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Mike Breen
Acoustic / Americana / Country

"I promise the next one will be funny!"

PHOENIX,
United States

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Last Login:  7/18/2008
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   Mike Breen: General Info
Member Since1/3/2006
Band Websitejimmaypro.com/backattheranch.htm
Band Members

Mike Breen and Back at the Ranch Band is comprised of some of the best "Pickers" & "Grinners" in these parts. Led by recording artist Mike Breen on guitar & vocals, with the legendary Skaggs brothers Russ & Ken on bass & steel guitar, along with amazing Cheryl Wolff on fiddle & vocals and Mickey McGee on drums. Their brand of country and variety music has entertained corporate clients for the past 20 years.

Mike Breen - Guitar and Vocals - Mike has spent the last 25 years performing throughout the southwest as a singer-songwriter and musician. Mike has performed with many country music stars while his 4 CDs “No Excuses,” “Past Lives,” “Mescal Mary ” and “Apartment Living” have garnered rave reviews in such notable publications as Twentieth Century Guitar, Dirty Linen and Sing Out magazines.

Cheryl Wolff - Vocals and Fiddle - Cheryl grew up in Arizona and started playing fiddle/violin at the age of 9. Her singing didn't begin until the age of 20 and a move to Nashville in ‘98 gave her a chance to go on the road and record with several major country artists including Alan Jackson and Terri Clark. An artist in her own right, Cheryl is working on her own solo project.

Ken Skaggs - Pedal Steel and mandolin - Ken is a veteran of several legendary Arizona country bands and for the past 14 years has played in all 50 states, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK as a member of Glen Campbell's Band. A computer addict, Ken is a webmaster for www.glencampbellshow.com and tourdog.com and others.

Russ Skaggs - Bass and Vocals - Also a member of Glen Campbell’s band (and Kenny’s kid brother) Russ has performed or recorded with John McEuen, Link Wray, Kate Wallace, Ronnie Glover, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas and so on. Russ has played a legendary part in the Phoenix music scene as a musician, artist and producer. He also loves the “business of show.”

Mickey McGee - Drums and Vocals - Originally from New Orleans, Mickey grew up in Phoenix and moved to LA to play with some of country rock’s legendary figures including Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Rick Nelson, J. D. Souther, Goose Creek Symphony and the Flying Burrito Brothers. Now, back in Phoenix, Mickey is still one of the finest drummers around.


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Myspace Backgrounds
Gigmasters - Booking  Online Since 1997
Gigmasters - Booking Online Since 1997
InfluencesRichard Thompson, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, David Bromberg, Tony Rice, Doc Watson, Dan Folgelberg.
Sounds LikeUhh...you tell me.
Record LabelBasilbone Records
Type of LabelIndie




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"Have Telecaster...Will Travel"

The new merch store is open! click here for shirts, mugs, doggie bowls and more!

The brand new cd is out. It's called "Apartment Living" and you can order it through cdbaby by clicking on the cover below.

Buy the CD
MIKE BREEN: Apartment Living
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album coverMIKE BREEN: Mescal Mary & Other B Bender Guitar Instrumentals

12 Guitar instrumentals featuring his fabulous b and g bender guitar playing. A wide assortment of styles is presented - from country rock to that Bakersfield sound. Not just for guitar lovers.

Buy the CD
album coverMIKE BREEN: No Excuses

Debut release (1996) of great story songs with lots of guitar fiddles and mandolin.

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album coverMIKE BREEN: Past Lives

story songs with some fine guitar, mandolin and banjo

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Free Download - "Salt Creek" featuring Ron Rutowski on fiddle, myself on guitar and banjo, Kyle Harris on bass and Mike Barton on Drums. Produced by Bob "Willard" Henke.

Mike BreenSalt Creek


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cindy





Jul 16 2008 3:11 PM

thank you for being a friend
Dorilyn





Jul 1 2008 11:28 PM

looking forward to chatting more with you later on Mike...great stuff! Take care!
Kevin McNally





Jun 18 2008 6:53 PM

Hey Mike,

How do you like your new digs? No more Apartment Living - except in song!

