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Topic: A Neer Blissful experience
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HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 25 April 2004 10:24 PM
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Mike Neer, Bliss Blood and The Moonlighters that is.They are all just so wonderful. Caught them this sunday evening at the Rodeo Bar in NYC.
and here's the whole enchilada, or should I say pineapple....
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Steinar Gregertsen
Member From: Arendal, Norway
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posted 26 April 2004 03:25 AM
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Judging from the soundfiles on their website they're an exciting band for sure!
(And now I need to order one of their CD's...)Steinar ------------------
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Rick Aiello
Member From: Berryville, VA USA
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posted 26 April 2004 05:36 AM
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My favorite band (modern) for sure ... 
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Mike Neer
Member From: NJ
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posted 26 April 2004 06:28 AM
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Thanks, Howard. Great to see you last night.[This message was edited by Mike Neer on 28 April 2004 at 02:08 PM.]
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Bill Leff
Member From: Santa Cruz, CA, USA
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posted 26 April 2004 07:59 AM
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Mike, you got my dream gig!!!  |
David L. Donald
Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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posted 26 April 2004 08:54 AM
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Looks like a fun show, I love Rodeo Bar.
Saw Ingrid Lucia of the Flying Neutrinos last time I was in the B. Apple. But I missed meeting you Howard.
One of only four New Yawka's who actually leave the island occasionally.[This message was edited by David L. Donald on 26 April 2004 at 08:55 AM.] |
Rick Aiello
Member From: Berryville, VA USA
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posted 26 April 2004 09:22 AM
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Seems like demand has exceeded supply ... allow me ...  Moonlighter's Hawaiian Blues |
HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 26 April 2004 10:16 AM
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David.....I have regards for you (no,not in that way)from Sheri Wagner. She was also at the Rodeo Bar enjoying The Moonlighters. Sheri is a fine blues and swing vocalist/guitarist who has also had Jeff Lampert join her on gigs. Sheri was quite impressed with the music and the virtuosity of the band. We also spoke about you David.....but this is a family forum... 
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Ron Bednar
Member From: Rancho Cordova, California, USA
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posted 26 April 2004 10:38 AM
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Wow Mike! What a fantastic group!
Getting the cd or cd's for sure. If ever the group finds the ops to venture to sunny ca for a tour, be sure to let us all know!Great music! |
Craig Prior
Member From: National City, California, USA
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posted 26 April 2004 10:56 AM
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Mike, that is my kind of groove! Excellent job!!! |
Mike Neer
Member From: NJ
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posted 26 April 2004 11:07 AM
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I think I should mention that Henry Bogdan is the steel player on the band's recording up 'til now. He was a founder of the group after playing with the heavy metal band Helmet. http://www.misanthrope.com/moonlighters/ BTW, thanks, Rick. [This message was edited by Mike Neer on 26 April 2004 at 11:14 AM.] |
HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 26 April 2004 11:36 AM
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Mike, it was good to see you again also. Actually, Mike and I have little in common. He plays Hapa Haoli style, and I play Hapa Haz'zard style. My apologies to Jon Light. I'm sorry that I did not get my "Hank on" this past Sunday evening. Although those Hank dogs & Hank burgers were calling me, so was "Bali Hi".....[This message was edited by HowardR on 01 May 2004 at 07:37 AM.] |
Russ Young
Member From: Seattle, Washington, USA
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posted 26 April 2004 12:05 PM
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Congratulations, Howard ... because "Hapi Hazzard" earns you a rimshot! |
Jon Light
Member From: Brooklyn, NY
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posted 26 April 2004 12:11 PM
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Hey Mike--it will be a pleasure when I finally find my way to one of your performances. Howard--last night was a rare stay at home Sunday night for me. Kershaw was out of town and I declined participation in a ragged bluegrass night. |
Jeff Au Hoy
Member From: Honolulu, Hawai'i
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posted 26 April 2004 03:07 PM
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Holy moley look at that sweet Epiphone archtop in the background. |
Bill Leff
Member From: Santa Cruz, CA, USA
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posted 26 April 2004 03:10 PM
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You mean the one with red velvet pants on, Jeff?I agree, she's a beauty! |
Russ Young
Member From: Seattle, Washington, USA
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posted 26 April 2004 03:11 PM
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Wow! Just when I thought it was time for another "whatever happened to Jeff Au Hoy?" thread ...Jeff, treat yourself to a look at Mike's guitar page. |
Rick Aiello
Member From: Berryville, VA USA
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posted 26 April 2004 03:38 PM
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Mike, you need to update that page ...   ------------------
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Mike Neer
Member From: NJ
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posted 26 April 2004 05:30 PM
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OK Rick, done. Had to show that Fry Pan. The Gibson L-4 being played by Carla in the Moonlighters' pic was mine, but I sold it to her after her Martin OO-17 met an untimely end.
