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Mike Torres & MTpockets
Blues / R&B / Funk

"Mike Torres & MTpockets funk R&B with a jazz 'tude"

MOUNT VERNON, New York
United States

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Last Login:  7/4/2008
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   Mike Torres & MTpockets: General Info
Member Since6/22/2006
Band Websitemtpockets.org
Band MembersMike Torres - acoustic, electric guitars and vocals Currently Ivan Bodley on bass Currently K.Soule on drums and Ms. Cindy Bradley on trumpet
InfluencesMy guitar influences were Buddy Guy and Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Kim Simmons, Grant Green, Django Rheinhardt, Larry Carlton, Jazz Crusaders, Rick Lois, Bucky Pizzarelli, Melvin Sparks and everyone I've seen perform over the years. Special thanks to Rick Lois, a great player and teacher, who set me straight on technique, music theory back in 1972; his lessons are still a part of my regimen to this day.
Sounds LikeFunk and R&B with a Jazz Attitude
Record Labelunsigned
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 2 2008 8:00P
Caffe Vivaldi New York, New York
Jul 11 2008 10:00P
Dinosaur BBQ Manhattan, New York
Jul 17 2008 9:30P
Scotland Yard Hoboken, New Jersey
Jul 23 2008 9:30P
Scotland Yard Hoboken, New Jersey
Jul 26 2008 9:00P
the Fireplace Brooklyn, New York
Jul 27 2008 9:00P
Scotland Yard Hoboken, New Jersey
Aug 22 2008 9:00P
Giacomo Jack’s Amityville, New York

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   About Mike Torres & MTpockets

I am a NYC area guitarist/ singer/songwriter. I have a great band and the privilage of working with musicians who can bring my compositions to life. We play a varied original repertoire, and what's cool is, we like groovin true to each genre. We play the heck out of our original vocal blues; but I think we sparkle in the instrumentals; the interplay within the band is what's most inspiring, songs can take on a life of their own in a creative instant. That's always fun to watch. Please visit our first webpage:www.mtpockets.org for more info on the band. We are in post production on a new blues CD called "Walk It Like You Talk It". As soon as I have something mixed, I'll post a sample. Thank you all for supporting LIVE music - Mike "MTpockets" Torres

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Mike Torres & MTpockets has 296 friends.
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Mike Torres & MTpockets's Friends Comments
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dave rudbarg


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Jul 5 2008 4:02 AM

You are always a blessing........
Ulrich





Jul 1 2008 4:22 PM

Hi, just stoppin to say hello. Have a good time and ROCK ON!!!!!
Ulli
Get in Tune
Russell Worrell (band page)





Jun 24 2008 7:20 AM

"..hey mike, had a great time working with you!...luv ur style, & energy!...looking 4ward to the next time!
much luv & respect 2 ya!
Ray Naccari





Jun 12 2008 9:59 PM

Hi Mike,

You are truly gifted, can't wait to share the stage again with you!!!!!!

Ray Naccari
RightOnShawn





Jun 7 2008 11:37 AM

Brazilians are hot!

Here's one that is performing with Thievery Corportaton at Summerstage June 26.

Bebel Gilberto - All Around
The Dave Kain Group





Jun 6 2008 11:13 AM

Hey Mike,

Haven't seen you at the bank in awhile! Hope all is well,

Dave Kain
Revolver





May 27 2008 9:36 AM

THANKS FOR HOOKING UP WITH US!! WHEN YOU HAVE A CHANCE HOW ABOUT ADDING YOUR PROFILE TO REVOLVERS MAPSITE ON OUR PAGE!! THANKS AGAIN!!
SOUKIS





May 15 2008 8:38 AM

Hi Mike.
I love your number 45 song!
So cool!
Best,
Spiros.
Muledrive [New Page!]





May 3 2008 10:21 PM

Thanks so much for the friendship, very cool tunes, we dig it alot!
Mike Torres & MTpockets





Apr 29 2008 12:23 AM

Thank you to all of you for making these last two days wonderful and musical (that goes double for you, CB)
Ron Mirro





Apr 28 2008 6:29 PM

Hi Mike,
It was great talking to you tonight. Once again, Happy Birthday to you.
I hope your having a great day.
Hope to see you @Mexicali tomorrow night .
It would great to make some music with you.
All the best,
Ron Mirro
Funkboy





Apr 28 2008 5:45 AM

Happy Birthday, dude! Rock on with your bad self....

