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A blog related to the music of North Carolina during the 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's.

Name: Michael Slawter

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Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Let's Get Mikey - I Went West - 1990
from the Hey Boy Records cassette (& CD) - Crazy Days

Let's Get Mikey were a 3-piece jangle pop outfit from Albemarle, NC. That had a huge following in Charlotte and played quite a bit in the triangle area as well. Crazy Days was recorded by Jamie Hoover (Spongetones) and Jack Cornell (The Woods). After the demise of the band lead "mikey" Bryan Shumate recorded a solo record called "Alamo" with Hoover. This led to Shumate and Hoover forming The Van Delecki's, who released two records on the Permanent Press label in the late '90's. (that's a post for another day) A reunion Let's Get Mikey gig was held a few years ago in Albemarle with all original members plus Hoover lending a helping hand.

Band Members:
Nat Hammer: Drummer
Bryan Shumate: Guitar, Lead Vocals
Eddie Snuggs: Bass, Backing Vocals

2 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

These guys were awesome! I use to see them every chance I could. Probably one of the best bands ever to come out of NC.

Thursday, April 03, 2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

A fantastic live band. probably some of the most creative bass lines and powerhouse drumming, and creative guitar sounds, as full sounding as any 3 piece I've ever heard. these guys would rock it out hard and were tight as hell. Great shows.

Wednesday, April 09, 2008  

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