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Clay

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Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention in Nashville July 9-12, 2014
« on: June 08, 2014, 05:02:03 PM »
Is anyone else going to the CAAS convention in Nashville this year?  This is my first time and I'm really looking forward to it.  My wife and I are flying in a few days early so we can take in the local music scene plus a few guitar stores before the convention starts.  I haven't seen a schedule yet, but I know that Tommy Emmanuel will be there, as well as Thom Bresh, Nokie Edwards, John Standefer, Brooks Robertson, Sean Weaver, etc.  I expect to have a great time, and to come home freshly inspired to practice harder and longer.
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madx2

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Re: Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention in Nashville July 9-12, 2014
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2014, 05:00:48 PM »
I won't be attending but know of someone who might be performing there. His name is John McClellan.  He produced (and played on every track) of a Chet tribute cd entitled, "Slightly Above Below Average".  Google it and see who perform on it!! 

You will want to hear him if he is there.   


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Re: Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention in Nashville July 9-12, 2014
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2014, 06:00:26 PM »
Sounds like it will be a great time Clay.  Pick me up a T-shirt ok.
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Clay

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Re: Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention in Nashville July 9-12, 2014
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2014, 03:35:34 PM »
Sorry for the long delay.  Work has been keeping me way too busy.

I'll be sure to look for John McClellan there.  I'm expecting lots of great music that week. Afterwards, I'm sure I'll want to make a CD called Way Below Below Average  :)

 I'll also be sure to check out the t-shirts.
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Re: Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention in Nashville July 9-12, 2014
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2014, 04:29:12 PM »
Quote from: Clay on June 21, 2014, 03:35:34 PM
Sorry for the long delay.  Work has been keeping me way too busy.

I'll be sure to look for John McClellan there.  I'm expecting lots of great music that week. Afterwards, I'm sure I'll want to make a CD called Way Below Below Average  :)

I'll also be sure to check out the t-shirts.

Ha! just kidding, don't get me a shirt.  Just in case you do I wear a med. no no really I am just kidding.   ;) ;) nod nod.
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Re: Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention in Nashville July 9-12, 2014
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2014, 09:49:53 AM »
With the exception of 1998, I have been attending every year since 1997. My wife made airline, hotel and rental car reservations for this year’s event months ago so that I could, yet again, attend this year.
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Clay

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Re: Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention in Nashville July 9-12, 2014
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2014, 08:44:06 PM »
Herb,
I look forward to meeting you.  I'll be there all four days, so I'm sure we'll run into each other.  My wife and I are flying into town on July 4th so we'll have time to listen to some local music before the convention.  We're currently planning to hear the Time Jumpers at 3rd and Lindsley on Mon 7/8 and we'll be at the Grand Ole Opry the following evening.  Nothing planned yet for Sat or Sun evening, but I'm sure we'll find something.

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madx2

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Re: Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention in Nashville July 9-12, 2014
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2014, 10:18:10 PM »
Quote from: Clay on June 21, 2014, 03:35:34 PM
Sorry for the long delay.  Work has been keeping me way too busy.

I'll be sure to look for John McClellan there.  I'm expecting lots of great music that week. Afterwards, I'm sure I'll want to make a CD called Way Below Below Average  :)

 I'll also be sure to check out the t-shirts.

I will tell you how I know of John McClellan...My eldest grandson had his new girlfriend over for a party.  The young lady (sophomore in high school) was wearing a "Chet Atkins Music Education Fund" T shirt.  I'm intrigued and think, "I like this girl already". I asked about the t shirt and she said, "My father plays guitar every year at the Appreciation Society Convention." She went on to tell me that he recorded a CD with many people who had performed with Mr Atkins. (That is the CD I mentioned in an earlier post, Slightly Above Below Average)  On it are the likes of Vince Gill, Tommy Emmanuel, Suzy Bogguss, Janis Ian, Kevin Eubanks, Mark Knopfler,Boots Randolph, Charlie McCoy and many more.

I haven't met John yet but we really like his daughter...she's a sweetie.

PS. I looked at the schedule of the performers and John is playing the first night (Wednesday) on Stage I at 8:30. 
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Clay

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Re: Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention in Nashville July 9-12, 2014
« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2014, 01:15:20 AM »
Thanks for the info.  I expect to be at all of the evening concerts, so I'll definitely hear John playing on Wednesday.  We're flying out tomorrow so my wife and I will have time to hear some local music for a few days before the convention opens.  It's going to be fun!
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Re: Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention in Nashville July 9-12, 2014
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2014, 07:46:36 PM »
Hello Clay and Herb,

Could you give a little report on the convention to us who were unable to attend?

Thanks in advance,
madx2
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Re: Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention in Nashville July 9-12, 2014
« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2014, 05:38:01 PM »
Quote from: madx2 on July 27, 2014, 07:46:36 PM
Hello Clay and Herb,

Could you give a little report on the convention to us who were unable to attend?

Thanks in advance,
madx2


I just saw the above request and will try to reply when I have more time.
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Re: Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention in Nashville July 9-12, 2014
« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2014, 06:16:52 AM »
I'm giving this a "bump" so it doesn't get too far down the board.  Herb and Clay, I hope you find some time to give a little report soon.
Thanks,
madx2
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