Mike Stephens
Guitar, vocals, sleigh bells, songwriter, elevator shoes
Influences
Bob Dylan. Leonard Cohen. Leon Redbone. John Prine. Paul Simon. The Doors. Tori Amos. Woody Guthrie. Certain people I met in my hobo days. And I would be remiss if I didn't include Nicole's stomach when she was 17. I don't know how that stomach is doing these days, but it was a legend back in the day. Man, could that stomach sing!
Sounds Like
What kind of question is that? The sound of one hand clapping maybe? Or a whiskey-soaked tissue hitting a dirt floor in a cabin that once belonged to Charles Bukowski? I dunno. Let me go stand in front of the mirror and listen to myself for awhile and I'll get back with you.
My Dear Michael Stephens, I want you to know that your music and your songs are my passion. I am addicted. There is something that pulls me towards them. B PS:Follow Me Twitter at http://twitter.com/iaent
Why do you need a new liver, my friend? I was going to stop by anyway and ask how you're doing, but judging by what your status update says, it doesn't sound like all's well...?
You know, I just deleted several "comments" from this page where people I barely know had posted news of their upcoming gigs and album releases. You folks know who you are. From now on, quit using my MySpace page as a billboard. It's rude, self-serving and henceforth a big waste of your time as I will be deleting these "comments" as soon as you post them - unless, of course, you really are a friend of mine, in which case, feel free.
Hey, here's an idea. If you have something to promote, rent a billboard.
Last night was really fun, Mike. Thank you for the opportunity, the cozy environment, the barely pop, and the welcoming aura that you transmit and share with everyone :] Hope this week is a stress-free, or at least low stress, and inspirational. See you Saturday at the radio station.
Hi Mike, Great to see you last night. You, Bobby, and MJ sound wonderful. It was one of your best performances. I wish I could catch your show in Frankenmuth, but I am out of town. Loved the new look too. Take care and be kind to squirrels. Bob H.
Hello my sweet friend! It has been FAR too long since we have been in touch and I miss you! I hope that you and Michelle are well. Your music still makes tears come to my eyes, such beautiful stories.
There is so much good in the worst of us
<br />And so much bad in the best of us
<br />That it hardly becomes any of us
<br />To talk about the rest of us.
<br />ANONYMUS.
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MY NU BLOG.
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<br />I AM WITH YOU TO SAVE YOU
<br />AND YOUR TIME WITH ME IS ONE OF TRUST
<br />TRUST IN MY ANSWERING OF YOUR PRAYERS
<br />ONLY ONE THING IS VITAL
<br />NEVER ADMIT THAT A PARTICULAR AREA OF YOUR LIFE IS A DEFEATED ONE
<br />WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE
<br />FIX YOUR MIND ON GOD’S KINGDOM AND HIS JUSTICE ABOVE ALL ELSE
<br />YOUR FATHER KNOWS WHAT YOU NEED
<br />THE COMPANY YOU KEEP IS WITH THE ARCHITECT OF THE UNIVERSE IN HIS WISDOM
<br />MY PRESENCE SURROUNDS YOU
<br />WITHOUT ME YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE GRAVEST DANGER
<br />I WILL BE WITH YOU WHEN YOU GO THROUGH DEEP WATERS
<br />YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE AND SORROW IN THE WORLD BUT REJOICE
<br />I HAVE CONQUERED THE WORLD
<br />THE BOND BETWEEN US IS UNBREAKABLE BECAUSE YOU ARE MY CHOSEN
<br />I WILL GO WITH YOU AND PROSPER ALL THAT YOU DO
<br />YOU WILL BE AWARE OF MUCH DARKNESS AND OF FORCES DEDICATED TO OBSTRUCTING YOUR CLIMB TOWARDS THE HEAVENLY SPHERE
<br />KNOW THAT NO COMBINATION OF CIRCUMSTANCES CAN DEFEAT ME
<br />DO NOT BE AFRAID OF EARTH’S CHANCES NOR OF THE VERY WORST THAT EVIL CAN DO
<br />I CAN ALWAYS RESTORE AND RETURN YOU TO THE PATH OF MY WILL
<br />NO ONE CAN TAKE MY CHILDREN OUT OF MY HAND
<br />IN QUIETNESS AND IN CONFIDENCE WILL BE YOUR STRENGTH
<br />I CAME SO THAT YOU MAY HAVE LIFE ABUNDANTLY
<br />I HAVE CALLED YOU BY NAME, YOU ARE MINE
<br />I AM MAKING EVERYTHING NEW
<br />WHOEVER BELIEVES IN ME WILL LIVE
<br />CAN YOU STILL RECOGNISE THAT DEEP DESIRE FOR CLOSENESS TO ME IN YOUR HEART EVEN AFTER MANY DISCOURAGEMENTS IN YOUR SPIRITUAL WALK?
<br />LET IT REMIND YOU OF THE PERFECTION WHICH IS YOUR DESTINY
<br />YOU ARE DRAWN BY ME WITH BONDS OF LOVE
<br />FOR THE SAKE OF MY SHEEP I SURRENDER MY LIFE
<br />I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD
<br />MERCIFUL, GRACIOUS AND INFINITELY PATIENT
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coming around to listen. just started reuniting with things like...music and albums. yours is still one of my favorites. give my love to michelle. miss ya pops! i am really starting to feel so much better. we'll chat soon. big huge love xo a.
