Steelin' the Blues. New Video

Mike A Holland · Post by **Mike A Holland** » 12 Mar 2022 6:11 am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9g2mBQm2rA
Steelin' The Blues by Jerry Byrd. Played on an Epiphone Century reissue lap steel guitar with upgraded blade type pickup. C6 tuning - CEGACE low to high. Backing created with a tenor ukulele and a ukulele style bass. I hope you all enjoy, Mike!

Michael Greer · Post by **Michael Greer** » 12 Mar 2022 11:05 am

Mike

Well done ....enjoyed that...backing track was a nice touch as well

Cliff Swanson · Post by **Cliff Swanson** » 12 Mar 2022 6:48 pm

Killing it, Mike!

Jim Mckay · Post by **Jim Mckay** » 12 Mar 2022 8:04 pm

great stuff Mike

Mike A Holland · Post by **Mike A Holland** » 13 Mar 2022 3:08 am

Thank you Jim, Cliff, Sebastian and Michael for your kind comments.
Michael, the backing tracks are a bit of a chore to create but I have found they do help me to understand how the steel guitar is harmonised to the music! I have also found that the simpler the backing the more you can express your personality in the steel performance!

Steffen Gunter · Post by **Steffen Gunter** » 13 Mar 2022 7:56 am

Very nicely played again, Mike!

Mike A Holland · Post by **Mike A Holland** » 15 Mar 2022 1:07 pm

Thank you Steffen, I appreciate your watching and commenting! Mike

Peter Funk · Post by **Peter Funk** » 16 Mar 2022 2:55 am

Really, REALLY cool!

Mike A Holland · Post by **Mike A Holland** » 19 Mar 2022 3:29 am

Thank you for watching and commenting Peter!

Ryan Matzen · Post by **Ryan Matzen** » 20 Mar 2022 2:42 am

Sounds great! What brand of Charlie Christian is that?

Mike A Holland · Post by **Mike A Holland** » 22 Mar 2022 11:30 am

Thank you Ryan. It is a faux type of CC pickup. It was made in the UK by Jag Guitars. Unfortunately the maker passed away a few years ago!

Ryan Matzen · Post by **Ryan Matzen** » 22 Mar 2022 12:01 pm

Mike A Holland wrote:Thank you Ryan. It is a faux type of CC pickup. It was made in the UK by Jag Guitars. Unfortunately the maker passed away a few years ago!

Sounds great. I have Lallor CC in my round neck National Collegian that I really like.

Brian Anderson · Post by **Brian Anderson** » 30 Mar 2022 8:20 am

Very nice I enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting it.

Joe Cook · Post by **Joe Cook** » 30 Mar 2022 1:19 pm

What a great tune, Mike! I enjoy your playing, thanks for posting your videos.

Mike A Holland · Post by **Mike A Holland** » 3 Apr 2022 11:58 am

Thank you Joe and Brian, I really appreciate your looking and commenting!

Scott Thomas · Post by **Scott Thomas** » 3 Apr 2022 2:27 pm

Great job, Mike. You navigated all that tricky bar maneuvering really well! I know it can be hard to keep those slants in tune, and they come fast! Well done. Jerry Byrd would be proud!

Mike A Holland · Post by **Mike A Holland** » 9 Apr 2022 12:44 pm

Thank you Scott. I have been playing and recording a few of Jerry Byrd's pieces this last couple of months. I find it the best way to get into the way he plays. Having done this I can understand more why he is called the master of touch and tone. A truly great player!