Originally from Long Island Mike has been in Western New York for over 30 years and has been writing songs since the day he first picked up a guitar. His early influences include, "The Beatles", "Pink Floyd", "Neil Young", "Joe Wash", "Jimmy Hendrix" and countless other classic rock artists.
He began recording at an early age when a 16 track machine cost 16 thousand dollars!! The onset of digital recording has forever altered the musical landscape making recording much more accessible and affordable. Mike has put together what he calls "Deep Six Studios" and has produced a number of Cd's.
His first, "In Good Time" was released in 2004, followed by "Safer Ground", "Deep Inside A Song" and just recently, "Must Have Been You"
All the links to these Cd's can be found at Mikes website www.mjpmusic.com in the links section.
They are a mix of acoustic and electric guitars, some keyboards and a touch of harmonica all topped off with Mikes soothing mellow voice.
Mike has played in numerous bands, the most recent "Inside Out". He also does solo work throughout the region and can be found at www.youtube.com/mjp.
"I enjoy the sheer power of a rock band and the interaction between musicians. I prefer a band that can create spontaneously and not have to do cover songs note for not. It there is no creativity or emotion then there really is no point. To me music is emotion/"
Mike is now setting his sights on video production and hopes to soon be producing more creative video's.
As for song writing that's an ongoing thing and you just never know where or when the next song will emerge.
For more information check out these links
www.mjpmusic.com
www.youtube.com/mjp
www.cdbaby/cd/MichaelPetraglia
