Monthly Archives: January 2012

Thelonious Monk’s “Pannonica” arranged for C6/A7 lap steel

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Mike Neer

Today, I watched a documentary on Barroness Pannonica Rothschild and I remembered that I had once worked out an arrangement for the brilliant tune Monk wrote in her honor, simply entitled “Pannonica”. I had not played it since and I … Continue reading →

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Repost: A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square arrangement

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Mike Neer

Just in case this one got lost in the shuffle I’m reposting it. Originally from September 2010. The other day, Andy Volk sent me an email with his arrangement of A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square, a beautiful song from … Continue reading →

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“Buddy’s Boogie” live with the Saddle Tones

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Mike Neer

The Saddle Tones are a local band who I have enjoyed playing a few gigs with recently as a special guest. They asked me to pick out a tune for a steel feature and I chose “Buddy’s Boogie”, knowing that … Continue reading →

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One more video of the great Tom Morrell (and it’s a good one!)

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Mike Neer

This is an instrumental number Tom wrote and there is a little story behind it: Tom Morrell told the story of a time when he had some time off between gigs in California. Tom was looking to buy a pair … Continue reading →

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Tom Morrell and the Time Warp Tophands play “Stompin’ At The Savoy”

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Mike Neer

Please enjoy these rare clips of Tom Morrell and the Time Warp Tophands, with Craig Chambers, live from the 12th Annual Legends of Western Swing Festival. These clips feature Tom Morrell – steel guitar, Craig Chambers, Leon Chambers and Rich … Continue reading →

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