#mickey-raphael

Phases and Stages

Meditations on Mickey Raphael accompanying Willie Nelson through the final phases in San Diego.

The Life I Love is Making Music With My Friends.

“Mickey Raphael, y’all: The greatest that there’s ever been. (And such a stylist).” — Shelby Lynn, December 3, 2024.

What Happens When a Sideman Stands in the Middle?

“Sing Every Note:” 50 years of Mickey Raphael with Willie Nelson

Most people wouldn’t even know his name, but with over 700 album credits, you could call Mickey Raphael one of the most listened to…