Working For Del McCoury -Mike Bub

Mike Bub shares personal stories from 13 years of playing bass in The Del McCoury Band.
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[@johngolden4468]

When i lived with Mike Bub and Terry Elderedge, we had to drive out to Del's house to get Mike's amp off of Del's bus. It was a Sunday and Del had the right front of the bus lifted up in a tree replacing the brakes. He was wearing overalls covered in grease and brake fluid, except for his hair. His hair was perfect not a twig, grease or spec of dirt. I ll never forget it.

[@wilbertwillnorton2690]

You can tell that the end of his time with Del still stings for Bub, even after all the success he has enjoyed in the years since. Bub is a great musician and storyteller. I am a little surprised a guy who can tell stories so well hasn't gotten more into songwriting.

[@jefftrask8651]

I could listen to Bub's stories all day long....thank you.

[@dalereno2920]

Remember the day you came over to my house Mike ain't got my dad's old Cadillac started I think it's been sitting out there for about 2 years but you got it going!

[@jasonbutcher159]

I was honored to see Mike with the Del McCoury Band at a big show in Branson about 20 years ago. The "dance" around the 2 microphone sound system was so much fun to witness. Still the best musical event I have experienced. Mr. Bub was the standout performer of that show for me with the humor, talent and life spirit that these interviews capture today. Thank you Mike for sharing your life with us and thank you Otis for the gentle way you wrangle the best stories from all the people in music I love the most.

[@reiddillashaw2383]

Back in '05 I was a rhythm guitarist in a hard Rock band, and I would drive the lead guitarist crazy by showing up to band practice, blasting Del McCoury from the car CD player. He couldn't understand how I could listen to Bluegrass music. The upside is, after a while, he began to understand and appreciate the music, too.

[@ScottyPLane]

I love Mike's honesty, insight, and perspective on working w/Del and the music business in general. It's funny, but all of us at the local music level experience the same difficulties as the big bands minus the money. Again, great interview and subject matter Otis.

[@T-roy33]

My wife and I just seen the Del McCoury band in Nashville Indiana November 4th. Great show, Del played rythm and sang nearly every song….he’s 84!!!

[@garyf4912]

What an amazing interview! Mike seems like a cool guy. I like his openness and honesty here. Another great interview Otis!

[@garyjohn1754]

Del is such a classic! First saw him on our local Fiddle & Banjo Club because they bumped our band! He was in town working on an album at an old studio in Salem, VA. John Palmer, Herschel Sizemore involved I’m pretty sure. Fast forward, 2 buddies I grew up with, Jack Leaonard, Steve Thomas, both worked for Del, when he was in PA. Del would hit this Roanoke, VA area often. I happened to make a trip to Bean Blossom Festival. Jimmy Martin on first set had a fillin bass player. He callously introducing her as her last time on stage. I’ll have to say, next set, Del had arrived and Jimmy borrowed Mike. It WAS like night and day. I’ve been on sound crews always easy to work with. I happened to be on event staff security for a Miranda Lambert concert here. Opener was Ashley Monroe. A buddy fiddle player in the audience spotted Mike on bass! I’m facing the audience to keep drunks off stage. lol. On break I went looking for Mike, or Patty Loveless also was tagging along on that show. I ran into Ashley, offered to help with her carrying stuff to her bus but that was about the extent. Just another night at work. I’m semi retired now. I’ve heard a totally different version of the departure. But as a band leader or member myself, a lot of shit goes into a working band. The music is the easy part. Different personalities can clash, wives can clash, it’s hard for everyone to be on the same page and walk the same line.

[@JKlasen]

Incredible interview and all those great great musicians! So exciting. Living vicariously!

[@davidwood493]

These guys opened the way, I think bands like OMC, the Dead South etc would be happy to say a big ol thankyou

[@highlonesome-coloradobluegrass]

What a great bass player!

[@als1023]

Mike is one FINE storyteller !!

[@Buck82Fla]

Hes a handsome old dude. I enjoyed watching him with Billy Strings. Classic

[@warrenwatters1800]

Great interview. I've just started listening to the Del McCurry band after running across the Vincent 1952 song..about 6 months ago. Now I enjoy listening to all their songs..but that one is still my favorite. Even better than the original Richard Thompson version. Thanks for this interview..Mike tells a great story and it adds to the big picture of Del and his band. In fact it was just last week I found out it's his 2 sons playing with him..amazing how slowly it takes to find these things out..or maybe it's just me that's slow..love the video..

[@jusDjango]

Being a Dell fan I really enjoyed this interview. Have always been curious about Mike's sudden exit from the band. I'm thinking there's more to it than what we heard here. Thanks Otis!

[@riverbottomband]

Got to see Del and the Band in Owensboro Ky and my hometown, at the executive inn before they tore it down. The town where the IBMA started. Mid to late 90s. I have never never to this day ever came close to seeing anything like it. I knew Steve Chandler the sound engineer running sound there that night. He said hang on to your seat man its gonna get loud. It was awesome. Del broke a string and replaced it in i swear one minute, back to the mic. We kept laughing cause Del kept apologizing saying he had a touch of laurengitis...lol...i couldn't tell. Bub you made the ole bass beller that night. Good luck in the future.

[@tkreitler]

I always enjoy hearing Bub's stories. He has a wealth of experience, a great memory and a knack for putting the pieces together so it is comprehensible.

[@PongbyAtari]

I have seen Del many times over the decades several with Mike B and the 2 mic setup great musicians and Del's signature sound is hard to beat. I love the road stories from people like Mike thanks to both of you for a very interesting interview I could listen to this stuff for hours on end it never gets old.