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CINCINNATI CITYBEAT/ by EZRA WALLER

Bill Mike coaxes sounds from the instrument that are completely foreign to the ears of most listeners. And while his arsenal of axes and foot pedals are focused on inventing otherworldly noise, it's always in the context of great rock songs. Along with bassist Chris Morrissey and drummer Steve Goold, the trio merges technical proficiency and experimentation with clever, literate songwriting. In other words, unlike so many restless prodigies, TBMB achieves Fusion without "con"fusion. Even the vocals (a common Achilles heel for those overly-endowed instrumentally) are catchy and powerful./pUniversity Chronicle/St Cloud State The classifications that the Bill Mike Band carries are unlike other bands.The musicians used unimaginable techniques with their instruments. The Bill Mike Band is not out there to just play music, they want to affect people with it. Seeing them live feels like everybody has a sense of purpose behind their instrument and the end product is really for the people.

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Member Since: 12/8/2005
Band Website: thebillmikeband.com
Band Members: BILL MIKE(William Michel)- voice,guitars,stompboxes, STEVE GOOLD- drummage, CHRIS MORRISSEY-bassage
Influences: 1.Artists from any culture or genre with an original twist,integrity,and purpose.Memorable melody. People who go beyond themselves and inspire others. Human beings that shake it up. Bjork to Bad Brains, we'll intake it all.2. Our fans, family, & friends. A traditional rock band that's after traditional commercial success can become a super insular and self indulgent machine at times.The fan in turn becomes an object, a body to fill up the arena for a ticket sale.The artist moves further away from their original intention which is to entertain,inspire,and communicate through music.We try to play our shows for the "WE" factor not the"ME factor."Hopefully we're living up to your expectations.
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Record Label: DRAW FIRE RECORDS/UNCATEGORIZABLE RECORDS
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Nate On Drums Music-Bill Mike

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EN7RZ9dZFk ...
Posted by Bill Mike Band on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:31:00 PST

LYRICS FROM THE RECORD "BETTER NEWS"

ALL OVER AGAINLong days replayGreed your vice we all surveyshook us aroundWeakened rightsFreedoms dieWe survive you fade awayShook us aroundThe lies whipped through now I, must start, all over again ...
Posted by Bill Mike Band on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:18:00 PST

TIME TO REINVENT AMERICA

Dear Music Family,I'm not one to preach doom & gloom, far from it actually, but I am aware that Americans have to change their definition of "comfort and convenience."I believe it is every right for E...
Posted by Bill Mike Band on Sun, 08 Jul 2007 08:12:00 PST

BILL MIKE BAND SIGNS WITH DRAW FIRE RECORDS

Hey BMB Family,We're hard at work mixing and completing the new recording.It's going to be called "Truce." The new recording is darker,heavier, and groovy.You'll love it.We're mixing at fur seal studi...
Posted by Bill Mike Band on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:02:00 PST

BILL MIKE's "ROCK FOR A CAUSE" 2007/Hello BMB Family!!!!

Hello Bill Mike Band Family....come join us in 2007. This is my creed this is why i play music.....My name is William Michel (Bill Mike), and I..ve been a working musician in the Twin Cities for ten y...
Posted by Bill Mike Band on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 10:10:00 PST

CHECK OUT OUR NEW VIDEO TRAILER + PIZZA LUCE & WEBN CD COMP

MYSPACE FAMILY!!! CHECK OUT THE BILL MIKE BAND's NEW VIDEO TRAILER on THE....VIDEO LINK!!!! ALSO, KUDOS TO ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT. THE BILL MIKE BAND is ON THEWEBN (Southern Ohio) cd Comp & The Pizza Luc...
Posted by Bill Mike Band on Sat, 16 Sep 2006 10:12:00 PST

BMB was Nominated for 5 Minnesota Music Awards including BEST GUITARIST & BEST ROCK BAND!

Howdy Music Folks,Guess I owe somebody a thank you, lunch, or a car? Hey Bill Mike Family, thanks for the effort and high honor! The Bill Mike Band was just nominated for 3 Minnesota Music Academy Awa...
Posted by Bill Mike Band on Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:22:00 PST

NEW RECORD & SINGLES AVAILABLE ITUNES/NAPSTER/RHAPSODY etc

Howdy Bill Mike Familyour new recording...."BETTER NEWS" is available online at wwwcdbaby.comall of our tunes are available as singles at..... www.msnmusic.comwww.napster.comwww.rhapsody.comwww.itunes...
Posted by Bill Mike Band on Sun, 23 Apr 2006 10:23:00 PST

Bill Mike's New Rules On COVER SONGS!

Bill Mike's New Rules On COVER SONGS!Hi. I had this long drawn out philosophical essay on cover songs but let me cut to the chase...COVER SONG (Non Websters definition)1. Paying homage to a musical in...
Posted by Bill Mike Band on Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:45:00 PST

My Token Top 50 List

My Token Top 50 ListIt's all about the song song song. Goods songs move, motivate, help people, and entertain people.Creating memorable melody is another art form in itself. Jimi Hendrix is well known...
Posted by Bill Mike Band on Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:43:00 PST