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Artist Information
Biography
Winner - 2012 East Coast Music Award - Gospel Recording of the Year (The Season)
Winner - 2011 Music New Brunswick Award Winner - Spiritual Recording of the Year (The Season)
Nominated - 2011 Music New Brunswick Award - SOCAN Songwriter of the Year
Finalist - 2011 Galaxie Rising Star (NB)
The name says it all: Mike Biggar is larger than life. In personality, vocal dynamics and sheer stage presence – Mike commands notice and makes an impression not easily forgotten. Infectious Country-Rock melodies are heavily spiced with lyrics of life, love, struggle and faith—and they have people talking and wanting more. Whether fronting his band ‘THE BIG COUNTRY BREAKFAST’ or playing an intimate solo gig armed solely with his acoustic guitar, Mike always entertains, always engages, and always delivers.
His self-titled 2009 EP was followed by "The Season", Mike’s Nov. 2010 full-length Christmas CD, which showed a multi-tasking Biggar singing, drumming, playing guitar, arranging and handling production chores. Re-imagined holiday standards seamlessly blended with fresh originals, The Season garnered enthusiastic commercial airplay nationwide and boasted sales in excess of 1,000 copies in a mere 6 weeks. In October 2011, Biggar earned the laud of his home province’s colleagues and public music fans when he was awarded the 2011 Music New Brunswick Award for ‘Spiritual Recording of the Year’. This was quickly followed by a new holiday single and first video release in December 2011, with notable sales, thousands of YouTube views, TV appearances on Rogers, CTV and radio play on dozens of commercial stations nationwide. 2011 yielded a bumper crop of key performances, including multiple appearances at key East Coast festivals such as Stan Rogers Festival and Cavendish Beach Music Festival. Biggar's award-winning ways continued in April 2012 when he was awarded the 2012 East Coast Music Award for 'Gospel Recording of the Year' for The Season.
An ardent live performer, Biggar’s on-stage demeanour mingles a disarming and relaxed humour with soaring vocals, intimate lyrics and a keenly focused performance energy, making instant fans of those who drink of his musical potion. With his new full-length album set for release in summer 2012, Biggar is busier than ever and enjoying increased attention in his burgeoning career with every turn.
“I love the raw honesty of blues, the richness of R&B, and the fun of country and rock. But most of all, I like to channel a positive, hopeful vibe in my music.” And this is what audiences can expect from a Mike Biggar performance - laughter, life, loss and love, mingled together in genuine form, and energetic artistry.
Instrumentation
Kris Richards - Electric Guitar
Grant Heckman - Bass Guitar
James Dalzell - keyboards
John Morrison - Drums
Matt Hayes - Fiddle
Discography
- Radio single "June Night" released: May 2012, Full album "Feels Like Now" release: Summer 2012
- Fare Thee Well This Christmas: Radio Single, Released Dec. 2011
- The Season: Christmas Holiday CD, Released Nov. 2010
- Mike Biggar and the Big Breakfast Special: EP, Released
Oct. 2009
Links
Audio
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Longing For Home
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Wonderfully Made
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You Knew What You Were Doing
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Holy Hiding Place
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Go Tell It On The Mountain
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Christmas With You
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Fare Thee Well This Christmas
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Oh Holy Night
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Little Drummer Boy
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The Season
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Angels We Have Heard on High
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Lyrics
Video
Press
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Biggar Solidifies His Credibility
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New Brunswick's music industry celebrated the past year of achievements recently at the second annua...New Brunswick's music industry celebrated the past year of achievements recently at the second annual Music NB Awards in Moncton and one of the Valley's best known and loved musicians was the recipient of a lot of attention.
Mike Biggar of Rothesay was nominated for two awards at last month's Music NB Awards.
Singer/songwriter Mike Biggar was nominated for SOCAN Songwriter of the Year and Spiritual Recording of the Year, nabbing the trophy for Spiritual Recording with his Christmas CD The Season.
Biggar spoke with KV Style shortly after his win. He credits the Music NB Awards with giving the fledgling provincial music industry a much needed shot in the arm.
"After a few years of kind of being in limbo, Music NB kind of got rebooted and Jean Surrette put the feelers out about an awards show and the feedback was positive," he says.
This year marks the second year for the Music NB Awards but Biggar says this year was a big step forward.
"Last year was good but it was pretty basic... at least we had something. This year was great, a big upgrade and the atmosphere was great. Winning actually means something and we had good crowds. I played the SOCAN Songwriters Circle and we had a full house. Now we've got something really special."
For Biggar and fellow New Brunswick musicians an award means something extra to put on the resumé and is a big help to grow the fan base, book more gigs and sell more CDs. Biggar sees this happening already.
"We just ordered stickers for my Christmas record that say 'Music NB Spiritual Recording of the Year.' It's stuff like this that helps with your credibility and makes it easier to book shows and break into new markets. The public recognizes accomplishment and an award like this solidifies your credibility. Now I've got radio stations calling for my disc."
Fans of Biggar can catch him live at a couple of shows coming up over the next little bit. He'll be on the bill Nov. 17 in Sussex and Nov. 19 in St. Stephen with Chris Cummings and Aaron Pritchett. He's also got his big Christmas show happening Dec. 9 at the Interaction School of Performing Arts with lots of guests and surprises.
Biggar is also working on a CD of new material and hopes to have it ready to launch in March of next year.
On a side note, Mike would like to thank his fans for their support on his journey with Simply for Life as he trims down his recognizable frame. When asked about it, he doesn't resist the opportunity to get a joke in.
"People on my website and Facebook have been great. I'm down 41 pounds so far and everyone's been so supportive. I wish they cared about my music as much as they do my weight." -
Musician Sees Opportunity in NB Music Awards
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Musician Mike Biggar has made a big impression on the provincial stage. Mike Biggar has been nomi...Musician Mike Biggar has made a big impression on the provincial stage.
Mike Biggar has been nominated in two categories for the NB Music Awards, which are scheduled for Oct. 13-16 in Moncton.
The rock/soul artist, who works at the Bayview Credit Union in Sussex by day, has been nominated for two Music NB Awards.
His Christmas Album 'The Season' helped earn the Rothesay artist a spot in the running for Socan Songwriter for the Year and Spiritual Recording of the Year.
The list of nominees was released a couple weeks ago and Biggar said he found himself anxious to see the results.
"You're just trolling Facebook waiting to hear the first person say the list is up," he said laughing.
The NB Music Awards are pretty new. This is only the second year for the event, but Biggar sees it as an opportunity to celebrate New Brunswick talent and give emerging artists a boost.
"This is an important part of getting credibility at home, so when you go away from home you get credibility, too."
Biggar's Christmas CD had a lot of radio play nationally last December. With original songs such as Fare Thee Well This Christmas, he found himself influenced by traditional gospel rather than any version of Frosty the Snowman or a certain red-nosed reindeer.
He was in the ministry for a number of years and went to seminary school after high school.
"I've always been around traditional and religious music. As much as I love to rock, I've got a lot of that in my background-a lot of gospel music," Biggar said.
The idea for the album came about as a result of a charity partnership he formed with the Bayview Credit Union.
"There was an opportunity to combine a little bit of my day job with my dream job and do something to benefit a charity," Biggar said.
"It was win, win, win. It was good for me, it was good for Bayview and it was good for the people we were helping - the Joshua Group in Saint John."
At the moment he and the band are working on more Christmas songs that they plan to add to their next pressing of the disc.
The Season was a follow-up to a self-titled EP of six songs Biggar recorded in 2009. Next up, he's planning a new EP he's hoping to have released in March.
