Workin on it. Baby steps..
baby steps... Mike Willis on Facebook
Influences
Top 5 Albums
John Mayer- Continuum
David Gray- White Ladder
Keith Urban- Love Pain and the Whole Crazy Thing
Shawn Mullins- Souls Core
Radiohead- The Bends
Brad Paisley- Time Well Wasted
okay thats 6...
Sounds Like
Bon Jovi meets Allison Krauss meets John Mayer meets Kelly Clarkson meets Rascall Flatts meets Shawn Mullins meets Lyle Lovett.
Thats the thing about music I guess.
You just write what feels right and let the songs speak for themselves.
Mike Willis is an artist and songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee. Originally from Atlanta, his roots are an integral part of his existence, they naturally carry over into every aspect of his music. His lyrics reveal his emotional passage through life, in a way every listener can relate to. His powerful voice will silence a room, drawing his audience deep into his soul. He is just as intensely captivating when performing one of his up tempo Pop-country songs with melodies that are irresistibly catchy, you’ll find yourself singing along.
As a performer, he and his band have played in venues across the country developing a loyal local/regional following. Opening for and/or sharing the stage with a range of acts including Sugarland, Darryl Worley, John Mayer, Shawn Mullins, Danielle Peck, Ronnie Milsap and many more.
The past two years, since moving to Nashville, Mike Willis has accomplished his short term goals. He continues his ambition with a streamlined focus on his dream. He will continue to do what he loves, fulfilling his life’s calling and staying true to himself along the way. Last year Mike enjoyed playing at the Key West Songwriters festival and the TIN PAN SOUTH Songwriters Festival in Nashville. In November 2008 he was honored to receive the Leon Brettler ASCAP foundation award for being outstanding songwriter-performer, as well as winning the country category of the International Songwriters Competition with his autobiographical ballad “Made For You”. Mike also realized his aspiration of performing on the legendary Ryman stage, opening for Ronnie Milsap.
As a recording artist, he has co-produced 3 independent releases working with producers including Jay Bennett (Wilco, Blues Traveler, and more), Aaron Kamin (The Calling), and ZK Productions (Cartel and more). A fourth release is due out in November 2009. "I'm excited to share this new music with my current and future listeners! This recording will ABSOLUTELY be the 'most sincere' of any that I've made to date," says Mike.
Mike Willis has a wife, Emily, a five year old son, Ben, and a baby girl, Grace.
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DANG IT! I just opened my myspace and read the event invite!! I couldn't have come anyway, one of my artists played a battle of the bands ( and won!) that night so I had to be up here in Gwinnett. I hope the show went well mike and please email me next time you are coming thru. EMail is the best way to get me. I would LOVE to come to a show dude....been way too long!
oh you bet!!! hopefully i can find some vacay time and definitely come see you! oh and we have a new venue (where the old jammin java was) called The White Mule www.thewhitemule.com you should come play!!! they are awesome. travis does booking. he's awesome!
Sorry about that, I should have come to the show. All I have at the time is that old truck. The chic's drive all the good rides in my family. But this week the new motor go's in the cameo so I can run down to Nashville a little better. I no your going to make it. I 100% Believe in you!!
MIKE WILLIS! omg how the hell are ya!? OMG!!! i was soooo listening to your old stuff on my ipod today in the car! Oh it was so fun! I miss you!!! whats the update! would LOVE to hear from you!!!! SENDING BIG HUGS your way!!!! and i LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE "Hurricane!"
Hey! Unpack already & give an old broad with the memory of an elephant that older demo she has been yapping & yapping & yapping about! How is your beautiful wife, you adorable son & that little red headed baby?
