Mike Wilgar's Page

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City & State: Belfast

Country: Northern Ireland

Music Genre(s):: Blues-Rock

Bio:: Belfast born-Internationally acclaimed blues artist Mike Wilgar has been playing harmonica from the tender age of nine, He is said to be among the hardest working blues musicians in the UK, He performs a massive 100-200 gigs a year and is very active in the local blues scene, keen to create and nurture opportunities for up and coming musicians with the Belfast Blues Jam and ongoing touring shows such as THE ROCK-N-BLUES ROADSHOW that features many top blues artist and regularly gives new acts an opportunity in the spotlight . Mikes album "Swimming with sharks' has been well received on an international level and has had great reviews from the music industry and music press alike. ' ' QUOTE -"Mike's vocal is comparable to that of Robert Plant this works well and i'm sure will be well received by LedZep fans the world over" -BRUCE IGLAUER founder ALLIGATOR RECORDS ' ' QUOTE-Mike Wilgar and his guitarist Davey Turley tantalised the crowd at the Jakarta International Blues Festival press conference with an acoustic guitar and harmonica rendition of the blues classic "Kansas City Blues" ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE ' Mike has also been active on the international blues scene sharing the bill with the likes of Wilko Johnson,,Yan Akkerman Gougan,Blues shelter, Cara Grainger, Eric Bell, Rab McCullough, and many many more. Mike can also be seen regularly performing as a guest with the reformed Rory Gallagher band "Taste" and has played on their album "A TASTE OF RORY" a personally meaningful achievement for Mike as his cousin "Wilgar Campbell" was one of Rory Gallaghers drummers. The Mike Wilgar Band are some of the finest and most respected musicians ever to come out of Northern Ireland Lead Guitar- "Davey DT Turley" Rhythm Guitar- Gary" Wristy" Strain Bass Guitar- Dave "BIG STUFF" Thompson Drums- "Booter" Ron Dillon For more band member details www.mikewilgar.com

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