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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Everything and everyone.
風格近似
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."
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?
I miss u lots! hoping to see ya at boomers this tuesday! You always make me smile and i love to hear you sing it warms my heart. peace, love, and mike perkins. you are a way of life and you got to love the music!
u guys are so super!!! man i just wanted to say thank you for all the joy you bring to us every week!!!!really appreciate ur energy and the gnarly tunes man!!! thank you !!! might have to come get some more of that magic tonite. . hopefully
Hey Mike........I was just leaving a note to let your fans know that if they are wanting to come to your show tonight and don't want to drive home....We have an extra hotel room that we're willing to make a deal on. If anyone is interested have them email happycoder13@yaoo.com. See you tonight!! :)
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