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Sounds Like
Mike endorses OLDFIELD TUBE AMPS- check them out at: www.oldfieldtubeamps.com.
Mike is now proudly using Martin guitars. www.martinguitar.com Also PRS, Fender and Takamine.
"This stuff is great. I love it. It moves you emotionally, mentally. It grabs you. It's music that's undeniable."
-Dion (DiMucci), Rock n Roll ...Hall of Famer and multiple-platinum artist.
"Clearly, it's very good stuff. Well-written songs, well-put together."
-Dennis McNally (Grateful Dead Publicist/Historian)
"Fresh , exciting new music from a man named Miz---worth checking out!" Gene Shay/ WXPN Radio Host/ Co-founder Philadelphia Folk Festival
Mike Miz bio:
“Madness in My Mind” is the culmination and road less traveled by bohemian artist Mike Miz. Released in 2007 it is both a catharsis and a triumph, a brutally honest pictorial of so many of his generation. Deeply honest, expressing the angst and sweet brilliance of life on the edge that only a true risk taker can see.
Mike’s roots are in the Wyoming Valley of Northeastern Pennsylvania, where his music reflects the folk, rock, blues, blue grass and reggae base in which he was nurtured.
Privileged to play out since the age of 15, he has had the pleasure to play on stage with such formable artist as Umphrey’s McGee, Don Preston (Frank Zappa and the Mothers), Chuck Garvey, Al Schnier, Vinnie Amico & Jim Loughlin (moe.), Charlie Hitchcock & Ben Combe (Particle), Marco Benevento, Jeff Pevar, Jason Hann (String Cheese Incident), Michael Glabicki (Rusted Root), Jen Z (Antigone Rising), Ryo Okumoto, Marc Ford (Black Crowes, Ben Harper), Willy Waldman, Tim Carbone (Railroad Earth, Phil and Friends), Scott Sawyer, Merl Saunders, Gordon Stone, Creed Bratton (the Grassroots, NBC’s The Office), George Wesley, and many more…. Mike has also opened for acts like Derek Trucks Band, Leon Russell and Jimmy Herring.
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What Mike brings to the stage is courtesy, grace and a vocal that can lament like a young soul in love or grate like a seasoned old blues singer. His solo performances capture the craftsmanship of his songwriting and reveal the depth of their origin. His guitar playing brings some undefinable artistry on both acoustic and electric that is tasteful, poignant, but can make a camera blur. Come out and see this new face of a generation of hope.
Mike can be heard performing his material with the new band MiZ and tours nationally with JamStampede and Gongzilla.
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Just downloaded the Sherman Theater show because i was at school nd could make it but good stuff guy. I also came across a song called "Heels of the Day" on another show and the songs is just spectacular. You never seize to amaze me. See you at the Jazz Cafe soon. Be good. Peace and love