In the meantime, he'll be busy playing live shows around the province and will be taking part in Music NB Week itself, in the Socan Songwriters Circle on Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. at Moncton's Empress Theatre.
Joining him will be fellow Kings County musician Jessica Rhaye, a Hampton native, who was nominated for Best Visual Artist.
The award show will take place later the same evening at the Crowne Plaza Ballroom in Moncton at 8 p.m.
Until then music lovers will also get the chance to vote for the Fan Favourite Award. Anyone who wants to support Biggar by casting a ballot can find out how on his website, www.mikebiggar.com.
Biggar said he's flattered by the nominations and excited about the possibilities it could open up to him.
"It helps add strength and speed to your drive as an artist. It represents your development in the industry."
But industry recognition is just one benefit of getting an award.
"It's the best way I can think of to get the word out to the public about your music," Biggar said.
"You can hit the Internet and put your music out there. In one sense it's never been easier to put your music out there, but it's harder to get it heard. You are just one ripple in a huge ocean. This is a way to really make some distinction."
Sussex-born Mike Erb and his Erban Photo have also been nominated for Best Visual Artist and Hampton's Vintage Bar and Bistro Lounge are in the running for Best Event, Festival or Venue.
Music NB Week will take place from Oct. 13-16 with a conference and a number of showcases for nominated artists. For more info, check out www.musicnb.org. -
Bob Merseraeu - Biggar is Better This Christmas
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CBC NB Music Journalist Bob Mersereau features Biggar's full-length Christmas CD in his weekly music...CBC NB Music Journalist Bob Mersereau features Biggar's full-length Christmas CD in his weekly music review, Nov. 2010.
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Fresh approach to Christmas music
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ROTHESAY - Mike Biggar is challenging everyone who plugs their ears when holiday tunes begin playing...ROTHESAY - Mike Biggar is challenging everyone who plugs their ears when holiday tunes begin playing on the radio each year to listen to his new album The Season.
"The challenge I give people is to give it a shot," Biggar said. "It will appeal to people who are not fans of Christmas music."
Biggar, of Rothesay, is an East Coast artist who describes himself as an acoustic roots rocker.
He will be releasing his second album tonight at The Blue Olive on Rothesay Avenue beginning at 8 p.m. Cover charge is $5 at the door and a portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to the Joshua Group, a local charity that helps needy children and families in the area.
Biggar will be joined by musical friends Rik Reese, Stephanie Mainville, Dann Downes, Grant Heckman, Allen Scott and his wife Laura McNeil.
The musician said the event will be like a variety show because the night of music from his new Christmas album will be "peppered with solo performances."
"It should be a lot of fun," Biggar said.
His new album features a new spin on six traditional Christmas songs, which include O Holy Night, The First Noel and The Little Drummer Boy.
"I grew up not being a great fan of Christmas music. I was one of those people who was glad when it was over and the Christmas records were put away," Biggar said. "It's odd for me to do a Christmas record. People who knew me would say, 'You weren't a fan of Christmas songs especially the ones that get stuck in your head'... I wanted to write stuff that was, at least from my perspective, a fresh approach to the Christmas season."
The album also includes four original songs. Biggar said he co-wrote two of the songs with "country hit maker" Larry Wayne Clark. The song Treasures was written by his wife and is based on a coming-of-age story she heard on a radio show, he said.
Biggar said his song Christmas With You is about how even though he does the same things every holiday season it always feels fresh when he is with his wife of 20 years.
This Season will be on sale at tonight's show and at Backstreet Records. -
Biggar & Better Than Ever
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http://herenb.canadaeast.com/music/article/839475 Dropping by the NB Beat home offices earlier th...http://herenb.canadaeast.com/music/article/839475
Dropping by the NB Beat home offices earlier this week the Saint John based singer/songwriter is all smiles, handshakes and laughs. He's a genuinely nice fellow whose musical career has ramped up considerably after taking a detour from the faith-based music of his past to his roots-inspired Big Breakfast Special EP of secular music released earlier this year.
Biggar turns interview questions into hilarious stream of consciousness humour. Veering in and out of topic he has the ability to discuss the spiritual element of his music followed by a non-sequitur about his thought process sounding something like sneakers in the dryer. What's notable is that he's equally sincere in either conversation. Perhaps that's what makes him one of New Brunswick's more engaging and up and coming entertainers.
He's currently riding a wave that has seen his presence on the local music scene in and around Saint john expand since he decided to record three songs for the CBC Rising Star contest.
"We wanted to get into that contest so we recorded three songs. Unfortunately we weren't chosen as finalists but at least I had some songs in the can. We figured we'd add another two and we'd have an EP ready to go."
Biggar has been using the EP as a calling card to attract interest from venue owners and festival organizers, Since launching the project in January, Biggar has also been attracting a growing following as a live attraction. He's been hosting Hampton's Vintage Bistro's Sing it and Wing it series on Wednesday nights and along with his manager Jeff Liberty has been looking for new and unique opportunities to play his music.
"I decided to hunker down and take on the Sing it and Wing it events. We knew it would start to grow and that's what's happening now. We've got some talented teenagers who come with original material as well as some baby boomers who have had the fire rekindled. Vintage is a great venue but it's getting harder and harder to find other places to play these days. Now we are sort of looking at creating our own venues by pairing up live music in places that never had it before. We contacted Liz at Urban Deli in Saint John and asked if she had ever considered music at her restaurant. She said she had so last Saturday I was the first live act there. It looks like people had a good time and lots of food and suds were coming out of the kitchen so I'd say it was a success. It's fun, it's like we are inventing a scene."
In fact, with the music industry and the economy in such dire straights, Biggar sees this as a time of opportunity for an act of his stature.
"Nobody knows what to do, record companies are failing, nobody buys singles anymore and there are no more 'stars.' I think we're going to see the emergence of regional successes. We're doing this kind of old school. I think that local artists like myself have the opportunity to make careers for themselves. We are going to be the only artists playing in your city and we're local. It's like the 100 mile diet."
Biggar's debut EP features five original blues- and roots-based compositions that showcase a talent for heartfelt songwriting. The songs are well composed and reflect on Biggar's journey away from his roots as a contemporary Christian musician. He notes that the move hasn't changed much about his songwriting and that religious or not, his music has always been about being honest to his emotions.
"Music has always held a spiritual and divine element for me, it's very inspiring. It's something that brings joy to people's lives. It's never about the mission of writing a song or playing a show, it's about the experience. I've learned enough about myself as a musician that once you flex those muscles you kind of want to keep exploring and see what's around the next corner."
Mike Biggar will be looking around a lot of corners over the coming months. Along with his regular gig at the Vintage, he's got work coming up with Heckman and Downes, will appear on a Christmas benefit disc and also has opening gigs with indie darlings the Sun Parkour Players and Astrid Young (yes, Neil's sister). He'll also be working with Jay Semko (Northern Pikes) and has a unique Everly Brothers tribute with New Brunswick's singin' Mountie Jim Hadley.
You can learn more about Mike Biggar at his Reverb Nation page. Mike Biggar's Big Breakfast Special is available at Backstreet Records in Saint john and Fredericton. The Vintage Bistro in Hampton, Urban Deli in Saint John and as always, off of the stage at his live shows. -
Local Venue Owner Raves
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Mike Biggar has been a Vintage Bistro (Hampton) favourite and crowd pleaser since we opened our doo...Mike Biggar has been a Vintage Bistro (Hampton) favourite and crowd pleaser since we opened our doors in June 2009. He never fails to surprise and delight us with his immense vocals and unique song writing ability, not to mention his addictive sense of humour, transforming every audience into immediate fans. Whether performing solo, in duets, songwriter circles or as an opener for other artists, Mike Biggar is definitely “Bigger that Life” at Vintage.
