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Although known primarily as a folk-singer and clawhammer banjoist, Mike also plays mandolin and guitar. His music has been featured in movies, television series, and a PBS documentary.
Mike is currently playing in two ensembles, Blue Sage and Rosewood, as well as collaborations with other musicians.
- Screen name:
- BanjoUtah
- Member since:
- Nov 11 2016
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
Influences
Doc Watson, Norman Blake, Fleetwood Mac, Hank Williams Sr., John Hartford, The Band, Sam Bush, Tony Rice, Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Bill Keith, David Grisman, CCR, Bela Fleck, Bill Monroe, Alan Munde, Carole King, Tim O’Brien, Matt Flinner, Pure Prairie League, Ricky Skaggs, Gordon Lightfoot, John Prine, Utah Phillips, Emmylou Harris, John Denver, Stephen Stills, Woody Guthrie, Rosalie Sorrels, James Taylor, Michael Martin Murphy, Peggy Seeger, Nancy Griffith, and Neal Young
Instrument experience:
- Banjo:
- Expert
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Mandolin:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Banjos:
- Bart Reiter Special (1990)
- Vega (Deering) Long Neck (2001)
- Stelling Staghorn (1982)
- S.S. Stewart Banjeaurine (1893)
- Bill Van Horn Fretless Gourd Banjo (2006)
- Goldtone Cello Banjo (2009)
Mandolins:
- Flatiron Custom F5 Artist mandolin (1984)
- Nugget A5 (1984)
- Schwab 5 String Solid Body Electric Mandolin (1983)
- Flatiron 3MW Octave Mandolin (1992)
Guitars:
- Custom Built Joel Nowland (2012)
- Taylor Limited Edition Grand Auditorium (1995)
MUSIC
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Colerain/Dark Rider Medley
Colerain/Dark Rider Medley Track number: 15 Year: 2005 Album: Live At The Junction Theater Genre: Americana
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Radioactive (Video)
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Friend Of The Devil (Video)
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The L & N Don't Stop Here Anymore (Video)
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On Top Of The World (Video)
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Concerning Hobbits (Video)
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The Likes Of Me (Video)
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Willow Tree (Video)
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Turn The Page (Video)
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Never Let Go (Video)
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