Al Vescovo: Guestbook
Lefty Ray Sexton, Sr's son
August 21, 2011
My dad whose health is bad was over yesterday and asked me to Google your name. We enjoyed a quick read of your bio. I didn't realize this option was available or I would have allowed him to say "Hi" himself. Do you remember the trip in 1954 to Phoenix on behalf of the old Meteor Record label? Would have been the Tennessee Serenaders in the old hearse bandwagon. Good to see your site. I shall return.
jr
Ernie Vescovo
June 7, 2011
Say bro,I beez diggin yo site.I worked a gig with Robert Cray last Saturday.His tour manager is a cat named Tim Aller from Ventura says he knows you.
I am looking forward for the steel show in Sept ,What a blast we will have.
I love you big brother
Peter Freiberger
April 18, 2011
Al, I always dig your playing! Good to see you at the LA Steel Jam again Saturday.
Pete
Dr. Hugh Jeffreys
April 6, 2011
Keep up the fine work! Your friend, Hugh
Karl Moore
March 22, 2011
I truly love your steel playing; I've been to several of the conventions in Phoenix to see you and other very talented players. One of my Sons lives in Murrieta, CA. and I would like to come and see you play with your own band sometime. You are the best Man!
bill taylor
March 14, 2011
We met in Memphis in the fifties. Iwas playing trumpet at the Cotton Club in West Memphis. Living in south Fl. Still playingat 80 years young. Just found your web site. Even then you were so far ahead of the other steel players. john Huey ect.....
Marino Galli
March 3, 2011
Hi Al
I've bought your "Steelin South of the border" CD . What a " MERAVIGLIA" !!!
What Kind of Tuning are You using?
Yours Musically
Marino Galli
An Old Italian Cat make is living as a Steel Absoluty No-Pedal Guitar.
Ken Vrana
February 18, 2011
Hey Al. The BEST 'steel' player in the world!!!
Chris Vescovo
February 13, 2011
Hey uncle Al, glad I found your site. You, Dad, Pete and I should get together and record some tunes when you come back through Memphis.
Leon Gaer
February 12, 2011
Al, Greetings from
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(Sydney Australia)
Donna (Marr) White
February 2, 2011
Al,
Darlene sent me the link to your website and I enjoyed catching up with you. My mom was Theresa Martines so I'm part of your wife, Norma Jean's family. The only time I remember meeting you was in Disneyland many, many years ago. Nice to see your credits and accomplishments. I am very happy for you.
Hugs,
Cousin Donna
Gene Martin ( The Brother-in-Law )
January 26, 2011
Al,
Happy I found your site, great job.
I am so glad you found me because then you found Norma you're terrific wife.
I do take credit for your wonderful life, however no one can take credit for your fabulous music. I enjoyed playing with you in the fifties, and now I just enjoy listening. Thank you so much I love you dearly.
Gene
Darlene Waldron
January 26, 2011
Look who and what I just discovered today. I think I know this wonderful guitarist.
Great job,Al,and a great website. Will share your site with all my family.Congratulations.
Love You brother-in-law,Blessings, Dolly,
Keegan
January 22, 2011
Sir,
Recently discovered your name on the back of a Beach Boys album. How did you become involved with the track "Diamond Head" off "Friends?" It's an amazing track, quite the atmosphere.
Thanks a million,
Mike Perlowin
December 12, 2010
Al, You are the finest steel guitarist I've ever heard. It is an honor and a prviledge to know you.
Parker Sims (grandson)
November 25, 2010
grandpa doin' work!
Steve Cianciola
November 5, 2010
Hello Al,
It is great to find your web site. Your a wonderful Musician. My Dad, Tony Cianciola said to tell you HELLO from the Cianciola Kid!
ross piscitello
October 24, 2010
great website
Roger Pearsall
September 9, 2010
Nice to find your site.
Its been a long time.
Bobby Lee
August 24, 2010
Great site, Al. I love the little music sampler gadget at the top of the page.
You sure have a lot of pedals and knee levers. What do they all do?
Marino Galli
May 28, 2010
Hi Al
What a wonderful Sound!
I'm starting a "second life" as a lapsteel comeback player and I'm trying to emigrate from 6 Strings to 8 having playing until now only rock & Blues & Cuban music ; should I start with C6th(with E on Top more confortable)?
Thanks in advance
Yours Artistically
Marino
PS:- I was thinking we both "old cats" have the same taste for music ,listening to your beautiful samples
John Hensch
March 21, 2010
Please e mail me with your email as I have lost all my contacts to a nasty program on my computer.
Just Love Steelin in Dixie.
Ernie Vescovo ( Ernie Vee)
February 2, 2010
Al,You are such a great musician. When I was a child and listend to you and your friends practice I knew right then and there that I wanted to be a singer.Because I knew I would never be able to play as good as you but I also know you will never be able to sing as good as me.I have been blessed to have you as my brother along with Melvyn and Pete.You have inspired all of us. Your site is great it is easy to follow through and has great features.Sorry I was so late getting here.
