Other Past Events
- November 2, 2024
- SWSGA Fall Jam
- Cove Room, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 1011 W. Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ. We'll open for set-up at 8:00am, break for lunch at noon and end around 3:00pm. Frank Carter will provide BIAB tracks
- April 6, 2024
- SWSGA Spring Jam
- We'll have our spring jam at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, 1011 W. Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ. We will meet in the Cove Room, which will open for set-up at 8:00am. We will break for lunch at noon and end around 3:00pm. Frank Carter will provide BIAB tracks
- October 21, 2023
- SWSGA Fall Jam
- DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa - 1011 West Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ
- March 25, 2023
- SWSGA Spring Jam
- The Spring Jam will again be under the direction of Frank Carter, at the Gold Canyon Golf Resort - 6100 S. Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon AZ. We'll start at 9:00am, breaking for lunch at noon. We'll reconvene at 1:30pm, till 5:00pm. This event is open to the public.
- October 30, 2022
- SWSGA Fall Jam
- Gold Canyon Golf Resort in Gold Canyon, AZ. Hours: 8am - 4pm, with lunch break around noon. Open to the public.
- October 29, 2022
- Seminar, with Jay Dee Manness and Frank Carter
- Jay Dee and Frank will host an 8 hour seminar at the Gold Canyon Golf Resort in Gold Canyon, AZ. Hours: 8am - 4pm, with lunch break around noon. Reservations are required. The cost is $50.00.
This event is for association members, but non-members may attend if space is available. If you are interested in attending, contact Troy Porter, Chairman, SWSGA at (928) 200-1624, or email troyporter40@gmail.com. - March 26, 2022
- SWSGA Spring Jam
- DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa - 1011 West Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ
- January 13th, 14th & 15th, 2022
- SWSGA Annual Steel Guitar Show
- DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa - 1011 West Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ
- October 9th, 2021, 8am to 4pm, and October 10th, 8am to 1pm
- California Jam
- Vista Elks Lodge
1947 E Vista Way, Vista CA 92084
For more information call Harvey Hansen 760-500-2346 or harveydhansen@att.net - April 3, 2021
- SWSGA Spring Jam
- DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa - 1011 West Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ
- June 13, 2020 (rescheduled from March 28)
- SWSGA Spring Jam
- Hilton Phoenix/Mesa - 1011 West Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ
- November 9, 2019
- SWSGA Fall Jam
- Hilton Phoenix/Mesa - 1011 West Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ
8am to 4pm in the Palo Verde Room - April 13, 2019
- California Jam
- Vista Elks Club
1947 E Vista Way, Vista CA 92084
For more information call Harvey Hansen 760-994-3336 or harveydhansen@att.net - March 30, 2019
- SWSGA Spring Jam
- Hilton Phoenix/Mesa - 1011 West Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ
- September 22 and 23, 2018
- California Jam
- Vista Elks Club
1947 E Vista Way, Vista CA 92084
For more information call Harvey Hansen 760-994-3336 or harveydhansen@att.net - November 10, 2018
- SWSGA Fall Jam
- Hilton Phoenix/Mesa - 1011 West Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ
8am to 4pm in the Palo Verde Room - April 7th, 2018
- SWSGA Spring Jam
- Hilton Phoenix/Mesa - 1011 West Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ
- November 4, 2017
- SWSGA Fall Jam
- Our fall Jam/Meeting will again be held at the Mesa Hilton Hotel - 1011 West Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ. The Pueblo room will be open at 8 AM so we can get set up and start the jam by 9 AM. Dan Range will be there with the band for the live portion and Frank Carter will provide the biab tracks. We will be playing until 4 PM so come on out and have some fun with us.
- Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2017
- California Jam
- The California jams have been extremely successful so Harvey Hanson has organized another jam to be held on Saturday, 9/30 and Sunday 10/1. This jam will beat the Vista Elks lodge #1968, located at 1947 Vista Way in Vista, California. This event will be open to the public and everyone is welcome, so get some friends and come on out for a great time. The Club also has a nice RV park on site so if you are planning on bringing your RV, you can contact Harvey Hanson, harveydhanson@att.net for information on reservations.
- May 6, 2017
- California Jam
- The California Jam will be at the Elks Lodge in Vista, California. Check it out if you can. They have an RV park available, but if you are planning to bring your RV, we will need to know in advance. You can contact Troy at (928) 200-1624 or Harvey Hanson, (760) 994-3336 for more information.
- March 25, 2017
- SWSGA Spring Jam
- Our annual business meeting and spring jam will be held on March 25th. at the Mesa Hilton Hotel - 1011 West Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ. The meeting/jam will take place in the Pueblo room from 8 A.M. until 4P.M. with a short lunch break around 12 P.M. so bring your guitars and join in on the fun.
- November 12, 2016
- SWSGA Fall Jam
- Hilton Phoenix/Mesa - 1011 West Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ
- April 30 - May 1, 2016
- Chula Vista RV Jam
- Chula Vista RV Resort - Chula Vista, CA
- You can make your RV reservations at (800) 741-6878, and be sure to tell them that you are with the SWSGA. If we get at least 4 rigs, we can get a discount rate. The RV Park provides us with a clubhouse for the jam and you do not have to stay at the park to participate. Chula Vista RV Park is located on the San Diego Bay. Please come and have a great time!
