The Steel Guitar Forum

I've been tracking this guy for a while, only 23 years of age.

I didn't actually know he had an account here...doesn't have a password though. I have been notified that will be changed.

Anyway, here's Mike Hukezalie playing a great cover of Gary Carter's "The Lighthouse Tale". I'm sure Gary would be very proud of his effort.

Definitely deserves more views than 7.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek-oawNJlq8

See ya soon!

Thank you Steven!

Very nice, Sho Bud sounds great too.

Nice playing Mike. Well done. Very nice tone. Well on your way!!
From a fellow Canadian!!

Definitely deserves more views and especially for a young player.

Thanks for posting the link, Steven!

Very admirable playing, Mike! I enjoyed this rendition very much. You have a great ear.

Thank you everyone! Its always nice to have support from other players.

Good job Mike! Love me some nickel creek.

Way to go Mike!

Nice job on the other videos as well.

I believe we have a winner here! WOW!
fantastic! Keep up the good work!
Bishop Ronnie P. Hall

Great job Mike and only playing a year. I'm receiving my Justice Pro Lite 3/5 in May, new to PSG but have been playing music for 50+ years (banjo, dobro and guitar). Would appreciate the practice routine you've followed to get up to speed so quickly.
Thanks

Great Job Mike. I enjoyed it.

Very Nice!

Wow!
Great playing and lovely tone. More please.
Good find, Steven.

Nice job Mike!

Is that a purchased backing track? I would like to tackle The Lighthouse's Tale myself.

Below is the video for the original from Nickel Creek. This song was from their album with that title, released in 2000. Side trivia: we've been discussing the new album from Alison Krauss this week - Alison was the producer of the first Nickel Creek record. I saw the band play live for the first time in San Francisco shortly after the album was released - they just killed it - the crowd was blown away.

Nice scenery in the video, check out the lyrics so that you can get the gist of the song. In posts I've come across over the last few years discussing Gary Carter's beautiful version I have at times gotten the impression that some folks think he wrote the tune. Nope.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARIr6S_0lAQ

Great job !!! On this one Mike.
I as many others I'm sure, hope you will post more videos on youtube !
I'm a big fan of Gary Carter's stuff myself !!!

Can't believe you've only been playing a short time what is your secret ? And where can > get the track for this song as the above mentioned post ?

Thanks Bruce

Hi everyone!

Sorry for such a delayed response to all of you requesting the backing track for The Lighthouse Tale.

Here is is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID2u2HGuOBI

Mike, only one year in and you are doing tunes like this? Amazing. Super playing. You are already a great player and you will get better. Nice, made my morning to hear you.

Amazing playing Mike, keep up the good work!

Excellent playing Mike! Nice to see the young people pick up the pedal steel!

Beautifully done Mr. Mike! You are mature well beyond your time you've spent on this instrument. PS - has a steep learning curve. You have the "touch". You play with control and passion. You're either a prodigy or you put the work and time in playing it. Either way, you make that PS sing.