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Mike Perkins
Acoustic / Indie / Folk Rock

".....and the wisdom to know the difference"

COLUMBUS, OHIO
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Mike Perkins: General Info
Member Since6/27/2005
Band Websitemikeperkins.net
Band MembersMike's debut solo album, Sway, features several talented musicians from the Columbus, Ohio area. Guests include Ward Scott and Robb McCormick of The Shantee (bass/keyboards), Jerry DePizzo of O.A.R. (saxophone), Megan Palmer (violin), John Zuck (bass) and Dave Weissman (mandolin). In early 2007, the original Shantee keyboardist, Randy Browne, reunited with Mike after three years. Randy now performs at every Mike Perkins show. West-African drummers "Sogbety" Diomande and "Papa" often make an appearance as well, along with local drummer Chris Beal.
InfluencesEverything and everyone.
Sounds LikeAnHonestTune.com says, "Mike sings as he illuminates the shining light of love that beams through us all. Scat singing, strumming his acoustic, and carrying his festive numbers through several different musical phrasings, Perkins' performance launches himself into the hallowed category of artists on the fringe of breaking out to a wider audience." Relix Magazine quotes, "In Mike Perkins, the group has a distinctive singer while the band rocks along with integrity and class."
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 5 2008 9:00P
The Smith Compound!!! ( free festival ) Baltimore (20 min east of Columbus ), Ohio
Jul 7 2008 10:00P
Hamilton’s Pub ( every Monday ) Columbus / Gahanna, Ohio
Jul 8 2008 10:00P
Woodchuck’s ( formerly called The Beach ) ( every Tues. ) Mansfield, Ohio
Jul 9 2008 10:30P
Scarlet & Gray Cafe ( every Wed.) ( back to 18+up !! ) Columbus ( O.S.U. ), Ohio
Jul 18 2008 10:00P
Lucky’s Lancaster, Ohio
Jul 19 2008 2:00P
Tabfest Mendon, Ohio
Jul 24 2008 7:00P
The Caddy Shack Kelly’s Island, Ohio
Jul 26 2008 10:00P
Uncle Butter’s ( "Who’s Hoo Music Festival" ) Warren, Ohio
Aug 8 2008 10:00P
Skully’s Columbus, Ohio
Sep 6 2008 10:00P
The Mad Frog Cincinnati, Ohio

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   About Mike Perkins
Hi. My name is Mike Perkins. For me, music is a way to connect with other people. Its soothing pulse steadily chips away at my "protective" layers and allows my true self to be free. It allows me to gaze into the eyes of friends, as well as strangers, and know that deep down we're all the same. It's a giant invisible wave carrying us all to shore. It's in every smile, every campfire, and every tree. Music reminds me that I'm alive, and that goodness never really dies. Music is love . . . love is music, and they both are here to help us along in our journey.







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Mike Perkins's Friends Comments
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the sweetest hippie ever





Jul 4 2008 9:35 AM

flag, fourth, july, independence, freedom, liberty
Lucky's Bar (Ted Russell Kamp July 12th)





Jul 3 2008 5:17 PM

Check out Mike Perkins
Friday July 18th 10pm
@ Lucky's Bar
807 S. Columbus St.
Lancaster, Ohio
Be There!!!
They Call Me Young My Money Long





Jul 3 2008 8:25 AM

Great show last night so happy its back to 18 and up See u Monday
stephanie





Jul 2 2008 6:22 PM

beautiful show monday (: it was great to finally get to see you myself and not just hear about monday nights!
mountain jipzy mama





Jul 2 2008 3:25 PM

Thank u..good ole boy..we love 2 dream with u
Mary





Jul 2 2008 10:27 AM

Great show last night buddy!!! I cant wait till this weekend its going to be awesome!!! See ya then! XOXO
Peace & LOVE
The Day Fish Band





Jul 2 2008 7:04 AM

thanks for the add, mike.
peace from sw ohio.
dfb
RAQUEL





Jul 1 2008 6:51 AM

Thank you so much for your amazing performance last night as always!
5 more days til the Compound! Can't wait, So excited!
Peace





