Mike Aiken

Norfolk, VA Americana / Country / Roots

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Sounds Like: John Prine, Ry Cooder, Kenny Chesney, Great Big Sea, Mike Aiken

Label: Northwind Records

Bio: Northwind Records' artist MIKE AIKEN ( http://mikeaikenmusic.com/ ) is a Virginia-based singer/songwriter known for his signature blend of Americana, Country and Roots music. “A performer loved by audiences,” says Virginia Arts Commission, Mike Aiken is a teller of tales whose music makes you fe... See Full Bio

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Press

“Amazing album. Mike just keeps getting better and better and better.”

— Hunter Hughes, Hunter Hughes, Hunter at Sunrise WHRV-HD

“MIKE AIKEN/Captains & Cowboys: He doesn't sound anything like John Hartford but Hartford would certainly be proud of this sailing country musician. Opening up his sound for his sixth album, Aiken distills various outlaw spirits of the past into his own mix that he brings in from the cold and shakes some of the genres hallmark hostility off of looking at things as a contemporary outsider that values his independence without telling you to take this job and shove it. Certainly a dandy new vector for Americana.”

— Midwest Record

"Hula Girl Highway is a showcase of Mike's very genuine, unpretentious and laid-back style. He can roam from Allman-ized Southern Rock, to Jackson-ized Country, to Buffett-ized pop and Texas Swing, without skipping a beat or losing energy."

— Robert Lindquist, Singer Magazine

"Aiken’s tropical country music is reminiscent of the young Jimmy Buffett, when the Parrothead thing was new, fresh and not yet a parody of itself. ***"

— Mike Regenstreif, Montreal Gazette

"The songs so packed with images of the sand and sea, you could get a tan just listening..."

— Paul Shugrue, Port Folio Weekly

“”Mike is something of a floating John Prine crossed with Ry Cooder.””

— Sail Magazine

"Mike is ... the best therapy I’ve been able to find after a hard day in the office!"

— Maverick Magazine

"Play this when you are lazing in the garden on a hot summer's day with a long cool drink in your hand. Then allow the music to take you on a musical cruise around the world."

— David Knowles, Maverick Magazine

"Like modern day coral reefer Jimmy Buffett, Mike Aiken lives an envied life..."

— George Peden, Country Stars Online

"Many cruisers carry CD players on board, and there’s a good chance that some of them have Jimmy Buffett in heavy rotation. But you might want to make room for Mike Aiken, another salty troubadour."

— Kitty Martin, Cruisin' World Magazine

“WARNING: Listening to this album will make you want to quit your job, buy a boat and live the life of Mike Aiken... ”

— Paul Shugrue, Port Folio Weekly

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Virginia

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Coal Train

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Your Memory Wins

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Get Down River

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Bring Out The Bourb…

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Discography

Captains & Cowboys Released on Apr 22, 2013
Almost Christmas Released on Oct 1, 2011
Hula Girl Highway Released on Apr 24, 2008

Videos

Mike Aiken Band Live at Freeman Stage, DE - Jagger & Jones

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Store

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Hula Girl Highway
MP3: $9.99
Just Add Salt
MP3: $9.99
Almost Christmas
MP3: $6.99

Shows

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Thu
Aug 8

Sellersville Theater
Sellersville, PA, US | 8:00pm
Sellersville Theater
Sellersville, PA, US
Thu Aug 08 8:00pm
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Americana-roots artist Mike Aiken has developed a loyal and global audience whose broad appeal seamlessly reaches into various styles - Folk, Country, Rock and Roots – and engages his audience in creating a “back porch” experience. He’s performed with or opened for an impressive list of performers, including Ray Wylie Hubbard, Paul Thorn, Bruce Hornsby, Livingston Taylor, Chris Cagle and Zac Brown. Mike was also Voted Best Americana Band and Best Country Artist. "Mike is something of a floating John Prine crossed with Ry Cooder." - Sail Magazine
Fri
Aug 9

Capitol Theater
Chambersburg, PA, US | 8:00pm
Capitol Theater
Chambersburg, PA, US
Fri Aug 09 8:00pm
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Fri
Sep 6

Hampton Bay Days
Virginia Beach, VA, US | 8:00pm
Hampton Bay Days
Virginia Beach, VA, US
Fri Sep 06 8:00pm
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Wed
Sep 11

Red Barn Radio at ArtsP…
Lexington, KY, US | 8:00pm
Red Barn Radio at ArtsPlace
Lexington, KY, US
Wed Sep 11 8:00pm
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Join Mike and the band live on Red Barn Radio!! The Performance Hall at ArtsPlace 161 North Mill Street in Lexington, Kentucky
Tue
Sep 24

PAE - Nashville
Nashville, TN, US | 8:00pm
PAE - Nashville
Nashville, TN, US
Tue Sep 24 8:00pm
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Performing Arts Exchange showcase, Nashville.

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Donnie Stovall
Great sounds,great lyric,,,,
Ron Sillito
Hi Guys, for another Listen...LOVE that Little Texas Swing..."Jump Up"..>>
Ron Sillito
Hi Mike , LOVE Your Tunes, My Friend...AWESOME..>
Johnny Miller The Ri...
Hello Mike. How are you? I,m doing fine. Hope your having a great year in the music field. Best of luck and keep in touch friend. Johnny Miller The Riverside Cowboy
Darin Warner
Glad to connect with you thru the world of music!
Annie Johnson Band
Hey Mike! I'll enjoy spring when it finally gets here. It's sure taking its time, ain't it? I've had the whole band in the studio working with Skip, and we're pretty exc...