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Mike

About Me

I was born and raised in Philadelphia. I have been playing percussion since 13 and got a degree in it. I learned to play the guitar initially out of spite. "Eight Days a Week" was the first song I learned. I'm currently playing percussion with German bagpipe group Wolgemut. I also perform with a number of different groups and performers all around the country throughout the year. Anything from jazz standards to bluegrass to the greatest hits of the 15 century. The songs up top are three originals and a Scottish slip jig.peace to those making the journey

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 27/05/2005
Band Website: www.wolgemut.net
Band Members: Just me baby;}
Influences: John Bonham, Levon Helm, Elvin Jones, Philly Joe Jones, the open road
Sounds Like: A nuisance
Record Label: Huebonics LTD
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Such a Night

I had a particularly great night last week and feel compelled to share. Last Wednesday was the big greet the spring party up here at Chatauqua West in Idyllwild. It is the biggest party that my wonder...
Posted by on Tue, 05 May 2009 16:02:00 GMT

Harry Kalas Final Call of 08 World Series

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se2Pj_WEnbg
Posted by on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:56:00 GMT

Start of tour season

I've been out in California for a little less than three weeks now. After a couple unfortunate weeks in Arizona in February I've settled into a nice groove with my living accommodations. The first two...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:10:00 GMT

Coincidence or a funky odor?

I've worn my Phillies shirt the last six days. The Phillies have played five of those days. Chase Utley has homered in all of those games. Needless to say we're going for it again today. I'm leaving C...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:58:00 GMT

Now

Haven’t shared much the past 8 months or so. It seems that I only use this outlet when I am upset about something or pissed at life or whatever. Here’s the deal. After years of putting mys...
Posted by on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:49:00 GMT

my new obsession


Posted by on Sun, 08 Jul 2007 15:45:00 GMT

HowILearnedToStopWorryingAndLoveDaBombMusic

    My god. Where do I start. Well. I went to the insanity know as Bonaroo this past week. That is to say I worked there at the flute booth that I've managed the last two years at the T...
Posted by on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:46:00 GMT

Goddamn Hippies!

   Not many things piss me off more than when I see people in this community mistreast or neglect their dogs. It is a small percent, and there are many wonderful puppies out there, TONY!,&nb...
Posted by on Wed, 23 May 2007 00:41:00 GMT

Some stuff about things

   It was cold as hell(?) on friday night. I believe it was around 38 degress and I was having trouble sleeping. Usually I sleep pretty well at night but then I realized I hadn't drank alot ...
Posted by on Mon, 21 May 2007 00:12:00 GMT

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      Its an amazing thing when you can pinpoint the exact cause of stress that is not allowing you to breath properly. It is almost equally amazing when you can eliminate tha...
Posted by on Mon, 14 May 2007 21:20:00 GMT