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Mike Bader Blues Band
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Mike Bader Blues Band



Missoula, Montana
United States

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Member Since3/7/2007
Band Websitehttp://www.mikebaderblues.com/
Band MembersThe Mike Bader Band is Mike Bader on guitar and vocals, Sam Forslund on bass, Caleb Van Gelder on drums, and Vance Walstra ..boards. Mike has been joined on several tours and festivals by his brother Dave on bass and Iowa Blues Hall of Famer keyboardist Tom Giblin, including the recent New Bohemia Music Festival benefit. In recent years he has played with drummers Brandon Zimmer and Matt Singler, bassist Larry Hirshberg and guitarist Ron Meissner. Another project is the Bader Brothers Band, with Mike and his brothers Dave, Bob and Tom. "one, two, three...hit it!"
InfluencesWay too many to list, but to name a few all-time favorites: Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Dawkins, Muddy Waters, the Allman Bros., Albert King, Elvin Bishop, Otis Rush, Earl Hooker, Albert Collins. Bader saw many of these artists and more as a teenager, forming the foundation of musical influences upon which he relies for strength and inspiration.
Sounds LikeSounds like Mike Bader, with his unique mix of blues, funk, R & B, cajun, reggae and more. Reviewers have mentioned Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughn, B.B. King, Dr. John and Little Milton. (I wish!) Listen and decide for yourself!
Record LabelLongstaff Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
Hilton Gardens Hotel-Wildlife Costume Ball Missoula, Montana
Dec 11 2009 10:00P
Top Hat Lounge Missoula, Montana
Dec 12 2009 6:00P
House Concert-Solo Show Florence, Montana
Dec 31 2009 10:00P
Lochsa Lodge Powell, Idaho
Mar 20 2010 9:00P
Trails End Saloon & Blues Bar Oregon City, Oregon
May 13 2010 8:00P
Western Night-Int’l Wildlife Film Festival Lolo, Montana
Jul 24 2010 3:00P
Blues Fest-TBA Hot Springs, Montana
Aug 28 2010 12:00P
Festival Show-TBA Missoula, Montana

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   About Mike Bader Blues Band
A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mike Bader began playing live music in 1971. He has gained international recognition as a powerful artist who delivers high energy performances. Increasingly popular at festivals and special events, his blues contain a unique mix of uptempo funk, R & B, cajun, reggae and low-down boogie, providing a rootsy sound, conducive to dancing! With good songwriting skills (affiliated with BMI), strong guitar leads and distinctive vocals, Bader's debut album, Clearcut Case of the Blues, was listed amongst the Top U.S. Blues Releases of 2004 in the international 11th Annual Real Blues Awards. Both Clearcut and his followup album, Matches My Feelings, have received critical acclaim in publications across the U.S., Canada and Europe, and radio airplay in more than 30 states and 9 countries. Bader has shared the bill with blues greats including Curtis Salgado, Tommy Castro, Big Jack Johnson, James Harman, Carlos del Junco and many others. He performs regularly at clubs and festivals from Washington state to Wisconsin. Whether you’re looking for a headlining act or a firestarter to get the party going, whenever the Mike Bader Band is playing, there’s a good-time boogie going down! The band is working on many new songs to be recorded this winter in time for the Spring and Summer touring season! We'll be previewing them here on myspace, so keep visiting.

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Dave Bader



Dec 5 2008 2:06 PM

Thanks for helping with the New Bohemia Music Festival benefit! You really rocked the show - I have heard from many people about your set - thanks again.
KEWU

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Sep 2 2007 12:43 AM

Thanks for the add! We love your music and always advertise your local gigs! Keep up the good work!

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