Pedal/Lapsteel player wanted - Bristol

[FileUnderMforMusic]

Hello.

I'm trying to put together an instrumental Western Swing-ish ensemble.

The aim would be to get enough material together for 2 x 45mins set.
Based in Bristol. Currently rehearsing as a duo (Telecaster, and Acoustic Guitar), and hoping to find at least Steel, and Bass; possibly drums and additional guitar.

Material so far includes music by Jimmy Bryant & Speedy West, Jimmy Rivers, Les Paul, Jim Campilongo (and Honeyfingers), with more on our 'to learn' list.

To give a rough idea of what we're up to there are some rehearsal videos here -
A Smooth One • Charlie Christian à la Jimmie Rivers - https://youtu.be/yQ3CYHubC5Q
How High the Moon • Nancy Hamilton & Morgan Lewis, à la Les Paul and Mary Ford - https://youtu.be/xSXuPB2sNLw
Freaky Dreiky • Jim Campilongo - https://youtu.be/U-zt4FVRrBU

This is not music we've grown up playing. This ensemble is a means of exploring and enjoying some of the vocabulary of this music.
Ideally you'll be a steel player in the same boat, or a player with more knowledge of this music, willing to let us benefit from your experience!

Any interest, feedback, or suggestions, would love to hear from you.

Cheers,

George

[JohnDavisStringsHere]

re. Feedback and suggestions.......

Move up to St.Neots, Cambs. I want the job.

[FileUnderMforMusic]

Thanks, John.
Have just had a look at your website, and listened to some footage of you on YouTube; how lucky we would be to play with you!
If you know anyone in this part of the world, please point them in our direction.

All the best, George.

[JohnDavisStringsHere]

Not much going on around here George no western swing nobody has heard of Bobby Flores around here, I would have loved to have played with The Yellow Rose Band but last time I saw them there was 3 on that stage and all could play a lot better steel than me

[LittlePickins]

Bobby Flores - Neon Nights - Spanish Eyes , Nice steel solo starts 1:20 in, Great track IMO