- April 2nd, 2016
- SWSGA Spring Jam
- This will be our first event at the Hilton Phoenix/Mesa - 1011 West Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ
- November 14th, 2015
- SWSGA Fall Jam
- Sheraton Crescent Hotel
2620 W. Dunlap Ave, Phoenix (I-17 & Dunlap) - May 9th & 10th, 2015
- Chula Vista RV Jam
- Chula Vista RV Resort - Chula Vista, CA
- You can make your RV reservations at (800) 741-6878, and be sure to tell them that you are with the SWSGA. If we get at least 4 rigs, we can get a discount rate. The RV Park provides us with a clubhouse for the jam and you do not have to stay at the park to participate. Chula Vista RV Park is located on the San Diego Bay. Please come and have a great time!
- February 21st, 2015
- SWSGA Spring Jam
- Sheraton Crescent Hotel - 2620 W. Dunlap Ave, Phoenix (I-17 & Dunlap)
- We'll have our spring jam and annual meeting of members on the third Saturday of February, as stated in our current bylaws. We can load in beginning at 8:00am and be out by 4:00pm. We'll have the meeting at 9:00am. Newly elected directors will be installed at that time. Hopefully you can all attend.
We have confirmed a date for our annual business meeting and spring jam at the Phoenix Sheraton Crestview Room, on February 21st. We can begin loading in at 8:00am, and need to be out by 4:00pm. The business meeting and installation of new officers will be at 9:00am. - November 8th, 2014
- SWSGA Fall Jam
- Sheraton Crescent Hotel
2620 W. Dunlap Ave, Phoenix (I-17 & Dunlap) - February 15, 2014
- SWSGA Spring Jam
- Sheraton Crescent Hotel
2620 W. Dunlap Ave, Phoenix (I-17 & Dunlap) - November 9th, 2013
- SWSGA Fall Jam
- Sheraton Crescent Hotel
2620 W. Dunlap Ave, Phoenix (I-17 & Dunlap) - April 6-7, 2013
- Chula Vista RV Park Jam
- Sat 9am, Sun 11am
Main Clubroom, Chula Vista RV Park
460 Sandpiper Way, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
800.770.2878 or 619.422.0111
Lunch provided for small donation. For more jam info, or to reserve an RV spot ($45.10 per day), contact Peggy Porter, 928.701.1488; peggyporter@cableone.net
print flyer - February 16, 2013
- SWSGA Spring Jam
- Spring Jam will again be at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel, in the Crestview Room. We will load-in around 8:00am and can go until about 4:00pm. We will have Band in a Box, and we hope to get some live backup musicians again.
- November 3rd, 2012
- SWSGA Fall Jam
- Sheraton Crescent Hotel
2620 W. Dunlap Ave, Phoenix
on the NE corner of I-17 & Dunlap Ave - March 24th, 2012
- SWSGA Spring Jam
- Sheraton Crescent Hotel
2620 W. Dunlap Ave, Phoenix
on the NE corner of I-17 & Dunlap Ave - We'll load in about 8 AM and go till we get tired (about 4 PM). Bring your steel and join in or just come enjoy.
2620 W. Dunlap Ave, Phoenix
on the NE corner of I-17 & Dunlap Ave
10831 S. 51st St, Phoenix, Arizona 85044
on the Southwest Corner of I-10 and Elliot Road
Phone: (480) 893-3000
Toll Free: 1-800-843-6010
Grace Inn and Convention Center
10831 S. 51st St.
Phoenix, Arizona 85044
on the Southwest Corner of I-10 and Elliot Road
Phone: (480) 893-3000
Toll Free: 1-800-843-6010
Howdy folks!
I'd like to ask you to make plans now to join me and a whole bunch of fellow members by attending the Fall Jam, November 14, 2009 as well as the 7th Annual SWSGA Show and Convention, January 21-23, 2010. Both events will be held at the Grace Inn in Phoenix (Southwest Corner of Interstate 10 & Elliot).
The Jam will include an auction fund raiser, the proceeds will go towards the January show expenses.
1634 University Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Doors open at 1:00pm
Show Starts at 2:00PM until 11:30PM
Call For More Info: 505-875-0100
Tickets $15.00 at the door
$10.00 in advance
The First Ever Steel Guitar Recording Artist
Country Junction U.S.A.
10891 Ave. 36E
Wellton, Arizona
I-8, Exit 37, 1 Mile South
928-785-4886
1011 W. Holmes Ave.
Mesa Arizona
- From Sky Harbour Airport (Phoenix)
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Exit airport on south side of terminals (one-way headed west) and follow signs to SR51and I-10 East.
Get on the I-10 East and go to SR 60. Take the SR60 East to Idaho Rd.
Go north (left) on Idaho Rd to Old West Highway and turn right.
Go 1/4 mile to Winchester and turn right into parking lot.
- From Hwy 101 (Scottsdale area)
- Take 101 South to SR 60 and go east on the SR60. Take the SR60 East to Idaho Rd.
go north (left) on Idaho Rd to Old West Highway and turn right.
Go 1/4 mile to Winchester and turn right into parking lot.