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Topic: Mike Cass- "Home in San Antone" 2000 Smokey Mt. Jamboree |
Chris Templeton
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The Green Mountain State
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Marty Broussard
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Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2018 8:44 pm |
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Cass is a monster player. I had the pleasure/honor of hearing him live on a Ray Price set several years ago. Made my night.
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Former steel guitarist for Tracy Byrd & The Byrd Dawgs, Mark Chesnut & The New South Band, Mark Nesler & Texas Tradition, Wayne Toups & ZydeCajun, Belton Richard & The Musical Aces
"Technique is really the elimination of the unnecessary..it is a constant effort to avoid any personal impediment or obstacle to achieve the smooth flow of energy and intent" Yehudi Menuhin |
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Ron Funk
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Ballwin, Missouri
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Posted 5 Nov 2018 6:37 pm
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Hi Chris -
Not Johnny Cox on bass.
That fellah playing performed at quite a few shows and if I'm not mistaken, passed away a few years ago.
Maybe Ben Brownen or something like that?
I'm sure Bill Ferguson will know.
And yes, MC is a mighty fine player and technician.
He's worked on my two 8 + 8 PP's.
Take care,
Ron |
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Tony Dingus
From:
Kingsport, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 5 Nov 2018 7:36 pm
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That's Johnny Cox on bass. Mike's an awesome player.
Tony |
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Bill Ferguson
From:
Milton, FL USA
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Posted 6 Nov 2018 12:01 pm
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Yes it is Johnny.
Glad yall are enjoying my video. Tune in to my YouTube channel for lots more like this.
www.youtube.com/steelpicker
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Ron Funk
From:
Ballwin, Missouri
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Posted 6 Nov 2018 7:38 pm
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Major OOPS
Didn't watch enough of the video!! Sorry.
Thanks for all your work Bill. |
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Rick Campbell
From:
Sneedville, TN, USA
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Posted 6 Nov 2018 8:28 pm
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Ken Bonham on guitar.
Jerry Moore on fiddle.
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Jay Dee Maness
From:
North Hills, CA
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Posted 25 Nov 2018 3:59 pm Mike Cass
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| Mike is one of the best steel players ever, both necks. |
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Bill Ferguson
From:
Milton, FL USA
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Posted 26 Nov 2018 6:48 am
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You are absolutely right Jay Dee.
Mike was just never much in the limelight and played very few steel guitar shows, so the younger generation never heard of him.
Hi is a musical genius.
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AUTHORIZED George L's, Goodrich, Telonics and Peavey Dealer: I have 2 steels and several amps. My current rig of choice is 1993 Emmons LeGrande w/ 108 pups (Jack Strayhorn built for me), Goodrich OMNI Volume Pedal, George L's cables, Goodrich Baby Bloomer and Peavey Nashville 112. Can't get much sweeter. |
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Bob Watson
From:
Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
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Posted 27 Nov 2018 12:05 am
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Thanks for posting this Chris, I always love to hear Mike Cass play, he has it all, tone, touch and taste! I had the pleasure of playing guitar on a gig with him at a little honky tonk off of Nolansville Rd. in Nashville 20 plus years ago. I was grinning ear to ear all night.  |
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Paul King
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Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2018 3:31 am
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| Mike is a killer player for sure. Thanks Bill for posting this. |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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Posted 30 Nov 2018 12:02 pm
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Ron, the player you were thinking of is Ben Brogden. He sadly left us more than a few years ago, way too young.
What everyone says about Cass is true. He's hell when he's well. 
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