Setlist
- June Night
- Tell You Another
- We're Us
- If You Catch Hell
- Feels Like Now
- Wonderfully Made
- Holy Hiding Place
- Since I Met You
- My Space
- See You, Know You, Love You
- Let's Just Drive
- This Ain't All
- My Heart is Longing for Home
Basic Requirements
Calendar
| Date | Time | Venue | City | |
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| May 25, 2012 Friday | 8:00 PM | Shiretown Publican | Hampton, NB, CA |  |
| Mike joins a number of local artists at the annual Bob Dylan Birthday Bash event at the Shiretown Publican in Hampton NB | ||||
| Jun 2, 2012 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Plan B | Moncton, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears with his band, 'The Big Country Breakfast" for a night of roots-rock, soulful country fun. | ||||
| Jun 9, 2012 Saturday | 11:00 AM | Ham Jam 2012 | Kars, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears at the 3rd annual Ham Jam Music Festival Info: http://www.hamjammusicfestival.ca | ||||
| Jun 10, 2012 Sunday | 8:00 PM | On A June Night - Stageit.com Concert | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike performs a live-to-web online concert with band on Stageit.com in conjunction with the release to nationwide radio of JUNE NIGHT - the first single from his upcoming new album FEELS LIKE NOW. Details at http://www.stageit.com/mike_biggar/on_a_june_night/9957 | ||||
| Jul 6, 2012 Friday | 5:00 PM | Cavendish Beach Festival | Cavendish, PE, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears as a featured performer for the 2012 Cavendish Beach Music Festival Songwriters Circle Event | ||||
| Jul 7, 2012 Saturday | 2:00 PM | Cavendish Beach Festival | Cavendish, PE, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears with his band 'The Big Country Breakfast' on the Kitchen Stage at the 2012 Cavendish Beach Music Festival | ||||
| Aug 4, 2012 Saturday | 12:00 AM | Nashwaak Valley Music Festival | Fredericton, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears as a featured entertainer at the 1st annual Nashwaak Valley Music Festival | ||||
| Aug 19, 2012 Sunday | 12:00 AM | Larlee Creek Hullabaloo (summer festival) | Perth-Andover, NB, CA | |
| Sep 8, 2012 Saturday | 9:00 PM | International Atlantic Balloon Fiesta | Sussex, NB, CA | |
| Mike and his band 'The Big Breakfast Special' perform at the concert series finale of the International Atlantic Balloon Fiesta at the Superstore grandstand. | ||||
| Oct 13, 2012 Saturday | 7:00 PM | The Schnitzel Parlour | Fredericton, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears at the popular Fredericton "Schnitzel Parlour" for a "Pay as you wish" event in support of the Fredericton Food bank. $10 per person (artist cover charge). Seating limited please call for reservations. 506-450-2520 | ||||
| Date | Time | Venue | City | |
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| May 21, 2012 Monday | 1:00 PM | Royal Visit - Marco Polo Cruise Ship Terminal | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears as a feature artist for the royal visit of His Majesty Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee. Celebrations will be held at the Marco Polo cruise ship terminal and event centre in Saint John NB. | ||||
| May 19, 2012 Saturday | 7:00 PM | Y's Men Atlantic Corporate Event | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears as the featured entertainer at a private corporate event | ||||
| May 5, 2012 Saturday | 10:00 AM | Kingston Farmers Market | Kingston, NB, CA | |
| 2012 ECMA Winner MIKE BIGGAR opens the 2012 Summer season at the Kingston Farmers Market with his award-winning, soulful roots-rock and country music. Come on out to celebrate another summer season at this popular weekend gathering spot on the beautiful Kingston Peninsula and enjoy music with Mike! | ||||
| May 1, 2012 Tuesday | 7:00 PM | Dolans's Pub | Fredericton, NB, CA | |
| Junior Achievement Corporate Event at Dolan's Pub in Fredericton NB | ||||
| Apr 28, 2012 Saturday | 8:00 PM | Broadway Cafe | Sussex, NB, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears at the Broadway Cafe in Sussex NB | ||||
| Apr 21, 2012 Saturday | 7:00 PM | Susan B. Ganong Theatre, RNS School | Rothesay, NB, CA | |
| Rothesay Netherwood School is proud to partner with Saint john Youth House for an evening of music and inspiration in support of homeless youth in the Greater Saint John Area. Concert will feature local Saint John artists: Mike Biggar, Jen Jewett and Babette Hayward. $25 adults, $15 students. | ||||
| Apr 14, 2012 Saturday | 9:00 PM | 2012 ECMA Official Showcase Stage | Moncton, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears on the 2012 ECMA Official Showcase Stage at Plan B, Moncton NB | ||||
| Apr 13, 2012 Friday | 9:00 PM | 2012 ECMA Country Music Showcase Stage | Moncton, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears with his band "The Big Country Breakfast" on the 2012 ECMA Official Country Music Showcase Stage at the Manhattan Night Club http://www.ecma.com | ||||
| Apr 12, 2012 Thursday | 9:00 PM | ECMA's 2012 | Moncton, NS, CA | |
| Mike appears at the ECMA Member's Lounge at the Delta Brunswick as part of East Coast Music Week 2012. | ||||
| Apr 12, 2012 Thursday | 6:00 PM | 2012 ECMA Music NB Stage | Moncton, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears on the Music New Brunswick Stage at East Coast Music Week 2012 at the Tide & Boar Restaurant at 6:00pm. | ||||
| Mar 24, 2012 Saturday | 8:00 PM | Delta Ballroom | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Private Corporate Event | ||||
| Mar 21, 2012 Wednesday | 7:00 PM | The Playhouse | Fredericton, NB, CA | |
| Mike plays at the Fredericton Playhouse as featured entertainer for the closing gala event of the 2012-2013 CIS Men's Hockey Championships | ||||
| Feb 29, 2012 Wednesday | 11:00 AM | United Way Campaign Celebration | Moncton, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears at the United Way Campaign Celebration to be held at the Peace Centre Auditorium at Central United Church, 150 Queen St. Moncton NB | ||||
| Feb 11, 2012 Saturday | 12:00 AM | St. Mark's Church | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears at Fundraising event for Kingsway Care seniors care facility | ||||
| Feb 10, 2012 Friday | 8:00 PM | Moncton Press Club | Moncton, NB, CA | |
| Harley's Heroes fundraising concert with Jared Lutes | ||||
| Feb 4, 2012 Saturday | 12:00 AM | Lily Lake Pavillion | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Fireworks celebration with Mike Biggar at Lily Lake Pavillion as part of the Tim Horton's Pavillion Cup Pond Hockey Tournament. More information: http://www.pavilioncup.com/pavilion/ | ||||
| Jan 13, 2012 Friday | 9:00 PM | Plan B | Moncton, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears with Nova Scotia blues artist Jenny MacDonald | ||||
| Dec 21, 2011 Wednesday | 9:00 PM | O'Leary's | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike joins Brent Mason, Laura McNeil and numerous other Saint John area musicians for Brent's annual CBC Harbour Lights fundraising event in support of Southern NB food banks! | ||||
| Dec 17, 2011 Saturday | 8:00 PM | Plan B | Moncton, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears with a collection of East Coast artists at the award-winning Plan B Lounge in Moncton for a great night of Christmas fun, music, and fundraising. More info to follow. | ||||
| Dec 10, 2011 Saturday | 8:00 PM | Private Function | Quispamsis, NB, CA | |
| Dec 9, 2011 Friday | 8:00 PM | Interaction School of Performing Arts | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar joins with special friends and his full band for a wonderful concert for the Christmas season, featuring songs from his much-loved Christmas CD "The Season". First released in Nov. 2010, Mike's holiday CD features original seasonal songs and holiday carol favourites with his signature roots-rock twist. This show will be a highlight of your Christmas season, so don't delay...only a limited number of seats. In addition to his full band, Mike will welcome special guest performers Dann Downes of Saint John and Moncton's pop performer ZWERG. | ||||
