Mike Dees:Vocals, Guitar Tom Arndt:Bass, Vocals Kevin Doherty:Drums, Vocals Jobu Babin:Guitar, Vocals
Influences
The Beatles, Big Star, Matthew Sweet, Posies, Neil Young, REM, Son Volt, Teenage Fanclub, Jellyfish, Soul Asylum, Smithereens, Elvis Costello, Guided By Voices, Husker Du, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Jim Croce, Indigo Girls, The Eagles, Cosmic American music
"Uptight" always sneaks up on me when I hear it, 'cause I always think it's some all-time classic tune and I'm sitting enjoying it and then I suddenly realise, "It's Mike Dees, I've only ever heard it on MySpace, but it's gorgeous!" DC Cardwell
"Snap, Crackle,POP loves YA! We DO love you and your song "Maybe I". Killer power pop, a definite classic." Craig Leve-Snap, Crackle, Pop Radio
"Mike joined the Jellyfish Tribute Album Team relatively late in the process, chose two of the only remaining tracks that weren't yet spoken for, and promptly nailed them both!! The guy's a genius!...
I want to make "The genius of Mike Dees" a household phrase. You 100% rock, and the world needs to know it." Alan Heaton- Burning Sky Records
Mike Dees is a Singer/Songwriter from Memphis, TN. A prolific purveyor of Southern-fried power pop and veteran of many bands, he recently struck out on his own and hasn't looked back since. Whether playing solo acoustic or with a full-on rock band, he always delivers heartfelt (if slightly acidic) lyrics and ragged jangle rock.
Imagine 1970's AM rock (Neil Young, America) mixed with British Invasion and Power Pop (Big Star,Teenage Fanclub, Gin Blossoms) filtered through a ragged dose of distorted bliss (Soul Asylum, Husker Du, Guided By Voices). Like a candy-coated razorblade, these pop gems slide down smooth before the internal bleeding of emotion sets in. With these sugary bitter-pop nuggets, you can't eat just one. Crunch all you want, we'll make more.
Mike has released an EP in 2007, Buried, and a full-length album in 2008, Unearthed, both from Door 23 Records.
He also has songs on all three CD releases from Burning Sky Records (including Beautiful Escape:The Songs of the Posies Revisited, which made music critic and International Pop Overthrow founder David Bash's Best of 2008 list.) In 2008, he was voted in by readers of the Memphis Flyer to play the Memphis Popfest and appeared on a limited-edition single from Goner Records commemorating the event.
The debut 5 song EP containing: 1. Uptight 2. Girl Next Door 3. Maybe I 4. Drive Away 5. 20, 000 Dog Years Away
Limited Stock Available
Mike Dees - Unearthed 2008
The first full-length CD. The album features 12 new recordings of crunchy Power Pop and was recorded at Memphis Independent Studios by Chris Swenson. Additional musicians appearing on the tracks are Memphis pop guru Tommy Hoehn (Vocals, Keyboard), Jobu Babin (Vocals), and Rich Wagor (Cello).
Sensory Lullabies: The Ultimate Tribute To Jellyfish 2007
35-track, 2-CD Album covering Jellyfish Albums "Bellybutton" and "Spilt Milk" in their entirety and in their original track sequence - plus 13 Bonus Tracks!
FEATURED TRACKS:Let This Dream Never End , Deliver (Only available on the bonus CD)
Beautiful Escape – The Songs Of The Posies Revisited 2008
45-track (not counting any hidden tracks), 3-CD album of reinterpretations of songs by The Posies, including individual contributions from Posies members Jon Auer ("Daily Mutilation"), Ken Stringfellow ("Everybody Is A F*cking Liar"), Brian Young ("Coming Right Along" - with supergroup Megafauna) and Joe Skyward ("Start A Life"), as well as excellent bands from 13 countries from all over the world.
FEATURED TRACK:
Flood Of Sunshine
Wednesday Nights In Memphis 2007
In the Spring of 2007 Vexar Entertainment compiled the majority of artists that performed acoustically for the children, families, & staff of St.Jude's Target House on Wednesday nights in 2005 and throughout 2006 onto a benefit CD entitled Wednesday Nights In Memphis. All proceeds go to St.Jude's Target House.
Jacob's Lounge in HALLS, TN has the BRAND NEW PARTY ROOM open complete with stage and Air conditioning!!! Come ROCK OUT with AUDIO SUICIDE on JULY 11, 2009 from 9pm 'til 1am!!! This is gonna be one HELL-OF-A-PARTY!!!! ROCK ON!!!!
Thanks for the friendship and taking the time to stop by, Mike! You're obviously an artist that "gets it" :) (See my blog about band manners!) And I really appreciate the email, too! Diggin on your tunes.. very cool stuff! Stop by anytime.. I always hit back :) Keep rockin' and much success always!
Lollipop Factory is back in Memphis at P&H Cafe on Sat. June 20th at 10pm with The Adversary!
our friend Matt says we're like Jellyfish performing a Satanic Majesty's request for a fuzz pedal cabaret or Queen melting in lava while Kenneth Anger films the whole ordeal in a lurid over exposed 8mm. our friend Corby says we're as inspired by Tim Burton as anything else, all Pee-Wee's Big Adventure goes to hell, all Beetlejuiced out. we say hey, at least it's music, and everyone could use a good show. come see us!
P&H Cafe on Sat. June 20th at 10pm with The Adversary!
Great Edge Menu including The Avalanche, "World Famous Highly Addictive Double Espresso Milkshake"
Live Original Music Outside (weather and neighbors permitting)
Hard Times Community Sale. It's Free- Bring Stuff to Buy Sell or Trade with folks who bring stuff to Buy, Sell, or Trade. Art, Crafts, Left-Over Garage Sale Goodies, Jewelry, Etc.
You've got some great music and a great page here! Thanks for your friendship, and welcome aboard the Redline ship. Looking forward to sharing the journey ahead with you. Take Care, and thanks again. Have a wonderful day. Peace,
Hey Mike! you should have received the promotional packet by now with a CD included. If it is taking awhile to get there, you can check out some tracks from the new album, AMEN now on my profile. See you this summer!
One more question for ya. By any chance would you be interested in hosting an Indie on the Move banner on your myspace page or website to help us promote?
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