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Al Vescovo
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Mike Perlowin's Concert

Post by Al Vescovo »

My wife, Norma Jean, and I had a fun time at Mike's concert last night. We heard some fun arrangements and it was a real friendly hang with a lot of Steel Guitar players and musicians from southern California, including Ernest Bovine to Jim Ives and a lot more, Leo Effort, Tom "Slim" Lattimer, and ACM drummer of the year for 14 years, Archie Francis.
Mike is a real proponent for the advancement of our beloved instrument and I wish him well in all of his projects. He has some great CDs out and if you haven't heard them you're doing yourself an injustice. Let's have a round of appaluse for Mike! 8)
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Post by Chuck S. Lettes »

Congratulations on a great gig! I wish I lived closer.
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Post by Steve Alcott »

Glad to hear it went well.
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Post by Bill Brummett »

I got a copy of his West Side Story album and I was amazed at the beautiful sounds he created.
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Post by Stephan Franck »

Yep, it was a real fun night, and it was great to see everybody! Great turn out!

Congratulations, Mike :)
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Post by Jim Bob Sedgwick »

Congrats Mike: Wish I could have been there, sounds like you guys had some fun.
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Post by Slim Lattimer »

Mike did a great job on a nice selection of tunes. It was refreshing to see and hear the pedal steel guitar as the featured instrument, especially in a venue that was not specifically booked as a steel show or a steel jam. Although "Danny Boy" was a fitting encore, I would have much more prefered a gritty version of "Gloria" with Mike getting down on the dance floor. But he would have likely soiled his necktie and scared the daylights out of the other performers.
* Bravo Mike, thanks for continuing to push the psg beyond what are usually perceived as barriers.
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Post by Tim Harr »

bravo!
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Post by LJ Eiffert »

Hey Mike,I had a great time and enjoyed every moment of your performance.Keep that Music-Brain working in your arrangements.Your side kick KeyBoard Player did a nice job with you.Those Musicians outback Ladies did a superior show also.Great to see some old friend Musicians like AL Vescovo, & his wife Norma,Archie Francis,Doug Livington and Tom Lattimer.Wait,I came there with him. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.
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Thanks guys,

Post by Mike Perlowin »

As you all know, last night was Emmy night, and usually venues like this one don't draw big crowds on award show nights. The club owner told me he expected about 6 people to show up, so he was delighted that the show was nearly sold out. From his point of view, the show was an outstanding success, and it's reasonable to assume he will have me back.

It was really gratifying to me to see so many friends, both steel players and others, including a number of former bandmates from my gigging days, show up. It was also really scary playing in front of such giants as Al Vescovo, Doug "Earnest Bovine" Livingston, and Mark Switzer (who deserves more recognition that he has received.)

I was nervous and hit a few clams, but all in all, I think the evening want extremely well. Everybody seemed to really enjoy it.

The main act, "Nougat" is 2 ladies from Australia, both of whom are award winning players in their native country. Ruth Roshan, and Tania Costantino. Ruth plays the mandolin. Tania is a guitarist. Each is a virtuoso, and they have been playing together now for 3 or 4 years. I joined them ladies from for the last song of the evening, a beautiful piece called "The Lonely Shepard."

You can see a video made of the tune here. I played the pan-pipe part om the steel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQpNURCMpBo

Here is a video of the group playing live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3cDP9CF ... er&search=

Once again, thanks to all who came, and to those of you who missed it, sooner or later you will have a second chance.
Please visit my web site and Soundcloud page and listen to the music posted there.
http://www.mikeperlowin.com http://soundcloud.com/mike-perlowin
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Post by Earnest Bovine »

Mike, you did a great job. We sat right in front of you, but could not make you lose your composure.
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Post by Mike Perlowin »

Doug, watching you watch me was the scariest experience of my life. But the fact that you came means a lot the me, and I'm really gratified that you did.
Please visit my web site and Soundcloud page and listen to the music posted there.
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Post by Dean Batye »

Hey Al,that is a great review on our buddy Mike,some heavy hiters at the show. Mike I DON"T HOW YOU WOULD NOT BE A LITTLE NERVOUS in front of those players.Wish I could have been there.
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Way to go , Mike. Jody.
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Post by Mike Perlowin »

I just heard from the club owner. he is very pleased, and wants me back. We will be meeting in a week or 2 to discuss a date.
Please visit my web site and Soundcloud page and listen to the music posted there.
http://www.mikeperlowin.com http://soundcloud.com/mike-perlowin
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Post by Cliff Kane »

Hey Mike,
I'm really happy to hear how well this went for you. You've done a lot and given a lot, and you deserve to be heard by more people. I'm really looking forward to hearing your latest stuff. I was planning on attending, but unfortunately things came up and I wasn't able to make it out to see you. Please post for the next time, and hopefully I'll have the pleasure of seeing you.

Cliff
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