| Dec 3, 2011 Saturday | 8:00 PM | Broadway Cafe | Sussex, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears at Broadway Cafe in Sussex NB tickets: http://www.broadwaycafe.ca/site/ phone: 506-433-5414 | ||||
| Dec 2, 2011 Friday | 12:00 PM | Private Function | Quispamsis, NB, CA | |
| Nov 26, 2011 Saturday | 9:00 PM | O'Donaghue's Irish Pub & Eatery | Miramichi, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears for the evening at O'Donaghues Irish Pub and Eatery in Miramichi on Fri and Sat evenings, Nov 25 & 26 | ||||
| Nov 25, 2011 Friday | 9:00 PM | O'Donaghue's Irish Pub & Eatery | Miramichi, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears for the evening at O'Donaghues Irish Pub and Eatery in Miramichi on Fri and Sat evenings, Nov 25 & 26 | ||||
| Nov 19, 2011 Saturday | 7:30 PM | St. Stephen Middle School Auditorium | St. Stephen, NB, CA | |
| Mike will be featured as opener and emcee for the "FOR THE MUSIC" series of concerts in NB in November, featuring CHRIS CUMMINGS & AARON PRITCHETT ticket info: http://forthemusic.eventbrite.com/ | ||||
| Nov 17, 2011 Thursday | 7:30 PM | Sussex Regional High School | Sussex, NB, CA | |
| Mike will be featured as opener and emcee for the "FOR THE MUSIC" series of concerts in NB in November, featuring CHRIS CUMMINGS & AARON PRITCHETT ticket info: http://forthemusic.eventbrite.com/ | ||||
| Nov 12, 2011 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Bourbon Quarter | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| "For The Sake of the Song" Songwriters Night at Bourbon Quarter in Saint John featuring fellow artists Jessica Rhaye, Larry Wayne Clark, Marcy Mabee tickets: $8 advance, $10 at the door. | ||||
| Nov 2, 2011 Wednesday | 9:00 PM | Vintage Bistro & Lounge | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears with Nova Scotia country crooner Ryan Cook and his trio on his cross-Canada tour. | ||||
| Oct 16, 2011 Sunday | 2:00 PM | Empress Theatre (Capitol Theatre Building) | Moncton, NB, CA | |
| On Sunday October 16, at 2 pm, the SOCAN Singer Songwriter Circle presents: Jessica Rhaye, Zwerg, Mike Biggar, Pascal Lejeune, Lisa LeBlanc and David Myles as a part of Music NB Week 2011. Tickets: $15.00 Ticket Info: http://www.capitol.nb.ca/show_id.php?id=213 | ||||
| Oct 8, 2011 Saturday | 10:00 AM | Moncton Farmer's Market | , NB, CA | |
| ECMA 2012 Moncton Market Showcase! Mike will appear at Moncton's Farmer's Market on Saturday morning, Oct. 8, along with Samantha Robichaud, The Divorcees, and more, as part of a special launch weekend for the lead up to ECMA 2012 to be held in Moncton in April 2012. | ||||
| Oct 1, 2011 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Bourbon Quarter | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Concert to support Saint John NB musicians with 2011 Music NB Award nominations. Show includes Mike Biggar, Babette Hayward and Dann Downes. Presented by JL Artists, Backstreet Records and The Bourbon Quarter. | ||||
| Oct 1, 2011 Saturday | 2:00 PM | CBC Saint John | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike will appear with other musical guests at the Open House festivities for the 75th anniversary of CBC in Saint John. Come celebrate with Mike and other guests. | ||||
| Sep 24, 2011 Saturday | 12:00 AM | King's Square | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike returns for a 2nd year of playing at the Saint John open air end-of-summer arts and music festival. | ||||
| Sep 17, 2011 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Bourbon Quarter | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike hosts his acoustic duo show "Mike Biggar and the Guest Who" and welcomes Ryan cook as his special east coast artist guest. | ||||
| Sep 16, 2011 Friday | 2:00 PM | Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival | Fredericton, NB, CA | |
| Mike competes as 1 of 6 NB finalists in the Galaxie-Rising Star competition as a part of the 2011 Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival. | ||||
| Aug 27, 2011 Saturday | 12:00 PM | Habitat for Humanity Kitchen Party | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears as a feature entertainer at the Saint John Habitat for Humanity Kitchen Party fundraiser, to be held at the Omega Drive site of their newest H4H build. | ||||
| Aug 20, 2011 Saturday | 2:45 PM | Larlee Creek Hullabaloo (summer festival) | Perth-Andover, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears at the 4th annual Larlee Creek Hullabaloo for a mini-set on Saturday afternoon | ||||
| Aug 19, 2011 Friday | 8:00 PM | Shiretown Publicans | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mike opens for Dave Gunning at the Shiretown Publicans in Hampton NB | ||||
| Aug 13, 2011 Saturday | 2:00 PM | Dolan's Pub, Fredericton New Brunswick | , NB, CA | |
| Mike appears for an afternoon of acoustic music at Fredericton's fave watering hole DOLAN's Pub | ||||
| Aug 6, 2011 Saturday | 8:00 PM | Somerset Pub | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike hosts the August 6 "Songwriters at the Somerset" event | ||||
| Aug 1, 2011 Monday | 12:00 AM | Rockwood Park Gazebo | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears as the feature musical performer for the City of Saint John Rockwood Park festivities for NB Day 2011. More details TBA | ||||
| Jul 29, 2011 Friday | 5:30 PM | Brewbaker's | Fredericton, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears as the feature musical entertainment for the after work happy hour crew at BrewBakers in lovely downtown Fredericton on their beautiful rooftop patio. | ||||
| Jul 16, 2011 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Bourbon Quarter | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| MIKE BIGGAR & THE GUEST WHO? - Acoustic Duo Series. Featuring Jay Smith. Each month Mike hosts a fellow East Coast artist in an intimate, acoustic setting. enjoy songs and stories from some of the finest musicians in Atlantic Canada. | ||||
| Jul 10, 2011 Sunday | 7:00 PM | Cavendish Beach Music Fest 2011 | Cavendish, PE, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears on the VIP Village Stage at the 2011 Cavendish Beach Music Festival as a featured entertainer. http://www.cavendishbeachmusic.ca | ||||
| Jul 10, 2011 Sunday | 5:15 PM | Cavendish Beach Music Fest 2011 | Cavendish, PE, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears on the Corporate Village/Box Stage at the 2011 Cavendish Beach Music Festival as a featured entertainer. http://www.cavendishbeachmusic.ca | ||||
| Jul 10, 2011 Sunday | 2:00 PM | Cavendish Beach Music Fest 2011 | Cavendish, PE, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears on the Kitchen Stage at the 2011 Cavendish Beach Music Festival as a featured entertainer. http://www.cavendishbeachmusic.ca | ||||
| Jul 10, 2011 Sunday | 12:30 PM | Cavendish Beach Music Fest 2011 | Cavendish, PE, CA | |
| Mike appears on the 2011 Cavendish Beach Music Festival Kitchen Stage as a feature entertainer. | ||||
| Jul 9, 2011 Saturday | 12:00 PM | Salty Jam | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike will appear as host and featured artist for the popular Salty Jam festival Songwriter's Circle event at the Saint John Boardwalk stage along with Ryan Cook and others. | ||||
| Jul 3, 2011 Sunday | 12:00 AM | Stan Rogers Folk Festival 2011 | Canso, NS, CA | |
| Mike performs at the 2011 Stan Rogers Folk Festival in Canso Nova Scotia | ||||
| Jul 2, 2011 Saturday | 12:00 AM | Stan Rogers Folk Festival 2011 | Canso, NS, CA | |
| Mike performs at the 2011 Stan Rogers Folk Festival in Canso Nova Scotia | ||||
| Jul 1, 2011 Friday | 12:00 AM | Stan Rogers Folk Festival | Canso, NS, CA | |
