Mike Jackman, Words & Music

Category: music

i’m a guitarist, vocalist, and flautist. Music is a huge part of my life, so enjoy!

  • New Video: “Mr. Spaceman” on guitar and mandolin

    New Video: “Mr. Spaceman” on guitar and mandolin

    I recorded this favorite song of mine especially as a thank you to new subscribers to my Youtube channel. It was great for me to work on, too – Roger McGuinn’s 12-string electric solo works perfectly on the mandolin, so I got to add one of my favorite instruments! If you’re not a subscriber and you like this and other of my videos, please subscribe to my channel. Making this video was so much fun!

    You can also find me on:

    • http://mollysmuttsband.com
    • https://www.facebook.com/michaeljackmanwordsandmusic/
    • https://www.facebook.com/MollysMuttsBand

    Enjoy!

  • Check this out: “Won’t Get Fooled Again” Mandolin/Guitar synth opening

    Check this out: “Won’t Get Fooled Again” Mandolin/Guitar synth opening

    I’ve been learning a new instrument: mandolin. And I thought it would be really cool to play the synthesizer opening to The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again” on guitar and mandolin. So here’s what I came up with, recording both parts. I’m really enjoying this amazing new instrument.

    In other news, Molly’s Mutts is in rehearsals and we look forward to gigging again soon!

  • new video: I demo a partial capo

    new video: I demo a partial capo

    This video demonstrates my new gadget, a Shubb partial capo. I’m using it to play, “The Devil Had a Hold on Me” by Gillian Welch. It’s a song my trio, Molly’s Mutts, is adding to our set list. Enjoy the demo. Use the contact menu if you have any questions or comments.

  • performance: John Prine’s “Angel from Montgomery”

    performance: John Prine’s “Angel from Montgomery”

    I uploaded a remix today. My performance of John Prine’s “Angel from Montgomery” with the addition of a new cello track.

    The trio features me on acoustic guitar/vocals, Andy Mosholder on cello, and Aaron Lambert on cahon/percussion. Andy, of Harper’s Ferry, VA, arranged the cello part.

    I’m grateful for my musician friends for finding away to make music during the pandemic. Also check out my Americana/Roots trio Molly’s Mutts. I hope you enjoy this tender new version of a great song.

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  • “Paper Wings” (Gillian Welch) Cover

    “Paper Wings” (Gillian Welch) Cover

    Here’s a track I forgot I had. Recorded a couple of years ago at TNT Studios in Louisville. Personnel: The Bourbon Sidecars with: Michael Jackman (acoustic, acoustic lead, vocal), Erich Stem (fiddle), and Tim Haertel (upright bass). Added some photos of pre-pandemic music life because I miss it so much. By the way, all members of The Bourbon Sidecars are faculty at Indiana University Southeast.

    I added some photos of pre-pandemic music life because I miss it so much. Here’s looking forward to gigging and hanging out with our music buddies again – especially my current group Molly’s Mutts. https://www.facebook.com/MollysMuttsBand

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  • “Dead Flowers” Cover

    My carpal tunnel release surgery has healed enough so I’m ready to start playing music again. So here’s a cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Dead Flowers.” It fit my mood after a long, draining day of virtual teaching college students, and didn’t strain the surgical scar with any hard bar chords or long stretches. Hope you enjoy it. Recorded using a 2-channel Yamaha USB mixing console direct into an iMac running QuickTime video app. Post editing to fix out of sync video and audio in iMovie. Thanks for listening! More music on my YouTube playlist: Front Porch Tunes.

    You might also enjoy a cover of “Angel from Montgomery” by John Prine, with Aaron Lambert contributing a socially-distanced percussion audio.

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  • Molly’s Mutts Plays Rockabilly: Mel Tillis’ “I Ain’t Never”

    Molly’s Mutts rocks to Mell Tillis’ “I Ain’t Never” during a practice session in David’s living room. Enjoy! Molly’s Mutts is Molly McCormack (dulcimers, guitar, vocals), Michael Jackman (guitars, ukulele, dobro, vocals), and David Rodger (stand up bass).

    Molly's Mutts group photo
    Molly’s Mutts is (L-R) David Rodger, Molly McCormack, Michael Jackman

    Check out Molly’s Mutts jamming to Bob Wills’ “Roly Poly.”

Mike Jackman, Words & Music

Mike Jackman, Singer-Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Writer