St., West Columbia, SC Phone: PHONE: (803) 796-6477
http://www.billsmusicshop.com/

Watch for updates on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/4101912 ... 1294719902


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The Facebook page for the SC Steel Show is:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057112163133


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Post by Mike Sweeney »

I want to add, if you're coming to the seminar, bring a music stand, as I will be handing out some things.
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Mike Sweeney wrote:I want to add, if you're coming to the seminar, bring a music stand, as I will be handing out some things.
Will do...
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We have a good one planned.

Make your reservation for the workshop NOW. Mike does a great job with live workshops. If you have never attended one you won't be disappointed. Plan to bring a music stand with your guitar and amp + headphones.

We need a couple more players to confirm.
So far we have commitments from :
Roger Crawford (GA)
Gary Hart (SC)
Bill Nicholson (SC)
Tron Standridge (SC)
Brett Crisp (NC)
Ron & Ronnie Kyne (WV)
Gary Catlin (MD)
and of course, Mike Sweeney from Nashville.
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Post by Mike Sweeney »

One more thing. You can audio or video record the seminar.
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Sign up NOW! Mike will allow audio or video recording of the instruction if you are in attendance.
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1992 Emmons Lashley LeGrande D-10, 1971 Martin D-28, 1959 Gretsch Country Club, 1964 Fender Band-Master, Peavey Nashville 400, Peavey Classic 30, Harlow reso

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Post by Bill Nicholson »

Brian - Looking forward to playing the SC show on Sunday May 19th.
Also, I am finally able to make it over to Columbia for the Saturday activities associated with the show.
See you, Bob and the gang on Saturday.
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Bill Nicholson wrote:Brian - Looking forward to playing the SC show on Sunday May 19th.
Also, I am finally able to make it over to Columbia for the Saturday activities associated with the show.
See you, Bob and the gang on Saturday.
Bill, Love it! look forward to seeing you again. Jam should be fun with several participants.

We have about 6 signed up for the workshop so far with Mike.
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SC Steel Show Is Almost Here!

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Well, It's almost here! The May 2024 SC Steel Guitar Convention. If you don't have plans to attend you will miss a good one.

Mike Sweeney, our guest player will be here for two days. He'll facilitate a workshop on Saturday, be here for the jam session, and play on Sunday.

Besides Mike, our player lineup includes:

Roger Crawford - GA
Gary Hart - SC
Bill Nicholson - SC
Brett Crisp = NC
Ron and Ronnie Kyne - WV
Gary Catlin - MD
Mike Taylor - AL
Tron Standridge - SC

We still have room for a couple more pickers.

More room for the workshop on Saturday as well as the jam.

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SC Steel Show Workshop Is Almost Here!

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The workshop for Mike Sweeney's steel guitar set on Saturday, 18 May is just about a week away.

We have about 6 participants signed up and paid, including me.
Remember, it's an additional $10 at the door for walk-ins.



Pre registration helps us plan a more effective workshop setup. Mike does a great job.

Note: you MUST have a preamp or amp with headphone jack and headphones to use with your steel at the workshop; no exceptions. As you can imagine, having several players playing all at once would severely detract from the class and learning environment.

We still have room so sign up soon. You can use PayPal or most of the regular aps. Contact Mike directly or you can contact me.

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The countdown begins! Just 4+ days until we have a gathering of great steel players in West Columbia, SC at Bill's Music Shop.

If you aren't planning to come, you'll muss a great one.


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Almost time! I just want to remind everyone, we will start at 11:00, please get there in time to set up.
We will have 2 hours devoted to a couple pages of tab I have written, and one hour devoted to questions and answers. So if you think of something, write it down.
Have a way of playing through headphones.
Bring a music stand, notebook and pencil. I'm encouraging all to bring a way to video or audio record the class.
I will also be offering a special deal to all attendees of the seminar for my tutorial downloads. Just ask me or Teresa at the show.
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend.
Zumsteel steel guitars, Peavey Nashville/Session and Nashville 112 amplifiers, Nux, and Boss effects, and GHS strings.
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Almost time! I just want to remind everyone, we will start at 11:00, please get there in time to set up.
We will have 2 hours devoted to a couple pages of tab I have written, and one hour devoted to questions and answers. So if you think of something, write it down.
Have a way of playing through headphones.
Bring a music stand, notebook and pencil. I'm encouraging all to bring a way to video or audio record the class.
I will also be offering a special deal to all attendees of the seminar for my tutorial downloads. Just ask me or Teresa at the show.
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend.
Zumsteel steel guitars, Peavey Nashville/Session and Nashville 112 amplifiers, Nux, and Boss effects, and GHS strings.
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We had a great show! I am leased with the results.

Mike Sweeney facilitated an impressive workshop with 7 attendees. Mike always does a great job and introduces the more advanced techniques most of us don't think of, but were developed by the masters of the instrument, like Buddy Emmons, Hal Rugg, John 'Pappa' Huey, and others.

The players were:
Gary Hart (Belton, SC)
Bill Nicholson (Fair Play, SC)
Gary Catlin (Fairmount, MD)
Roger Crawford (Griffin, GA)
Mike Taylor (Wetumpka, AL)
Mike Sweeney (Nashville)
Brian Christiano (Columbia, SC)

Our local TV stations, WIS10 TV and WLTX19 TV showed up and did a piece for the 11 PM news on Sunday. Here is the link to the WISTV show:
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A ... FBVTlpPClQ

We're looking forward to our November show, (date to be determined)
Brian A. Christiano, MSME, P.E.

1992 Emmons Lashley LeGrande D-10, 1971 Martin D-28, 1959 Gretsch Country Club, 1964 Fender Band-Master, Peavey Nashville 400, Peavey Classic 30, Harlow reso

Coordinator for the South Carolina Steel Guitar Convention held in West Columbia, SC. May/Nov each year. Held at Bill's Music Shop and Pickin' Parlor.
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