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Smiley Mikey

About Me

ONE CLICK ON DISCOLOGY BANNER OR HUMMNINGBIRD — TO BUY CD: "EARWORMS FOR SONGBIRDS"News & Review articleI started writing songs in January 2007. I pushed it a little harder than I expected, and in November 2008 I ended up with a CD with six songs recorded in a studio.These songs are on the music player on this space. The greatest radio station in the nation -- KTHX-FM 100.1, in Reno -- has started playing the tracks. Please request Smiley Mikey songs at [email protected], or call (775) 852-5849.The Reno area is loaded with musical talent, and some of the finest artists contributed to my recordings.Crank 'em up, close your eyes, and enjoy.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 08/10/2007
Band Website: You're on it!
Band Members: MIKE "SMILEY MIKEY" SION — songwriter. Just a music fan writing songs, and teaching himself piano. That's all folks!
Influences: Henry Charles Bukowski, whose gravestone reads: "Don't try."
Sounds Like: That's for you to decide. Thanks for listening!
Record Label: No thank you

My Blog

Party Rod's Dating Advice: "Directions to the Dump"

Here is the latest dating blog courtesy of my friend, Party Rod Angel. Since Im a ghostwriter, he dictates his advice columns to me, and I piece them together..... Party Rods pearls of wisdo...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:38:00 GMT

Party Rod's "Yellow Flags for Daters to Watch for"

Here is the latest dating blog courtesy of my friend, Party Rod Angel. Since Im a ghostwriter, he dictates his advice columns to me, and I piece them together..... Pary Rods pearls of wisdom ...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:55:00 GMT

Party Rod's must-read dating advice for straight guys

.. .. .. .. My friend, Party Rod Angel, is the best kind of dating guru. He preaches exactly what he practices..... Since Im a ghostwriter, he asked me to cobble together his dating lect...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:49:00 GMT

Pix of Made in Reno, on Reno Metromix

Pix of many of the artists at the Made in Reno songwriters showcase (May 30) are athttp://reno.metromix.com/music/photogallery/made-in-reno-l ocals/1226478/photo/1226473Thank you David Hegle of Reno Me...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:53:00 GMT

'Rick from Yesterday' and other newspaper columns I just wrote

Well, I sent three sample columns to a local alternative  weekly, but didn't make the cut to get hired.      The Reno Gazette-Journal, however, was kind enough  to publish one of the columns. Here's ...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:42:00 GMT

Some super-potent songwriters will make Reno musically famous

"Made in Reno" (May 30 at Studio on Fourth)  featured so many amazing original songs that I can't wait to hear the recording that Joe the sound man made. (Maybe there will be a CD to come out of it .....
Posted by on Sun, 31 May 2009 11:09:00 GMT

Here's the lineup for Made in Reno  songwriters showcase May 30!

BARRÉ GUILLEN. This melodic singer-guitarist-keyboardist plays in the high-energy hip-hop/pop band Blueberry Love Machine as well as being a solo artist. Song: Fire. www.myspace.com/barreguille...
Posted by on Wed, 13 May 2009 15:41:00 GMT

La Bussola now carries my CD, "Earworms for Songbirds"

La Bussola, the funky and wonderful art boutique downtown, now carries my CD, Earworms for Songbirds.La Bussola is at 254 W. First St. (next to Java Jungle and Jungle Vino).You can find the CD, as w...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Mar 2009 11:07:00 GMT

15 albums that made me ... well, me

I copied this from Facebook. Yeah, I should cut back my online procrastinating.Here 'tis, anyhow ...This list won't qualify as hip, underground, eccentric or (that horribly overused word) "eclectic."M...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:48:00 GMT

Please request me on The X

Hey, friends, fans and fellow indie song makers:If you truly dig one or more of my songs, please email a request to KTHX-FM 100.1, Reno's awesome commercial radio station that supports local artists.T...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:05:00 GMT