Member Since: 8/4/2007
Band Website: trumpetofthelord.com
Band Members: MIKEY is pleased to play on the BEST trumpets made , the double gold plated Calicchio 3/9 large bore trumpet that John Duda said was originally made for Arturo Sandoval , and a beautiful John Duda handmade American Oklahoma Calicchio 2Z9 lightweight bronze Bb trumpet that has a lovely satin silver finsih with gold trim that was done by David Williams, the Brassmaster. Michael is pleased to play a Kanstul 1525 Flugelhorn that was also has a satin silver finish with gold trim by David Williams the Brassmaster. MIKEY loves his 4 valve silver UMI Benge Piccolo trumpet. MIKEY plays several vintage Conn cornets including a circus bore and a pre conn limited 80 a that was refirbished by Tooters Music in Cleveland TN.MIKEY uses the finest trumpet mouthpieces made, Callet and Curry.We are:MIKEY, Trumpet of the Lord's touring trumpet soloist :Piccolo trumpet, trumpet, flugelhorn,cornet, mellophone, flugabone;Mike Paisley: Lead and bass guitars, drums, keyboard;Patty Schmidt: Secretary, Administration;Charlie the Tree Walker Coon Hound :Security ;Winston the cool cat official "Boogie Mate": Pest control***We play to be a witness to those who have not accepted Jesus as their personal savior, to edify the believers in Jesus, and to worship the Lord Jesus Christ. We come to worship not to entertain. Call 423-507-9970 to reserve your date today! 400 + solo concerts to date.
***"Hi Michael, absolutely beautiful trumpet playing, wonderfully done..."
- Rich Wetzel
Bach Trumpet Artist and Clinician
Rich Wetzel's Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra ""Sounds great, bro! Keep on blowin', love your spirit!! "- Little Big Band"I really enjoyed your clips as well, especially "Jerry's Kids". I
could hear a heavy 1970's Maynard influence, and I loved it!"
- Perry Sutton***
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Influences: JESUS! Maynard Ferguson The Boss is by far after Jesus my number 1 trumpet playing influence, Chuck Mangione My number 2 influence , Doc Severinsen is my number 3 influence , Harry James the greatest trumpet player of all times , Al Hirt, Herb Alpert, Arturo Sandoval, Jon Trimble of the Horn Dawgs with Bucky Heard (One awesome singer who is on his way to being a huge star) and the Showboat Branson Belle has been a very positive influence on my horn playing as of late , Jon Trimble has some awesome chops and he can play lead trumpet extremely well, Jim Ott, Dr. Gary Markham, Mel Straton, Russell Stanton, Phil Driscoll, Roy Roman, Dan Oxley, David O'Neill, Don Shire, Craig Fletcher, Jessie McGuire ,Chiz Rider, great guitarist such as Mike Paisley, Frank Zappa, and Jimmy Hendrix, Rick Braun , Chris Botti, Freddy Martin, Rev. Hartley Cruver Bob Jones and IU grad and loyal Benge player taught me trumpet in college , Laura Zieker, Stuart Hughes, Tom Padgett, Craig Boteler great former phs band director and Rev. Kevin Lobello who taught me to practice right , Judson Shuff who taught me a love for music, my good friend the late Chris Carrol the finest guitar player you never heard of who had far more real faith in Jesus than I will ever have , Joel Swanson who inspired me to play the flugelhorn , Adam G. Guthrie who taught me about my calling to record, perform and produce trumpet music, ,Leigh Hamby master of the french horn whose ideas influenced my flugelhorn sound, Doug Ford who your SE USA church should book to sing in your church please call me for details , Bill (William)Kennedy who is now in Japan , Mike Holt who just retired after serving over 25 years at Mt. Park Church in Lilburn GA , Steve Parham, Craig Mitchell , Ken Riley, Chris Southard, Kevin Hawks , Danny Lutz NBC Orchestra arranger , Jerry Noonan famous for his North Star Ole' solo(from the Boss, who else?), George Rollins RBBAB circus cornetist who taught me, lucky me, The Dizz, Miles, Sting, Alan Williams, Frank Hoffecker Sr. and Jr. , Dr. Johnny Benson M.D. who currently works hard to eliminate all cancer , Pastor Phillip Gordon, Thomas F. McAndrew Drum corps hall of famer , Stret Shufelt / Billy Graham revivalist songleader , Don Pipkin, Dr. Steve Kerr @ Liberty, if you are a christian trumpet player consider taking trumpet at Liberty from Dr. Kerr a great leader, Dr. Raymond Locy aka "Superman" now @ Weslyan college in SC , Dr. George Naff of Spirit of America National Honor Band and a Psychologist and minister, And a lot of appreciation of the help from the Rev. Timothy M. Hughes and Don Bindrim, Don is the awesome owner of Tooters Music and a super great trumpet player + Bach and multiple vintage VW owner , Tim Hughes Buescher True Tone trumpeter is a member of the awesome sounding band Mesa Rio www.mesario.com , and OFCC from Athens, TN one of the finest black gospel choirs/church musical groups in the nation. I thank you all and all the rest who i left out, sorry, please forgive me.
Sounds Like: Maynard Ferguson, Chuck Mangione, Al Hirt, Herb Alpert, Don Ellis, Bill Chase , Arturo Sandoval, Doc Severinsen, Harry James. Jon Trimble,Tim Hughes" MIKEY is the trumpet playing equivolent of Frank Zappa" - Jason PowersNo comments with FLASH in them please, thank you...
Record Label: Daystar, Vision Quest, Total Records
Type of Label: Indie