Big Night for Me

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Michael Sawyer
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Big Night for Me

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A new group that I'm in made our debut last night.
About 130 people there,was the biggest crowd I've ever played steel in front of.
We were very well received- bar owner gave us $100 more than we agreed on,and booked us in November.
I am far from an expert player(2 years), but I kept things simple,played in the pocket and got cheers after my rides,from the crowd.
I'm sure the fact they were drunk had alot to do with it...
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Post by Dennis Brion »

Sweet Michael your living the dream!
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:D
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Re: Big Night for Me

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Michael Sawyer wrote:A new group that I'm in made our debut last night.
About 130 people there,was the biggest crowd I've ever played steel in front of.
We were very well received- bar owner gave us $100 more than we agreed on,and booked us in November.
I am far from an expert player(2 years), but I kept things simple,played in the pocket and got cheers after my rides,from the crowd.
I'm sure the fact they were drunk had alot to do with it...
tell me where this place is. i would like to make a extra $100.00 also :wink:
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Post by Jeremy Threlfall »

Way to go!
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Post by Mike Bacciarini »

Congratulations Michael! Looks like you're on the right track.
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Post by Steven Pearce »

Good stuff! Keep it up :)
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Post by Greg Lambert »

I doubt they were drunk. Drunks usually heckle. Sounds like your put out some good music.
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Post by Clyde Mattocks »

Michael, I can guarantee you that you were the authority on steel guitar in that room (or most any room you will play in) so don't be afraid to let loose.
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Post by Michael Sawyer »

Thanks everybody,for the encouragement-
Especially Clyde Mattocks...
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Post by Charley Paul »

Great work!

I just started playing steel about a year ago. Trying to keep it basic, but also trying to play out as much as possible. It’s one thing to practice, but a whole other thing to do it live. I think playing live as much as possible is as valuable as home practice for building up you chops and your muscle memory.

And nothing is quite as much fun as playing live!

keep up the good work!!!
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Post by Dan Robinson »

Michael, congratulations. You got paid! Look at yourself in the mirror and see a professional pedal steel guitar player looking back!
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Post by J.C. Norris »

Michael: Kudos my friend! Keep it up, we're an endangered species(at least around my area). Good look Michael.
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Post by Bruce Bjork »

Charley Paul wrote:Great work!

I just started playing steel about a year ago. Trying to keep it basic, but also trying to play out as much as possible. It’s one thing to practice, but a whole other thing to do it live. I think playing live as much as possible is as valuable as home practice for building up you chops and your muscle memory.

And nothing is quite as much fun as playing live!

keep up the good work!!!
I started a bit more than two years ago and play out at least once a week (open mic) Charley Paul is spot on.
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Post by Michael Sawyer »

Bruce Bjork wrote:
Charley Paul wrote:Great work!

I just started playing steel about a year ago. Trying to keep it basic, but also trying to play out as much as possible. It’s one thing to practice, but a whole other thing to do it live. I think playing live as much as possible is as valuable as home practice for building up you chops and your muscle memory.

And nothing is quite as much fun as playing live!

keep up the good work!!!
I started a bit more than two years ago and play out at least once a week (open mic) Charley Paul is spot on.
I agree 100%-
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