| Mike performs at the 2011 Stan Rogers Folk Festival in Canso Nova Scotia | ||||
| Jun 24, 2011 Friday | 9:00 PM | O'Donaghue's Irish Pub & Eatery | Miramichi, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears at O'Donaghue's Irish Pub and Eatery for the evening in Miramichi | ||||
| Jun 22, 2011 Wednesday | 9:00 PM | O'Leary's | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike will appear as one of many musical guests on an evening celebrating 1000 open mic nights at Saint John's famous o'Leary's Pub in uptown Saint John, hosted by the godfather of Saint John music, Brent Mason. Mike and others will offer up their renditions of Brent Mason favourites to mark the occaision, and a film crew will capture the event courtesy of Hemmings House Pictures. | ||||
| Jun 18, 2011 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Bourbon Quarter | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears with his special East coast Artist guest for his monthly acoustic duo series 'MIKE BIGGAR & THE GUEST WHO', featuring PEI songstress Meaghan Blanchard | ||||
| Jun 4, 2011 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Kennedy Inn -St. Andrews By-the-Sea,NB | St.Andrews By the Sea , NB, CA | |
| Mike appears at the historic Kennedy Inn in St. Andrews, NB on June 3 & 4 during the 2011 St. Andrews Seafood Festival http://www.kennedyinn.ca/history.htm | ||||
| Jun 4, 2011 Saturday | 4:00 PM | Camp Pascobac | Kars, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears for a 2nd year at the fun and tasty Ham Jam with Isaac & Blewett, Lovestorm, Jen Jewett and others. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103762156365638 | ||||
| Jun 3, 2011 Friday | 9:00 PM | Kennedy Inn -St. Andrews By-the-Sea,NB | St.Andrews By the Sea , NB, CA | |
| Mike appears at the historic Kennedy Inn in St. Andrews, NB on June 3 & 4 during the 2011 St. Andrews Seafood Festival http://www.kennedyinn.ca/history.htm | ||||
| May 22, 2011 Sunday | 4:00 PM | The Dunk | Breadalbane, PE, CA | |
| Mike will appear with a collection of other popular East Coast artists for a weekend of great music at the infamous Dunk in Breadalbane, PEI. | ||||
| May 21, 2011 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Bourbon Quarter | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar welcomes his special East Coast artist celebrity guest PETER HICKS of Fredericton NB's SLEEPY DRIVER for the May 2011 installment of his new acoustic duo series "Mike Biggar and the Guest Who?" at The Bourbon Quarter Restaurant in uptown Saint John. No cover charge! | ||||
| May 20, 2011 Friday | 8:00 PM | Bourbon Quarter | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears with other artists as a part of the "Music is Freedom" fundraising and awareness event in support of MindCare NB | ||||
| Apr 30, 2011 Saturday | 8:00 PM | Broadway Cafe | Sussex, NB, CA | |
| Mike and wife Laura McNeil return to the intimate setting of the lovely Broadway Cafe for his first 2011 appearance there. | ||||
| Apr 29, 2011 Friday | 7:00 PM | Delta Ballroom | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears as the featured musical artist at the Bill Gale Celebrity Roast. | ||||
| Apr 16, 2011 Saturday | 3:30 PM | ECMA 2011 | Charlottetown, PE, CA | |
| Mike appears as a feature performer at the "REDEMPTION FOR SINNERS" show at ECMA 2011 | ||||
| Apr 15, 2011 Friday | 11:00 PM | ECMA's - Fishbones | Charlottetown, PE, CA | |
| Mike appears at Fishbones in Charlottetown PEI as a featured performer at the Cavendish Beach Festival Stage during East Coast Music Week 2011 | ||||
| Apr 15, 2011 Friday | 9:00 PM | ECMA 2011 - Stanhope Resort | Stanhope, PE, CA | |
| Mike appears at the Stanhope Beach Resort with Matt Andersen as a part of ECMA Week 2011 | ||||
| Apr 15, 2011 Friday | 6:00 PM | Delta Prince Edward, Selkirk Stage at the ECMA's | Charlottetown, PE, CA | |
| Mike appears on the Music New Brunswick-sponsored Selkirk stage as a part of MIA Fest 2011 at East coast Music Week 2011 | ||||
| Apr 1, 2011 Friday | 11:00 AM | Market Square Atrium | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike will perform at the official press conference for Salty Jam Festival 2011. | ||||
| Mar 19, 2011 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Bourbon Quarter | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar welcomes Irish Mythen, his special East Coast artist celebrity guest for the March 2011 installment of his new acoustic duo series "Mike Biggar and the Guest Who?" at The Bourbon Quarter Restaurant in uptown Saint John. No cover charge! | ||||
| Mar 12, 2011 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Bearly's House Of Blues & Ribs | Halifax, NS, CA | |
| Mike appearsMarch 11 & 12 at the Halifax Blues hotspot, Bearly's, supporting Therese Malenfant http://www.bearlys.ca/ | ||||
| Mar 11, 2011 Friday | 9:00 PM | Bearly's House Of Blues & Ribs | Halifax, NS, CA | |
| Mike appearsMarch 11 & 12 at the Halifax Blues hotspot, Bearly's, supporting Therese Malenfant. http://www.bearlys.ca/ | ||||
| Feb 27, 2011 Sunday | 2:00 PM | Saint John Arts Centre | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears as a feature performer for the special Gospel Day in the Sounds Stages series at the Saint John Arts Centre | ||||
| Feb 26, 2011 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Bourbon Quarter | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| MIKE BIGGAR & THE GUEST WHO? - Acoustic Duo Series Mike Biggar begins a monthly series of acoustic duo shows at The Bourbon Quarter. Mike will host a fellow East Coast artist each month. For February 2011 it's Fredericton NB's own favourite folk-pop-rocker Andy Brown. | ||||
| Feb 10, 2011 Thursday | 6:30 PM | Saint John Arts Centre | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears as a featured Saint John artist at the Carnegie Coffee House event at the beautiful Saint John Arts Centre in uptown Saint John. | ||||
| Feb 4, 2011 Friday | 9:00 PM | Hunter's Alehouse | Charlottetown, PE, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears at Hunter's Ale House for the first time, supporting The Town Heroes. | ||||
| Jan 8, 2011 Saturday | 12:00 AM | Market Square | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike will appear as one of many artists performing to raise funds in support of flood victims in Charlotte County, NB during the "Flood Relief Benefit Event" | ||||
| Dec 31, 2010 Friday | 10:00 PM | Market Square Boardwalk | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears with full band at the Market Square Boardwalk for the SJ225 New Year's Eve Celebrations. | ||||
| Dec 24, 2010 Friday | 6:00 PM | Saint John Vineyard Christian Fellowship | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears as a feature performer for a Christmas Eve gathering at Saint John Vineyard Church. Mike will perform songs of the season, including cuts from his new full-length Christmas CD "The Season". | ||||
| Dec 19, 2010 Sunday | 7:00 PM | St. Peter's Catholic Church | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears to perform songs from his Christmas album "THE SEASON" as a part of a Christmas fundraising concert. | ||||
| Dec 18, 2010 Saturday | 2:00 PM | Bourbon Quarter | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears to offer some songs of the season at the 1st annual Bourbon Quarter Christmas Open House. | ||||
| Dec 17, 2010 Friday | 8:00 PM | O'Leary's | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike will appear along with host Brent Mason and Dwayne Doucette for an evening of songs and stories at the popular O'Leary's Pub. | ||||
| Dec 16, 2010 Thursday | 7:00 PM | NBTA CU Corporate Christmas Show | New Maryland, NB, CA | |
| Corporate Christmas Show Appearance | ||||
| Dec 10, 2010 Friday | 7:00 PM | St. Augustine's Anglican Church | Quispamsis, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears as featured musical performer for a dramatic reading of "A Christmas Carol", to be read by local CBC on-air personalities Steven Webb and Hance Colbourne. This is a fundraiser for the local Harbour Lights campaign in support of area food banks. | ||||
