The Southern Steel Guitar Convention began in February of 1987 in Belvedere, SC as a means for steel guitar players and other musicians to get together and enjoy playing their music. Through the cooperative efforts  of Co-Organizers Charles Reece   and Buddy Walker. And is now being held in Saluda SC at the Saluda Shrine Club.

      All the profit made from the Convention goes to Shriners Hospitals for Children, through the Saluda Shrine Club of Saluda, South Carolina.
     
      While it is not the oldest Steel Guitar Convention in existence, There have been more Steel Guitar Conventions held at the Saluda Shrine Club, than any other steel guitar organization in the world at a rate of four per year in February, May, August, and November.

      1000 to 2000 persons annually enjoys the relaxed atmosphere with Good Music, Good Food, and Good Fun and Fellowship at the convention. These events are very much like a large family re-union.

      We have one Headline Performer and an average of about a dozen more.

      Many of these are players of world renown and many are members of The International Steel Guitar Hall of Fame in St. Louis, MO.

      The present Co-Organizers are Jerry Reece and Joe Turner
And with the huge help of a lot of great staff members as David Christmas, Terry Rogers, and Jason Rushton. Along with the wonderful staff band of Jim Hartley, Woody Ledford, Johnny Thomas, Bob Strickland, Wayne Smith, Wayne Stowers, and Jerry Burns, put on one super convention

Joe Turner               Jerry Reece