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Mike

Check Out Common Ground! WE WILL ROCK YOU!

About Me

Thirty something(pushing 40), musician and artist who has been playing guitar for 24 years. Husband to Tina(my everything) and Father to Samantha(my future rockstar). I'm kinda shy and quiet. Some may even call me dorky and geeky. I have always been kinda weird, even as far back as I can remember. But, I guess that's what makes up who I am. So, take me or leave me. ha ha ha I am also a member of the Indianapolis based band, Common Ground, so come check us out and say howdy! (You won't be disapointed)


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My Interests

Playing guitar and watching an occasional movie when time permits. Other than that I am a total dork. Just ask anyone.

I'd like to meet:

There are a bunch of people I'm glad I met. Y'all know who you are, because you're my FAMILY AND FRIENDS who I couldn't live without! Thanks for being there!

Music:

I like alot of stuff. Mostly guitar based music. My musical inspirations are Randy Rhaods, George Lynch, Zakk Wylde,and Warren DiMartini. My newest hero is Neal Schon from Journey.

Movies:

Underworld-Evolution, Spiderman 1,2 and 3, all 6 of the Star Wars movies, the new King Kong, Blade 2, The Howling, Freddy vs Jason, This Is Spinal Tap, Tombstone, Fright Night 2, Trick Or Treat, Rock Star, Elektra, Van Helsing, DOOM, Silver Bullet, Daredevil, The Fantastic Four, Hellboy,Iron Man, Ghost Rider, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Raiders Of The Lost Ark, The Dark Knight

Television:

Not much into television. I usually watch whatever happens to be on at home. And having a 4 year old means-lots of Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. I go to sleep with either TV Land or Nick at Nite. (Reruns)

Books:

Not much into books. But I am into guitars and gear! LOL I currently have a 90's Mexican Fender strat, a Fender American Telecaster, an Ibanez RG 4EX1, and an Alvarez acoustic/electric. My amp is a Line 6 Vetta 2X12 combo. (This thing flat out rocks!!!) My pedalboard right now consists of a Line 6 FBX Floor board and a Rocktron Banshee talk box. I use Shure mics and have a SM 57, a SM 58, and a Beta 57. I have a Fostex 16 track digital recorder with built in CD burner.

Heroes:

My parents (RIP) Both of you went to heaven in 2003. Miss you guys! :-( My wife, because she is my rock! She's my biggest fan and my biggest support to whatever I do. I'm glad I have you in my life. You are my everything. Papa C, because you do an awful lot for the band and never complain. You go up and beyond the call of duty for CG, and we don't show you enough gratitude. And my bestest buddy Bobby. We've been through Heck and back. But, through out all the good times and bad times- we are there for each other. Awww shucks, I'm getting mushy now. :-)

My Blog

Life’s Too Short

You know............. In our everyday race to beat ourselves up becasue we have to keep up with what society tells us we need to do, often we never take time out for ourselves or our loved ones. Run, ...
Posted by Mike on Tue, 27 May 2008 08:09:00 PST