| Dec 10, 2010 Friday | 8:00 AM | Saint John City Market | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears as a featured musical entertainer for the CBC Saint John annual Information Morning LIVE from the City Market show. Also appearing are Christina Martin and Old Man Ludeke | ||||
| Dec 9, 2010 Thursday | 10:00 PM | Plan B | Moncton, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar returns as a feature performer at the popular Plan B Lounge in Moncton NB. Accompanying Mike is his good friend and fellow roots man Dann Downes No cover charge - how can you go wrong? More info on Dann Downes - www.reverbnation.com/danndownes | ||||
| Dec 8, 2010 Wednesday | 11:00 AM | Saint John Public Library | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears as the feature Christmas musician for the annual Saint John Free Public Library's Christmas Open House event, in conjunction with SJ225 activities. Mike will have copies of his popular new Christmas CD "THE SEASON" available for sale | ||||
| Dec 4, 2010 Saturday | 12:00 PM | Taz Records | Halifax, NS, CA | |
| Mike Biggar performs a live in-store appearance at Halifax's TAZ RECORDS on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 12pm. Mike will be performing cuts from his new Christmas CD "THE SEASON" and will have a Santa-Sack filled with copies available for sale. | ||||
| Nov 26, 2010 Friday | 7:00 PM | Red Whale Coffee Shop | Rothesay, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears with country performer Chris Cummings at a special fundraising show for Cole Pender, a young local boy fighting leukemia | ||||
| Nov 25, 2010 Thursday | 8:00 PM | The Blue Olive | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| New Christmas album "The Season" CD Launch Event Mike Biggar is joined by many musical friends for a warm evening of original and traditional holiday music featured on his upcoming Christmas album "The Season". A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to local charity efforts. | ||||
| Nov 20, 2010 Saturday | 11:00 AM | Saint John City Market | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears with Laura McNeil at the Saint John City Market as a part of the Saint John Uptown Sparkle Event | ||||
| Nov 18, 2010 Thursday | 10:00 PM | Plan B | Moncton, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar returns as a feature performer at the popular Plan B Lounge in Moncton NB. Accompanying Mike is his good friend and fellow roots man Dann Downes No cover charge - how can you go wrong? More info on Dann Downes - www.reverbnation.com/danndownes | ||||
| Nov 13, 2010 Saturday | 8:00 PM | Galloway's Restaurant | Grand Manan, NB, CA | |
| Following his popular appearance at the September 2010 Island Folk Festival, Mike Biggar returns to Grand Manan by request, and appears at Galloway's Restaurant for an evening of original music.Mike's wife Laura McNeil will join him as a special guest opening act. Mike will also be promoting the release of his upcoming new Christmas album, "The Season". Tickets at the Door: Only $5.00 | ||||
| Nov 11, 2010 Thursday | 9:00 PM | Bourbon Quarter | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears as the featured opening artist for Barney Bentall at the Bourbon Quarter Restaurant | ||||
| Nov 6, 2010 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Bourbon Quarter | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Following their packed-house appearance together in September, Mike Biggar and Canso, Nova Scotia's Irish Mythen rejoin for another night of great music, great conversations and fun at Bourbon Quarrter Restaurant in uptown Saint John. Mike and Irish had a great time with a capacity crowd the first go 'round and you will won't want to miss their reunion on the final leg of Irish's national tour on this show. Mike and Irish first met when working together as backing vocalists for Matt Andersen's live CD project, 'Live at the Phoenix'. They quickly made a connection as friends and musical compadres, and their bold voices mix into a powerhouse show you can't miss. No cover fee! More info on Irish Mythen: www.irishmythen.com | ||||
| Oct 30, 2010 Saturday | 8:00 PM | Broadway Cafe | Sussex, NB, CA | |
| Husband and wife musical duo Mike Biggar and Laura McNeil come together for an evening performance at the lovely Broadway Cafe that you won't want to miss. Appearing around the Maritimes as solo artists, each commands the stage with tender melodies, intimate stories and lyrics, soaring vocals and powerful playing. Together they are a true musical treat, and a rare one at that. Their energy and intimacy as a performing couple draws in the audience and never lets up. Mike and Laura have both been looking forward to returning to the Broadway Cafe after their last appearance in the early spring. Cap your fall season off right with a great evening of music! Tickets: $10 at the door, reservations for dinner are preferred. More info on Laura McNeil: http://www.reverbnation.com/lauramcneil More info on the Broadway Cafe: http://www.broadwaycafe.ca/ | ||||
| Oct 9, 2010 Saturday | 10:30 PM | Plan B | Moncton, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears as a featured NB Showcase Artist during Semaine Music New Brunswick Week 2010 at the Molson Canadian Late Night Stage at partner venue Plan B Lounge in Moncton. | ||||
| Oct 2, 2010 Saturday | 8:00 PM | The Bogan | Perth Andover, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears as feature performer at The Bogan in Perth Andover, NB | ||||
| Sep 18, 2010 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Bourbon Quarter | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears in a double-bill evening with powerhouse folk songstress Irish Mythen from Canso Nova Scotia | ||||
| Sep 11, 2010 Saturday | 12:00 AM | Gallaway Restaurant | Grand Manan, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears as a feature performer at the 1st annual Island Folk Festival in Grand Manan, NB | ||||
| Sep 9, 2010 Thursday | 10:00 PM | Plan B | Moncton, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears at Moncton's Plan B along with fellow Roots musician Dann Downes | ||||
| Sep 8, 2010 Wednesday | 8:00 PM | The Blue Olive | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar supports the amazing Canadian singer-songwriter ROYAL WOOD for the Saint John date on his East Coast tour http://www.royalwood.ca http://www.mikebiggar.com | ||||
| Sep 4, 2010 Saturday | 12:00 AM | King's Square | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears as a featured performer at "Harvesting the Arts" 2010, a free-admission public event featuring local artists, musicians, film-makers, dancers, etc. This annual event has grown each year, with an estimated 2000 people attending in 2009. | ||||
| Aug 28, 2010 Saturday | 10:00 AM | Kingston Farmers Market | Kingston, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar and Laura McNeil appear together at the historic and popular Kingston Farmer's Market for a morning music event. | ||||
| Aug 21, 2010 Saturday | 6:30 PM | House Concert | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar plays a private event | ||||
| Aug 19, 2010 Thursday | 8:00 PM | Imperial Theatre | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears with other Saint John musicians and artists as a featured entertainer for the gala of the 2010 Canadian Association of Police Boards at the historic Imperial Theatre | ||||
| Aug 18, 2010 Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Saint John High School Theatre | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| COPS FOR CANCER Mike Biggar appears as a feature artist at the annual COPS FOR CANCER fundraising gala, at the Saint John High School Theatre | ||||
