Hello Micah,
Thanks for your nice comments! and listening to my download on the Gretsch Pages.
Unfortunately, I never made it to a CAAS meeting and I always wanted to go. Three little kids and not enough vacation time to pull it off. I did visit Nashville a couple of times on business trips, but did not see Chet or Paul then. I met Chet and Paul when they were on the road locally several times (i.e., New England). Your dad was VERY nice to me - talking after shows and letting me know Chet would come out later. We exchanged emails a few times, but I did not want to be a pest. In one email he got my picture with my brand new Nashville Classic. What a guitar!
I'm 61 years old and retired a year ago. I was an aerospace engineer.
I play guitar and try to make my own arrangements in the style of Chet and your dad. It's all good fun and so challenging.
I'm not sure when I will attend a CAAS meeting, but if you are in Connecticut, you and family are very welcome to visit me and my wife. She's a great cook.
Regards,
GaryL
Link to my download as follows:
http://gretschpages.com/media/songs/Without_You.mp3