Jun 30 2008 5:54 PM

Great job at Comfest!! Loved dancing in the mud puddles with you jammin! Peace!
Lisa





Jun 30 2008 5:01 PM

I miss, The Shantee!!!
gLauren





Jun 30 2008 9:21 AM

hey, youre always good
The BabySitter





Jun 30 2008 8:08 AM

comfest: great show - way too short, and we could barely hear the guitars- great beats though- we'll be there weds.
to get the rest of our fix!
Reggie Noble





Jun 29 2008 7:54 PM

You were great last night as always brother....
emilykay12





Jun 29 2008 1:46 PM

I had so much fun last night! Thanks for the dance!
Tabfest 2008 July 18th-19th





Jun 28 2008 6:47 AM

We're looking forward to hosting you at Tabfest 2008!


Boat Rocker....


Is Online


Jun 27 2008 9:52 AM

Missin' Comfest to go white water rafting... It was a tough choice :)
Anyah





Jun 26 2008 7:05 PM

Hey sweetie, I can't wait to see you at Comfest!! Look for me I'll be there on Saturday.
$$MiZZ.M a j i k$$ LOTUS QUEEN





Jun 26 2008 8:01 AM

My first show was tuesday. Something I will never forget.
I dont know how you do it brotherman but you give me something nobody else can!
ShEp♥





Jun 26 2008 6:19 AM

comfesssssst :) :) :)
fuzz [[is livin the simple life]]





Jun 26 2008 12:52 AM

happy wednesday from maui...
...were still waiting...

let me know when youre ready, Ill book the shows..
Peace





Jun 25 2008 1:07 PM

Can't wait to see you at Comfest!
J-Balla #20





Jun 25 2008 9:57 AM

Dude, you need to come somewhere in Cincinnati not 18+. I saw you open for O.A.R. last year at Miami and I'd really like to see it again.
I LOVE KIMBERLYJOHNSON.





Jun 24 2008 4:14 PM

wzuuuuuuuup man.
Julie





Jun 23 2008 2:58 PM

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Jun 23 2008 12:52 PM

I can't wait till tomorrow!!! I am in need of some dancin' and good vibes....see ya then brotherman XOXO
Peace & LOVE
mountain jipzy mama





Jun 23 2008 9:12 AM

Hey now!! getcher free Perkins Pies at the Smith Compound..punkin or apple..free 2 the 1st 20 people to dance!!more freee ones to the clean up crew..Them people are awesome and so kynd to have such a beautiful lil family reunion year after year!!
Missy





Jun 23 2008 8:25 AM

so, every single person that ive introduced your music to has met you, except for me!!i didnt get to go to wangdang to see you but i hope your going to summer hooka.. i wanna meet you lol oh yea by the way, short hair still makes you look hot , but i like it long ha why'd you cut it?
Dawn ♥





Jun 22 2008 9:42 AM

I got my CD a couple of days ago! Thank u sooo much!!! xoxoxo ;)
The BabySitter





Jun 22 2008 7:34 AM

will the new drummer be playing with you at comfest next weekend? if this show is to be anything like the most recent ones y'all have played, it is going to be Amazing! I'm bringing friends from out of town- I can't wait to show off the local talent...
*princess peach*





Jun 20 2008 12:14 PM

so i was listening to Fox 102.3 driving to work this morning...and the dj said, "mike perkins will be making his fox rock debute today...you can see mike perkins at woodchucks every tuesday night on park ave here in sunny mansfield..."--but i didn't hear the rest because i was squealing.
RAQUEL





Jun 19 2008 11:59 AM

Nice to see the Smith Compound on the calendar! I cant wait!
Fox Rock Network





Jun 19 2008 7:15 AM

Fox Radio is breaking Mike Perkins this Friday during the lunch hour! (12:15pm or so) Tune into 98.3 - 102.3 - or 107.7FM for the jam! And thanks to those of you from around the Mansfield area who make Tuesdays at Woodchucks one of the best nights in town! Those of you who don't know need to get there!
-Jephro
Mary





Jun 18 2008 9:23 AM

Great show last night as ALWAYS!!!! Thank you!! See ya later brotherman!!! XOXO
Peace & LOVE
mountain jipzy mama