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Bob Snelgrove
From:
san jose, ca
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 6:39 am |
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Mike Johnson, his brother Mark, and his wife Joanie were the highlight of my trip this year. Long before I heard Mike play a note, I was struck by his genuine kind and humble spirit. We all know that steel player and nice guy generally go hand in hand, but Mike raises the bar!
Thanks to Mike and his family and to Scotty for finally having one of the great unsung heroes finally appearing at the show!
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Bill Stroud
From:
Dresden, Tennessee, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 6:54 am Mike Johnson
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I finally got to meet Mike and his lovely Wife they are great people. Mike knows his way around on the Steel, suberb player.
I can't wait to get his new CD, I know it will be a good one.
Mike stay in touch.
Your friend,
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JERRY THURMOND
From:
sullivan mo u.s.a.
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 7:11 am
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I was really glad to to see Mike at the St Louis Conv, what a grate player an person, has his own style, when he played "I don't go around mirrors" the whole crowd went crazy, He also played with Mel Street, an done " Borrowed Angel". His Bro an wife sung, an done a knockout job. Sure Hope that he can come back next year with a better time slot. He said he is very busy playing an could never take the time off to come before when Scotty ask him to play. But after this year he said it was really cool to be there, an would try to make it next year.
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Todd Kapeghian
From:
Vestal, New York, USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 7:23 am
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I have to so say that as much as I enjoyed all the players I heard over the weekend on SteelRadio.com(thanks again to Miss Lana & crew!)
Mike Johnson's playing inspired and impressed me the most! I'm really looking forward to his new CD. It's long overdue. And I agree with Bob, he certainly raises the bar! |
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Jamie Lennon
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 10:18 am
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does anyone know what amp and settings Mike was using ?
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Bob Snelgrove
From:
san jose, ca
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 10:36 am
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Stock Nashville 400, BW speaker.
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Jim Whitaker
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 11:42 am amp settings
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The only effects (other than amp reverb) he used, was a small stomp box to prop up the front of his amp.
What a player!! Made my trip that more enjoyable if that is possible. This gentleman is very humble and a great great player. |
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Bill Stafford
From:
Gulfport,Ms. USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 2:32 pm MIke
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WOW!! A great musician here folks. Move over Buddy , Paul and John Heinrich.
Bill Stafford |
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KENNY KRUPNICK
From:
Columbus, Ohio
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 2:46 pm
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Mike used to play on the TV show,"Charlie Daniels Talent Roundup",I believe it was called. Played that Red Emmons guitar.  |
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Bob Snelgrove
From:
san jose, ca
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 2:54 pm
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Does anyone have a bio on Mike? I've heard he's been around a long time a played with a lot of great people?
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Bobby Caldwell
From:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 3:07 pm
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| It was my first time to work with Mike and I hope it won't be my last. What a great player and such great tunes he played. His wife and brother added that special touch to his set. What talents they are. I also must say they are really nice people. Mike I hope this is just a start of many years to come at ISGC in St. Louis. My best to you all, Bobby |
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Joe Rogers
From:
Lake Charles, LA USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 3:25 pm
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Some of you may remember Mike's playing in TNN's "You Can Be A Star" show. I used to videotape it at times just to get at some of his licks. Always fresh and innovative with a really great tone. I later moved to Nashville and got to meet him. Truly a gentleman.
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Joe Rogers
From:
Lake Charles, LA USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 3:30 pm
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I forgot to add that when using the description "gentleman", it also applies to his brother Mark.
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John LeMaster
From:
North Florida
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 3:44 pm
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What fine player he is. I first saw him at the Atlanta "Steel Guitar Extravaganza" some years ago (maybe 1997?).
I believe he played for the great Mel Street when Mike was only 19 years old.
Here is a link to Mike's website:
http://www.mikejohnsonproductions.com
The "Store" section of his website says "under construction", but no doubt his new CD will be available there soon. There are lots of photos and other information on the site.
John L.
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Ron Page
From:
Penn Yan, NY USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 6:08 pm
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I have to agree with all the accolades. Mike "and family" are fantastic. They played both the Peavey Room or the Ball Room with ease. Well, I know it cannot have been easy, but they made it look easy-- fun too!
That should be a great CD. I'm sure it will be announced here on the forum.
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Larry Schoppe
From:
Lake Jackson, Texas, USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 6:34 pm
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| I agree with all that's been said. Mike's set was the most entertaining of any I saw the entire weekend. Mike's playing was extraordinary and his wife and brother both did some outstanding vocals. On top of all this great music was his brother's hilarious quips. |
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Tim Harr
From:
Dunlap, Illinois
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 7:06 pm List of Mike Johnson's work..
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This is a long post but it gives you an idea.. visit the web site -- - good stuff!
