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Mike Mitchell is a singer and songwriter, specializing in the fiddle and violin. Mike plays Bluegrass, Classical violin and New Mountain Music
Educated at the Western Conservatory of Music in Ontario, Canada, Mike began playing the violin at the age of five. His passion for music led him to a string performance major at Youngstown State University, and more than 10 years of national touring with rock and acoustic ensembles.
After a brain tumor took away his ability to play, Mike used the opportunity to relearn his beloved instrument. This time as a fiddle player.Currently, Mike performs with The Recipe (www.yolasite.therecipe.com) and is presenting a series of Hybrid shows called "Classical Grass" this summer. Mike also keeps solo performance dates in Virginia and can be found fiddling in Bluegrass bands in Virginia and North Carolina.His CD "Thirteen Hours" was critically acclaimed by Bluegrass Unlimited, Bluegrass now and BMP magazines, and he will release a new Bluegrass CD called "Dead Center" along with a new Classical violin CD called "Classics on Conners" in June 2010.
When not performing, Mike can be found at the Floyd Music School. Where he is founder and director. Teaching violin/fiddle, guitar and mandolin.
www.floydmusicschool.com
Mike is also a session player. working with, among others, Mountain Fever Recording, Flat Five Press and Recording and Blackwater Recording Studios.He lives in Floyd County, Virginia with his wife and two children.