Biography
Talented and Charming. These two words would best describe Mike Genovese after walking away from one of his live performances. His talent is obvious; the songwriting, unique voice, guitar styling, and complex live looping is quite entertaining. His charm is sincere; a bit less tangible and something that can only be experienced at his live show. With a sound that’s Matt Wertz meets David Gray meets Coldplay, Genovese’s songs and live performances elicit toe-tapping and hand clapping for the upbeat tracks, and goose bumps on your neck and arms throughout the ballads.
One can’t help but wonder how Mike has been as successful as he has without the assistance and support of management, an agent, or even product! Genovese has spent the last 4 years building a fan base and credibility by opening for many national acts on many notable stages…and with his forthcoming full-length album set to release this Fall '09, "So the Story Goes…", there’s no doubt you’ll be hearing much more about Mike Genovese after its release
written by: Kari Arango
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Notable Performances With:
Although still relatively new to the music scene, Mike has opened for many national acts including:
Pat McGee Band, Mat Kearney, Lifehouse, Jack Johnson, G. Love and Special Sauce, Matt Nathanson, Michelle Branch, Ari Hest, Matt Wertz, Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, Cary Brothers, Matt White, Kate Voegele, ZOX, Virginia Coalition, The Clarks, Corey Smith, Jay Brannan, The Samples, Jump (little children), Tim Reynolds, Erin McCarley, Landon Pigg, Blessid Union of Souls, Evan and Jaron, Michael Tolcher, Rusted Root, Collective Soul, Mike Doughty (Soul Coughing), Brian Vander Ark (Verve Pipe), Mason Jennings, Blue October, Carbon Leaf, Red Wanting Blue, Oval Opus, Broken Social Scene, The Argument, Eric Hutchinson, Ernie Halter, Josh Hoge, Air Traffic (UK), The Damnwells, Ekoostik Hookah, Mieka Pauley, Down Dexter.....Be sure to keep your eye open for big things from Mike Genovese in the future....
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Notable Venues Played:
Cleveland, OH: Blossom Music Center, The House of Blues, The Agora, The Odeon, Hard Rock Cafe, Peabody's, Grog Shop, Beachland Ballroom, Scene Pavillion, TowerCity Amphitheater, Wilbert's
Columbus, OH: The Newport Music Hall, Little Brothers, The Basement, Oldfields On High
Canopy Club - Urbana, IL
The Intersection - Grand Rapids, MI
Blind Pig - Ann Arbor, MI
STARR HILL and University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA
The Knitting Factory - New York, NY
Canal Street Tavern- Dayton, OH
The Blue Gator, Ohio University, and Memorial Auditorium- Athens, OH
Top Cats - Cincinnati, OH
Howards - Bowling Green, OH
Robinhood Inn - Kent, OH
The Stadium and Miami Univeristy - Oxford, OH
123 Pleasant Street - Morgantown, WV
Canisius College - Buffalo, NY
Rick's Cafe - East Lansing, MI
Jammin' Java - Vienna, VA
Crossroads - Huntsville, AL
.....and many more......
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** For video, please copy and paste the following URL into a new web browser window:
<<< http://www.mgenovese.com/promo_video.mov >>>
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**Also, be sure to check Mike out on MySpace at:
www.myspace.com/mikegenovese
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Instrumentation
Mike Genovese - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lead vocals, backup vocals, effect-pedal tom-foolery.
Discography
So the Story Goes... - Fall 2009
Mike Genovese -July and December EP - 2003
Losing Track of Time - 2004
Links
| http://www.mgenovese.com |
| Mike Genovese - Myspace Site |