mike_mccue
I like old time, traditional, and country blues a bunch too.

When the Sacred Steel is mashed up with a house choir and a smoking rhythm section it is a whole that. seems greater than I could have imagined until I had stumbled onto a famiarity of it.

I understand but I really don't think the steel guitar playing that I enjoy is limited to "old time".
 
When I think of Mike Daily ( with the Ace In The Hole Band) I imagine that his track record along with
a player such as Paul Franklin are examples of playing that bridges any time barriers.
Mike Daily without doubt has been a living example of utilizing classic steel techniques along with his own to continue "leading the pack" and has done so since 1975. Of course I don't think that is just
my opinion based on the amazing success of the band.
 
It's not only their playing of the instrument but their fantastic arranging for interplay with the
electric leads, fiddles etc.
These pro players consistantly present the finest performances in most every area of being a
musician that I can think of.
 
I really can't compare the playing style and sound of Randolph to players like those...they are playing
different games.
 

I sure wish Buddy Emmons and Danny Gatton were still able to jam and interplay so I could have another listen.

Man I hear ya.
 
Those musicians that seemed to be from another planet...
we just shake our heads and wonder how.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ya know....I just realized that 99.9% of the time that same thing
happens now when I read posts upstairs. I'm glad I can record
now because I'm sure out of touch with "reality".....and perfectly fine with that:)

spacey
 
 
It's not only their playing of the instrument but their fantastic arranging for interplay with the
electric leads, fiddles etc.
 

Jerry Douglas is a genius at this, complimenting just about any combination of instruments. So fortunate to have The Transatlantic Sessions over here and watch him doing his thing.

He sure is James.
 
I remember many years ago of a good friend that had the all night show on a rock FM station and
he, along with some others that I listened to, would make the effort to lead in and out of material
whether it be with the music or their commentary.
 
Attention to the little details such as the notes we don't play can sure have a big impact.
 
And now I don't even tune in to local FM to enjoy their looping mess. "Local" doesn't mean squat either now.