Artist
Album
Year
Mel Street
Country Colours
1976
Bill Anderson
Nashville Mirrors
1980
Joe Stampley
Memory Lane
1982
Bill Anderson
Backstage at the Opry
1982
Christy Lane
Footprints
1983
Bill Anderson
Southern Fried
1983
The Po Folks Band
The Po Folks
1984
Bill Anderson
A Place in the Country
1986
Bill Anderson
Country Music Heaven
1991
Bill Anderson
Greatest Songs
1996
Bill Anderson
Fine Wine
1996
Mark Wills
Mark Wills
1996
Aaron Tippin
What This Country Needs
1996
Written & Produced by Mike
TNN Television Themes
1983 - 1996
Fandango
Topcard
American Magazine
Holiday Gourmet
You Can Be A Star
Be A Star
Charlie Daniels Talent Roundup
Mesquite Rodeo
PBR Rodeo Theme
Country Kitchen
Faith Hill
This Kiss
1998
Mark Nesler
I'm Just That Way
1998
Bobby Osborne
The Selfish Man
1998
Damon Gray
There's Got To Be A Better Way
1998
Wesley Dennis
A Little Bit of Love
1998
Susie Luchsinger
A Tender Road Home
1998
Brad Paisley
Who Needs Pictures
1999
Joanie Keller
Sparks Are Gonna Fly
1999
John Rich
Underneath The Same Moon
1999
Shirley Myers
There Will Come A Day
2000
Lee Greenwood
Same River Different Bridge
2000
Darryl Worley
Hard Rain Won’t Last
2000
B.J. Thomas
Fireside Christmas
2000
Jamie O’Neal
Jamie O’Neal (Shiver)
2000
Kenny Chesney
Greatest Hits
2000
Craig Morgan
Craig Morgan
2000
Grandstaff
Grandstaff
2000
Daryle Singletary
Now and Again
2000
Chely Wright
Chely
2001
Billy Yates
If I Could Go Back
2001
Rhett Akins
Friday Night In Dixie
2001
Doug Stone
The Long Way
2001
Brad Paisley
Part Two
2001
John Berry
All The Way To There
2001
Joe Nichols
A Man With A Memory
2002
Daryle Singletary
That Why I Sing This Way
2002
Kevin Denney
Kevin Denney (Jesse)
2002
Jeff Bates
Rainbow Man
2002
Craig Morgan
I Love It (Almost Home)
2002
Sherrie’ Austin
Streets Of Heaven
2002
Kenny Hinson/Dirk Johnson
Friends
2002
Glen Duncan
Glen Duncan
2002
Shannon Lawson
Chase The Sun
2002
Eric Horner
We Will Stand
2002
John Conlee
Classics
2002
Darryl Worley
Have You Forgotten
2002
Jimmy Fortune
When One Door Closes
2002
Real Surreal
Real Surreal
2002
Jeff & Sheri Easter
Forever And A Day
2003
Josh Turner
Long Black Train
2003
Louvin Brothers Tribute
Livin, Lovin, Losin
2003
Billy Yates
Country
2003
Steve Wariner
Steal Another Day
2003
Jill King
Jillbilly
2003
Trent Willmon
Trent Willmon (Beer Man)
2003
Amy Dalley
Men Don’t Change
2003
Big and Rich
Horse Of Another Color
2004
Gretchen Wilson
Here For The Party
2004
Linda Davis
I Have Arrived
2004
David Ball
Freewheeler
2004
Dierks Bentley
Dierks Bentley
2004
Mel Street
25th Anniversary Memorial Greatest Hits
2004
Billy Yates
Anywhere But Nashville
2004
Lance Miller
There Will Come A Day
2004
Carly Goodwin
Carly Goodwin
2004
Paul Brandt
This Time Around
2004
Carrie Underwood
Some Hearts
2005
Brad Paisley
Time Well Wasted
2005
Gretchen Wilson
All Jacked Up
2005
Craig Morgan
My Kind Of Livin’
2005
Shania Twain
Desperate Housewives Sound Track
Shoes
2005
Buddy Jewel
Times Like These
2005
Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean
2005
Kenny Chesney
The Road and The Radio
2005
Shawn King
In My Own Backyard
2005
The Great Divide
Under Your Own Sun
2005
Blaine Larsen
Off To Join The World
2005
Cowboy Troy
Loco Motive
2005
Keith Anderson
Three Cord Country and American Rock and Roll
2005
Big and Rich
Comin’ To Your Town
2005
Billy Yates
Harmony Man
2005
Leslie Satcher
Creations
2005
Amber Dotson
Christmas Angels
2005
Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley Christmas
2006
Josh Turner
Your Man
2006
Craig Morgan
Little Bit Of Life
2006
Jake Owens
Startin’ With Me
2006
Rodney Atkins
If You’re Goin’ Through Hell
2006
Steve Holy
Brand New Girlfriend
2006
Jack Ingram
Live Wherever You Are
2006
Kim McAbee
That’s What I’m Talkin’ About
2006
Jimmy Wayne
That’s All I’ll Ever Need
2006
Trent Willmon
A Little More Livin’
2006
Deryl Dodd
Full Circle
2006
Gary Nichols
Gary Nichols
2006
Ashley Monroe
Ashley Monroe
2006
Lonestar
Mountains
2006
JohnCorbett
JohnCorbett
2006
Joanie Keller
It’s Me Again
2006
Heartland
I Loved Her First
2006
Blaine Larsen
Rockin’ You Tonight
2006
Trace Adkins
Dangerous Man
2006
Aaron Tippin
Now and Then
2006
Luke Bryan
All My Friends Say
2006
Wynn Varble/Brandon Kinney
Brokeback Mountain
2006
Amy Dalley
Let’s Try Goodbye
2006
Various Artists
Barbara Mandrell Tribute Album
2006
Jeff Bates
Leave The Light On
2006
Paul Brandt
A Gift
2006
Shannon Brown
Corn Fed
2006
Tracy Byrd
Different Things
2006
Carolina Rain
Weather The Storm
2006
LynnMarie
Party Dress
2006
Damon Gray
My World
2006
Mark Chesnutt
Heard It In A Love Song
2006
