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Last year my wife Marianne and I went to Nashville and recorded four of my songs, one original song by Lonnie Ratliff & Erin Hay and one original song by Lonnie Ratliff & Vaughn Lofstead. I also recorded five cover songs for an 11 song album. Excited about possibilities! The experiance was more than I could have imagined. The Nashville talent in the studio is fantastic, Thanking all of the wonderful musicians and my producer Lonnie Ratliff....Great Crew!
I have formed many Country Bands in my musical career in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Washington. and most have been "Mike Anderson and the Country Drifters" and all have been Country Bands with great musicans. (Secret: I did play rock & Roll in my High School years 1964-1968). I love Country Music, it has a special place in my heart. Singer Songwriter of Country Music, just recenty recorded 4 of my songs and 7 other songs in Nashville. Label: Westwood Int'l. Records; Produced & Arranged by Lonnie Ratliff. I would encourage anyone who has a dream to do something with their music to, "Go For It". This has been such a fulfilling experience that I wish I would have pursued this when I was in my 20's. I have been married to an Angel for 34 wonderful years and she has kept me focused on this dream. As I see it: "Life is too short not to follow your dream". Hope you enjoy my music. I plan to keep on entertaining for many years down the road. Country Music is my passion.
Why this name?
I grew up in Montana and we would travel all over playing our music; hence the Country Drifter Name was born.
Do you play live?
On occasion I play and sing for events and happenings in the community & I have a studio jam with friends a few times a during the month.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I think it has expanded music interest alot. Thats a good thing cause music is good for everyone.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
You bet, one is never too old to share one's music.
Band History:
I have organized and played many bands in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Washington. Currently I have been focusing on my song writing and recording and do play with groups occasionally for community events and I frequently visit my studio to unwind from the daily grind.
Your influences?
Country Music, Song Writing, Performing
Artists-Hank Williams Sr., Alan Jackson,
Jim Reeves, Ernest Tubbs, Johnny Cash...
Artists-Hank Williams Sr., Alan Jackson,
Jim Reeves, Ernest Tubbs, Johnny Cash...
Favorite spot?
Nashville Tennessee
Equipment used:
Fender Guitars and Amps, Tascam and Yamaha Recording Equipment, Ovation and Yamaha Accustic Guitars, Shure Microphones and Yamaha Amps/Mixers. Then of course the Nashville sound was with Accustic, Electric, Bass, Steel, and Dobro Guitars along with Keyboard, Drums, Mandolin, Harmonica and Fiddle and a whole lot of talent behind each one.
Anything else...?
I love this web site, there are many great people with lots of talent to draw from and share ideas. Great place to share your talent with people all over the world.
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