06-27-10
 
MAD MIKE IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
Sorry for the delay in updating the site!  We have been extremely busy this year, in fact DBW played 8 out of 9 weekends in the most recent stretch so I haven't had time to really catch my breath!    Lots more shows coming up, check out the website for more information.
 
A big thanks to Mr. Hand!  They had me up playing with them yesterday opening for Night Ranger, Loverboy and Rick Springfield in Norfolk!  My wife Melinda and I met Rick backstage and even got an autographed guitar from him!   A very special day for us indeed.   I'm a huge fan of his, even if I was the only dude backstage to meet him!  Great memories and it was awesome to get to talk to him a bit.  Good times!
 
Keep checking back and I'll see you soon!

 
Mad Mike
 

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01-17-10


Hello Everyone! Just a quick update, we have a new shows page on MML that will make it easier to check my band schedule. As always, double check it before traveling to far for a show to make sure there aren't any last minute changes.

I hope everyone's 2010 is going well! It seems like only yesterday I was loading up all my guns for Y2K, and that was 10 years ago! Time flies when your having fun I guess! Anyway, thanks as always for checking up on me by looking at the site. We're planning on having a great 2010 and all of you will be a big part of it. I am thankful for all the great friends I have made over the years and am grateful for all your support. Hope to see you all soon!


Mad Mike

 

12.17.09

Happy Holidays from Mad Mike!

I just wanted to update everybody about the DBW shows coming up. As always, check back as we get closer to the show dates to confirm that there haven't been any schedule changes, but this is what the schedule is looking like going into summer of 2010. Obviously, we will be adding more shows in the near future, but these are the shows that are already confirmed.

December 26- Pieces Ultra Bar
New Years Eve Show- The Boulevard
January 2nd- The Ozone
January 22nd and 23rd- The Arena
February 20th- The Ozone
March 12 and 13th- Pieces Ultra Bar
April 3rd- Two Fine Irishmen
April 24th- The Ozone
June 5th- The Ozone
August 27th and 28th- The Arena

I also want to say thank you to the many friends that have come out to see DBW the last few months, and thank you all again for your support. I am truly blessed to play for such a great band and
to have so many great friends. This have been probably the most difficult year of my life with the loss of my Father and my two dogs that were like kids to me, but I have managed to hang in there with the love and support of my friends and family. God bless you all and have a wonderful holiday season!

Mad Mike
 


11.08.09

Mad Mike is back!!!!!!!!!!!
 
 
Desperate Bandwives is playing November 20th and 21st at the Arena and December 4th and 5th at the Ozone located in Anthony's Steakhouse.    Hope to see you there!
 
Best wishes as we close out a Rockin 2009!  Get ready for bigger and even better things in 2010!
 
 
Mad Mike


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09-17-09

B I G   N E W S ! ! ! !

 
 
Mad Mike has been offered and accepted the job of bass player of Desperate Bandwives!    In addition,  D'Vine has elected to reform and start playing shows regularly sometime in the winter!    Hopefully, after the booking situation gets worked out, you can plan on seeing D'Vine one weekend a month and DBW on another weekend every month!
 
I just want to briefly say a big thanks to all the members DBW!   I am honored that they choose me to play for them and couldn't be any more excited to get rocking again!    Obviously, they are heavy hitter's on the Omaha cover band scene and this is what I have been waiting for a long time.   For me, it's truly a dream come true.   
 
Jack and I work well together and my style of bass really compliments his style of playing guitar, so I am seriously pumped about things!   Top it off with their great drummer and over the top Angels on the mics, and the future is looking bright!
 
More information to follow, but just a quick thank you for all of your support through the years!   See you soon!
 
 
Mad Mike

 

08-15-09
 
 
By now, everyone has probably heard that my band D'Vine has broken up.  What you might not have heard is that we have decided to do one last show together to end things the right way.
 
We were offered a chance to headline this years Reedstock Festival in Bee, Nebraska and it was just too great of an opportunity for us to pass up.  I have never played a Reedstock before, but I have heard about them for years.  Trust me, it's the stuff legends are made of.  Here's your chance to see D'Vine do it all one last time!   D'Vine hits the stage at 9:00 p.m. sharp on Saturday, August 29th.
 
The address of the show is 2366 224 Road in Bee, Nebraska.  Click on the link for the directions on how to get there, and also please take note that there is alternate directions on the link to the back up show location in case of bad weather.  No matter what happens, D'Vine will be rocking on the 29th!.  This is a family friendly event, so feel free to bring the kids.       
 
Please note that this is a BYOB event, but admission is free and snack food will be provided free of charge.  Bring your lawn chairs, otherwise you can stand next to the stage and rock out with us all night! 

If anybody is in the mood for a road trip, this will be a can't miss event.  If you your going to make it, please e-mail me so we can get a headcount.  This should be a great night of music and fun.

Hope to see you all there!


 

R.I.P.
D'Vine
1998-2009