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Mike
Burns is a
singer, a songwriter, and flat-picking guitarist from Purdys, NY. He's
been performing for over 30 years. Mike has
been described as having a delightfully smooth baritone voice and a commendable
song writing talent.
Mike has attracted the attention of other song writers and
recording artists in recent years. His stellar song "My Darling"
was recorded by Mark Newton (with Valerie Smith) on his project Follow
Me Back To The Fold: Tribute To The Women In Bluegrass on Rebel Records.
This album won the Recorded Event of the Year Award at the International
Bluegrass Music Awards Show in 2001 in Louisville, KY. Mike placed
third two years in a row at the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest held
at MerleFest. He also shared his songs at a recent ASCAP Songwriting Showcase
at the IBMA World of Bluegrass.
Mike Burns is known for his family-oriented performances and
familiar themes in his songs. He has a keen sense for the melody.
His music is steeped in the old-fashioned rural traditions: family, love,
the spiritual path, and the simple life. Indeed several of the songs
on Mike's most recent release Walk The Water's Edge are about the
love for his wife, devotion to his family, and his faith in God.
Mike's band, North Country, has performed at several
major festivals in the northeast: Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Thomas
Point Beach Bluegrass Festival, Joe Val Memorial Festival, Pickin' In
The Pasture, Catskill Mountain Bluegrass Festival, The Hudson Valley Festival,
and more.
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival
/ Ancramdale, NY
For
more on
Mike
Burns & North Country