Pennsylvania Roll Call

Read Connolly · Post by **Read Connolly** » 1 Mar 2017 9:15 am

Pittsburgh Picker. There are many good PSG players in town, I know a few post on here (Charlie McVay, Rich Gibson, Jason Dunkle)

steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 4 Mar 2017 4:52 am

I grew up in McKeesport, southeast of Pittsburgh.when steel mills dottted the area. Still go back to see relatives and fiends. Stevet

Jim Reynolds · Post by **Jim Reynolds** » 4 Mar 2017 9:23 am

Steve, my wife was born in McKees Rock, that's down by Pittsburgh. We live 90 miles north of there now. I remember the steel mills. All business's are gone from all over PA now. I have a close friend who's wife is from China. He's from Clarion and a great steel picker. Steve Porter, he's on the events and runs the jams. I think the world of him.

Mark Dershaw · Post by **Mark Dershaw** » 4 Mar 2017 11:37 am

Hey Stevepo, I would like it if you included my name on your list. I live in Ohio but it would take me about 20 minutes to get to Jamestown, PA. Would love to come to one of your get togethers!

Jim Reynolds · Post by **Jim Reynolds** » 4 Mar 2017 11:47 am

Mark, go to the events section, and there is our next jam for March 19th. It will tell how to contact Steve direct with e-mail, and phone number. He is a super person.

Mark Dershaw · Post by **Mark Dershaw** » 4 Mar 2017 2:32 pm

Thanks. Will do!

Jim Schatz · Post by **Jim Schatz** » 4 Mar 2017 3:56 pm

Hi, Jim Schatz from St Marys PA Home of Straubs Beer. Anyone heard of Straubs?

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 5 Mar 2017 3:26 am

About 6 months ago I recorded "Potter County Pennsylvania USA" for a singer. St Marys isn't far from Potter Co.

David Thornburgh · Post by **David Thornburgh** » 5 Mar 2017 10:33 am

I live in Philadelphia.

Joe Minor · Post by **Joe Minor** » 6 Mar 2017 1:46 pm

Clinton Pa close the the Pittsburgh international airport.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 11 Mar 2017 8:44 pm

Happ Hatterer is a treasure of an individual.

steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 12 Mar 2017 11:15 am

Jim Reynolds, I bought my first quality steel at a shop in McKees Rocks. It was a single neck green MSA. When wego back to visit, in the summers, I visit a classmate friend in Mars, PA., also north of Pittsburgh. Steve t

Jim Reynolds · Post by **Jim Reynolds** » 13 Mar 2017 8:43 am

Steve, I know where Mars is too. Charley McVay has a Music Store there. He and his Dad built the McVay Steel guitar. I guess they were a really nice guitar, heavy, but nice. Steve Porter has one. I've seen it, but never played it. Took a few lessons from Charley Jr, and he play on the Wheeling Jamboree. WCKY. You may remember it, out of West Virginia. Then there was a Dr. Mantel I got Chelation Therapy from in Mars, for my heart. If you ever come home give me a call. I'd love to talk with you. I'm in the phone book, of Franklin, Pa.

LaVern Skarzenski · Post by **LaVern Skarzenski** » 13 Mar 2017 9:58 am

Jim Schatz wrote:Hi, Jim Schatz from St Marys PA Home of Straubs Beer. Anyone heard of Straubs?

The home of the "Eternal Tap". Yes I've heard of Straubs. A great beer and "Amber" being my favorite at this time. Unfortunately kind of high in carbs for a diabetic but one once in a while is real good.

. I'm from northwestern Pa. In Erie county in the town of North East.
The Allegheny Steel Guitar Association is having a jam this coming Sunday, March 19th. Look for details in events section.
LaVern

steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 13 Mar 2017 7:03 pm

Jim Reynolds,
I am actually hoping to get to Mars this summer as my best High school friend lives there. If all goes well and I fly back to the USA in June, I will get in touch with you. Hoping your health improves. I did not know about the music store there, so thanks for the tip. Stevet

Jim Reynolds · Post by **Jim Reynolds** » 14 Mar 2017 12:43 am

Yes, it is right off hwy 19, in a little shopping plaza, and is called McVay Music. I'll looking to hear from you. I think it might be called Cranberry, Pa, but I get off at Mars Exit from I-79,go right, toward 19, at light turn right, and it's down there, about 1/4 mile. Jim

Ryan Zimmerman · Post by **Ryan Zimmerman** » 14 Mar 2017 5:30 am

I'm in the corner of Lancaster County; not far from Chester County.

Close to http://www.shady-maple.com/, for those of you who like to eat.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 14 Mar 2017 6:54 am

Ryan, you mean "The Hog Trough"

Gordy Rex · Post by **Gordy Rex** » 15 Mar 2017 8:06 am

I spent most of my picking career (40 years) in eastern Pa. but been in NC for the last 7 years....

steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 18 Mar 2017 12:05 am

Thanks, Jim. I wi do my best to make contact this summer. Steve t

Chris Marinelli · Post by **Chris Marinelli** » 7 Jul 2017 2:18 pm

Hey everyone, I just moved to Allison Park PA (just outside Pittsburgh). I'm not technically a pedal steel player yet but I'm about to buy my first guitar from a fellow forum member next week!

So count me in as a soon to be steel player at the very least.

...speaking of which, any of you near me give lessons?? I have a feeling I'm going to need them!

Warren Tavernia · Post by **Warren Tavernia** » 15 Aug 2017 7:26 pm

In the scranton area you have myself gerry drury jerry manley and bobby bartoly

Jim Reynolds · Post by **Jim Reynolds** » 15 Aug 2017 7:42 pm

Chris, I'm Franklin, Pa, about 70 miles North up I-79

Gerard Drury · Post by **Gerard Drury** » 16 Aug 2017 12:39 am

William Gwynn wrote:Not many Steelers in this neck of the woods. Unless you consider the Pittsburgh Steelers. Looking for Steel Guitar Players from the Keystone State. Could you Identify yourselves?
Thanks!

I am from Scranton Pa Gerard Drury

Michael Weaver · Post by **Michael Weaver** » 16 Aug 2017 5:28 pm

My first 63 years in Lancaster County. Now in Naperville, IL. I sure do miss PA!!!!!!!!

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