A constructive suggestion>>>>>>>

[JohnDavisStringsHere]

There seems to be a little enclave of steel enthusiast`s building up in the East of London area,,,,,, I know that Baz Weston,Jacen, and was it Sean?? had a little get together??? Well there are others out there in that area desperate to learn something, not all of them are computer savvy but I reckon they would jump at the chance to meet up.... there is Barry ,just south of the river (Thamesmead) Almost gave up playing a year ago with the frustration of having nowhere to play....Colin in Dagenham a newbie just went away clutching his BSS membership form.... you already have Wiggo and Micky Byrne in Grays and something south of Harlow could even entice Bob and Tony out???
All it takes is for one of you to find a venue and organise it!! I am sure Becky, (being in the string business) could provide contact to those that don`t use the forum.......... You don`t need a PA system to get it going just an amp to play tracks through would do to start with........... Don`t just think about it DO IT!! your country needs you.....

[Will C]

Dammit, if there's any way to get to an event like that I'd want to go along!

It needs somebody who lives in the area in question to find a venue that isn't going to charge an arm and a leg. May be even a pub?

Will Cowell

[David Hartley]

Our country needs YOU John....

Now that you've quit your legendary meetings, there is no gatherings..

Wait till I get the Justice steel in March and I will organise something.

Til then, I am hibernating.

[Shaun]

I would have been there If Id known about it.
If anyone needs a hand organising something let me know.
I'm always glad of a get together with other Steelies.

[Nick Bidmade]

South London also seems to have some representation - Shaun in Croydon, Henry in Brixton, I'm in Wimbledon/Morden area ... and there must be more. The Deptford delta must have a few steel players... it has always been a music hit-spot. Any more out there?

[Phil Caine]

Hi all
It was Baz, Jason and myself who got together for a bit of a pick at my place last summer. I think we all really enjoyed it! If there is demand for something to happen in Essex I will be happy to arrange. I live in Great Wakering...past Southend on Sea and just before you fall off the edge of Essex. About 40 miles east of London. A local pub is happy to have a small group of steelies descend on them one saturday. If we could arrange for some tuition from someone, play some tunes during the day, then have a showcase in the evening it could be great! I should be able to get a PA and the band I play with would be more than happy to play in the evening and maybe back up some of you guys. Pete Willsher lives locally and I could persuade him to make an appearance.

Its a great pub with real ale and can provide food. They do not do bed and breakfast as such, but they have a huge room with beds in that could be available for a small cost. I am happy to put a couple of people up overnight if need be.

If there is sufficient interest I will get organising. I am thinking a Saturday in June.

Regards
Phil

[Jason Lynch]

sounds good to me Phil. I'll even play guitar in the evening, should you need a good rythmn guitarist. If we've any complete beginners, I don't mind taking them through the basics.

[Phil Caine]

Thanks Jason
Good to have you on board.
Hopefully we can get a few more involved. The bar would fit in about 15 guitars max.

Phil

[Barry]

Sounds like a plan....

[Shaun]

I'd be Up for it,
Glad to provide any help I can Just Let me know.
I cab play Bass or Rythm Guitar as well if needed.