Mike compton in australia

**Brian Ray** · Feb-19-2008, 2:36am

Howdy all,

I thought folks might be interested in some pictures of the goings-on here in OZ. We're currently in Margaret River with a show tonight then back to Perth tomorrow. We're staying at a lovely place and I'm currently nicking a connection from our neighbor while I lounge on their veranda (thank you!) so I'll have to keep this short...

Also, I'm keeping (trying to keep) a bit of my personal experience regarding the trip on my blog... if you're interested in that sort of thing (which I believe there's an ointment or topical creme that can help get rid of that for you).

**Brian Ray** · Feb-19-2008, 2:46am

Blue Grass Piggery... I mean Pathway... I mean Bluegrass Parkway

Paul, Mick, Guy and Maria

**Brian Ray** · Feb-19-2008, 2:46am

Mike and new Duff 'Dola...

**Brian Ray** · Feb-19-2008, 2:48am

Me and Mike in Albany...

**Brian Ray** · Feb-19-2008, 2:52am

Late night picking after the shows in Albany.

Mike, Jerry, Paul, Steve Gilchrist's arm, Sue and Me

**Brian Ray** · Feb-19-2008, 2:56am

Playing on the radio in Albany...

The usual characters and introducing Steve on bass (aka Mr. Piggery)...

**Brian Ray** · Feb-19-2008, 2:58am

Paul and Mike reverting back to the trees...

**Brian Ray** · Feb-19-2008, 3:00am

Steve and Sue...

**Brian Ray** · Feb-19-2008, 3:03am

The stereo in the van is great but only has one station...

**Brian Ray** · Feb-19-2008, 3:04am

That's all for now... Y'all keep sleeping and I won't spoil how Tuesday turns out.

B

**Brian Ray** · Feb-19-2008, 3:11am

Okay... just one more. There was, in fact, nothing dickie about Dickie's pies. The curry pie was fantastic!

**8strings** · Feb-19-2008, 6:27am

Hello Brian and Mike, Have a great time over here in Australia. Brian, who would have thought that your orange mando would be back in Australia so soon, if only as a visitor? Are you planning to come to Sydney as well? Ralf

**Steve Cantrell** · Feb-19-2008, 8:13am

Great pictures. Mike had mentioned that was going to be changing over to playing the mandola to match his vocal range better--can't wait to hear the results. I saw the finished pictures of the Duff and don't think I've seen one that looks better. I think a lot of the time the scroll on a 'dola looks disproportionate, but not in the case of this one. Makes me want to start sorting my funds....

**fwoompf** · Feb-19-2008, 9:05am

Awesome!

Does anyone know if Mike has plans for another album? Stomp is one of my favorites...

**Perry** · Feb-19-2008, 9:32am

dasspunk:

have you enjoyed any fine Australian Reds yet? Any recommendations?

looks like a whole lotta fun!

Perry

**sgarrity** · Feb-19-2008, 10:19am

Great pics. Looks like a fun trip. are you and Mike performing together?

**crookedriverranchman** · Feb-20-2008, 10:56am

Hey Guys, look like a lot of fun. Mike you look like you actually enjoy this traceling thing. Just to let you know the workshop is filling up. We're all looking forward to seeing you Roland and Diane. Take care and have a great time. Dennis:blues:

**Brian Ray** · Feb-20-2008, 6:37pm

We're back in Perth and enjoying more Duff hospitality... and a steady internet connection

I'm finding it hard to put any of this into words just yet so please excuse my lack of verbosity. I can tell you that my face hurts from laughing and my plans for dropping a bit of my winter gut have been abandoned.

In lieu of words, I'll post some more pictures and a bit of video...