Kevin
Jimmy Eat Squirrel





Jun 18 2008 3:54 PM

I see in your picture, you are sitting on the floor. Did you fall? Because I can't imagine getting on the floor because you want to. at our age, we need a crane to get back up again.
amy





Jun 17 2008 2:58 PM

HEY THAT WAS A FUN GIG. NICE WORKING WITH YA! THANKS FOR THINKING OF ME.
IVE BEEN BRAGGIN ON YOU AND THAT COLLINS!
Urban Monroes





Jun 9 2008 11:56 AM

Howdy Mike,

We're just droppin' by to thank you kindly for adding the Urban Monroes as a friend.

John Sullivan is such a wonderful song.

We hope you have a great day!



~the Urban Monroes
Daisy Mallory





Jun 3 2008 9:49 AM

I think his name is Mike? or something like that! haha. That was the only picture that was close up...but I couldn't get the red eye out. Oh well.

-Daisy
James Michael Harris





Jun 2 2008 6:26 PM

Great music my friend. Easy to listen to.
Love the mix on all the songs
Daisy Mallory





Jun 2 2008 7:33 AM

Hey Mike! Just wanted to drop by and say hello. Hope all is well!

-Daisy

P.S. Thanks for coming to The Buffalo Chip.
I'm so excited we finally got to perform our song that we wrote!
Keith Curtis





May 31 2008 1:21 PM

Hey Mike! You DID leave a comment before. I had a MySpace storm or fit or whatever that was. Lost my comments. Had to start all over again.

Us musicians just never give up, ya' know? We just pick up our amp and go on.

Got to!!!

Follow the music wherever it takes you. Just got to!!!

You are one of the finest in the business.

Keith
Jeff Lodge





May 20 2008 6:15 PM

Thanks for the add Mike. Love your music! Hello from Payson!

Jeff
Bill Hallock





May 18 2008 10:35 AM

Legendary???? The only things I was ever "Legendary" for was my alcohol consumption and my inate ability to piss EVERYBODY off....oh well, at least I'm still alive and able to know good music when I hear it! Bill
Graham Brown





May 18 2008 9:53 AM

Hey Mike - unbelieveable. I too went to Unionville 9-11 then finished high school out here in Phoenix. I am heading back to West Chester in the fall tho. all the best, and nice work as well on your page.

peace,
Graham
Bill Hallock





May 16 2008 9:20 PM

Been listening to your songs and enjoying them....sure would like to hear "Back at The Ranch!" Great people to be playing with...love those Skaggs boys! Sure do like your Telecaster sound.....now I know why you are T Bleu's "go to" guitar picker.
Bill
Daisy Mallory





May 13 2008 12:14 PM

We just got back! We are soooo happy to be home. Hope you feel better soon!! I would love to write a song with you! I wrote a few songs while I was there..I'll have to fill you in! When in Ohio....always family drama.. many songs to write. hahaa
Take care,

-Daisy
Matt Cartsonis





May 12 2008 5:09 PM

I suck.
And you were on your back with tubes in your nose. It's not like I didn't ask about you!

Hope you're feeling better... I will be back to haunt you soon.
Matt Indes Drums!





May 12 2008 12:11 PM

Hi Mike, Thanks for adding me,love the tunes.
Matt
Cheryl Wolff





May 11 2008 10:16 PM

I love your song that you did with Bleu.....amazing!!!!
xander





May 5 2008 8:48 PM

thx!
that means a lot coming from you!
Elkie Brooks





Apr 28 2008 8:14 AM

Thanks for the ad,

All the best,

Elkie x
Cheryl Wolff





Apr 23 2008 1:02 AM

Hope all goes well..this just seemed to be the right remark after our gig tonight....lol Let me know if there is anything ya need....
get well
Wendy Newcomer





Apr 19 2008 10:38 AM