West Bank Mike guitar, vocals Scott Jackson bass, vocals Mike Burkart keys, vocals Bryan Besse drums
D..REAM AS IF YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER....LIVE AS IF YOU WILL DIE TODAY
Influences
Everyone involved in the creation and preservation of NOLA music-
The Meters-
Buddy Guy-
Jimi Hendrix-
Eric Clapton-
Roy Buchanan-
The Allman Brothers-
Jerry Garcia-
George Harrison-
your mom-
Lowell George(Little Feat)-
Stevie Ray Vaughan-
Ray Charles-
Sam Cooke-
Percy Sledge-
The Temptations-
Etta James-
Donny Hathaway-
Curtis Mayfield & the impressions-
P Funk-
Johnny Cash-
Willie Nelson-
B B King-
FReddie KIng-
CCR-
Aretha-
Irma Thomas-
The list goes on..............
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Homegrown Blues Funk that'll make you shake yo ass
Mike Doussan “ West Bank Mike”
From the heart of the true New Orleans scene West Bank Mike produces the Soul of the guitar which reaches out to listeners and musicians alike. Reminiscient of freddie king, west bank mike brings and array of soulful music styles that could only be described as “funk infused blues.” A warm gentle smile on stage will quickly take you on an intense musical show that only leaves you wanting more.
West Bank mike has played with many New Orleans greats and has etched his mark on over four albums in the last 3 years. Mike played a major role in staying dedicated to the magical music scene after the devastations of hurricane Katrina. West Bank Mike had to relocate to Houston TX for ten months, Every two weeks West Bank Mike would travel back to home and continue perform in New Orleans keeping alive what has made him who he is today.
After creating a buzz West Bank Mike was just recently signed by JKMP ENT. An indication of great things to come.
Notable achievements:
-Winner of the Sonny Boy Blues Society battle of the bands 2006
-Led West Bank Mike & the fisher project which included Scott Jackson(bass, Eric Lindell)
-blues wax magazine editors choice award for the VOW (Voice of the wetlands) in houma La.
Notable Musicians performed with:
Warren Haynes, Tab Benoit, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Mike Zito, Eric Lindell, Rebirth Brass band, Walter Wolfman Washington, Patrick Creedon, Papa Mali, Willie Tee, Tower of Power, Shooter Jennings, Anders Osborne, Galactic, Dr. John, Irene Sage, Charmaine Neville, Ivan Neville, Delfayo Marsalis, Piano C Red, James Andrews, and Trombone Shorty among others.
Check out SIX STRINGS DOWN @ hottamalerecords.com.
For further information contact: westbankmike@yahoo.com
I missed you the other night because it was raining cats and dogs outside. i still wanted to get ahold of those albums you have. the only thing I own is the "People Get ready Now" album ft. you guys... drop me a line...
Thanks a million Mike for joining our ministry of Blues. It's all about peace, love, understanding, and GROOVE! Hope to perform for you sometime. Wishing you the very best in Blues and life! -Big Daddy
Hey guys June 4th this Friday night were playing right there in Metairie over @ Babylon Sports Bar . If ya'll can come on out and party with us. The following Friday June 12th we'll be back in Baton Rouge @ The Mellow Mushroom with our good friends " The Old Oaks" show starts @ 10:00
Please make plans to come out to the Howlin' Wolf (New Orleans) for a show benefiting the American Diabetes Association on Saturday June 6. The show will feature 3rd echo, Christian Serpas & Ghost Town, and Sticky Wig. All the money from the door will be donated to ADA, whose mission is to treat, prevent, and find a cure for diabetes. Please help us spread the word, and we'll see you at the Wolf!
Hey bro'! Killer show with Joe Lawlor last night! Very cool to meet and hang with ya'! I posted pix up on my page. You guys killed it last night! Hope to see ya' soon, stay in touch!!!!