Your pal,
Ivan
Cindy Bradley





Apr 28 2008 3:37 AM

Happy Birthday Michael!!!! You sounded great last night.
Blues Detour





Apr 18 2008 9:28 AM

Hello Mike,
Just wanted to let you know about Blues Detour's TAX TIME CRUNCH SPECIAL

Now through April, pay NO submission/registration fees!!!
ALL LISTINGS THROUGH APRIL ARE FREE!!! Sign up now.

Take a new direction...


www. bluesdetour. com
Bryan





Apr 6 2008 11:28 AM

Mike Great show at Chelseas im already looking forward to the next Jazz Nite
TIMKAT Entertainment, Inc.





Mar 6 2008 1:30 PM

Hey Mike!! When are you coming back to Denver?? Would love to have you as a guest with Lost Soul on a few live performances we're doing throughout the spring. Let me know!!

Best always,
Kathryn @ TIMKAT
Blues Detour





Mar 4 2008 5:29 PM

Hello Mike,
Hope you are doing well. Blues Detour is now 'live' and taking artist submissions. Please check us out and we'll save some shelf space for ya' ;)

Take a new direction...

Gotchabeats.com!!!





Feb 10 2008 12:31 PM

whats up Mike Torres & MTpockets? just dropping by to thank u for adding me.

make sure you check out my page to listen to beats from the hottest unsigned producers worldwide!!!

www.gotchabeats.com
alucard





Feb 8 2008 8:23 AM

Hi,
Tanks again for the show you offerd us at the ScotlanYard, and I will be happy to listen to you and your band again...
You can find some of the best photos I have made that night... Sorry but I don't know how to put the pictures directly in my comment
SOUKIS





Jan 9 2008 10:37 AM

So good to see you after such a long time.
Love your playing and singing!
Have a good show tonight,
All the best,
Spiros.
TIMKAT Entertainment, Inc.





Dec 3 2007 10:50 PM

Hi Mike,

So when will you be coming to Denver again? My jazz group, Lost Soul, has a standing gig with a local restaurant, Stars, and we'd love to have you as a guest sometime. Let us know!!

Hope all's well out East!
Best wishes,
Kathryn Shut
Denver, CO
Ulrich





Nov 29 2007 2:02 PM

Hi, just stoppin to say hello. Have a good time and all the very best. ROCK ON!!!!!!!
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Ulli
Jake Walker





Nov 20 2007 11:00 PM

Nice pickin' Mike.
TIMKAT Entertainment, Inc.





Nov 8 2007 9:10 AM

Hi Mike and MT Pockets!

Thanks again for the add! Hope everything's going your way out East. Please keep in touch and let me know if and when you'll be in Denver again. I'm playing some shows at Stars Restaurant in Cherry Creek North and would love to have you as a guest between now and Dec 8.

Friends,
Kathryn Shut
TIMKAT Entertainment, Inc
Denver, CO and Dallas, TX, USA
Ulrich





Oct 11 2007 10:33 AM

Hi and best wishes from bad oeynhausen - germany. Have a good time and all the very best. Thank+s for the friendship..and ROCK ON!!!!!
Ulli
dennis moriarty





Sep 25 2007 7:49 PM

You smoked at Scotland Yard last night! d
Cindy Bradley





Aug 27 2007 5:40 PM

that is the hottest shirt eva!
dennis moriarty





Jul 23 2007 8:02 PM

From Fordham Road to Hoboken. You're sounding continually more soulful! d
Jared Kahn





Jul 22 2007 10:07 AM

MT-
just droppin' by to say hey, hope everything is goin' smooth. thanks for always bein' an inspiration.

-JK
Cindy Bradley





Jul 20 2007 4:37 PM

Woulda never got finished without you!


www.cindybradley.com
Cindy Bradley





Jul 17 2007 12:11 PM

Thanks for that professional comment..I would expect nothing less from you. Love, CB
CJ Garofalo





May 25 2007 6:31 PM

What's up buddy.... just checkin' in. Hope all is well.

I'm puttin those dunlop slides to good use... i LOVE the oversize one.

Take care.

--CJ
dennis moriarty





May 13 2007 9:39 AM

My man! Keep up that life long verve. d
Bion's Bluesbeat





Apr 4 2007 6:49 PM

MALA