Bob Wallace
August 1, 2009
also
bob@cgabrielle.com
Good to hear you at Spazio.
My guitar is back out of the case...
dave pearlman
July 29, 2009
Saw you at Spazio last night with Jim, Ravi and Bruce. Sounded great!! Dave
Gina and James, Ross and Maya Piscitello
July 28, 2009
We can't wait to see you tonight! The kids are excited too! They have not heard their Papa play outside your home for awhile!
This is almost like a FaceBook page! I loved reading all the other comments from family and friends that I know and love too.
Jay Cappilla
July 26, 2009
Al, not only are you talented, but you are a true gentleman and make the world a better place. Looking forward to Tuesday at Spazio's!!!
Jay and Julia
Petra Wettlaufer-Pohl
July 16, 2009
Hi Dad, we Germans,too, love your music! Hope to listen to it live in L.A. some day!!! Unfortunately we won`t make it on July 28th, at least not this year... So stay well, we`ll do our best!
Your German daughter Petra,Eckhard and the grandchilds Anna and Nora
Rick Schmidt
July 15, 2009
Hey Al...Glad I found your website, it looks and sounds great! I wish I didn't live so far so I could come hear you play in person. If you're ever down at Jim Pali's in Oceanside, give me a call!
Pete Vescovo
July 14, 2009
Al is the greatest musician I've ever known, not because he is my brother but because it is a fact. He is a constant musical inspiration and source of encouragement.
When I grow up, I want to be just like him.
Great Site.
Anders Eriksson
June 17, 2009
Hello Al,
The CD's has arrived from New Zealand, and I love them!! Smooth, cool, jazz, my kind of music! I especially like that it's a band, not a solo album. The interaction you have with your band members are great!
Thank you very much for recording this and I can hardly wait until you new CD is released!
Best Wishes!
// Anders
Jim McGehee
June 2, 2009
June 2, 2009
Hi Al & Norma: Well you just never know who you're going to run across these days when you're playing around on the internet. I started out doing a search for the lyrics to "I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal" and somehow came across you and this site along the way! What a great surprise to find you here. Looks like your family is growing bigger every year. How wonderful. And by the way, thanks again for letting me be a part of your family way back when. I will always keep many fond memories (and hold a special place in my heart) for those times your entire family took me in and helped me find my way around the big city.
I really enjoyed listening to the samples on this site and hearing you play again (except for one thing... I wasn't able to find "The Ballad of Jim & Lola" anywhere - I must have overlooked it or figured you might be saving it for the title cut on your next album??!!
Hope we will get to see each other someday soon, and I wish that L.A. wasn't so dang far from here. Thanks again for all you did for me. Hugs to you both. Stay well. Keep playin'! Jim
Sharon Vescovo
May 12, 2009
Al, Look at you and all your talent.
Awesome!!!
Al Vescovo is the best Steel guitarist EVER!
We Love you!
Jan & Damon Toole
May 12, 2009
Al love the cds keep up the good work and keep an eye on your health .Give Norma a hug.....
Dale Thalley
May 6, 2009
Hi Al, I just heard about your site and checked it out. It's real nice. I plane to do some listening real soon and get some CDs of your music. Hope to see you soon.
MATS HEINSTEDT @ KARSTEN IMPORTS
April 29, 2009
I love the Hawaiian stuff! I had no idea you played such great music. Thanks for inviting me to your site and say hi to Norma- Mats
Kurt Baldwin
April 28, 2009
Love your music Al, Thanks
Ravi Knypstra
April 23, 2009
To my favorite steel player, and a great guy who knows the secret to a life well-lived, I wish you and Norma Jean the best always. We will be together again and play someday. You and the boys at Casey's have inspired me beyond words.
Bill Ferguson
April 22, 2009
GREAT picking. And heck, just grab a plane to Atlanta. Take care
Doug Childress
April 22, 2009
Al I've gotten to see you in Phoenix every year since that show began. Last year I ran stage monitor sound. I have several of your CD's and think that you are a fantastic talent on both PSG and guitar. Best of luck with the website!! Doug Childress from Orange Texas
Billy Easton
April 21, 2009
Great site, Al!! You have obviously put a lot of work and time in this! What a talent you are, not only with music but with the computer too!! Look forward to seeing you soon.
Billy Easton
Mike Saluzzi
April 21, 2009
You are the BEST! Great website...and you can really play...all styles!!
Melvyn
April 14, 2009
Al, What a great job you've got accomplished with this website. I knew you were musically talented but didn't know you had a talent for website design.
I hope everyone enjoys the site as much as I.
Norma Jean Vescovo
April 6, 2009
Al Vescovo is the best Steel Guitar player in the world and a fantastic person. I play Al's music on all my car trips, and when ever I can get a chance. Just ask me. Love Norma Jean
Marcy
April 6, 2009
You are off to a great start!!!
Can't wait to see when you have the site finished.
Leigh Davis
April 6, 2009
Hey Al,
From Memphis, Home of the Blues Birthplace of Rock-n-Roll.
Your Bro Melvyn connected me.