Mike Thomas
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
No band, just me. I have been playing since about 2000. Lucky enough to take lessons from Country Blues guru Paul Rishell. He got me moving in the right direction.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
No Only around the house and the occasional jam
Your musical influences
Too many influences to mention. Pretty much overloading myself on new music (mostly from old artists).
Music I try and play
Country Blues
Honky Tonk Country
Favorite Artists
Wilco
Neko Case
Steve Earle
Jorma Kaukonen
Allison Krauss & Union Station
Son Volt
Merle Haggard
Johnny Cash
Dwight Yoakum
Any band with a telecaster in hand.
Blues
Freddie King
Muddy Waters
Red Devils
John Lee Hooker
Paul Rishell
Tarbox Ramblers
Eric Clapton
Otis Rush
Too many others to mention
Of course for the "super groups"
Bruce Springsteen - still my musical hero
U2
Pearl Jam
What equipment do you use?
Ridiculous amounts. Don't tell the Mrs. what this all costs.
