Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, Jr., Merle Haggard, David Allan Coe, Travis Tritt, Steve Earle, Chris Knight, Alan Jackson, Ray Scott, Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry, John Mellencamp, Tom Petty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and ZZ Top.
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A blend of the influences listed above ... see video
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Mike McCarroll is a singer, songwriter, and independent recording artist based in west Georgia, near Atlanta. His music blends both traditional and outlaw country styles with flavorings of southern rock, classic rock, and blues. His music is often described as "kickin' country", "authentic", " very soulful", "current to the times" and " highly connected". Mike's debut album "At The Crossroads" was released in June 2007 on the independent Euphoria Records label.
Mike's first memories of music revolve around his Mom and an Aunt dancing him around the kitchen countertop to Elvis singles “All Shook Up” and “Hound Dog.” That was a fine place to start for the young McCarroll as he progressed into the 60’s and 70’s listening to rock music and then got into southern rock in late 70s and country by the mid 80’s.
MM was born and raised in Harriman, Tennessee located in east Tennessee near Knoxville and Oak Ridge. When he went into the Air Force at eighteen (during the Vietnam Era) a friend showed him a few chords and a new and different interest began with music. The first song Mike learned was “Heart of Gold” by Neil Young.
What got Mike serious about writing, recording, and performing was the emergence of alternative country music. When he discovered pioneers like Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams, and Chris Knight, the excitement and feelings that were engaged with Southern Rock started all over again then he was inspired once again.
Through the years Mike became interested in songwriting and wrote a number of rock songs to play for his own enjoyment, little did he know where that would lead. Music was put on the shelf for a few years to raise a family and start his own business. After that phase of his life moved to a comfortable level Mike decided to get back into music, jamming with a number of bands and playing a few gigs sporadically around the Atlanta area. Finally he reached a point in life where the time and resources were available to cut and release an album of original songs.
Mike believes that what you hear on commercial radio is mostly cookie-cutter formula crap. The real artists are the independent folks that you never hear on commercial radio. As a successful and independent business owner this fits right into his outlook and philosophy about being free to create your own future and carve your own path through life.
At The Crossroads will introduce this music man and warrior of life. The album embodies the very spirit and drive that Mike has embraced for so many years. It is filled with energetic real life stuff featuring scorching rock, country, and blues licks that originate from a man’s soul. When you hear it you will agree that he is the real deal and backs it up.
For booking information contact:
J&P Productions at (770) 942-4363
Website: www.jnppro.com
Email: joey@jnppro.com
What Geoff said!!! Thanks so much for the nice compliments. I really love your songwriting too, Mike! Looking forward to seeing you out again soon. -Simone
Hey thanks Mike! It was a lotta fun. Your songs were awesome! The one about the crossroads of country and rock n' roll hit home w/ me, b/c I feel like that's how our band's music is as well. And it's just a cool song anyway. Cash Crop was great too! Hope to see ya again down the road... - Geoff
Hope you're doing well Mike ... just wanted to say hey and show you a video ... Let me know what you think ... we do BluesRock and are getting to gig all the time ... check our schedule and come see me sometime.
Hello, Welcome, Thank you for the add and the new friendship. When you get a chance stop by and check out our site and songs our lead singer wrote. We are now working on our 2nd album it's all Southern Rock original songs our lead singer also wrote. Check back with us again soon, we are aways adding new stuff. Leave a comment let us know what you think. Thank you for your time and have a blessed day. KEEP ON ROCKIN!!
God Bless, ERB Fred Ratliff Singer/Songwriter Composer
REMEMBER OUR TROOPS & VETS TO FIGHT AND DIE FOR OUR FREEDOM.....GOD BLESS THEM ALL....
Thanks Mike! Once I got Kirk McMillan as our new secretary we started getting this and more things done. It all gets overwhelming! Thank goodness for good, dedicated and energetic people to help!!!! Vicki Lynne
Thanks for joining the New Country Star Team..Dedicated to bringing the best "New" and "Unsigned" artists in the music business to the forefront of every music executive in the world.
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