Mickey Andrews, a Canadian dobro and steel guitar player, is from New Waterford, Nova Scotia. According to the Canadian Pop Encyclopedia, he recorded five albums in the 1970s and appeared regularly in Toronto with the local act Cabbage Towne.
Andrews recorded with the bands The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, Chalawa and Atlantic Union. But not much has been heard of him since then, although he later worked with fiddler Sandy MacIntyre's band Steeped In Tradition.
Velvet Dobro (1975) was the third of Andrews's five albums and you can listen to and download the track Beautiful Yesterdays from the link below. The MP3 is from a 45 single.
Beautiful Yesterdays
None of Andrews's solo recordings appear to have made it to the digital age, either on CD or downloads. Used copies of his LPs turn up occasionally on line. The Canadian eBay site is probably your best bet.
A special treat was always apparent with Sweet Daddy Siki, a personal friend of Mr. Goudas, and a former superstar wrestler who ultimately turned into a fantastic country and western singer.
ReplyDeleteSweet Daddy Siki frequently appeared the free Christmas Parties for the Kids held by Mr. Goudas over the years. He was always a bit hit.
And one of the best players of steel guitar, Mickey Andrews.
http://www.goudasbiography.com/
Mickey Andrews will be playing at the Cadillac Lounge
ReplyDelete1299 Queen st W near Dufferin st.,Nov 22 2014
Matinee 3:30-6:30
Thanks for the info.
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