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Brett Mikels

Brett Mikels

About Me

Born on an Air Force base in Germany and run amok as a military brat until landing in Los Angeles in the early 80s, Singer / Songwriter Brett Mikels and his family spent little more than a year in each town until he was in his teens. Grateful for the opportunity to see many different places, meet people from hugely different walks of life, he was reared in diversity.Brett spent many years in Los Angeles as a lead guitarist/background vocalist in many successful projects providing him years of stage experience, tour experience, and an international pop genre release.He began his solo career after recognizing that his musical experience was somehow incomplete. He realized he had something positive to say and that people needed to hear it. Hes gone on to perform his thoughtful and evocative original tunes across the country to extremely receptive audiences. Hes also worked with many hit writers and is forging a name for himself in the industry, which at times has proven difficult considering the other Bret Michaels deserved success.As a songwriter, he reflects on much of what he has absorbed from those he has come into contact with, and is hoping to share some of the things passed down to him and through him. It seems you can never learn enough, see enough, or experience enough in one lifetime. Perhaps the most important thing is just to pay attention along the way.Often described as introspective and revealing, Bretts music echoes early influences like James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, The Eagles, and John Denver, as well as contemporary influences such as John Mayer, Sarah McLachlan, Peter Gabriel, and Seal. Woven subtly throughout is his love of Soul, R&B, and Rock-N-Roll, and results in a sophisticated and beautiful blend of many genres.

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Member Since: 7/5/2005
Band Website: brettmikels.com
Band Members: Just some of the most seriously gifted musicians on the planet!!!
Influences: With such little space… here are only SOME of the amazing artists who’ve shaped my musical endeavors (in no particular order, and yes, an eclectic mix! :) John Denver, Joni Mitchell, The Eagles, Shawn Colvin, Fleetwood Mac, Sarah McLachlan, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Simon & Garfunkel, Ricki Lee Jones, Level 42, Anita Baker, Kenny Loggins, Oleta Adams, Prince, Suzanne Vega, Jude Cole, Patty Larkin, Tears For Fears, Madonna, Peter Gabriel, The Sundays, Sting, Annie Lennox, Billy Joel, KD Lang, Kevin Gilbert, Sheryl Crow, Kiss, Alanis Morissette, The Scorpions, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Queensryche, Pat Benetar, Bon Jovi, Dionne Farris, Def Leppard, Indigo Girls, Dio, Joan Jett, Lenny Kravitz, Sade, The Commodores, Billie Holiday, Earth Wind & Fire, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Seal, The Pretenders, Mister Mister, Carole King, Del Amitri, Gloria Estefan, Jon Woodhead… there’s just not enough space and time to get ‘em all in! HUGE thank you to all of them!!!
Sounds Like: John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Evan and Jaron, Damien Rice, Kyle Riabko, Josh Kelley, Gavin DeGraw, Seal, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette, Anna Nalick (if they were men :) Train, Five For Fighting, Daniel Powter, Kenny Loggins, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor, Jude Cole
Record Label: Fresh Baked Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Where Ive Been, Where Im going!

Hello all!It's been a busy year thus far, and it's only getting started... in... well... July... :)Just a little heads up as to what's been going on over here.I've been busy writing songs for a new re...
Posted by Brett Mikels on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:11:00 PST

AMSTERDAM AND EUROPE BABY!!!!!!!!

So.... got the word a few days ago that I was selected to perform in Amsterdam... in TWO WEEKS!!!! YIKES!!!! Info is on the AMP: Artists Meeting Place profile (in my top friends list).... Long been ...
Posted by Brett Mikels on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 04:33:00 PST

Someone Posted a Bulletin on my Account... Sorry I didn't catch it sooner!

It appears someone Posted a Bulletin on my Account... So sorry I didn't catch it sooner!To those who sent me a warning..HUGE thanks...I was actually performing at a fundraiser and came home to a few m...
Posted by Brett Mikels on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:29:00 PST

DEEP ENOUGH AVAILABLE ON ITUNES, BURNLOUNGE, CD BABY, and more...

Hello everyone!!!!!Deep Enough has been uploaded to iTunes and Burnlounge and is now available for single song downloads...WOO HOOO!The whole album is also available for download through iTunes and Bu...
Posted by Brett Mikels on Mon, 13 Nov 2006 01:41:00 PST

NEW ALBUM DEEP ENOUGH - ORDER HERE NOW!!!!!!

AT LONG LAST! My new album is available and on sale on iTunes, Burnlounge, and CD Baby. If you are interested in ordering a hard copy, contact me through myspace, or email me directly. Upcoming shows ...
Posted by Brett Mikels on Mon, 22 May 2006 09:26:00 PST