West Bank Mike

Bio:

.. 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

Member Since:

April 07, 2006

Members:

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..............

"Swing Low: Hope & Music Helping New Orleans Rise"

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Sounds Like:

Homegrown Blues Funk that'll make you shake yo ass