Doug Johnson plays Great.....What Tone!

Bill Simmons · Post by **Bill Simmons** » 2 Dec 2008 9:40 pm

Doug is from Brantford, Ontario and just plays so perfect with such sweet tone and touch! Very refreshing player and he's Canadian! HA HA. I was born in Winnipeg and lived in Brantford in the mid 80's and my parents live a few miles from their in Cambridge.

Check Doug Johnson playing a Vince Gill song...

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu ... =189547638

Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 2 Dec 2008 9:48 pm

Doug's playin is mighty sweet!

Paul Graupp · Post by **Paul Graupp** » 3 Dec 2008 6:23 am

Bill: I'd say your discription hits the nail right on the head !! Too many times I pull up something and cannot even listen to it; probably because it reminds me of my own playing... This reminds me of almost every great player at one time or another. Another of these surprizes afforded us by The FORUM !!

Regardfs, Paul

Ken Adkins · Post by **Ken Adkins** » 3 Dec 2008 6:53 am

Wonderful playing indeed!!!!

Post by **Joey Ace** » 3 Dec 2008 8:22 am

Doug is indeed a great player, and super nice person.

Did you know that song, and many others by great Canadian players are available for purchase right here, in b0b's shop?

The CDs are called "Canadian Steel" vol 1 and 2.
http://steelguitarmusic.com/music/collections.html#cd1

Forum member, friend, and great player Bob Taillefer produced them, and has a few tracks too.

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 3 Dec 2008 11:04 am

Wow!! I must say that Doug has come a long way since the first licks he played 25 years ago! It shows where diligent practice and love for the steel takes you. I was floored by the sound on Kindly...
And to think that the guy practically lives next door.
It pleases me to see all the great steel players in this part of the country.

Bruce Snow · Post by **Bruce Snow** » 3 Dec 2008 11:57 am

Doug Johnson is an amazing player,I've seen him live several times over the years & have recordings he's played on. He's the real deal, super nice guy & a champion steelplayer! yeah, i've lifted a few of his licks too, including (kindly)
Bruce

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 3 Dec 2008 2:53 pm

Mighty fine!

Dale Bessant · Post by **Dale Bessant** » 3 Dec 2008 3:53 pm

Plays a mean Reso-guitar too!

Jeff Evans · Post by **Jeff Evans** » 3 Dec 2008 8:52 pm

Very nice. I hear John Hughey, Lloyd Green, and Tom Brumley . . . and those are some sweet stylistic wells from which to draw.

Off topic, but Doug could probably be second runner up in a Canadian Vince Gill look-alike contest.

Jeff Evans · Post by **Jeff Evans** » 3 Dec 2008 8:57 pm

Oh, and add Paul Franklin, Jr. to the stylistic mix.

Mike Archer · Post by **Mike Archer** » 4 Dec 2008 5:27 am

sweet steel guitar!!

Doug you are a fine player and your touch is

best ive heard....

keep up the great work

Mike

Greg Derksen · Post by **Greg Derksen** » 4 Dec 2008 7:56 am

Killer, The 3 t's, taste, touch and tone, Greg

Carl Kilmer · Post by **Carl Kilmer** » 4 Dec 2008 11:06 am

WOW! That is really Beautiful
Add to it, a triple "S" for Sound, Sweetness,and Style
Carl

Doug Johnson · Post by **Doug Johnson** » 8 Dec 2008 8:38 am

Guys, thank you so much for your kind words. I am really lucky to have a great bunch of players around me to inspire me.

What an age we live in. There once was a time we didn't know if anyone heard or appreciated what we do. I appreciate all of you fellas and look forward to meeting or hearing each of you sometime soon.

Bruce, I'll need that stuff you lifted back.......hahaha!!

Thanks guys.

Anne Giroux · Post by **Anne Giroux** » 8 Dec 2008 11:39 am

Unbelievably beautiful. It's on the Northern Steel CD and brings goose bumps every time. Great CD from all the canadians eh!!
Anne

John Steele · Post by **John Steele** » 8 Dec 2008 12:32 pm

I'm glad to see everyone appreciating Doug's beautiful playiing. I second Joey's motion that everyone should own the Northern Steel recordings !
Just for the record, Doug played an MCI on that cut.
-John

Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 8 Dec 2008 4:32 pm

What can I say about Doug Johnson. Not only a superb player but also a real good friend to Debra and I!

Bob

Ward Skinner · Post by **Ward Skinner** » 28 Jan 2010 4:38 pm

"What tone" is right. Just heard him play for the first time today, what a great player. I heard his name for the first time last year through Jim & Cindy Dixon who winter here, Doug plays steel with them in Canada. Ran into them last night for the first time this year and they gave me their CD Texas Influence with Doug playing steel and dobro. What a great touch and great tone!

Randy Gilliam · Post by **Randy Gilliam** » 28 Jan 2010 7:16 pm

Sounds Like What all Of us are after, Was That a Emmons? This Guy Sounds Great, Randy G.

Ward Skinner · Post by **Ward Skinner** » 28 Jan 2010 7:38 pm

Randy Gilliam wrote:Sounds Like What all Of us are after, Was That a Emmons? This Guy Sounds Great, Randy G.

Hey Randy, matter of fact I just talked to Jim and asked him, he couldn't remember what guitar he used, he said he had quite a few. Whatever it was it sounded great to me. And no doubt the guitar was the least of it, I'm sure Doug can make anything sing.

And now I hear there's a chance he may come down for a couple of weeks to visit, I ain't missin' that. C'mon down Doug, take a break from winter.

John Lacey · Post by **John Lacey** » 29 Jan 2010 5:45 am

I think he told me it was his MCI at the time.

Jim Lindsey (Louisiana) · Post by **Jim Lindsey (Louisiana)** » 29 Jan 2010 8:20 am

Man, that song was absolutely beautiful. What a fine player!

Bob Hickish · Post by **Bob Hickish** » 29 Jan 2010 7:10 pm

Yes ! grate !
I don’t know what it is , But you know it when you hear it .
Mr. Johnson Has IT !!!

Scott Walker · Post by **Scott Walker** » 29 Jan 2010 9:25 pm

Amazing!

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Doug Johnson plays Great.....What Tone!

Doug Johnson plays Great.....What Tone!

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