Mike Compton - Rotten Taters

**NewsFetcher** · Dec-09-2011, 11:23am

The Mandolin Cafe has posted the following news release:
Mike Compton - Rotten Taters

Mike Compton has completed his first solo mandolin recording, a compilation of original and traditional selections entitled Rotten Taters. The project was spontaneously conceived and recorded in Australia this past summer while on a solo tour.

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**Scott Tichenor** · Dec-09-2011, 11:42am

For someone playing solo traditional tunes on mandolin this is just about as good as it gets for me.

**jjboone101** · Dec-09-2011, 1:15pm

Yeah! Love Mike's picking and have been waiting for more material from him for a while. I snatched up a copy right away when I saw this.

**John Hill** · Dec-09-2011, 2:32pm

Yep, that's sure to be a great recording. Love Mike's style and will definitely be gettin' this one.

**mandotool** · Dec-09-2011, 2:42pm

Looks like we got some kinda new contraption here ..cant make out the lettering on the peghead..
may have some relation to this outfit..

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**mandotool** · Dec-09-2011, 2:49pm

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just sayin..

**M.Marmot** · Dec-09-2011, 5:12pm

It took me all of five seconds to register this news and order that goodness...

oh, now i am giddy.

**Mike Bunting** · Dec-09-2011, 6:22pm

I ordered as soon as I saw the post. Taterheads of the world unite!

**Nelson Peddycoart** · Dec-09-2011, 7:18pm

I am glad that Mike decided to do this, and I hope there are more to follow. No one can play a mandolin better.

**billkilpatrick** · Dec-10-2011, 1:51am

solo mandolin is a whole other world of enjoyment - music to sit down and really listen too and ... learn! i just hope the purchase price included postage here to italy - i couldn't find a link to add postal charges on the paypal site ... xmas is all about suspense.

**Fretbear** · Dec-10-2011, 4:14am

Mike once ploughed-under Bill Monroe's 'tater patch; said Bill gave him more respect after that........

**Skittle** · Dec-10-2011, 8:32am

Is Mike playing a Duff on the whole CD or Gilchrist?

**mritter** · Dec-10-2011, 8:40am

Notes on the CD purchase page indicate that a Duff mandolin and mandola were used. No mention of Gilchrist.

**Perry** · Dec-10-2011, 10:34am

Seems right to me that he is playing the Duff's exclusively since Mr. Duff bent Mike's arm to record the CD.

Mike's Gilchrist tone is well documented (NBB's "20 Year Blues" for example). Looking forward to hearing the subtle differences between the two. Maybe it is the player

**Mike Bunting** · Dec-10-2011, 10:44am

Originally Posted by Perry

Seems right to me that he is playing the Duff's exclusively since Mr. Duff bent Mike's arm to record the CD.

Mike's Gilchrist tone is well documented (NBB's "20 Year Blues" for example). Looking forward to hearing the subtle differences between the two. Maybe it is the player

Yeah, the right hand is the same on both.

**Don Grieser** · Dec-10-2011, 11:13am

Glad to support this solo CD from Mike. Ordered it right away. I hope one of those upcoming projects includes one with Norman Blake.

**Scott Tichenor** · Dec-10-2011, 12:04pm

Originally Posted by mritter

Notes on the CD purchase page indicate that a Duff mandolin and mandola were used. No mention of Gilchrist.

He told me he traveled to Australia minus a mandolin on the premise that he would borrow one of Paul's for the tour and then used it on the recording. Paul was his main host. He still has the Gil F4. Paul is of course an exceptional builder.

**dasspunk** · Dec-10-2011, 3:35pm

Paul Duff built the mando for Mike, which he then used on the tour in AU, and on this recording. Mike, of course, still has both Gilchrists (F5 & F4) and has been playing a Duff 'dola for some time now.

**Cary Fagan** · Dec-10-2011, 4:22pm

I'd sworn no more buying music for a while. And then I saw it. Pressed the button five seconds later. Thanks to Scott for bringing it to our attention, and to everyone who had a hand in getting MC in front of the mike.

**Trey Young** · Dec-12-2011, 8:16am

Originally Posted by Don Grieser

Glad to support this solo CD from Mike. Ordered it right away. I hope one of those upcoming projects includes one with Norman Blake.

Ditto on everything Don said. If there was a Mike Compton & Norman Blake album I might not ever listen to anything else ever again...well that's a tiny bit of a stretch, but that would be about a perfect pairing for me.

**Gerry Hastie** · Dec-15-2011, 2:11am

Really excited about this. The Mike Compton/David Long CD Stomp was one of the first proper mandolin CDs that I got. That really set the tone for a lot my mandolin playing and learning. Can't wait!

**Golman8** · Dec-16-2011, 7:22am

Ive got one comming and won't sleep much untill it gets here! I love Mike's picking.

**Larry S Sherman** · Dec-17-2011, 6:31am

Just curious...have these started shipping yet? Anyone receive theirs yet?

Larry

**Mandobar** · Dec-17-2011, 6:43am

Larry, be patient. Holiday mail delivery is slower than normal this year. I bought the first day. Waiting patiently. Buy music guys! Support artists!

**Larry S Sherman** · Dec-17-2011, 7:52am

Originally Posted by Mandobar

Larry, be patient. Holiday mail delivery is slower than normal this year. I bought the first day. Waiting patiently. Buy music guys! Support artists!

I certainly don't mind waiting for my copy, but I am giving one as a Christmas gift and if it doesn't arrive today I'll miss my chance to give the gift in person.

Larry