Mike Perkins
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I Remember You
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Mansfield
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General Info
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Genre: Acoustic / Folk Rock / Indie
Location COLUMBUS, OHIO, US
Profile Views: 182603
Last Login: 2/7/2011
Member Since 6/27/2005
Website www.mikeperkins.net
Type of Label Unsigned
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Bio
I hear music everywhere. Always have. Beats and melodies are constantly swirling around in my head. Although I technically write my own songs, I feel like it's more accurate to say that I find them. I often hear songs in my dreams, wake up, and then hurry to my guitar before the subtle nuances of the music escape me. I also enjoy noticing rhythms in the physical world. Whether it's a pattern in the clouds, bands of wind blowing across a field of tall grass, birds talking to each other, the changing of the seasons, a crackling campfire, babies turning into old people, or the sound of my dogs snoaring, rhythm is EVERYWHERE. On stage, I feel like a kid that gets to play on an infinite jungle gym..... always finding something new to swing on or climb. When playing music, the only limitation is your imagination. You can go anywhere you want. I think that's why I tend to sing with my eyes closed. I feel like my best songs are still ahead of me, but that's probably what every musician thinks. Otherwise, the "jungle gym" would start to get boring. Maybe outer space is God's jungle gym? .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Purchase Mike Perkins CDs.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... Purchase Mike Perkins CDs ...... .. .. .. .. .. .... .................. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. -
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Mike'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). West-African drummers Sogbety Diomande and Papa Zumana often make an appearance as well, along with local drummer Chris Beal. -
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Sounds Like
AnHonestTune.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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Videos
Mike Perkins with The Shantee
14:19 | 1684 plays | Aug 11 2006
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12 Songs | Jun 26, 2010
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11 Songs | Jun 26, 2010
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12 Songs | Jun 26, 2010
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Bio:
I hear music everywhere. Always have. Beats and melodies are constantly swirling around in my head. Although I technically write my own songs, I feel like it's more accurate to say that I find them. I often hear songs in my dreams, wake up, and then hurry to my guitar before the subtle nuances of the music escape me. I also enjoy noticing rhythms in the physical world. Whether it's a pattern in the clouds, bands of wind blowing across a field of tall grass, birds talking to each other, the changing of the seasons, a crackling campfire, babies turning into old people, or the sound of my dogs snoaring, rhythm is EVERYWHERE. On stage, I feel like a kid that gets to play on an infinite jungle gym..... always finding something new to swing on or climb. When playing music, the only limitation is your imagination. You can go anywhere you want. I think that's why I tend to sing with my eyes closed. I feel like my best songs are still ahead of me, but that's probably what every musician thinks. Otherwise, the "jungle gym" would start to get boring. Maybe outer space is God's jungle gym?.. .. ..Purchase Mike Perkins CDs.. .. ..
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10 of 1869Moreso this is latacha from the mansfield shows! My friend anna n i just moved to north carolina n we really really miss ur shows n decided u should consider touring ur way down here to statesville north carolina maybe even ashville its not to far away lol we miss u n love ya........ We can set u up with a place down here.......
HEY THERE MIKE THIS IS LADY ROSE....YOU DID A WONDERFUL JOB AT TABFEST AND THIS PAST WEEKEND AT THE LEDGES...DO YOU PLAY AT HIGH POINT??? HOPE SO IF NOT MAYBE SEE YOU THERE.....UNTIL THEN TA TA....LADYROSE
You sounded great at Tabfest, was dancing right in front. No suprise there. Was great meeting you Saturday night at Tab. See you soon!
Hello Mike! Miss u! Wish I could make it to tabfest! Im broke as hell! My Gidgett will be there give her hugs 4 me!!
Tabfest presale tickets on sale until 7/18/2010 – save $15! Mike Perkins, New
Riders of the Purple Sage, Freekbass, The One-Eyed Show, Scotty Bratcher Band
and many more July 23 and 24 in Mendon OH. http://tabfest.com
Can't wait to see you at Tab! :)
Mike is there any way of gettin guitar tabss? Thanks bro!
jus stopping by to say hola! ;)


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cute profile :)
hey! i remember you! hee hee, i was jammin to your tunes and smilin back on those days from flagstaff, az. missin my beautiful family in mansfeild!