| Aug 13, 2010 Friday | 8:00 PM | Bourbon Quarter | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar opens for recording artist Neema at the Bourbon Quarter in Saint John NB | ||||
| Aug 7, 2010 Saturday | 11:00 PM | Market Square Boardwalk | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar will appear with his band 'The Big Breakfast Special' for a late night show as part of Saint John 225 celebrations | ||||
| Jul 31, 2010 Saturday | 10:00 PM | Wize Guyz | Riverview, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears as feature performer for the evening at Riverview, NB club WizeGuyz | ||||
| Jul 31, 2010 Saturday | 11:00 AM | Saint John City Market | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar plays as a part of the summer 2010 performance series at the historic Saint John City Market | ||||
| Jul 24, 2010 Saturday | 10:00 PM | Wize Guyz | Riverview, NB, CA | |
| Saint John Powerhouse Soul Man, Mike Biggar and Moncton's untamed Country-Rocker, Rik Reese join forces for the first time in Riverview on July 24 for an evening of Country-Soul. Mike and Rik connected at the 2010 East Coast Music Awards and have a blast performing together. If you love lots of good time blues, country, rock, soul and crazy on-stage antics...Country Soul is the show for you! Join Big & Rik at the Wize Guyz pub for Country-Soul, starting at 10pm. | ||||
| Jul 23, 2010 Friday | 8:00 PM | Lane's Privateer Inn | Liverpool, NS, CA | |
| Husband and wife Mike Biggar and Laura McNeil will appear together for an evening duo show in Captain Barr's pub at Lane's Privateer Inn. | ||||
| Jul 16, 2010 Friday | 8:00 PM | South End Days | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears as a feature performer under the big top at Saint John's South End Days community event. | ||||
| Jul 10, 2010 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Cashews Lounge | Quispamsis, NB, CA | |
| Jul 8, 2010 Thursday | 6:00 PM | Bourbon Quarter | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Jul 3, 2010 Saturday | 2:00 PM | Vintage Bistro | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mike performs a rooftop patio matinee show as a part of the Vintage July Music Fiesta | ||||
| Jul 1, 2010 Thursday | 1:30 PM | Rothesay Commons | Rothesay, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears as feature performer at the Town of Rothesay Canada Day Concert on the Commons | ||||
| Jun 26, 2010 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Valley Sands Entertainment Complex | Quispamsis, NB, CA | |
| Jun 25, 2010 Friday | 8:00 PM | Market Square Boardwalk | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears on the Saint John Alpine Boardwalk at Market Square as a part of their Summer 2010 kickoff weekend. FREE show! Come on out to help celebrate the start of the Saint John boardwalk summer season! | ||||
| Jun 19, 2010 Saturday | 7:00 PM | Saint John Marina - Voyageur II Riverboat | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar will appear as the opener for the Isaac and Blewett CD release event on the Voyageur II Riverboat. | ||||
| Jun 12, 2010 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Kennedy Inn | St. Andrew's , NB, CA | |
| Mike returns for 2 nights of shows, June 11 and 12, at the lovely and intimate Kennedy Inn on Water St in St. Andrews | ||||
| Jun 11, 2010 Friday | 9:00 PM | Kennedy Inn | St. Andrew's , NB, CA | |
| Mike returns for 2 nights of shows, June 11 and 12, at the lovely and intimate Kennedy Inn on Water St in St. Andrews | ||||
| May 30, 2010 Sunday | 12:00 PM | The Carleton | Halifax, NS, CA | |
| Jay Semko, one of Canada’s finest songwriters, is joined by fellow Western Canadian and regular performing partner Kim Fontaine. Mike will support Jay and Kim and perform some of his own material. | ||||
| May 29, 2010 Saturday | 7:30 PM | Capitol Theatre | Moncton, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears at a Bluebird North Songwriter's Circle event, along with Chris Colepaugh, Stephanie Mainville and more! Bluebird North is Canada's premiere songwriter's circle event by the Songwriter's Association of Canada. This event is presented jointly by SAC and Music New Brunswick. | ||||
| May 28, 2010 Friday | 8:00 PM | Vintage Bistro | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Jay Semko, one of Canada’s finest songwriters, is joined by fellow Western Canadian and regular performing partner Kim Fontaine. Mike will support Jay and Kim and perform some of his own material. | ||||
| May 22, 2010 Saturday | 7:45 PM | Camp Pascobac 'Ham Jam' | Kars, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears at the weekend 'Ham Jam' music festival and camping in support of Camp Pascobac, NB | ||||
| May 22, 2010 Saturday | 10:00 AM | Kingston Farmer's Market | Kingston, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears open-air at the popular Historic Kingston Farmer's Market. | ||||
| May 21, 2010 Friday | 8:00 PM | The Blue Olive | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Bob Dylan Birthday tribute show featuring Heckman-Downes, Jessica Rhaye, Mike Biggar, Brent Mason, and more. | ||||
| May 15, 2010 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Valley Sands | Quispamsis, NB, CA | |
| 'Big and Rik - Country Soul' a night of country and soul with Mike Biggar & Moncton's Rik Reese of Neon Highway. http://www.reverbnation.com/mikebiggar http://www.neonhighwayband.com/ | ||||
| May 8, 2010 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Magnolia Cafe | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Husband and wife Mike Biggar and Laura McNeil return after high demand for an encore show at the lovely Magnolia Cafe in uptown Saint John. Mike and Laura are fast becoming a favourite on-stage duo in Southern NB. Show starts at 9pm. Get there early to get a seat! | ||||
| May 1, 2010 Saturday | 8:00 PM | Kennedy Inn | St. Andrews, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar performs at the Kennedy Inn | ||||
| Apr 30, 2010 Friday | 8:00 PM | Kennedy Inn | St. Andrews, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar performs at the Kennedy Inn | ||||
| Apr 17, 2010 Saturday | 9:00 PM | Valley Sands | quispamsis, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar and wife Laura McNeil continue to garner fans in their appearances together. They will make their first appearance together in the Kennebecasis Valley at the new Valley Sands Entertainment Centre. http://www.reverbnation.com/mikebiggar http://www.reverbnation.com/lauramcneil | ||||
| Apr 10, 2010 Saturday | 8:00 PM | Magnolia Cafe | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar appears at the beautiful new Magnolia Cafe with Laura McNeil. | ||||
| Mar 26, 2010 Friday | 8:00 PM | Vintage Bistro | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mary Margaret O'Hara tribute band made up of some of the area's best local musicians: Laura Biggar - Keys, vox Babette Hayward - guitar, vox Mike Biggar - Drums, vox Grant Heckman - Bass, vox Dann Downes - guitar, vox Band members will also perform some of their own originals. | ||||
| Mar 13, 2010 Saturday | 8:00 PM | Broadway Cafe | Sussex, NB, CA | |
| Appearing with Laura McNeil | ||||
| Mar 12, 2010 Friday | 8:00 PM | Vintage Bistro | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Supporting Pat Lepoidevin from BC | ||||
| Mar 5, 2010 Friday | 12:00 AM | East Coast Music Awards 2010 | Sydney, NS, CA | |
| Mike will play the Discovery Stage Showcase series at the 2010 East Coast Music Awards. Specific appearance details TBD | ||||
| Mar 4, 2010 Thursday | 2:30 PM | ECMA MIAFEST at Crown & Moose | Sydney, NS, CA | |
| Mike will participate as a featured NB artist at MIAFEST II as a part of the 2010 East Coast Music Awards at The Crown & Moose | ||||
| Mar 3, 2010 Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Harbour Station | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike will lead the National Anthem at QMJHL Saint John Sea Dogs hockey game. | ||||
