Mike has been playing and studying the trumpet, piano, and guitar since he was seven years old. Some of the artists that have influenced him include: Aerosmith, Guns and Roses, Metallica, Abba, Buddy Guy, Steve Vai, the Bee Gees, Pearl Jam, the Donnas, Public Enemy, Katy Perry, and Tom Morello.
Needless to say, his tastes are diverse and Mike has the ability to play like a musical chameleon switching from hard rock mayhem to sugary pop in an instant. In the 90’s, Mike played in several bands in Buffalo, NY including TDM, who were nominated for a Buffalo Music Award in 1990. After moving to Long Island, music had to take a back seat to career and family but Mike kept jamming and performing whenever the opportunity presented itself.
Finally, in 2017, Mike was able to start playing out again in Night Shift, a classic rock, soul, funk, and R&B band that played local bars, charity events, fundraisers, weddings, and private parties.
In early 2023, Mike saw Spinderella advertising for a guitarist and after seeing the infectious energy that Spinderella brought to their live show, he knew there was no other band he wanted to be in – good thing he landed the gig. Not a day goes by that he doesn’t appreciate the opportunity he has to make music with Joy, Tania, Kim, Kaia, Tina, and Eric – the best bandmates anyone could hope to have!!