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Topic: John Macy - Backing up a Singer |
Dan Robinson
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 28 Jan 2017 11:09 pm |
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The Mrs. and I enjoyed a wonderful set tonight, performed by Leslie Tom, with John Macy and Kerry Conner.
Vocals and guitar, we're used to that, but seldom delivered with the excellence that Kerry showed. Add pedal steel, it might seem an unlikely trio. Add John Macy on pedal steel, it was... complete.
Never overplayed, nor left wanting when the song needed a fill. Taste, dynamics, patience, chops, and a deep repertoire, John has these in abundance. The talent to sound so good while making it all about the singer and the song is intangible. I'm looking forward to more. This was outstanding! |
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Ray Harrison
From:
Tucson, Arizona, USA (deceased)
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Posted 29 Jan 2017 8:05 am
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Dan, that is a great testament to a steel and guitar player. Can't get much better than that. That is what makes a professional, doing it correctly.
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Ray Harrison
Bass/sing/Love PSG
77 Stingray/Kiesel 5 string bass
Telonics , Fender Rumble500, Polytone Amps
D-16 Martin, 1970 Ovation guitars |
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Tommy Detamore
From:
Floresville, Texas
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Posted 30 Jan 2017 4:59 am
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John Macy has superb taste and execution! Would love to hear him live with Leslie.
Where's that PP JM? 
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Tommy Detamore
Quilter Labs, Goodrich Sound, Source Audio, Neunaber Audio, and Stringjoy Authorized Dealer
www.cherryridgestudio.com
www.steelguitartracksonline.com |
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John Macy
From:
Rockport TX/Denver CO
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Posted 2 Feb 2017 11:16 am
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Thanks, y'all--playing in a trio is a blast! She also has a full band and I like them both!
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John Macy
Rockport, TX
Engineer/Producer/Steel Guitar |
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Hal Higgins
From:
Denham Springs, LA
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Posted 3 Feb 2017 9:03 am
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As far as a steel guitarist goes.....they don't hardly come any finer than John Macy. I remember him in the John Lincoln and the Sourmash Boys in Boston, MA in the 70's. He was a great player then...and I'm sure that has carried on through the years.
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HAL...Excel D-10 w/ 8 & 5. SteelSeat.com w/back,SteelSeat.com Pedal Board on Legs with Quilter Tone Block 200 amp, Boss GE 7, Boss DD 3, Boss RV 6, Boss RT-20 Hilton Expression Pedal, Evans Cabinet with 4 ohm Eminence 15" speaker. BJS birthstone bar, Powder coated Tone bar by Michael Hillman. Dunlop Coated finger picks and Zookies L30 thumb picks. |
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John Macy
From:
Rockport TX/Denver CO
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Posted 4 Feb 2017 8:40 pm
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Thanks, Hal! Those were some good times back then, and I'm still playing the same chop I showed off back then...
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John Macy
Rockport, TX
Engineer/Producer/Steel Guitar |
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Hal Higgins
From:
Denham Springs, LA
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Posted 9 Feb 2017 12:36 pm
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John, as I recall, they were pretty good chops! Would love to get together with you and steal some of thos licks!
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HAL...Excel D-10 w/ 8 & 5. SteelSeat.com w/back,SteelSeat.com Pedal Board on Legs with Quilter Tone Block 200 amp, Boss GE 7, Boss DD 3, Boss RV 6, Boss RT-20 Hilton Expression Pedal, Evans Cabinet with 4 ohm Eminence 15" speaker. BJS birthstone bar, Powder coated Tone bar by Michael Hillman. Dunlop Coated finger picks and Zookies L30 thumb picks. |
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