Mike Golay
Mike Golay is a solo acoustic fingerstyle guitarist whose musical identity is informed by Jazz, Celtic, Bluegrass, Rock, Pop, Punk, Folk, Funk, Ska, Hip-hop, Classical and World Music, as well as a lot of other stuff he can't articulate at the moment. He is a former student of renowned fingerstylist Al Petteway. His playing has been compared to that of Pierre Bensusan, Leo Kottke, Adrian Legg and Michael Hedges, among others. It's throb-o-rific.
Golay's debut recording Half Pint was released in April of 2003 to excellent reviews. The record includes 12 tracks and features nine original compositions by the Portland, ME-based guitarist, who produced and engineered his first effort.
Golay completed the recording of his second album Across the Bridge in the Spring of 2005. Al Petteway co-produced and played on four of the 18 tracks. The album was released in November 2005.
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Mike Golay : Across the Bridge
Solo Acoustic Guitar
In a Word
"An awesome album, an awesome composer and an awesome player." - Al Petteway, Grammy-winning guitar god
Mike Golay : Half Pint
Solo Acoustic Guitar
An Uncommon Concoction
"Mike Golay is an impressive new talent. His debut CD, Half Pint, showcases his unique combination of feel and flair. One minute you'll be carried along by a Hedges-inspired groove, and the next, Mike will tempt you with sweet melodies reminiscent of Bensusan. Very few players are able to achieve this blend of technique and taste so successfully." - Jim Tozier