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Mike Higgins

About Me

I have been playing and writing all my life. i have had the good fortune to play with some amazing musicians. I toured with singer bobbi martin(united artists) she had 2 big hit records in the seventies. i played with blues greats luther allison,and robert lockwood and johnny shines. i have gigged with ken lyons and tombstone blues,as well as many others. I have recorded 5 albums and done an awfull lot of studio work as well. My main interest these days is playing my acoustic guitars...and i have some good ones! I would like to tour this spring...do a little traveling. I would really like to play in new york and then head down the coastline. I am comfortable in a coffe house or a pub. I do restaurants,folk festivals,and just about any gig that is suited for the acoustic music i love. I operate a nice recording studio and have recorded albums for lots of great musicians,done some jingles and T.V. work as well. I hope to finish my next C.D for the summer ahead. I am very blessed to be able to make a decent living playing music and i never take it for granted. I started playing in the sixties and i have been gigging steady since the seventies. I collect guitars and play what i own. I just love the sound of a great acoustic instrument. Having played for this long i have come to realize that a great song is what comes first!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/01/2007
Band Website: mikewhiggins.com
Band Members: I play solo most of the time. I perform with other highly skilled musicans as those moments present themselves. I can provide a full band of crack sidemen when the need and resources are there. When you book me you get a professional,prepared,versatile and personable show you will be pleased with. I have lots of references from agents and owners as well as top level musicians from all over the country. I can travel anywhere and have top notch gear. If would like to talk about booking me..Please send me a note and i will gladly give you my rate and rider info. Peace be with you.
Influences: The Beatles,Mississippi John Hurt,Frank Zappa,Chet Atkins,Harvey Reid,Paul Geremia,Jeff Beck,Andre Segovia,John Williams,Ralph Towner,Fred Mcdowel,Skip James,Blind Blake,Larry Carlton,Johnny Winter,Roy Buchannon,Albert Collins,David Bromberg and C.S.N.Y,John Fogerty,The Carter Family,Willie Nelson, James Taylor,Paul Simon,Hendrix,Jimmy Page,Clapton,B.B. King,Freddie King and many others
Sounds Like: CSNY,Duane Allman,Paul Simon,Muddy Waters,and Jerry Reed,James Taylor,Paul Simon,and traditional acoustic blues.
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

new gigs

i have been booking gigs,working on new music and tweaking my gear.look for some new surprises at my live shows,i have a new toy coming?My song"the legend of Ruby Rug" has been very well recieved...th...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:34:00 GMT

Ch...ch...ch...ch....changes,

well i have been real busy gigging in key west,maine,new hampshire and everywhere in between. i have been with the baha brothers band since january. I had a blast!!however its time to get back to the ...
Posted by on Tue, 26 May 2009 14:43:00 GMT

Positive change ahead

all i can say is WOW!  lots of new developments pouring in.i have joined the summer tribute band "Ths BaHa Brothers. this opportunity came out of the blue and i am thankfull that they selected me...
Posted by on Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:53:00 GMT

updates

hello my friends.i have had some great shows over at the Sandbar Grille in taunton with more to come.i also had 2 great gigs with James Montgomery and Paul Geremia at Steve's Backstage Pass in taunton...
Posted by on Thu, 08 May 2008 11:04:00 GMT

updates

Hello everyone.I had a great holiday season.I hope all of you did too! I did a gig with Neil Vitullo and the Vipers in providence RI. That was very enjoyable. The combination of my acoustic bl...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:24:00 GMT

screwed by a clubowner

well hello i have not posted much lately.I have been real busy gigging.I wanted to give all you new england musicians a heads up about an unscrupulous clubowner i had a run in with. The owners name is...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Nov 2007 11:24:00 GMT

Whats new

Hi  everyone. My gig with James Montgomery was a big sucess. Thank you! I also wish to thank everyone who came to my solo concert at Steves Backstage Pass. I had a great time at Francis Farm in r...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:15:00 GMT

Mike Higgins Show with Blues Legend James Montgomery

Hello. alot has been happening. I am now the proud grandfather of a beautiful baby boy. I have been gigging alot,and will continue to stay busy thru the summer. I have been adding guitar tracks to the...
Posted by on Wed, 23 May 2007 10:53:00 GMT

updates

I have been gigging alot and trying to set up some possible touring. i may be heading back down south again. In addition to my gigs i have done some cool recording projects at my studio. I am in the m...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:51:00 GMT

had a good weekend

Hello everyone. I have been real busy gigging as of late.  I landed some last minute gigs in my home town.  Friday at the atlantic  cafe was fun,considering the nor-easter storm that hi...
Posted by on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:47:00 GMT