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Mark Ardito


From:
Chicago, IL, USA
Post  Posted 29 Aug 2002 6:50 pm    
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There has been a little talk about him on the forum lately. In case you guys haven't picked up the new CD by Daryle Singletary, please do so now. Mike Johnson plays steel on every cut and is amazing! I had no idea about this CD until a friend gave me the tip, and then did some research about him on the forum. Great playing...especially on "I never go around mirrors".

Mark



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Tony Dingus

 

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Kingsport, Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 29 Aug 2002 7:14 pm    
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Mark, if you don't have anything by Brad Paisley, you need to get it. Mike's all over
both of his CD's. Brad lets him play!

Tony
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Gary Walker

 

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Morro Bay, CA
Post  Posted 29 Aug 2002 7:21 pm    
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Having both artist's CDs, Mike has been playing in the Walker house on a regular basis.
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Stephen Gambrell

 

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Over there
Post  Posted 30 Aug 2002 12:04 pm    
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Now, I don't want to start trouble, and this is only my opinion, but Mike's ride in "I Never Go Around Mirrors" may be the best steel lick I've ever heard. Gives me chicken skin!!
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Butch Foster

 

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Pisgah, Alabama, USA
Post  Posted 30 Aug 2002 5:06 pm    
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Mike is fantastic on the Singletary recording! IMO, this is the best CD of the year! " I never Go Around Mirrors" is awesome. The backup on "Kay" and "Dim Lights" is also super!
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Greg Derksen

 

From:
Alberta, Canada
Post  Posted 30 Aug 2002 5:25 pm    
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All the stuff he does is killer, but his slow stuff, man I do know, thats some of
the best steel stuff ever recorded, Greg
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Wayne Morgan

 

From:
Rutledge, TN, USA
Post  Posted 9 Sep 2002 4:42 pm    
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What about, Mikes kick on A 11, not bad for a country boy,,have to agree "I never go around mirrors" is something to behold,,,

Wayne
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Gary Walker

 

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Morro Bay, CA
Post  Posted 9 Sep 2002 6:16 pm    
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Chicken skin? We're still trying to picture that one.
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Bruce Bouton

 

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Nash. Tn USA
Post  Posted 9 Sep 2002 10:32 pm    
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Mike's been payin his dues for alot of years. I'm glad his dedication is paying off. He really is a wonderfull player!
BB
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Joey Ace


From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Post  Posted 10 Sep 2002 11:53 am    
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Check out Hoot Gibson's songs at www.mp3.com

Mike's all over them and sounding great.
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Ronnie Miller

 

From:
Florida, USA
Post  Posted 19 Sep 2002 8:08 am    
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Hey Mark, IMO Mike is as good as it gets. He is also a very nice person...Cya...Ronnie
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Frank Estes


From:
Huntsville, AL
Post  Posted 19 Sep 2002 9:26 am    
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Mike has had a huge influence on my playing. I have a few clips of his playing at: http://frankestesmba.us/music.html

I plan to add more in the near future as I now have more free space.

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Robert Herr

 

From:
Willow Street,Pa
Post  Posted 20 Sep 2002 9:40 am    
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Anyone know what Mikes equipment choices are?I would be interested in his amp setup and effects.
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Reggie Duncan

 

From:
Mississippi
Post  Posted 20 Sep 2002 8:28 pm    
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I think he uses a Franklin in the studio.
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Jim Heffernan

 

From:
Haddon Heights NJ
Post  Posted 25 Sep 2002 6:17 am    
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Mesa Boogie Studio Pre amp, TC multi effects unit, Mosvalue power, and a 12" cabinet. Franklin D 10
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Danny Bentley

 

From:
Hendersonville Tn
Post  Posted 26 Sep 2002 8:55 pm    
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I saw Mike down on lower broadway tuesday night. He was using his red push-pull, looked like he was running straight to a Nashville 400. Made me want to throw my
rack away.
Dan
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Mark Ardito


From:
Chicago, IL, USA
Post  Posted 27 Sep 2002 9:15 am    
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I run into that same problem. My teacher comes over to my house and plays my guitar through my Nashville 400 and it sounds great! I sit down and play it, and it sounds nothing like that sweet tone he had. Makes me believe it is the hands not the amp.

Mark
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