
Oh yeah, heĪlso learned from the Father of Bluegrass in person, and you can hear Stanley's self-titled release produced by T Bone Burnett. Some of Mike's most lyrical and old time playing can be heard on Ralph He was a big part ofīringing old time country/bluegrass music back into its current popularity.

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As part of Hartford'sīand, Mike played on the "O Brother Where Art Thou" movie soundtrackĪnd then on the "Down from the Mountain" tours. Roland White left the NBB, Mike rejoined NBB. NBB, he played with John Hartford for many years. The Nashville Bluegrass Band in its original configuration. I don't know all of Mike's history, but he played for several years with

Play Monroe style play the licks, but don't have the comprehension to make That what he plays now sounds like Compton. Steeped in the Monroe tradition, Mike has absorbed Monroe so completely If you want to play bluegrass mandolin instead of a bunch of scale patterns, Notes wins the awards, Mike Compton keeps the Monroe tradition alive. Mike Compton is the MAN! In an age where the man playing the most I have already sent Mike a few questions yesterday to chew on, so welcome to the list, Mike Compton. Mike, a couple of people have asked about the A model mando(s) you played with Ralph Stanley on Austin City Limits. Please remember to send the questions to me as moderator so we don't drive poor Mike away the first day. I have a feeling that there will be an over-abundance of questions for Mike.

Mike was probably the first major artist to use a Gilchrist mandolin, which he still plays today. Mike is perhaps the world's foremost expert on the Monroe style of playing. Original member of the Nashville Bluegrass Band, long-time sideman for John Hartford, now back with NBB, stalwart of the O Brother film and the Down from the Mountain Tour, recording artist, teacher. Of course Mike needs no introduction to this group. A warm welcome to our former CoMando, Mike Compton, this week's CGOW.