Darryl Worley
K-Mart Commercial
2006
Tammy Cochran
Tammy Cochran
2006
Zona Jones
TBA
2006
Melinda Schneider
Stronger
2006
Jeff & Sheri Easter
Life Is Great and Getting Better
2006
Jason Aldean
Relentless
2007
Brad Paisley
5th Gear
2007
Gretchen Wilson
One Of The Boys
2007
Jack Ingram
This Is It
2007
Daryle Singletary
Straight From The Heart
2007
Big and Rich
Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace
2007
Carrie Underwood
TBA
2007
Alison Krauss
Hundred Miles Or More A Collection CD
2007
Lee Brice
Picture Of Me
2007
Lance Miller
Back In The New School
2007
Jedd Hughes
TBA
2007
Jewel
TBA
2007
John Anderson
Easy Money
2007
Billy Ray Cyrus
Home At Last
2007
Porter Wagoner
Wagonmaster
2007
Josh Turner
TBA
2007
Justin McBride
2007
Danielle Peck
TBA
2007
Cowboy Troy
Black In The Saddle
2007
Crossin’ Dixon
Guitar Slinger
2007
Sherrie Austin
TBA
2007
Paul Brandt
Risk
2007
Cowboy Crush
TBA
2007
Keith Anderson
TBA
2007
David Ball
Heartaches By The Number
2007
Jeff Bates
TBA
2007
Emily West
TBA
2007
Chris Cagle
What Kinda Gone
2007
Tammy Cochran
Where I Am
2007
Louise Mandrell
TBA
2007
Ray Stevens
New Orleans Moon
2007
Jypsi
TBA
2007
James Otto
TBA
2007
Sarah Johns
TBA
2007
Richie McDonald
TBA
2007
Billy Yates
Favorites
2007
Beverley Mitchell
Beverley Mitchell
2007
Randy Owens
TBA
2007 |
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Bo Borland
From:
South Jersey -
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Posted 3 Sep 2007 7:32 pm
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I met Mike way back when he was on playing on TNN "You Can Be A Star". It was the second season. I was packing up my rig after a taping and he came over to compliment my solo on Walking After Midnight. What a nice guy!
Thank again Mike.
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Bo Borland
Rittenberry SD10 , Derby D-10, Quilter TT12, Peavey Session 400 w/ JBL, NV112, Fender Blues Jr. , 1974 Dobro 60N squareneck, Rickenbacher NS lapsteel, 1973 Telecaster Thinline, 1979 blonde/black Frankenstrat
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 4 Sep 2007 12:36 am
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i truly enjoyed listenin' via steel radio to Mike J
what a treat ! |
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John Sluszny
From:
Brussels, Belgium
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Posted 4 Sep 2007 2:47 am
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Herb Steiner
From:
Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 4 Sep 2007 4:10 am
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Lynn Owsley introduced me to Mike this week, and I had the opportunity to tell him that though we'd just met, I'd been a fan of his for at least 25 years and was anxious to hear him once again. He's a gracious and modest man with world-class talent, a true asset to the world of PSG.
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Larry Behm
From:
Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 4 Sep 2007 4:21 am
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Here is young man we have all heard for 20 years, but yet this is his first appearance at the ISCC convention. Can this be true???
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Pat Dawson
From:
Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, USA
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Posted 4 Sep 2007 4:27 am
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| I first heard Mike on Darryl Singletary's "That's Why I Sing This Way". Been a fan ever since. |
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Howard Tate
From:
Leesville, Louisiana, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 4 Sep 2007 4:48 am
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| There was a set at a Magee, Ms. show with Mike, John Hughey, Joe Wright, and Hal Higgins all on stage together. I was in steel guitar heaven. It was one of those once in a life time things. |
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Brad Sarno
From:
St. Louis, MO USA
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Posted 4 Sep 2007 6:00 am
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Seriously, we all need to bug, blackmail, extort, or do whatever it takes to get Mike to come back again, and again, and again. What an absolute highlight of highlights! He should have played Saturday evening. What he did is what we're all there hungry for. Simply a tremendous gift for everyone to have him there.
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