🎸 Mike – Electric & Double Bass
Mike is a highly experienced and versatile bassist, performing on both electric and double bass across a wide range of musical styles and live settings. With a career spanning over three decades, he has built a reputation as a dependable, adaptable musician who brings both technical skill and musical sensitivity to every performance.
🎶 Performance & Career Highlights
Over the years, Mike has had the opportunity to perform alongside a number of established artists, including Katie Melua, Omar, Clem Burke of Blondie, and Chesney Hawkes, as well as collaborating with a wide range of professional musicians across the UK and internationally.
His experience spans an exceptionally broad range of performance environments — from theatre productions and pantomimes to cruise ship entertainment, jazz ensembles, church music, and high-level function work. This depth of experience allows him to move seamlessly between styles and settings, always delivering a polished and professional performance.
🎧 Style & Musical Approach
Mike is a confident sight-reader and an accomplished improviser, capable of learning and adapting to new material quickly. His playing covers a wide variety of genres, including:
- Jazz
- Funk
- Rock
- Pop
- Reggae
- Musical theatre
- Big band and function music
Whether supporting a band, working in a pit orchestra, or performing in a smaller ensemble, he brings consistency, musical awareness, and strong groove to every setting.
🎤 Professionalism & Reliability
Known for his professional approach, Mike is highly reliable and easy to work with. He offers:
- Excellent availability for both planned and last-minute bookings
- Full transport, enabling travel across a wide range of locations
- Experience working with in-ear monitors (IEMs) and click tracks
- The ability to integrate quickly into rehearsed or live environments
His versatility means he is equally comfortable performing in intimate settings or large-scale productions, always adapting his playing to suit the context.
📍 Availability
Based in the UK, Mike is available for:
- Live performances and touring
- Theatre and musical productions
- Studio and session work
- Weddings, functions, and corporate events
- Dep work across multiple genres
📩 Bookings
Mike is open to a wide range of musical opportunities and collaborations.