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The Casteels

About Me

The Casteels are an "elusive group" of Hawaiian Steel Guitar enthusiasts ... who usually meet once a year at the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association's (HSGA) annual convention in Joliet, IL ... in October.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 22/03/2006
Band Website: www.horseshoemagnets.com
Band Members: Rick Aiello - Hawaiian Steel Guitar; Doug Smith - Rhythm Guitar; Barb Kuhns - Ukulele ; Mike Neer - Rhythm Guitar; Gerald Ross - Rhythm Guitar; Floyd Alexander - Stand-Up Bass; Terry Miller - Electric Bass; Dick Martiny - Electric Bass
Influences: Jerry Byrd, Andy Iona, Dick McIintire, Sol Hoopii, Bobby Nichols
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

SVF - Video Series

Please go to my website ... to download some video clips ...SVF Videos
Posted by on Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:55:00 GMT

SVF - Save the Vibrato Foundation

SVF - Save the Vibrato FoundationThat glorious change in pitch ... so prevalent in all forms of music from the 20's and 30's ... seems to be quickly fading away.Now thought of as a sign of "immaturity...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Oct 2006 13:07:00 GMT

Why Hawaiian Steel Guitar

 Why the Hawaiian Steel Guitar ???There are two reasons why the Hawaiian Steel Guitar is the "Next Best Thing" to the human voice.1) Legato - the seamless transition from one note/chord to anoth...
Posted by on Tue, 16 May 2006 16:21:00 GMT