*****South of England Steel Guitar Festival - 2017*****

[Ken Byng]

Set for Saturday 10th June and Sunday 11th June. A number of players have committed to this year's show, and more will be added to the list when they have also committed. Maestro Basil Henriques has given an expression of interest for him and Pat to appear. There is a faint possibility of a buddy of mine from the USA attending. I will keep the latter close to my chest as the person concerned has spoken to me about having a UK holiday with his other half and I will try to talk him into combining it with an appearance at the show. I have offered to be their chauffeur while they are here. It just depends on availability - but......you never know. (Makes sense with the current exchange rate ).

The venue is the Long Ashton Community Centre, Keedwell Hill, BS41 9DP, Bristol. The festival is for all levels of steel player, and full information on the website: http://www.chanos-isgf.org/SESGF/ or telephone Ron Kew on 0117 9640236 or 0770 8028226 or e-mail on [email protected]

[Donny Johnston]

This is great Ken, exactly what is needed. Are the dates out for the NESGF. Donny.

[Ken Byng]

I haven't heard anything yet Donny. I'll contact Tony by email to see where he is with the arrangements.

[Ken Byng]

This is great Ken, exactly what is needed. Are the dates out for the NESGF. Donny.

Donny
Tony replied to me by email. This is his response.

Hi Ken - I need to check that it's in the pub's diary but the dates should be 12 and 13 August (second weekend).

[Ken Byng]

Sir Spencer Scott will also definitely be participating.

Already there is way more interest in this year's festival than last year's. I'm looking forward to it immensely.

[Basil Henriques]

Hi Baz, Steel Radio are trying to get in touch with, Digby Hardy regarding his steel festival he puts on, as I think they want to get info for the radio Hawaiian festival they are broadcasting later in the year, so far no luck, wonder if you have access to Digby and let him know, regards, Slim.

http://steelradio.radio.net/

[Will C]

Right, that's me booked too.

[mick hearn]

Thats my ticket booked.

Are players allowed backing tracks?

[Jim Pritchard]

I'm also booked in. Looking forward to another good week end.

In answer your Question Mick, yes !
I will be taking a load of backing tracks (mixed selction)

[Ken Byng]

Well done guys - will be nice to see you there.