ANOTHER HUNDRED MILES

The first solo album from Mike "Ten Takes Thomps" Thompson.

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Mike as he prepares to make the hike to record his first solo album
at the legendary Gas Station Studios located on one of the Toronto Islands.

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The home of The Gas Station - Toronto Islands
(photos taken Saturday, March 13th, 2004)

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Mike Thompson and the Empties (aka Crazy Moose) prepare to record
(click on images for a better view of those crazy proceedings)

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Saturday, May 15th, 2004 sessions featuring Neta on backing vocals

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August 2004 sessions - Mike and Ray Caldwell

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The twin guitar attack of Ten Takes Thomps and Saint Luke

 

ALBUM NOW ON SALE

 

 

MIKE THOMPSON AND THE EMPTIES
live at Clinton's in Toronto
Friday, December 2nd, 2005

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Mike tunes his trusty Fender, Luke and Neta harmonize, Mick tries to remember the chorus

Set List

1.  If Not For You   (Bob Dylan)
2.  Another Hundred Miles   (Mike Thompson)
3.  Firewater   (Mick Kern)
4.  How Hard Can It Be   (Mike Thompson)
5.  Nightmares   (Three O'Clock Train)
6.  Last Big River   (Mike Thompson)
7.  Why Must I Cry (Peter Tosh)
8.  Jimmy Jones   (Mike Thompson)
9.  Everybody's Talking   (Harry Nilsson)
10.  My California   (Mike Thompson)
11. Wishing Well (Nick Lowe)
12. I'm The Ocean   (Neil Young)
13. Most Beautiful   (Paul Westerberg)

All mages (C) Mick Kern 2004, 2005 & 2006