Mike Johnson: ISGC

[Bob Snelgrove]

Mike Johnson, his brother Mark, and his wife Joanie were the highlight of my trip this year. Long before I heard Mike play a note, I was struck by his genuine kind and humble spirit. We all know that steel player and nice guy generally go hand in hand, but Mike raises the bar!

Thanks to Mike and his family and to Scotty for finally having one of the great unsung heroes finally appearing at the show!

[Bill Stroud]

I finally got to meet Mike and his lovely Wife they are great people. Mike knows his way around on the Steel, suberb player.
I can't wait to get his new CD, I know it will be a good one.
Mike stay in touch.
Your friend,
Bill

[JERRY THURMOND]

I was really glad to to see Mike at the St Louis Conv, what a grate player an person, has his own style, when he played "I don't go around mirrors" the whole crowd went crazy, He also played with Mel Street, an done " Borrowed Angel". His Bro an wife sung, an done a knockout job. Sure Hope that he can come back next year with a better time slot. He said he is very busy playing an could never take the time off to come before when Scotty ask him to play. But after this year he said it was really cool to be there, an would try to make it next year.

Jerry

[Todd Kapeghian]

I have to so say that as much as I enjoyed all the players I heard over the weekend on SteelRadio.com(thanks again to Miss Lana & crew!)
Mike Johnson's playing inspired and impressed me the most! I'm really looking forward to his new CD. It's long overdue. And I agree with Bob, he certainly raises the bar!

[Jamie Lennon]

does anyone know what amp and settings Mike was using ?

[Bob Snelgrove]

Stock Nashville 400, BW speaker.

bob

[Jim Whitaker]

The only effects (other than amp reverb) he used, was a small stomp box to prop up the front of his amp.
What a player!! Made my trip that more enjoyable if that is possible. This gentleman is very humble and a great great player.

[Bill Stafford]

WOW!! A great musician here folks. Move over Buddy , Paul and John Heinrich.
Bill Stafford

[KENNY KRUPNICK]

Mike used to play on the TV show,"Charlie Daniels Talent Roundup",I believe it was called. Played that Red Emmons guitar.

[Bob Snelgrove]

Does anyone have a bio on Mike? I've heard he's been around a long time a played with a lot of great people?

bob

[Bobby Caldwell]

It was my first time to work with Mike and I hope it won't be my last. What a great player and such great tunes he played. His wife and brother added that special touch to his set. What talents they are. I also must say they are really nice people. Mike I hope this is just a start of many years to come at ISGC in St. Louis. My best to you all, Bobby

[Joe Rogers]

Some of you may remember Mike's playing in TNN's "You Can Be A Star" show. I used to videotape it at times just to get at some of his licks. Always fresh and innovative with a really great tone. I later moved to Nashville and got to meet him. Truly a gentleman.

Joe Rogers

[Joe Rogers]

I forgot to add that when using the description "gentleman", it also applies to his brother Mark.

Joe

[John LeMaster]

What fine player he is. I first saw him at the Atlanta "Steel Guitar Extravaganza" some years ago (maybe 1997?).

I believe he played for the great Mel Street when Mike was only 19 years old.

Here is a link to Mike's website:

http://www.mikejohnsonproductions.com

The "Store" section of his website says "under construction", but no doubt his new CD will be available there soon. There are lots of photos and other information on the site.

John L.

[Ron Page]

I have to agree with all the accolades. Mike "and family" are fantastic. They played both the Peavey Room or the Ball Room with ease. Well, I know it cannot have been easy, but they made it look easy-- fun too!

That should be a great CD. I'm sure it will be announced here on the forum.

[Larry Schoppe]

I agree with all that's been said. Mike's set was the most entertaining of any I saw the entire weekend. Mike's playing was extraordinary and his wife and brother both did some outstanding vocals. On top of all this great music was his brother's hilarious quips.

[Tim Harr]

This is a long post but it gives you an idea.. visit the web site -- - good stuff!

