I've never heard Bobbe Seymour play...

Pat Burns · Post by **Pat Burns** » 20 Apr 2002 5:23 am

Bobbe Seymour is one of the "GREAT UNCLE'S " of the STEEL GUITAR!

...yes, but he's also FUNNY!...He's the FUNNY UNCLE OF THE STEEL GUITAR...

Doug Earnest · Post by **Doug Earnest** » 21 Apr 2002 7:07 am

I had never heard much of Bobbe's playing either, until I made it a point to stop at Scotty's on my way thru St.Louis the other day. I bought the Live CD. Bobbe, that is just WAY too good. Bobbe, did you play on "The Stan Hitchcock Show" broadcast from Point Lookout MO in the late 70's, early 80's? That was a great local show.

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Doug Earnest
Zum2000U12,Sierra12,Sho-Bud ProII D10 PV DPC 750 ProFex 112E, Fender Cyber Twin

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 21 Apr 2002 12:16 pm

Doug, yes, I worked with Stan Hitchcock for several years, we taped the show you are talking about at "The School of the Ozarks" in Branson Mo.(late '79) These tapes were done at great expense by the husband (Bill) of the famous Harliquin Books writer, Janet Daily.
We taped Many shows there that were syndicated all over the world . Stan and I then started "Music Village" in Hendersonville TN. ajacent to Conways, "Twitty City". I was band leader there for two years. ('83-'84) We booked every great artist in the country field while we were there. Great days, but these are better!

Bobbe Seymour

Doug Earnest · Post by **Doug Earnest** » 24 Apr 2002 6:15 pm

Bobbe,
I do remember all the Janet Daily commercials. Weren't Larry Smith and Elaine Fender also in the band on that show? They have a music store in Stockton, MO now. Thanks for your good work on the show, I was just getting hooked on country and starting to play in bands at that time. BTW, you were described today at the Zum shop as possibly one of the most under rated players! A pretty nice compliment considering where it came from.

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Doug Earnest
Zum2000U12,Sierra12,Sho-Bud ProII D10 PV DPC 750 ProFex 112E, Fender Cyber Twin

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 24 Apr 2002 6:26 pm

Well, there are some good things said around "Steel Guitar Nashville" about the Zum shop also. Bruce is beyond discription, his work, honesty,personality etc., -------- I guess I'm pretty well known , but not as a steel player,I don't know what I'm known for the most,----------- running my mouth I 'spose.

Bobbe---( and thank you )

erik · Post by **erik** » 2 May 2002 12:45 am

It still gets priority in my single disc player. The first half of the 18 cut disc is classic pedal steel. The second half is modern Pop standards. There's something to be said about a guy who can make you like tunes you never liked before. On Broadway is a good example(Who played lead guitar?). I continue to be amazed at the volume of notes Bobbe pulls out of his steel. Just when you think he's done another subtle gliss slips in. There is a lot of work and passion put into this CD, and i appreciate it. This CD should be available nationwide in the Wal-Marts and such. There are NO steel CDs in the chain stores and this one could clean up, IMO.[This message was edited by erik on 02 May 2002 at 02:30 AM.]

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 3 May 2002 7:51 pm

Thank you Erik, I did have one out once(Happy Steel Guitar on GRT records) that made it to the big chain stores,and yes, it did sell well but in this day and time I don't think I could get this deal again. Thank you very much for the nice words.
Bobbe

(now I'm cleaning up in chain stores,mop and bucket)[This message was edited by BobbeSeymour on 03 May 2002 at 08:55 PM.]