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Mike Miheli

Mike Miheli

About Me

Drummer with Loco Gatos! Former longtime drummer for The Alan Greene Band and Armstrong/Bearcat. Available for fill in dates, studio and e-sessions.DRUMMER, HAS PERFORMED WITH/FOR SEVERAL ARTISTS INCLUDING THE ALAN GREEN BAND, ARMSTRONG-BEARCAT, MPG, DALE PETERS (BASSIST/ENGINEER JAMES GANG, VAN HALEN, WESTWOOD ONE), ROGER “HURRICANE” WILSON, ROBERT LOCKWOOD JR., GLEN SCHWARTZ (PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC), MICHAEL STANLEY, MARK AVSEC (KEYBOARDIST/SONGWRITER WILD CHERRY, DONNIE IRIS, BON JOVI), JERRY SHIRLEY (HUMBLE PIE, FASTWAY), CY SULAK (ALL-SPORTS BAND), DARREN FRATE (HERMAN’S HERMITS, GARY LEWIS, MORE) PAUL SIDOTI (TAYLOR SWIFT, GARY LEWIS AND THE PLAYBOYS), MIKE MCGILL (BEAU COUP), UNCLE VIC (DR. DIMENTO) AND OTHERS!HAS PERFORMED ON VARIOUS CONCERT BILLS FEATURING KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD, ZZ TOP, ERIC BURDON, B.B. KING, BUDDY GUY, JASON BONHAM, TOWER OF POWER, HUMBLE PIE, MARK FARNER (GRAND FUNK), THE JAMES GANG, JOE WALSH, ALBERT COLLINS, STEVE MORSE, JOHNNY WINTER, RICK DERRINGER, BLUE OYSTER CULT, MEATLOAF, SON SEALS, ROBBIE KRIEGER (THE DOORS), GUITAR SHORTY, SUSAN TEDESCHI, TOMMY CASTRO, MASON RUFNER AND MORE!DRUMMER, SONGRWRITER, KEYBOARDIST FOR DUNGEON RECORDING ARTIST “CONTROL FREAK”DRUM INSTRUCTOR AT ARROWHEAD MUSICPERFORMS ON VARIOUS STUDIO AND E-SESSION PROJECTSIS FEATURED IN THE BOOK; “ROCK ‘N’ ROLL AND THE CLEVELAND CONNECTION” BY DEANNA R. ADAMS.WON THE “NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JAZZ EDUCATORS” AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING MUSICIANSHIP.CURRENTLY ENDORSES ATTACK DRUMHEADS, SABIAN CYMBALS, VATER DRUMSTICKS AND MAY MICROPHONE MOUNTING SYSTEMS.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/18/2006
Band Website: locogatos.com
Band Members: me and the other me: I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)
Influences: Dad, Stewart, Don, John, Buddy, Keith, Neil, Terry, Vinnie, Phil, Kenny, Jeff, Ringo, Ginger, Billy, Casey, Carmine, Steve, Bernard, Larry, Gene, Tommy, Rod, Vick...Vai, Van Halen, Malmsteen, Summers, Hendrix, Harrison, Lifeson, Becker, Townshend, Farner, DeLeo...Sting, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Mick Jagger, Dave Grohl, Robin, Barry, Maurice and Andy Gibb, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Chip Znuff, Donnie Vie, DLR, Trent Reznor, Scott Weiland, Lane Staley, Freddie Mercury...The Beatles, The Police, Grand Funk, Jean Luc Ponty, The Bee Gees, KC and The Sunshine Band, The Carpenters, Ah Ha, Tears For Fears, Van Halen, RATT, Poison, Motley Crue, The Cure, Depeche Mode, NIN, Tool, Supertramp, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Rolling Stones, Queen, DEVO, Psychedelic Furs, Genesis, King Crimson...Money, Women & Whiskey
Sounds Like: It Needs More Cowbell!!
Record Label: Dungeon Records
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Halloween/Monster Birthday Bash at The Stadium Grill!

Loco Gatos! will be performing/partying on saturday oct. 25th at the stadium grill in mentor, ohio we'll be celebrating halloween (costumes preferred) and we'll be celebrating several birthdays includ...
Posted by Mike Miheli on Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:09:00 PST

BENEFIT ALLEN SHELLENBERGER, DRUMMER FOR LIT

PRESS RELEASE KEN PHILLIPS PUBLICITY GROUP, INC.   September 29, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EBAY AUCTION ANNOUNCED TO BENEFIT ALLEN SHELLENBERGER, DRUMMER FOR PLATINUM ROCK BAND LIT &...
Posted by Mike Miheli on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:09:00 PST

In Cleveland? Gimme a fuckin’ break!

hey gang, i got this email from yet another "promoter" on the cleveland "scene"...what is wrong with these fuckers?! in cleveland? jeez, this kinda shit at least may get you signed in L.A. but agai...
Posted by Mike Miheli on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:14:00 PST

Gas Mileage?

why is it that cars today get worse gas mileage than cars from the late 70's through the early 90's? yet all these car manufacturers boast on their commercials how great their gas mileage is even thou...
Posted by Mike Miheli on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:13:00 PST

Mike Miheli Jamming an Original Tune Add Some Guitar or Bass

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1OjodPtbxE ...
Posted by Mike Miheli on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:27:00 PST

Mike Miheli In The Studio Recording New Song For Time Lapse

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgRgueW8NyM ...
Posted by Mike Miheli on Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:47:00 PST

Check Out Loco Gatos!

check out my cover/party band Loco Gatos!www.myspace.com/locogatossuck it!!
Posted by Mike Miheli on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:06:00 PST

CHECK OUT MY BAND, CONTROL FREAK!!!!!

CHECK OUT MY ORIGINAL ROCK BAND, CONTROL FREAK!WWW.MYSPACE.COM/CFROCKNROLLENJOY! ...
Posted by Mike Miheli on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:09:00 PST