Artist
Album
Year

Mel Street
Country Colours
1976

Bill Anderson
Nashville Mirrors
1980

Joe Stampley
Memory Lane
1982

Bill Anderson
Backstage at the Opry
1982

Christy Lane
Footprints
1983

Bill Anderson
Southern Fried
1983

The Po Folks Band
The Po Folks
1984

Bill Anderson
A Place in the Country
1986

Bill Anderson
Country Music Heaven
1991

Bill Anderson
Greatest Songs
1996

Bill Anderson
Fine Wine
1996

Mark Wills
Mark Wills
1996

Aaron Tippin
What This Country Needs
1996

Written & Produced by Mike
TNN Television Themes
1983 - 1996

Fandango

Topcard

American Magazine

Holiday Gourmet

You Can Be A Star

Be A Star

Charlie Daniels Talent Roundup

Mesquite Rodeo

PBR Rodeo Theme

Country Kitchen


Faith Hill
This Kiss
1998

Mark Nesler
I'm Just That Way
1998

Bobby Osborne
The Selfish Man
1998

Damon Gray
There's Got To Be A Better Way
1998

Wesley Dennis
A Little Bit of Love
1998

Susie Luchsinger
A Tender Road Home
1998

Brad Paisley
Who Needs Pictures
1999

Joanie Keller
Sparks Are Gonna Fly
1999

John Rich
Underneath The Same Moon
1999

Shirley Myers
There Will Come A Day
2000

Lee Greenwood
Same River Different Bridge
2000

Darryl Worley
Hard Rain Won’t Last
2000

B.J. Thomas
Fireside Christmas
2000

Jamie O’Neal
Jamie O’Neal (Shiver)
2000

Kenny Chesney
Greatest Hits
2000

Craig Morgan
Craig Morgan
2000

Grandstaff
Grandstaff
2000

Daryle Singletary
Now and Again
2000

Chely Wright
Chely
2001

Billy Yates
If I Could Go Back
2001

Rhett Akins
Friday Night In Dixie
2001

Doug Stone
The Long Way
2001

Brad Paisley
Part Two
2001

John Berry
All The Way To There
2001

Joe Nichols
A Man With A Memory
2002

Daryle Singletary
That Why I Sing This Way
2002

Kevin Denney
Kevin Denney (Jesse)
2002

Jeff Bates
Rainbow Man
2002

Craig Morgan
I Love It (Almost Home)
2002

Sherrie’ Austin
Streets Of Heaven
2002

Kenny Hinson/Dirk Johnson
Friends
2002

Glen Duncan
Glen Duncan
2002

Shannon Lawson
Chase The Sun
2002

Eric Horner
We Will Stand
2002

John Conlee
Classics
2002

Darryl Worley
Have You Forgotten
2002

Jimmy Fortune
When One Door Closes
2002

Real Surreal
Real Surreal
2002

Jeff & Sheri Easter
Forever And A Day
2003

Josh Turner
Long Black Train
2003

Louvin Brothers Tribute
Livin, Lovin, Losin
2003

Billy Yates
Country
2003

Steve Wariner
Steal Another Day
2003

Jill King
Jillbilly
2003

Trent Willmon
Trent Willmon (Beer Man)
2003

Amy Dalley
Men Don’t Change
2003

Big and Rich
Horse Of Another Color
2004

Gretchen Wilson
Here For The Party
2004

Linda Davis
I Have Arrived
2004

David Ball
Freewheeler
2004

Dierks Bentley
Dierks Bentley
2004

Mel Street
25th Anniversary Memorial Greatest Hits
2004

Billy Yates
Anywhere But Nashville
2004

Lance Miller
There Will Come A Day
2004

Carly Goodwin
Carly Goodwin
2004

Paul Brandt
This Time Around
2004

Carrie Underwood
Some Hearts
2005

Brad Paisley
Time Well Wasted
2005

Gretchen Wilson
All Jacked Up
2005

Craig Morgan
My Kind Of Livin’
2005

Shania Twain
Desperate Housewives Sound Track

Shoes
2005

Buddy Jewel
Times Like These
2005

Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean
2005

Kenny Chesney
The Road and The Radio
2005

Shawn King
In My Own Backyard
2005

The Great Divide
Under Your Own Sun
2005

Blaine Larsen
Off To Join The World
2005

Cowboy Troy
Loco Motive
2005

Keith Anderson
Three Cord Country and American Rock and Roll
2005

Big and Rich
Comin’ To Your Town
2005

Billy Yates
Harmony Man
2005

Leslie Satcher
Creations
2005

Amber Dotson
Christmas Angels
2005

Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley Christmas
2006

Josh Turner
Your Man
2006

Craig Morgan
Little Bit Of Life
2006

Jake Owens
Startin’ With Me
2006

Rodney Atkins
If You’re Goin’ Through Hell
2006

Steve Holy
Brand New Girlfriend
2006