I'm happy to say that at this point in time I've got every guitar I could want. Well...nah, I'm going to stand by that statement.
I'm gonna have to hire myself a website designer or something, cause my skills are just sad.[This message was edited by Mike Neer on 26 April 2004 at 05:35 PM.] |
Jeff Au Hoy
Member From: Honolulu, Hawai'i
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posted 26 April 2004 08:18 PM
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I downloaded the MP3 of "Hawaiian Blues"...I'll hold my tongue long enough on the
"war chant" grunts to say that this music is magic to my ears! NO ONE has nailed this sort of sound for decades! It's so "authentic" the only thing that's missing is the 78 rpm hiss and scratch! I love it! Mike, would you mind posting some facts about how the music was recorded? How'd you get such a natural sound out of the instruments? NOTHING out of Hawai'i in the past quarter century can even come close to what you've done here! I'm giddy![This message was edited by Jeff Au Hoy on 26 April 2004 at 08:22 PM.] |
Mike Neer
Member From: NJ
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posted 26 April 2004 08:49 PM
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Thanks for the kind words. Although I'm not the original steel player on the recording (Henry Bogdan is), I can shed a little light on how it was recorded. It was recorded in a small Brooklyn apartment with an SM57 into a Roland VS-880 (by the bassist). It sounds like a little compression was used. I know the final mix was done in a good studio called Water Music.
That's basically it. I think it is a good record through and through. Thge original songs are wonderful and I really enjoy playing guitar on them in the Merle Travis style. I am really looking forward to future recordings.I would say my style of playing is similar to Henry's, although I have a penchant for the Andy Iona-style vibrato and I also like the King Bennie hot jazz improvisations. I will be in Honolulu in a few weeks--I'd like to come hear you play. Shoot me an email and let me know where to find you[This message was edited by Mike Neer on 26 April 2004 at 08:51 PM.] |
HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 26 April 2004 08:59 PM
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and BTW, as everyone has probably noticed, Andy Hall is some danged good bassist!Jeff, I always knew you were gidi'i... [This message was edited by HowardR on 26 April 2004 at 09:01 PM.] |
Mike Neer
Member From: NJ
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posted 28 April 2004 02:11 PM
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One more little taste--Twilight In Flight from Hello Heartstring.
This is an original written by Bliss Blood and The Moonlighters, and it's one of my favorites. |
Rick Aiello
Member From: Berryville, VA USA
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posted 28 April 2004 05:49 PM
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Twilight in Flight------------------
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Jeff Au Hoy
Member From: Honolulu, Hawai'i
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posted 29 April 2004 04:24 AM
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W O WThis stuff is too freakin' awesome!!! I'm online ordering ALL of your CDs! |
Dwayne Martineau
Member From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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posted 29 April 2004 10:48 AM
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Yep, it's stuff like this that makes me want to get my life together and get a credit card.Those war chants are hot. And the rest of it, of course. |
Andy Volk
Member From: Boston, MA
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posted 29 April 2004 12:12 PM
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Henry sent me Dreamland when it first came out and I loved it but this stuff is even better! Wonderful, swinging music, Mike. Muted trumpet and steel go together like peanut butter and fluff. |
Bill Creller
Member From: Saginaw, Michigan, USA
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posted 29 April 2004 10:03 PM
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It's been a LONG time since I have heard stuff like this!! I agree with Jeff, it really IS awesome!
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HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 30 April 2004 09:34 AM
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Mike, what are the dates in May that The Moonlighters will be playing in NY/Brooklyn.It's not clear (to me) from the website. I know you're off to Hawai'i soon. |
Mike Neer
Member From: NJ
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posted 30 April 2004 10:17 AM
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I'll be in Hawaii from 5/11-5/20, so I'll miss the Waikiki Wally's date. Please note that we'll be at Barbes (Park Slope) on 5/29.Any good recommendations for Hawaii, anyone? Who's playing where? I'm in Kauai from 5/11-5/15 and Honolulu the rest of the way. |
Gerald Ross
Member From: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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posted 30 April 2004 10:59 AM
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Hi Mike,Have fun in Hawaii. The HSGA website has a listing of who is playing where and when in Hawaii. As you know, musical gigs have a way of disapearing into thin air at a moments notice, so call ahead before venturing out to hear some live steel. Who's playing where in Hawaii ------------------
Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
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