Mike Sweeney--A TRUE STEELERS CHOICE

Dan Rollans · Post by **Dan Rollans** » 18 Jun 2003 10:17 am

This is my first chance to ever post anything on the forum,although,I do read forum daily. Each night,til wee hours of the morning,I am in the shop at STEELERS CHOICE STEEL GUITAR PRODUCTS making pac seats.During these hours I listen to my favorite steelers on the sound system. Emmons,Franklin,Rugg,Wallace,Hearn,dad etc..
to name a few. I now have another to add to the list of "super pickers". MIKE SWEENEY.
I have listened to his two latest(?) cds for last two weeks over and over. I would like to thank Mike for a wonderful job of beautifully
performed great "country music". I may only be an average steeler but I have listened to enough steel recordings to know a "super picker" when I here one. Thank you!

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 18 Jun 2003 12:07 pm

Dan,

Thank you so much for the kind words about my playing!! I have been doing it for a long time and I have to admit it will always be my first love. I want to say thanks to you and your dad for building me a great seat. I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying it and how much my back thanks you as well. I look forward to meeting you someday and seeing your dad again as well. The next time you're in town give me a call or come on down to the Mobile show next month so I can shake your hand. Thanks again!

Mike

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 18 Jun 2003 2:10 pm

If you ever get a chance, go see Mike play live. He has got one of the all time classic Emmons push-pull tones going. Like bells going off all over the room. Absolutely beautiful. He is also a fantastic player.

Dan Schafer · Post by **Dan Schafer** » 18 Jun 2003 7:54 pm

Yep...I had the pleasure of playing guitar with Sweeney for a few years @ the Nashville Palace...since Mike left there I get to play 'steel' out there some...(they did not hire another full time steel player) It's been a very humbling experience to sit where Mike sat and try to play a tenth of what he played out there...He's a bad cat!

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 18 Jun 2003 8:54 pm

I always made it a point to go to the "Palace" to hear Mike play when I was in town. Great tone, great pickin', great guy. Jody.

Skip T · Post by **Skip T** » 19 Jun 2003 6:14 am

I too have many steel CD's and Mike Sweeney's are on TOP of my play list. I hope to see Mike at some of the Steel Shows like Dallas and Tulsa this next year (HINT, HINT)

PS - Dan I have one of your seats and it is GREAT ! Skip

Tim Harr · Post by **Tim Harr** » 19 Jun 2003 9:22 am

Dan,

Glad to see that you are doing well these days...a few months ago you had some of us scared..

Tell your dad hello.

Tim Harr
Jacksonville, AR

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Tim Harr - Carter D-10 8 & 9 - Troy Cook Jr Band ~ Stardust Nashville Recording Artist

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 19 Jun 2003 11:28 am

Thanks guys. I enjoy cutting these records and I really like selling them LOL. I'm glad y'all like them. I'm humbled.
Skip, I would LOVE to come to Tulsa and Dallas. All I need is to be invited.

Mike

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 20 Jun 2003 7:26 am

I would like to add, If anyone is coming to Nashville and would like to see me play somewhere just email me and let me know when your coming and I'll tell you what my schedule is for the time you're here.

Mike

Bob Hayes · Post by **Bob Hayes** » 21 Jun 2003 9:22 am

Mike,
I just "Plugged" your Tapes,record,CD's,etc, on another thread! I hope you will "reimburse me!"
All kidding aside..Mike is GRRRRRREEEEAT. And I'm trying to "Steel" some licks from his CD's,tapes etc.. So Mike...are you working on a new project? And...will you be in Bristol in October? Hey ya'll..Don't forget Mike's "BOOT CAMP"!!!!!!! Contact Mike..and He'll tell you all about it!!!!
GV

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 21 Jun 2003 12:49 pm

Yes Bob I'm planning on having a new c.d. done by the time the Bristol show gets here.
I'll be there.

Mike

David Decker · Post by **David Decker** » 21 Jun 2003 1:08 pm

Mike, I'm going to be in Nashville the 10, 11,12 th, of July. Will you be playing anywhere those days that I can catch a show?

David Decker · Post by **David Decker** » 23 Jun 2003 7:46 pm

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 24 Jun 2003 2:17 pm

David,

I'm not sure about all those dates yet. Send me an email in a day or so and I'll let you know.

Mike

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 27 Jun 2003 5:29 am

All my c.d. can be ordered now, even the Christmas c.d. It's never to early to get in the spirit.

Mike

Bob Hempker · Post by **Bob Hempker** » 29 Jun 2003 5:03 pm

Mike has been a dear friend for several years, now. He and Teresa are wonderful people, and Mike is a fine, fine, player. Keep it up, Mike. I missed seeing you at the Palace the last time we were in BNA.

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Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 1 Jul 2003 5:57 am

O.K. Bob. Next time let me know you're here!!!

Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 11 Jul 2003 3:02 pm

Mike's CD's are excellent...full of great playing AND great tone!I plan to steal a bunch of licks from them!Support the arts and buy these records-you won't be sorry!

Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 11 Jul 2003 3:08 pm

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Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 12 Jul 2003 5:51 am

Thanks Steve. I owe you one!