Steady work for steel player in New England area

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 18 Nov 2001 11:20 am

Very good northern Ct based country band looking for steel player.

Decent paying gigs every weekend.

I have played this gig for the last year and a half and it has improved my playing quite a bit.

The material is primarily new country played at dance halls around here.
Billy's-Peabody Mass.
White Buffalo-Methune
Cactus Jack's- White River Junction, Vt
Etc...

Its a great gig for a steel player. I'm sorry I need to let it go. I'm picking up road work now and I can't commit my weekends to them anymore.

Get in touch for more info.

thanks, Bob

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 20 Nov 2001 6:16 am

This is a fun gig with some real good musicians and an absolutely great woman singer. You do not need to be a big hot shot pedalsteel player. Just be willing to work.

Bob[This message was edited by Bob Hoffnar on 20 November 2001 at 06:41 AM.]

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 20 Nov 2001 6:27 am

you mean nobody's jumped in at this one yet ?
offers for Steel players are rare here on the Forum.
i find Bob's efforts worth many Thanx.
Steel wish i was in New England...

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 20 Nov 2001 9:38 am

I still think about moving back to New England, have been off and on for the last several years, but I doubt that I could line up a programming job, sell my house, and get up there in time to help you out.

Buck Reid · Post by **Buck Reid** » 20 Nov 2001 10:10 pm

How good is the MONEY?

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 21 Nov 2001 12:42 am

Heck with the money, do it for the scenery and seafood!

Well, that's why I'd move back.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 21 Nov 2001 6:57 am

Good idea, Jim! Now, then... can one afford the seafood?

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 21 Nov 2001 6:13 pm

The money is average dance hall cover band type pay. If anyone is interested I'll give them all the info I have. It works out to be pretty good but not enough to live on by itself.

It would be a perfect gig for a competent steel player that wants a steady weekend gig.

My playing really jumped up a few notches after 4 sets a night a couple nights a week with these guys.

Bob

Steve Feldman · Post by **Steve Feldman** » 21 Nov 2001 7:14 pm

It would be a perfect gig for a competent steel player...

Shwewww! Well, that let's me off the hook....

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 22 Nov 2001 6:43 pm

Here is my contact info:

203 661 1382

bobh@discovernet.net

Feel free to pass this on or get in touch.

thanks, Bob

Chip Fossa · Post by **Chip Fossa** » 22 Nov 2001 9:01 pm

OK...I could be interested. Not sure about the travlin', tho?...Bob, let's discuss this.

ChipsAhoy

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 29 Nov 2001 5:59 am

Jim there are times I miss New England My kids,Clams,Lobster but then I remember that white stuff

and the salt eating away the metal on the cars and then I look out my window and it's 80 degrees today

and I'll jump in the pool this afternoon after golf.

.Screw New England.

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CJC

[This message was edited by Joe Casey on 29 November 2001 at 06:02 AM.]

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 29 Nov 2001 9:31 am

Joe, i can dig what you're saying,
but your last phrase is uncalled for.
Steel tryin' to be elegant...

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 29 Nov 2001 11:24 am

Is there anybody out there that actually plays the pedalsteel in this area that wants a real good gig ?

Bob

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 29 Nov 2001 1:00 pm

OK the Heck with New England.

except in the Spring and Fall seasons.

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CJC