The Gene Perry Appreciation Thread!!!
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earthgene
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Thank you. All this coming from people that I love and respect, I am grateful. What a unique opportunity we have to all pull together in exploring this instrument and methodology. Thanks for listening and sharing, I'm happy just be here. ![Image](http://cdn.alltheragefaces.com/img/faces/large/cereal-guy-newspaper-guy-tear-l.png) I'm in Seattle at the moment staying with a fellow Stickist (thanks Steven LeBeau and Jenny), and got to stay up late last night putting on new strings and trying out Steven's Graphite Stick (for the first time). I was surprised to hear that he had purchased both of his Sticks from JRJ. I had made a trade with JRJ about 5 years back for my current 10 string Paduak and it's still my favorite. The fact that JRJ once owned the Stick I call my own makes it all the more special. It's a small world and an even smaller Stick world. I will forever remember what JRJ said when we all gathered around Evan up in the commons area at FHA 2013. Evan had had his Stick only a few months and I think he was a little shy about playing in front of us. JRJ said this - EXACTLY: "We don't judge. We're all here to learn and share music." That was a powerful moment. I'd never heard it put quite so simply and with such grace. I think back to that moment a lot these days and still hope there's time enough to live my life like that.
_________________ Gene Perry http://www.geneperry.com http://www.freehandsacademy.com
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FuzzyJammer
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Well, I'm a bit late to the party, yet I too would like to thank Gene for everything - for the FHF sessions, for putting the FHA together, for all his enthusiasm in the community, for the MS Exchange/SharePoint talks, for the great help with the accommodation in LA after the FHA, and for the spare shirt ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif) Thank you, Gene!
_________________ Bamboo, 10 strings, Stickup
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DDibbly
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I agree totally. Gene has been a awesome resource for everyone and everything stick related. Such a positive force introducing people to the stick. Although I have not met him personally(yet) I am appreciative of the way he makes people feel included and accepts you for who you are. A real gentleman. I look forward to FHF vids and posts and I have learned a lot from watching his songs a week. When I meet Gene I know I owe him at least one beer. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif) Just a shout out to all the instructors and people that do this as well, it is such a small community of stickists it is a real pleasure to have so many ambassadors driving the stick into the mainstream where it should be. Cheers
_________________ Joel Neufeld Rosewood Alto #5764
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wayne
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It was my 1st FHF and wow! TY Gene for organizing this and so many other things , and to all who participated.
The concert afterwards was an extra treat. Will the concert portion be posted?
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rwkeating
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Gene, Thanks for all you've done. You are a great asset not only to our community but also to Stick Enterprises. I wouldn't be surprised if sometime in the future they hire you as a spokesperson. If they do, make sure to ask for back pay (just kidding) ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
_________________ Russell Keating http://www.youtube.com/user/rqkeating
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dbrosky
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Gene, Slow clap from the back of the room! ( everyone join in) Well nice to see you got the recognition you so wanted and deserved. Now what are going to do with your other 14 minutes of fame? ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif) * Congrats for all you do, Dave B "DBro" *reference to one of Pittsburgh's most innovative and favorite sons Andy Warhol who only gave pop stars 15 minutes of fame!
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Steven LeBeau
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It was great having Gene stay with us for the week, and we all had a lot of fun! Gene introduced me to his baritone tuning, showed me a lot of cool stuff about the stick I never knew, and took us out to dinner (multiple times). We were sad to see him go, and I hope he's back soon. He's welcome to stay with us any time. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
_________________ I have two sticks.
Steven on Youtube Steven on Sound Cloud
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JHammondC
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The love Gene has for this community and The Stick is without measure. Thanks, Gene.
_________________ Hammond- Salt Lake City
Red Railboard Classic
Host of Beyond the Playlist with JHammondC
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greg
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I appreciate Gene Perry more every day.. Thanks for being here, Gene!
_________________ Happy tapping, greg Schedule an online Stick lesson
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Jan Hellman
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Sorry for being late writing in this thread. Been too busy lately so not much free time. But I echo what others have written here about Gene. Splendid fellow in ALL ways. Great inspiration and a positive force in the Stick community and a friendly lad. Thanks Gene!
_________________ ô¿ô
-Mobilis in mobil-
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