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Mike (The English Guy)
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- Occupation:
- Drummer
- About Me:
- I have been playing drums for over 30yrs. I was born and raised in Manchester, England. I Played in the British Army Regimental Band. I'm currently the first call drummer for a production company out of Orlando, we play various corporate events using anything from a 3 to 12 pc band, I have play several gigs with Charlie DeChant (Sax Player with Hall and Oates)
Played in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand with the Rock and Roll Heros (Tribute show)
I played Branson, MO. with Anita Bryant , Johnny Lee, Larry Musgrave and Disney Cruise Line on both ships, Magic and wonder.
I was part of the Disney Cruise line Inaugural Cruise playing with the "Roadhouse Band" and can offer a fantastic reference from Hire Notes, Inc. "the only outside talent provider Disney uses globally...has produced bands for Tokyo Disneyland, Disney Sea, Disneyland Paris, and is the exclusive musician talent provider for Disney Cruise Lines since 1997...
They can be reached @ hirenotes.com
Played for the headliner show on board RCL with the "Cash and Friends" show.
played for "Legends in concert" for 8yrs. Currently living in Florida and looking for committed gig, National Act, theatre or touring show like "Grease" or "Mama Mia"
Rock solid, I don't over play, I considered myself a "Pocket drummer" ( Like Jack Bruno who played for Tina Turner and Joe Cocker ) call me you will not be dissappointed.. Have gig, will travel. I would consider a gig anywhere..Worldwide.
Playing the "Legends in Concert" gig I played; Hank Jr, Elvis, Garth Brookes, Reba, Shania Twain, Tim McGrew, Blues Brothers, Buddy Holly, Marilyn Monroe, John Denver, Frank Sinatra and many more..
I have also played the part of Ringo Starr with Beatlemania, we played on Canadian TV and various corporate events. I can read charts (Sight reading, not great) I'm VERY comfortable playing with a click track.
I have both electronic drums (Roland TD-9) and acoustic (custom Premier kit) complemented by Sabian HHX Evolution cymbals and a current passport.. Call me, Call me, Call me.. Thanks for your time and for looking..
I'm currently playing at Epcot at Disney world, FL with the "British Invasion" if you are down this way, drop by and see me..
- Number of years working in Nashville area:
- 1
- Number of years in the music business:
- 20+
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Vic Firth
Posted on June 10, 2010 at 10:00pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
I have just got my Vic Firth endorsement.. I would like to thank everyone I have had dealings with over at Vic Firth especially Ben Davis..I appreciate all your help.
Hard Rock Live
Posted on April 21, 2010 at 9:00am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
I will be playing another corporate gig at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando, FL this Saturday 4-24-2010. It is with the "British Invasion" doing the Beatle thing.....
Up date
Posted on March 3, 2010 at 3:26pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
Played the Cash and Friends show in Sun City, FL on Feb 24th had a good crowd of approx 500. I will be playing a corporate gig at The Hard Rock Live Orlando on March 4th.. I had the pleasure of meeting Eddie Anders on March 1st, he was at the park ( Epcot) saw our "British Invasion" show and was very impressed.
Stay tuned folks, more to come.
Lay off
Posted on March 3, 2009 at 9:00pm 4 Comments 0 Promotions
Well the economy has cought up with me and the company I worked for, I have just been laid off.. I was a National Account Rep for a major Musical Instrument company..Anyway, that being said. If anyone can help I am available for any gigs that might need a solid drummer.. Not flashy just pocket..
I wish you all well and I hope to see you soon.
Mike T
I wish you all well and I hope to see you soon.
Mike T
Jimmy Fortune and Mike Rogers
Posted on June 17, 2008 at 9:52pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
I had the pleasure of meeting Jimmy Fortune and Mike Rogers, both great guys. I hope to meet many more like these.
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Well , what can I say. But, it has been very tough out here in LA. Of course I am trying on a whole new pair of shoes. I ve been out here about 2yrs now. I moved because my son and his family moved out hear. I gave up a lot when I left Nashville, but was willing to give it a try here in La La land. My kids give me the strength to put up with LA..But still it's a struggle. I was so happy to be invited to this site. I am doing my best to get back in touch with my Nashville people, but not all are on this site. My in law is Carlene Carter, and I can't even get a gig with her right now. Of course she lives way up north above San Francisco. Ha! :) funny! Anyway I am still pushing and contacting. Going out to jam with this Blues Rock Group called Black Angle. They are on and indie label which is cool for me. I am into the Indie and Roots / Americana.
Hey! your playing a cool train blues groove.
Stay In Touch. Look forward to meeting you in Person...
Danny D
Keeping my hopes up that 'a door will open soon'! : )
Thanks!
Becky
I believe you get what you give, in other words, 'you reap what you sow' ! I spoke with Bret T. at the 1st NMP get-together how COOL it was that he came up with a site for professional musicians. A kind of 'spider-web', if you will, that will help all of us crazy musicians stay connected and help make it easier to 'spread the word' about gigs. I must confess, that THIS year seems to be one of the hardest years EVER (I've been in Nashville since 1992), to find a 'decent road gig'. I'm STILL looking, myself.
I will be glad to pass your name along, if I hear of someone looking for drummers! Please do the same for me, as a keyboardist/bgv singer!
BTW, I LOVED Venice...how beautiful is THAT place! Although, they said...."what ever you do, don't FALL in the water" ! ha ha ha! THAT was a little scarey! hee hee hee! I took their advice! "When in ROME," and all........ : )
C-ya
Becky
Being that Priest (and my maiden name of Reeves) is ENGLISH, anything for a 'brother across the seas' ! ha ha!
C-ya
Becky
Looking forward to getting to know you...
Danny D
Thanks for the add.
Peace!!!!!!!
Ranj
Do you know Tully Kennedy, he plays bass for Jason Aldean? he and I worked together on the Disney cruise line back in 1998 when they kicked of in the cruise industry. I don't know if you can help me or not, I am trying to hookup with a national act or supporting act, you've been in town for many yrs and I'm sure you know a ton of guys. Can you point me in the right direction. I don't know if you have checked my website out.. www.starnow.com/miketwigg please feel free to forward it to anyone you think could use it.
Anyway, nice talking with you.. One more thing, will you be attending the summer NAMM show? I will be there on friday. I'll buy the coffee.
P.S. I used to play bass for Anita Bryant way back when I was in college :) I got a kick out of seeing her on your credits :)