ISGF'15 'Mickey does Willie'

[bob adams]

Epitomising the Irish Steel Guitar Festival...the band are thrown in at the deep end when Mickey pulls this on them. He certainly .... 'gives it some' ..... and the guys pick up the ball and run with it!

I smiled as did Damien when he finished that fiddle break! Winging it at its best! Well done that man!! .... and Paul!!

I know I said one number from each player but all the rest have other videos up there from previous festivals and when I saw this I just ... 'Couldn't Not' ....and that remark sounds Irish anyway!

We all love Mr Nelson and what a job Mickey makes of this!

[Jason Lynch]

Nothing like being dropped in at the deep end. Great band.

[dessa]

To sing, play and shout out the numbers commands so much respect. Well done Mickey!!!!!

[bob adams]

I just love this song, my favourite and what made me post Mickey's version, same phrasing! Fabulous!

This lady has always blown me away!

[Will C]

Dammit, he even SOUNDS like Willie!

[Gretschnut]

That was absolutely the Dogs B Bob. Once again many thanks.

[Uncle Roy]

Wow, that is super stuff never knew that Willie appeared at the show really good.

[Nick Bidmade]

Fantastic! Hats off to the band for keeping up with what must be a difficult enough song to play when you know it, but to follow Mickey - well done to all concerned.

That Mickey will be quite good if he sticks at it

BTW - I wish I could sing like that - he outwillies Willie (especially when he sticks his fingers up his nose!)

[Ken Byng]

Great tone from Mickey. It didn't sound like a Mullen, and when I looked closer it turned out to be a Ritt. They are tone machines. Mickey goes to Buck Reid for lessons, and that speaks volumes for Buck's ability as a teacher and musician.

[Danny Mitchell]

Fantastic! I've only 'known' Mickey through his excellent youtube tuition videos but what a crackin' chanter the man is. And, I love the fact, as Ken pointed out, that someone as experienced and talented as him should still seek out lessons. Inspirational.

And...Bob, I'm not half glad that you couldn't not have posted this!