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Mike de Velta
Folk / Roots Music / Blues

Singer/Songwriter /Multi Instrumentalist/Producer



Perth, Western Australia
Australia

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Last Login:  7/13/2009
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Member Since5/24/2006
Band Websitewww.mikedevelta.com
InfluencesJohn Lee Hooker Cat Stevens Kenny Burrell Larry Carlton Leo Kotkee Fred McDowell Manse Lipscombe Blind Boy Fuller Ry Cooder Michael Hedges

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE PLAYING;

* Invited to play at Live en Aout (Jazz Festival) Noumea, New Caledonia, National TV, Live to air and interviews.(2006)

* Nannup Folk Festival (2007)

* Included in the WAMI compilation CD (2006)

* Araleun Blues in the Park (2007)

* Westcoast Blues And Roots Fringe Festival (2007), (2008)

* Fairbridge Folk Festival (2008)

* Tracks from the album, “On a Backdrop of Silence” included in ABC documentary for Stateline

* Played on ABC Radio “The Planet”.

* Featured artist on BAR 1 CD (Blues and Roots Promotions CD)

* Played Live in the studio on Perth's ABC 720 with James Lush's Breakfast Show (2008)

* Included in the Perth Blues Club's annual Festival of the Fret with Lindsay Wells, Gerard Maunik, and Mal Eastwick.(2008)

* Shared the stage with Deborah Conway, Lucky Oceans, Nathan Cavalieri, Vdelli, The Ragabillys, Blue Shaddy, Bondi Cigars, Dave Mann Collective, Ivan Zar, Derrin Nuaendorf, Wolf Mail and The Waifs, Lindsay Wells, Gerard Maunik, Mal Eastwick.

Sounds LikeIf you take all the above influence and put 'em in a blender, sort of sounds like that.

FRONTLINE OUT NOW!

 

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   About Mike de Velta

Western Australian recording artist, songwriter and guitarist Mike de Velta has crafted a niche audience in his home town of Perth as a musician who identifies with many styles and genres, although typically associated with the roots and blues movement and predominantly acoustic in nature Mike’s music and writing is constantly on the move, delving into forays of folk, blues, the esoteric and a touch of the modern.

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Christos Karpathakis





Jun 22 2009 7:26 AM

Well done on your approach to Norwegian Wood. It is both respectful to the original tune and highly creative and original in its own right. I like that.
emelia





Jun 17 2009 11:40 AM

hey Mr D,

hows the kids at coogee going? my new sport teacher at highschool is not half as good as you, she wont let us play dodge hahahah

okay cya! :)
mick





Jun 17 2009 11:39 AM

Hey Mike,Great to hear from you brother,Im still movin and shakin down south .More sound than playin. havin a great time mate.Off to mick haart @ quinny tomoz. woohoo
.::Ryano::.





Jun 17 2009 11:14 AM

hey mr d how are you. ur in my top frineds put me in urs.......

can we please play basket ball again on friday its AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!



cya l8r ur best student RYAN.
Dean Wuksta





Jun 16 2009 11:41 PM

Cheers Mike, thanks for listening once again and your kind words. As is the incredible body of work that represents you bro'.

I should have another new original on YT/MS by end of week, did some 'skattin' tonight to find a vocal melody for it.
the MERRg





Jun 16 2009 9:03 AM

cheers and thanks

enjoying your music

peace,love and blessings
Sam Smith





Jun 15 2009 1:39 PM

Nice new tune Mike. Hope alls well. Sam.
southsouthwest





Jun 15 2009 1:39 PM

Hey Mike, how'd the Davilak gig go?
Dean
Chris Parkinson





May 22 2009 11:31 AM

Hi Mike, well, everytime I visit your profile and listen to your music I am gobsmacked! And I haven't used that word for a while :-) Great stuff mate. Really looking forward to playing with you and also The Davs on the 12th. Respect to you my friend, Chris.
Christos Karpathakis





May 13 2009 7:39 AM

Thanks for your help with "Mountains, Rivers, Valleys, Plains" and "Grandpa's Penny" you really lifted the sound. I would recommend you to anybody who needs their music produced.
Lydian’s tilt





May 8 2009 9:34 AM

Hey Mate

Am launching my new ep "Enthusian' at Kulcha next friday (15th) with Emily Barker and Selk Hastings, is going to be a beautiful night

if you free would love to see you there

hope your well
the DAVs





May 8 2009 9:33 AM

Hi Mike,
delighte to hear we'll be working with ya at Trigger CD launch. !!

cheers, dilip
Richard Madden FORCE OF NATURE CD Now available!!





Apr 23 2009 5:40 AM

Thanks for taking the time to check out my music :)

All the best,
Richard
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Apr 17 2009 8:17 AM

Mr MD slow and comfys not a bad way to be ha-ha... I'm taking the fast train for awhile I may choose to get off along the way!!!
see you soon

x
Christos Karpathakis





Apr 16 2009 12:03 AM

It was great to re visit Martha again.
When is Sunshine FM going to wake up and play this baby?
KNiKi


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Apr 16 2009 12:03 AM

Hey ya Mike
Sending some good vibes your way
Hows life treating you in this big ole bad world
x
Jayme





Apr 9 2009 7:31 AM

<br /> <br />Hey Gorgeous. <br />Hope alls good your way! <br />Life is wonderfilled and i have at last; a Man to share it with. <br />Couldnt be happier!! <br />Love n Laughter <br />Jayme <br /> <br />
Chris Parkinson





Apr 5 2009 1:25 PM

Hi Mike, Belly Dancer is awesome. It takes me on journeys into past travels. Well done mate! I have our new stuff up on my profile and it is getting a bit of attention. Thank you so much for your suupport and help. Peace and respect mate, Chris.
db





Mar 23 2009 12:39 PM

Mike, would love to catch up....and i could realllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy do with some De Velta Blues...speak soon ..best wishes as always Danny xx
db





Mar 23 2009 11:59 AM

Hey Mike...long time brother...hope this finds you well,,,,drop me a line , be good to catch up up,,,regards from Australind !!!! (yes i've moved!!)...Danny xx
Gerard





Mar 15 2009 3:39 PM

a get together sounds good anytime. <br />toys are simple: rat distortion/keeley compressor/dunlop wah/zoom g2. <br />myspace is all new to us. just getting use to it all... <br />peace. gerard <br />
KNiKi


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Mar 2 2009 6:40 AM

Hey stranger popping in to flash my pearly whites!!
Keep that music flowing hey
your fan
x
Christos Karpathakis





Feb 25 2009 5:47 PM

I have just listened to Craig Sinclair's "Peace is the Road". What a winner! Well done Mike! Its a piece of history, I swear.
Christos





Feb 23 2009 11:33 AM

My website is online, for now there is one song ready for download, Drit Away, the song from the new RUEFA Travel TV spot, More songs up soon, enjoy www.christos.at
In The Labyrinth





Feb 13 2009 10:59 AM

Hi Mike,
Yes I am a multimusician too.
Greetings from Stockholm,
Peter
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