Biography

"One More Time"

Years ago i fell in love with the traditional country and honky-tonk sounds of the 50's and 60's and the songs and artists of that era of American music have been a big inspiration in my personal writing style.
I'm very pleased with the sound of this cd and i was lucky to work with some very talented musicians, Ron Flynt, Andrew Nafziger, Herb Steiner, Chip Dolan and Scott Blesener.
"One More Time" contains 10 tracks of traditional country , honky-tonk, country rock and a couple of Tex-Mex flavored tunes for added spice.


Reviews

Mike Runnels, one time vocalist with the Raul's-era rockers, the Reactors, has traded in his ripped T-shirt for a string tie on the assured "One More Time". Up-tempo honky-tonk that benefits greatly from the presence of top hands like Herb Steiner, Andrew Nafziger, and especially Ron Flynt, who plays everything but the ponies. "One More Time" spins 10 two-steppers and belly-rubbers around the dance floor without a bad one in the bunch. Runnels, meanwhile, divides his time between falling in love anew and wondering why he would do such a thing, with the odd secret love affair to keep the cycle going.
Christopher Grey
The Austin Chronicle

Texan Mike Runnels is a romantic I guess. At least this is what this album says to me for all ten songs deal with matters of the heart. Some are positive, others optimistic and all are extremely listenable. Behind Runnels is a quintet of excellent musicians featuring keyboards, guitars, steel, accordion and fiddle. Check out "Pretty Girl", "Please Don't Cry", "One More Time" and "Do You Want To Fall In Love Tonight".
Pete Smith's Reviews
"The Advertiser" (UK)- April 15 2005
MIke Runnels "One More Time" (Lucky Penny Records)

Borrowing heavily from 60's era country honky-tonk by Buck Owens, GeorgeJones, etc,but performed with an eerie Slim Whitman vocal styled vibrato, makes this Mike Runnels album different enough to catch your attention.
Country Music News
"One More Time" by Larry Delaney


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Radio Feedback on
"One More Time"
Massimo Ferro "Highway 61" Radio Voice Spazio, Italy - "One More Time" is a very pleasant album of pure Texas country music and in fact has an appealing Latin flavor here and there.

Thomas Hayden "Country Saloon" Radio 94.3 Sweden - There is a lot of tracks to play here on our station and in my weekly show "Country Saloon". Herb Steiner is one of my favorite steelers and he is doing a fantastic job on your cd. Pure country and honky-tonk and a touch of Tex-Mex , this cd is perfect for a radio station like us.

Stig Tornqvist CMR 105.5 Sweden - Thanks for the cd "One More Time". Will give most of them a spin in my coming programs. Just the music we love here.

Jean Pierre "Planete Country" Radio Rencontre 93.3 FM France - Thanks for your cd. Good luck with your career. Very good songs.

Ries Verwijmeren "Country Express" Radio Rucphen FM The Netherlands - Many thanks for sending your cd. Very nice stuff for my show.

Eddy & Ria Veldkamp "Texas Radio" Regio FM The Netherlands - Thanks so much for sending your latest album " One More Time". It's a wonderful album with good music and even the cover picture is great.

George Backer "Country Special" Radio Beverwijk FM 105.4 The Netherlands - I have enjoyed your music very much and i'm sure the listeners to my program will too. You won't be hearing in my program not "One More Time" but "Several Time". I have chosen several songs for my programs. First of all a great compliment for writing such wonderful songs. Fortunately there are very talented independent artists who are making wonderful country music. Review in Dutch at http://www.countryspecial.com

John Andersen "Country Music Denmark" Radio Dandelion , Denmark - Just recieved your cd "One More Time".I like it and i'll give it airplay on my country music show "Country Music Denmark."

Tom Kawai, Lonestar Productions,"Real Country Radio" Japan - Thanks for sending me "One More Time." I added two tracks "Skin Of My Teeth" and "Do You Want To Fall In Love Tonight " to my playlist. Thanks for your support for making my shows more REAL!

Joy Bell & Pejay "Country Roads" FM 98.5 - Just wanted to thank you and let you know that your great cd "One More Time" has arrived safe today and will be added to our playlist next week.