Mike sweeney

Billy Murdoch · From: Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.

At our gig las night a steel playing friend gave me a couple of Mike Sweeney CD's.
Words elude me,This man is a master,the feeling is frightening.
Why have'nt I heard of him before.I make apologies,Living in a far off country we are not always aware of what is happening in the land of the steel(so to speak)Surley this player should be on the main stage at Dallas and St Louis.
John Hughey brings tears to my eyes when he plays.so does Mike Sweeney.
Best regards
Billy

Jim Hoke · From: Tennessee, USA

If you ever come to the US to visit, get to Nashville and ask somebody how to get to "lower Broad" (Broadway) . For the price of a beer, you can hear Mike puttin' that "just right" steel on the audience several times a week. In fact, you can wander door to door down there and maybe see and hear three or four good players, depending...it's steel heaven! Look me up if you ever make it over this way.

Bob Watson · From: Champaign, Illinois, U.S.

Billy, coincidently I have been listening to Mike's "Steelin'on Broadway" cd for the last few days. It had been awhile since I had heard it and I was on my way to a gig where I get to play steel all night with a great classic country band so I put on Mike's cd for inspiration. He is a tremendous player. He has been living in Nashville since the late '80s or early 90's. I think he is currently doing sessions, playing steel shows and local Nashville gigs. As great as he sounds on his cd's, he sounds even better live. A definate "must see" if you ever get to visit Nashville.

[This message was edited by Bob Watson on 22 January 2006 at 03:44 PM.]

Manfred Schall · From: Langenfeld, Germany

Hi Billy
maybe some excuses for not listening to him. But you should have read about him on this great forum here.

He and Teresa are really nice people and always a pleasure to meet.
Great teacher also.

Cheers,

MS

Mike Sweeney · From: Nashville,TN,USA

Well guys, I'm truely humbled. Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you like the c.d.s Billy and having my name used in the same sentence with John Hughey is quite an honor.
Jim and Bob, Thanks to you two guys too.
Billy, check out my website at www.freewebs.com/steelguitarmusic/

Thanks again guys.

Mike Sweeney

Craig A Davidson · From: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA

Mike is a super player and a great guy even if he couldn't pick a note, which he can. We had him at our Dairy State jam last year and everybody loved him. We hope to have Mike back in the future. But till then, I plan on catching him in Davenport, Iowa in April at the Quad Cities Jam.

Bill Simmons · From: Keller, Texas/Birmingham, AL, R.I.P.

I've seen Mike a couple of times recently down on Broadway and then at the Nashville Jam this past October. He not only played a 'fresh set' of songs but his tone was the best along with Paul Franklin. Mike was playing his Zum through a N-400 and wow. I'd like see Mike play at our Alabama Super Jam this summer?!

Mike Sweeney · From: Nashville,TN,USA

Craig we had a great time with you guys and look forward to being there again in the future. Glad to hear you'll be coming to Davenport. Bill I'd be glad to come to the Alabama Jam. Have somebody contact me. Thanks again for all the kind words guys.

[This message was edited by Mike Sweeney on 23 January 2006 at 07:54 AM.]

Roy Ayres · From: Riverview, Florida, USA, R.I.P.

Mike is one of my favorites. He not only plays great E9, but that guy can literally eat up a C6 neck. Mike and Teresa are great people, and Teresa reproduces all of my CD's on professional equipment -- including cover design, artwork, printing directly on the CD's, etc. Super people.

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Billy Murdoch · From: Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.

Mike,
If you have time and if it is not too much trouble could you post your E9 copedant for your new Zum.
Many thanks
Billy

Mike Sweeney · From: Nashville,TN,USA

Billy,

Check your email...

Mike

Dale Dorsey · From: Granger, Indiana, USA

I was just lucky enough to be passing through Nashville a few weeks ago and went into Gruen Guitars. Then I heard steel from afar and wound up inside Legends where Mike was performing with James somebody? I listened for a few hours. A huge amount of talent and the Zum wasn't too bad either! Enjoyed the afternoon so much I wound up spending an extra night unplanned. Well worth it. Go see him when you can.

Ron Bryson · From: Bonifay, Florida, USA

In my opinion, Mike is one of today's leading players of "expression". He conveys the true feeling of the instrument.

Bob Hayes · From: Church Hill,Tenn,USA

Well,
I'll add my 2cent's worth!
I first met Mike about 5 years ago. I was trying to get a steel jam going here in East Tenn. Mike was working at the Nashville Palace then. He called me,and asked if he could come to my jam! Of course I agreed. He is a Great player..and very respected in Nashville and every where he performs.and he and Terressa are just great people. Also at that jam were Herby Walace, and Bryan Adams..two more excelent talants that give their time and help freely!

Bill Moran · From: Virginia, USA

Mike is great guy and even better steel player.
Glad I got to meet you. All I had to go on,
before,was Scott Four's word.
Hope I didn't step on anyones toe's.

Thanks Mike :
Bill Moran

Lefty Schrage · From: West Union, Iowa, USA

Mike,
I had the pleasure of being at the Dairy State Jam last year and was blown away by your awesome steel playing. In addition, you have become a good friend and I'm really looking forward to seeing/hearing you again at the Quad Cities Show in Davenport. See ya there. ...lefty

Jody Sanders · From: Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.

When Mike was at the "Palace", I always made it a point to go out and hear him play when I was in town. Great player and super nice guy. Jody.

Mike Sweeney · From: Nashville,TN,USA

Thanks guys, I really appriciate the kind words. Y'all have made my weekend.....

Mike Sweeney www.freewebs.com/steelguitarmusic/

Billy Murdoch · From: Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.

Mike,
Our lead singer/guitar player will be in Nashville for a flying vist.
March 4th and 5th are his dates,he will be going to the G.O.O. to see Vince Gill on one of the nights and I have told hime not to come home without seeing YOU.
have you any info on those dates?
If you are not playing anywhere can you recommend somewhere to hear good live music.
Many thanks.
Best regards
Billy

Tony Davis · From: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Hey Mike!
We ill be in Nashville..staying in Hendersonville for a couple of weeks after Dallas prob about 13th or so of March..hanging around with people like Marsha, Smiley and Joe Diamond...few others too!
If you wanna give me an email with a phone number...well maybe we could come hear you play......of course if Smiley is playing that night...we have to go with him as he has the wheels !!!!!
Tony

Mike Sweeney · From: Nashville,TN,USA

Guys my March schedule isn't complete yet but I know on Sat. the 4th I'll be at Legends Corner on Broadway from 2:00 P.M. untill 6:00 P.M. And on Monday the 13th I'll be at the Hotel Preston at I-40 and Briley Parkway from 8:30 P.M. till 12:30 A.M.
Check back next week on my website for an updated schedule.

Mike Sweeney www.freewebs.com/steelguitarmusic/

Charles Davidson · From: Phenix City Alabama, USA

Mike is a super picker,This past summer the band I was in played Tooties several times,lucky for me Mike would be next door at Roberts,Mike I'm sure you don't remember but I'm the guy that would sit on the stool at the front door by the bandstand wide eyed watching you.It was worth going in the hole playing at Tooties just to see you,always the highlight of my trips to broadway.My favorite C.D. of yours is the live at the Palace,Allways a fan of Curly,So my favorite cut is Hanging out with Curly!Guys Mikes really SMOKES on this one.

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