Mike hails from Nashville, TN, with over thirty five years of professional playing, recording and touring experience. He attended college earning jazz scholarships, giving Mike the ability to study and cross genres on a regular basis covering styles like: blues, bluegrass, rock, rockabilly, R&B, gospel, etc.. especially focusing on slide guitar. Resophonic (resonator) guitar is one of his main passions. Mike has also taught High School for many years, and is very comfortable in a lecture setting.