Loved the post and love Mickey's style of play. I try to keep it low key. Sometimes I get so much into the song I commit the sin of overplaying. It seems to be a delicate balance. Great Post!
Mickey Raphael is THE reason I started playing harmonica many years ago. He is an absolute inspiration to me, and I've told many people about him after they've heard me play. I play with two young singer-songwriters and, after one show, a member of the audience actually came up to me and said "you play like Mickey Rafael"...I was blown away by this! It is, by far, the biggest compliment of my relatively short performing career. A great post, Shane!
All so true Shane. I have been a fan of his gifts since the mid-70s. He amazed me again last summer, backing Willie in a memorable set.Thanks! Harpe Diem!
Loved the post and love Mickey's style of play. I try to keep it low key. Sometimes I get so much into the song I commit the sin of overplaying. It seems to be a delicate balance. Great Post!
Mickey Raphael is THE reason I started playing harmonica many years ago. He is an absolute inspiration to me, and I've told many people about him after they've heard me play. I play with two young singer-songwriters and, after one show, a member of the audience actually came up to me and said "you play like Mickey Rafael"...I was blown away by this! It is, by far, the biggest compliment of my relatively short performing career. A great post, Shane!
All so true Shane. I have been a fan of his gifts since the mid-70s. He amazed me again last summer, backing Willie in a memorable set.Thanks! Harpe Diem!