Steel
Meet Al Brisco. He's the chap I purchased my pedal steel guitar from a number of years ago now. He has a store and shop in Colborne Ontario, called Steel Guitars of Canada, and has been playing steel guitar professionally for over 40 years now. Traveling Man and I heard him play with Carol Baker a few years ago at the opening of the Hank Snow museum in Liverpool. It was so hot that day a fellow near to us wore a rhubarb leaf over his head to keep cool. Perhaps Traveling Man has that photo and will post it on his blog.
Speaking of pedal steel, I made my debut with the instrument at a church concert last night (Sunday) at the Wesleyan Church. People in this area don't get to hear a steel guitar played live around here that often, and seemed to really enjoy it. The main song featured was "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" played as an instrumental on pedal steel. I suspect it may be back by popular demand! Perhaps a couple of Christmas instrumentals will be in order. It was fun playing with a full band - even a harmonica player!
Bye for now!
posted by Fireguy @ 8:40 PM
3 Comments:
That's a great song, one of my favourites-- when are you playing again-- I'd like to hear it----glad the congregation enjoyed it-
I'll let you know - thanks.
I love the Steel Guitar, and I've heard you play. I love that song too. Where in the heck did you get your talent? Must be Dad...he used to fiddle a lot in Bagotville.
And for the info of the folks out there, I happen to know that Steel Guitar is one of the hardest instruments to learn...and Fireguy taught himself!
There..if you won't brag about yourself..I'll do it for you.
Love you....Marsh
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