Mike Burns

Rank #19 Austin, TX Alternative / Folk

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Members: Mike Burns, Joel Lamb, Kristen Randolph

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Bio: Hi there... My name is Mike Burns and I'm a singer/songwriter. After almost 6 years playing throughout Southern California I relocated to Austin, TX in April of 2009. I've been writing since I was 16 years old and I've been doing music since then in some shape or form... Hope you like what you hear! See Full Bio

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“Upon leaving Waterloo, I unwrapped the CD and slid it into my car and I immediately recognized what I heard live over a year ago. Your sound and style is so unlike anything I've heard before. It's a kind of melancholy sadness, but laced with so much pride and strentgh. Great album for rainy days and quiet nights. Songs that stand out to me: 'March 15', 'Postcard', 'Just Who We Are', and 'Now, About Us'. These songs all have great choruses and melodies. 'March 15' breaks my heart in the sweetest way possible and 'Postcard' and 'Just Who We Are' are so addicting. The only thing I found difficult about the album is as I let it play the first few times, I actually lost track of when a song stopped and another started. This isnt exactly a bad thing, but It all started to sound similar to me. After listening to it after a few days, I really found distinction within the songs. Overall, it's a great album! Congratulations Mike!”

— David Johns, Dreams On Paper

““I wrote the majority of the song at night on tour. It’s really our story about how we lost and gained.” The track is haunting as it is uplifting and the chemistry of their relationship is most evident in the final chorus. Especially when you witness the song live as we did during their CD release party. Their onstage connection was incredibly moving to the point of tears in our eyes.”

— Patrick Mark, Man of Austin Magazine on "When They All Catch Wind"

“Courage & Longing is an intelligent and passionate piece of work by a songwriter who definitely has something to say about life in today’s America, “I can’t believe I am from this land,” he croons on “Love Overruled.” “Move” questions society’s current unstable climate while the CD’s inspirational title track could easily become a battle cry for any cause, gay or not. Every tune invokes emotion and certainly delivers a message; what that message is depends on who you are…gay men may think Mike Burns speaks of issues such as same-sex marriage, don’t ask don’t tell but we can see where anyone, gay or straight, will relate to these songs in their own personal way.”

— Patrick Mark, Man of Austin Magazine

“If you’re a close friend of mine or a close business friend chances are you’ve heard me talk about Mike Burns & Joel Lamb. I was introduced to Mike Burns almost 5 years ago. Immediately, I fell in love with his music. His lyrics and songwriting do not and have not in those 5 years ever disappoint me. His vocals are an ear’s dream; soothing, haunting, powerful, melodic. And, I’m consistently charmed by the pair’s fight for their dream: to have their music heard and to make a living from the creation of. These two are a true grassroots production. The talent is there, naturally. They fight, raise money, work hard against all the walls, competition and hurdles against them in this time of music. If ever there was an indie artist I respected and hoped for good things for, it’d be these guys. Seeing them live is a true gift. I just got hold of the new record and already it’s on repeat. ”

— Alethia Austin - Music Supervisor, She Blogs About Music

"It started when these two young men from LA, Mike Burns and Joel Lamb, moved down to Austin, Texas because of the favourable and friendly music atmosphere here. It's refreshing to work with them, their music offers something different for the harp, a fresh application. Their style is contemporary indie music, a cross between contemporary folk and pop: nicely-crafted lyrical songs after the style of James Taylor or Simon and Garfunkel, or more currently John Mayer or Dallas Green."

— Harp Blog (France) & Cheryl Gallagher, Harp Blog (The weblog of Camac Harps)

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Mar 14

Oilcan Harry's
Austin, 78701, US | 12:00pm
Oilcan Harry's
Austin, 78701, US
Thu Mar 14 12:00pm
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SXSW OUTlander Showcase - We play at 2pm!
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Mar 8

Rhythmcafe
Tokyo, JP | 8:00pm
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Tokyo, JP
Fri Mar 08 8:00pm
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2012
Nov 17

Flipnotics Coffeespace …
Austin, TX, US | 8:00pm
Flipnotics Coffeespace Cafe
Austin, TX, US
Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:00pm
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Singer Soulwriters In Tha 'Round w/ Ray Prim and friends! Line up TBD
2012
Nov 14

Flipnotics Coffeespace …
Austin, TX, US | 8:00pm
Flipnotics Coffeespace Cafe
Austin, TX, US
Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:00pm
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Flipnotics will be having us every 2nd Wednesday of the month now starting in October (Except for September)! We'll be using these gigs as an avenue to showcase our new material! Come join us! More details on the line up and times soon!
2012
Nov 10

One-2-One Bar
Austin, TX, US | 8:00pm
One-2-One Bar
Austin, TX, US
Sat Nov 10, 2012 8:00pm
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Delaney Gibson 8-9 Mike Burns & Band 9:15-10:30

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Troubadourstyre
Great songs....an impressive collection
Bobby McIntyre
Here to show some support. please check out my new song Let Me love you if you get a chance. God bless
NALEDi
Hey Mike, great sound, I love it! I lived in ATX for a year. xo
Blizzard
Really cool music! Im feelin your sound.
Signs of Reason
nice work, keep it up.
healingcolors
...When They All Catch Wind...just listen...great song...big big cheers...much love for 2012...your punky angel was here...xoxox...