| Feb 20, 2010 Saturday | 8:00 PM | Vintage Bistro | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mike will open for fellow Saint John singer-songwriter Andy Stevens at The Vintage Bistro. Andy has been making great inroads with the release of his latest album, and Mike is excited to appear with Andy for the first time. More information: 832-1212 www.vintagebistro.com | ||||
| Feb 8, 2010 Monday | 7:00 PM | Hampton High School Theatre | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mike performs as a featured artist at `Hampton High for Haiti` fundraising concert in support of Haiti Relief efforts. more information: www.hamptonhigh.ca | ||||
| Feb 2, 2010 Tuesday | 12:00 AM | Vintage Bistro | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar & Laura McNeil: together at last...again! Husband & wife Mike and Laura share the stage at Vintage Bistro for an evening of original music you are sure to love. | ||||
| Dec 31, 2009 Thursday | 9:00 PM | Vintage Bistro | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| "VINTAGE NEW YEAR'S COCKTAIL & DANCE PARTY" Live Band Dance Party in the dance studio behind the bistro featuring Heckman-Downes and Mike and Laura Biggar | ||||
| Dec 20, 2009 Sunday | 6:00 PM | Private Banquet | St. George, NB, CA | |
| Mike will perform at a private Christmas function | ||||
| Dec 16, 2009 Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Vintage Bistro | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mike hosts SING IT AND WING IT local live music night at the popular Hampton bistro and lounge THE VINTAGE. | ||||
| Dec 6, 2009 Sunday | 2:00 PM | Vintage Bistro, With Jay Semko | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| "Folk for Food" matinee performance starring Jay Semko (Award winning songwriter & front man of The Northern Pikes), Mike Biggar and duo Heckman & Downes. Please bring 1 non-perishable food item for Hampton Food Bank. | ||||
| Dec 5, 2009 Saturday | 6:00 PM | Private Function | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mike will perform at a private function | ||||
| Dec 4, 2009 Friday | 8:00 PM | Private Corporate Event | Susex, NB, CA | |
| Mike appears at Corporate Event, with Laura Biggar | ||||
| Dec 2, 2009 Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Vintage Bistro | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mike hosts SING IT AND WING IT local live music night at the popular Hampton bistro and lounge THE VINTAGE. | ||||
| Nov 30, 2009 Monday | 9:00 PM | Vintage Bistro | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| CD Release: 'A Very Vintage Christmas' Fundraiser for Hampton Food Bank. CD release event will occur, and Mike will gather again with CD performers to promote the CD sale, the proceeds of which will support the local food bank. | ||||
| Nov 28, 2009 Saturday | 3:00 PM | UNBSJ Campus Radio 107.3FM | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike will appear as a featured guest on the campus radio program "Port City Talent" and play live in the studio. | ||||
| Nov 27, 2009 Friday | 5:00 PM | Saint John City Market | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike & Laura Biggar appear at the SJ City Market to perform Christmas music as part of 'Uptown Sparkles', Nov. 27, 5-8pm. They will feature seasonal favourites and some interesting holiday gems you may not be familiar with! Come out for some great festive live music and a great holiday feeling! | ||||
| Nov 19, 2009 Thursday | 9:00 PM | Peppers Pub | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike will appear as part of the Peppers Lounge local music night with host Sean Roach | ||||
| Nov 18, 2009 Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Vintage Bistro | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mike hosts SING IT AND WING IT local live music night at the popular Hampton bistro and lounge THE VINTAGE. | ||||
| Nov 17, 2009 Tuesday | 8:00 PM | Vintage Bistro, Supporting Astrid Young | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Supporting Astrid Young, with Laura Biggar. (Sister of Neil Young) check out Astrid at: www.astridyoung.com. | ||||
| Nov 14, 2009 Saturday | 8:00 PM | Vintage Bistro | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Everly Brothers Tribute - by Mike Biggar and Jimmy Hadley. Mike and Jimmy Hadley present a fun evening of Everly Brothers' music that will celebrate the simple genius captured by these 2 legendary musical brothers. | ||||
| Nov 13, 2009 Friday | 5:00 PM | UNBSJ CFMH Radio 107.3FM | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike will appear live on UNBSJ campus radio 107.3FM for their "Slack Sabbath" radio broadcast before the live audience at Colonel Tucker's lounge in the UNBSJ Student Centre. | ||||
| Nov 5, 2009 Thursday | 6:15 PM | UNBSJ Campus Radio 107.3FM | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike will be interviewed and perform live on 'Serf City' on UNBSJ's CFMH 107.3FM Campus Radio http://www.cfmh.ca/ | ||||
| Nov 4, 2009 Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Vintage Bistro | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mike hosts SING IT AND WING IT local live music night at the popular Hampton bistro and lounge THE VINTAGE. | ||||
| Oct 23, 2009 Friday | 8:00 PM | House Concert | St. George, NB, CA | |
| Oct 10, 2009 Saturday | 10:00 AM | Kingston Market | Kingston, NB, CA | |
| Oct 4, 2009 Sunday | 8:00 PM | Phoenix Dinner Theatre, supporting Matt Andersen | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Featured onstage vocalist for Matt Andersen live CD & DVD concert | ||||
| Oct 1, 2009 Thursday | 9:00 PM | Vintage Bistro, supporting Dave Carroll | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mike will play in support of Dave Carrol from Sons of Maxwell, whose song "United Breaks Guitars" has shot to astronomic popularity on YouTube and has landed Dave on numerous national and international broadcasts. More info: http://vintagebistro.com/events.html | ||||
| Sep 30, 2009 Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Vintage Bistro | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mike hosts OPEN MIC NIGHT at the popular Hampton bistro and lounge THE VINTAGE. | ||||
| Sep 23, 2009 Wednesday | 9:00 PM | Vintage Bistro, supporting Steve Poltz | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mike will play live, supporting California artist Steve Poltz.: http://www.myspace.com/stevepoltz | ||||
| Sep 16, 2009 Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Vintage Bistro | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mike hosts OPEN MIC NIGHT at the popular Hampton bistro and lounge THE VINTAGE. | ||||
| Sep 12, 2009 Saturday | 11:00 AM | Long Reach | Long Reach Kingston Peninsula, NB, CA | |
| Double Bill! Mike Biggar & The Big Breakfast Special will appear with Heckman Downes to celebrate the opening of a new "old" general store in Long Reach, Kingston Peninsula. Come out for some great community fun and great music! | ||||
| Sep 5, 2009 Saturday | 10:00 AM | Kingston Farmer's Market | Kingston, NB, CA | |
| Mike will perform at the popular Kingston Peninsula Farmers Market throughout the morning. | ||||
| Sep 2, 2009 Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Vintage Bistro | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mike hosts OPEN MIC NIGHT at the popular Hampton bistro and lounge THE VINTAGE. | ||||
| Aug 28, 2009 Friday | 9:30 PM | Boilerworks Restaurant | Saint John, NB, CA | |
| Mike will perform from 9:30-11:30 as guests enjoy some great food and great music | ||||
| Aug 26, 2009 Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Arts & Culture Park | Quispamsis, NB, CA | |
| Mike Biggar and his band 'The Big Country Breakfast' will rock the crowd at the outdoor amphitheater | ||||
| Aug 19, 2009 Wednesday | 8:00 PM | Vintage Bistro | Hampton, NB, CA | |
| Mike will be hosting the weekly OPEN MIC NIGHT at the popular Hampton bistro and lounge THE VINTAGE. | ||||