Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Wow!! Don, Mike was friend. I wrote an article about him (actually an interview) for Pickin' magazine and I shot publicity photos for the Seldom Scene. Mike was the mentor of my friend who played Dobro in our bluegrass band. I had the privilege of playing with Mike a couple of times - motel room jams. On my phone typing - will listen soon.

Bud

Bud,

It was a quick job in BAIB. Definitely not ready for prime time, but Mike's widow loved it. Music that touches hearts accomplishes a special purpose in life.

I never met Mike in person but determined by letters and phone calls that he was a big-hearted gentleman. Immediately upon learning that fellow BIABer Howard Tate had terminal cancer, Mike sent him a couple unreleased tracks that Howard treasured until his death.

I was Import Agent for Kiso Suzuki, the Japanese violin maker. That was about '69-'70.

Would love to swap Mike Auldridge stories with you anytime

Don

PS: If you know resonator guitar players/makers, Rudy Jones bought parts from me also.

Mike went on to endorse Beard Resophonic Guitars who made a MA Model for him.

Donny

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