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Mike Graves

the maaaan who made a dragon cry

About Me

Hey, I'm Mike. I play drums and percussion and a few other things, and also compose, produce, and engineer music in my basement studio which is called Mike Hegamin. I am obsessed with making and listening to music. I got a degree in studio production at the SUNY Purchase Music Conservatory so I could severely limit my job oppurtunities in the real world, giving me little choice but to make this my life. Hopefully it will eventually work. I play in a few bands around the NY/NJ area, including Hollis Browne and Blow Up Daisy, and Im always down to try something new. The songs that are on this page are by Ponds Mothra, which is basically weird late night ideas that I can't use anywhere else. I'm also available for sessions and lessons, so if you wanna get down let me know. Peace.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/19/2006
Band Website: blowupdaisy.com
Band Members: mostly me and a few buddies.
Influences: Drummers: Matt Chamberlain, Jim Keltner, John Bonham, Yuval Gabay, Joe Russo, Lenny White, Steve Gadd, Glen Kotche, Matt Cameron, Tony Williams, Jeff Porcaro, Levon Helm, Chris Layton, Jeff Sipe, the list goes on. Bands: Wilco, Loose Fur, Led Zeppelin, Primus, Phish, Police, Alice In Chains, King Crimson, moe., The Duo, Flaming Lips, Soul Coughing, Soundgarden, QOTSA, Kyuss, Fu Manchu, Melvins, Weather Report, Steely Dan, Leftover Salmon, JFJO, Eels, Mars Volta, many more. Idols: Neil Young, Tom Petty, Mark Knopfler, Bruce Springsteen, Miles Davis, James Brown, Jimmy Page, Wayne Coyne, Tom Waits, all those guys who invented a sound all their own, and took it to the top.
Sounds Like: Ricky Martin, Juanes, Mark Anthony, Menudo
Type of Label: None