Jack Ingram
Live Wherever You Are
2006

Kim McAbee
That’s What I’m Talkin’ About
2006

Jimmy Wayne
That’s All I’ll Ever Need
2006

Trent Willmon
A Little More Livin’
2006

Deryl Dodd
Full Circle
2006

Gary Nichols
Gary Nichols
2006

Ashley Monroe
Ashley Monroe
2006

Lonestar
Mountains
2006

JohnCorbett
JohnCorbett
2006

Joanie Keller
It’s Me Again
2006

Heartland
I Loved Her First
2006

Blaine Larsen
Rockin’ You Tonight
2006

Trace Adkins
Dangerous Man
2006

Aaron Tippin
Now and Then
2006

Luke Bryan
All My Friends Say
2006

Wynn Varble/Brandon Kinney
Brokeback Mountain
2006

Amy Dalley
Let’s Try Goodbye
2006

Various Artists
Barbara Mandrell Tribute Album
2006

Jeff Bates
Leave The Light On
2006

Paul Brandt
A Gift
2006

Shannon Brown
Corn Fed
2006

Tracy Byrd
Different Things
2006

Carolina Rain
Weather The Storm
2006

LynnMarie
Party Dress
2006

Damon Gray
My World
2006

Mark Chesnutt
Heard It In A Love Song
2006

Darryl Worley
K-Mart Commercial
2006

Tammy Cochran
Tammy Cochran
2006

Zona Jones
TBA
2006

Melinda Schneider
Stronger
2006

Jeff & Sheri Easter
Life Is Great and Getting Better
2006

Jason Aldean
Relentless
2007

Brad Paisley
5th Gear
2007

Gretchen Wilson
One Of The Boys
2007

Jack Ingram
This Is It
2007

Daryle Singletary
Straight From The Heart
2007

Big and Rich
Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace
2007

Carrie Underwood
TBA
2007

Alison Krauss
Hundred Miles Or More A Collection CD
2007

Lee Brice
Picture Of Me
2007

Lance Miller
Back In The New School
2007

Jedd Hughes
TBA
2007

Jewel
TBA
2007

John Anderson
Easy Money
2007

Billy Ray Cyrus
Home At Last
2007

Porter Wagoner
Wagonmaster
2007

Josh Turner
TBA
2007

Justin McBride

2007

Danielle Peck
TBA
2007

Cowboy Troy
Black In The Saddle
2007

Crossin’ Dixon
Guitar Slinger
2007

Sherrie Austin
TBA
2007

Paul Brandt
Risk
2007

Cowboy Crush
TBA
2007

Keith Anderson
TBA
2007

David Ball
Heartaches By The Number
2007

Jeff Bates
TBA
2007

Emily West
TBA
2007

Chris Cagle
What Kinda Gone
2007

Tammy Cochran
Where I Am
2007

Louise Mandrell
TBA
2007

Ray Stevens
New Orleans Moon
2007

Jypsi
TBA
2007

James Otto
TBA
2007

Sarah Johns
TBA
2007

Richie McDonald
TBA
2007

Billy Yates
Favorites
2007

Beverley Mitchell
Beverley Mitchell
2007

Randy Owens
TBA
2007

[Bo Borland]

I met Mike way back when he was on playing on TNN "You Can Be A Star". It was the second season. I was packing up my rig after a taping and he came over to compliment my solo on Walking After Midnight. What a nice guy!
Thank again Mike.

[CrowBear Schmitt]

i truly enjoyed listenin' via steel radio to Mike J
what a treat !

[John Sluszny]

...missed it !!!

[Herb Steiner]

Lynn Owsley introduced me to Mike this week, and I had the opportunity to tell him that though we'd just met, I'd been a fan of his for at least 25 years and was anxious to hear him once again. He's a gracious and modest man with world-class talent, a true asset to the world of PSG.

[Larry Behm]

Here is young man we have all heard for 20 years, but yet this is his first appearance at the ISCC convention. Can this be true???

Larry Behm

[Pat Dawson]

I first heard Mike on Darryl Singletary's "That's Why I Sing This Way". Been a fan ever since.

[Howard Tate]

There was a set at a Magee, Ms. show with Mike, John Hughey, Joe Wright, and Hal Higgins all on stage together. I was in steel guitar heaven. It was one of those once in a life time things.

[Brad Sarno]

Seriously, we all need to bug, blackmail, extort, or do whatever it takes to get Mike to come back again, and again, and again. What an absolute highlight of highlights! He should have played Saturday evening. What he did is what we're all there hungry for. Simply a tremendous gift for everyone to have him there.

Brad