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Mescal Mary & Other B Bender Guitar Instrumentals - Review by Bill Nash

5/22/2018

Bill Nash - The Guy who made the guitar I play - Nash Guitars
Get this CD and it will restore your faith in music!
After many years of playing, recording and being involved in all things guitar, it is hard to impress me. I can honestly say that this CD REALLY impressed me. This is the real stuff - music played without compromise. Recorded beautifully. Every nuance is clear to your ears. If you are into great guitar playing and want to have a party for your ears, check out Mr. Breen. The B-bender guitar gives an amazing blend of traditional and slide/steel playing that mixes and blurrs the edges of county, rock and blues. WOW!

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May 19th, 2018

3/19/2018

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Mike Breen on Google Music Play

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1. Down the Road Just Like Me 4:06 $0.99
2 Lafayette's Retreat Just Like Me 2:19 $0.99
3 Freeborn Man Just Like Me 3:39 $0.99
4 Take Her to the Promised Land Just Like Me 4:02 $0.99
5 Jesse Just Like Me 4:03 $0.99
6 Away in a Manger (feat. Stacy Van Dyke) Away in a Manger (feat. Stacy Van Dyke) 3:30 $0.99
7 Just Like Me Just Like Me 3:02 $0.99
8 The Brandywine Just Like Me 4:17 $0.99
9 Great Wall of China Just Like Me 4:23 $0.99
10 Salt Creek Just Like Me 2:30

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March 13th, 2018

3/13/2018

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Song Of The Month The Letter L By Mike Breen

1/29/2018

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Written and performed by Mike Breen from his CD "Past Lives" on Basilbone Records.

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Music on TV!!!

1/13/2018

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Some of my songs on new TV shows including "Carnival Queen" on "Love Kills" on Investigation Discovery.

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/love-kills/

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"Carnival Queen" by Mike Breen and the Big Dream

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2017 Top Americana Country Album Chart from The Roots Music Report

1/4/2018

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Managed to stay on the charts for another year!!!

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September 06th, 2017

9/6/2017

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The Big Dream Band

6/16/2017

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Kenny Skaggs

Longtime friend and Arizona musical icon, Kenny Skaggs whom I met through Matt Cartsonis back in the Two Week Notice Band days. Kenny and I have been working together since before his many years with Glen Campbell. First off, anyone who plays the pedal steel is a genius in my book and Kenny does that very well but he also is a mean mandolin and guitar player, songwriter and singer. A man of many talents, Kenny is also a computer whiz, graphic and web designer who has helped me over the years with all kinds of non-musical things like designing one of my first album covers to setting up and maintaining my first website. Thanks Kenny for all you've done for me all these years, especially the music you've played for the countless folks we've played for over the years.

Russ Skaggs

Russ Skaggs, Kenny's brother and often partner in crime, is also an Arizona musical icon having been in all the cool bands including The Normal Brothers and Two Week Notice Band prior to working with Glen Campbell. Like Kenny, I've worked with Russ pre-Glen and post- Glen. At first I was Russ's guitar player for corporate events and then Russ became my bass player, singer and humorist. His wry sense of humor has kept us laughing at countless gigs. His bass playing is impeccable and his stage persona always entertaining. Whenever I've been stuck as to what to sing next I can always count on Russ to take over and "kill." Russ is a great friend and I can think of no one else who could've made this long road a more enjoyable ride.

Mickey Mcgee

Mickey Mcgee is the only guy I play with who has his own very extensive Wikipedia page and for good reasons. When you look up his credits it'll blow your mind. What I really love about Mickey's drumming is his impeccable timing, feel and knowing exactly what to play on any given song that only comes with talent and years of playing with the best in the business. We have worked together for over 26 years and it is always a wonderful feeling to have him on stage knowing you can count on him laying down the right groove. A true journeyman, Mickey has dedicated his life to his music not only as a drummer but also as a great songwriter.

Billy Parker

It's no wonder Billy Parker and I hit it off right away. We're both from New Jersey and grew up playing Bluegrass. Billy is the best mandolin player I have ever worked with, a true master of the instrument and a wonderful human being. He is multi-talented and plays a mean guitar and sings great, too! We've done countless gigs together and the combination of him and Mike Cirillo on stage always blows my mind with their creativity and sheer improvisational genius. I feel very blessed every time I get to share the stage with this guy.

Mike Cirillo

I am so lucky to get to play with Mike. He's a true genius (..no really...he is...check out his website...I can't understand a damn thing about it...) and the music that he makes with that violin always moves me deeply. A master of many styles and genres, Mike and Ron Rutowski have been my "go-to" fiddlers forever although I've worked with Mike a bit more. Mike is also a great songwriter and guitar player. He's one of those guys that this world is fortunate to have on this planet and to count as your friend.