John Macy - Backing up a Singer

Dan Robinson · Post by **Dan Robinson** » 28 Jan 2017 11:09 pm

The Mrs. and I enjoyed a wonderful set tonight, performed by Leslie Tom, with John Macy and Kerry Conner.

Vocals and guitar, we're used to that, but seldom delivered with the excellence that Kerry showed. Add pedal steel, it might seem an unlikely trio. Add John Macy on pedal steel, it was... complete.

Never overplayed, nor left wanting when the song needed a fill. Taste, dynamics, patience, chops, and a deep repertoire, John has these in abundance. The talent to sound so good while making it all about the singer and the song is intangible. I'm looking forward to more. This was outstanding!

Ray Harrison · Post by **Ray Harrison** » 29 Jan 2017 8:05 am

Dan, that is a great testament to a steel and guitar player. Can't get much better than that. That is what makes a professional, doing it correctly.

Tommy Detamore · Post by **Tommy Detamore** » 30 Jan 2017 4:59 am

John Macy has superb taste and execution! Would love to hear him live with Leslie.

Where's that PP JM?

John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 2 Feb 2017 11:16 am

Thanks, y'all--playing in a trio is a blast! She also has a full band and I like them both!

Hal Higgins · Post by **Hal Higgins** » 3 Feb 2017 9:03 am

As far as a steel guitarist goes.....they don't hardly come any finer than John Macy. I remember him in the John Lincoln and the Sourmash Boys in Boston, MA in the 70's. He was a great player then...and I'm sure that has carried on through the years.

John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 4 Feb 2017 8:40 pm

Thanks, Hal! Those were some good times back then, and I'm still playing the same chop I showed off back then...

Hal Higgins · Post by **Hal Higgins** » 9 Feb 2017 12:36 pm

John, as I recall, they were pretty good chops! Would love to get together with you and steal some of thos licks!