Mike Stout

- Pittsburgh, PA Folk / Americana / Alternative

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Members: Mike Stout

Sounds Like: Woody Guthrie, Billy Bragg, Ritchie Havens, Martyn Joseph, David Ford

Label: American Blue Collar Records

Manager: Mike Stout, Paul Carosi

Bio: The World’s Grievance Man- Mike Stout is a socially conscious singer song-writer and community leader. He leads crusades against economic injustice, rallying people with his music. His sound and lyrics are influenced by Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, & Springsteen.

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Mike Stout has a show on 03/15/2013 at 08:00 PM @ The Pheonix... in Hazel Park, 48030 http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/184949334 #concert

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“The year in local rock: Girl Talk, Anti-Flag, Povertyneck Hillbillies and more Thursday, December 18, 2008 By Scott Mervis, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Here are the stories of the year: 9. SONGS FOR OUR CITY With Pittsburgh celebrating its 250th, it deserved a few new songs to go with "Here We Go, Steelers." Blue-collar rocker Mike Stout turned up the volume a little higher on "The Point of Pittsburgh," a disc of rock anthems and ballads accompanying a Charles McCollester book of the same name. ”

— Scott Mervis, Pittsburgh Post Gazette

“Stout of heart and opinion. On his 8th politically charged album he wages a shock and awe campaign called "War and Resistance. " There's nothing subtle about Stout's approach to songwriting. In the Woody Guthrie tradition, his songs reflect contemporary issues without resorting to journalism. They're more like partisan op-ed columns that grab political opponents by the throat and don't let go. Co-produced by Fred Nelson, former guitarist for Triple X, recording sessions included Chris Procopio, Hermie Granati and jazz saxophonist Robbie Klein. "Rachel Corrie," written for the American social activist who was run over by an Israeli vehicle in the process of knocking down a Palestinian house, reflects in music what Stout says in words. "I think it's a solemn song," he says, "a folk requiem. While "Homestead Town" was co-produced by Nelson and Matt Herrington with a homespun bluegrass ambiance, much of the music explodes with bunker-busting fury equal to Stout's lyrics.”

— John Hayes, Pittsburgh Post Gazette

"War and Resistance," offers spirited rock and blues, intimate melody and, in Homestead Town, a lively tune with country flavor. Rachel Corrie is the story of a warrior for peace who was bulldozed while acting as a human shield in Palestine. Just a Pawn in their Game, states, "Landed in the eye of a desert storm. They said we went to liberate, not occupy. But it didn’t take long to see the real reasons why." In No Winners in War, Not in Our Name &r Stop the Wars the lyrics identify the real victims "the working women and men". Then listen to the creepy Big Brother’s Watching, "you don’t even know he’s here" and the rockin’ Big Time Corporate Blues "ripping off the people, tearing up the land, when it’s all for them and the rest of us be damned." The arrangements and the strong accompaniment by terrific musicians and vocalists give power, energy and sweetness that, along with Mike’s vocals, bring the songs to life. It’s good the first time, then replaying, grows on y

— Molly Rush, The New People - Thomas Merton Center Newsletter

“Blue-collar rocker sings with cause in his heart There are a lot of guys out there who pass themselves off as blue-collar rockers, but Mike Stout is unquestionably the real thing. The singer-songwriter, who releases his new CD, "Working Infinity ... Love from the Bottom," was not only a steel worker for 10 years, but he also was the last grievance chairman at the Homestead Works. On his 5th album, Stout remains as topical as the headlines. "Phila-POSH and Moran" is a folk-rock song that addresses the Right to Know law, calling for workers to be informed of what chemicals they are using on the job. "Armies of the Working Class Poor" is an attack on retail companies that sell products made in sweatshops. Songs like "I Will Be There" and "The Day Has Come" are working-class anthems in the Tom Joad mode. Stout sings with gritty passion and is backed by an all-star local lineup, including Reb Beach, Buddy Hall, B.E. Taylor, Kenny Blake, Pete Hewlett and Jeff Thurston. ”

— Scott Mervis, Pittsburgh Post Gazette

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Mar 15

The Pheonix Cafe
Hazel Park, 48030, US | 8:00pm
The Pheonix Cafe
Hazel Park, 48030, US
Fri Mar 15 8:00pm
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Fri
Feb 8

Olney Friends School
Barnesville, OH, US | 12:00am
Olney Friends School
Barnesville, OH, US
Fri Feb 08 12:00am
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Mike Stout in Concert A former steel worker and union leader, singer-songwriter Mike Stout of Pittsburgh is a "blue-collar rocker" in the tradition of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Bruce Springsteen. His songs call for human solidarity to promote social, economic, and environmental justice.
2012
Oct 7

Frick Fine Arts
Pittsburgh, PA, US | 7:00pm
Frick Fine Arts
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Sun Oct 07, 2012 7:00pm
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CD Release Concert A Call to Unite Mike Stout and the Human Union 7:30 PM Sunday October 7, 2012 Frick Fine Arts Auditorium Frick Fine Arts Building Schenely Drive in Oakland by the Carnegie Library Pittsburgh, Pa. Mike Stout will release his 13th CD entitled "A Call To Action" in October. The CD highlights the environmental and economic struggles of our day with rousing new songs. The rock anthems Stop the Frack Attack and In Your Face call on citizens to join the environmental justice and anti-fracking movements spreading across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and West Virginia. We Will Occupy. is Stout's salute to the anti-capitalist/big bank movement. Mike continues his tradition of honoring the forgotten heroes of both past and present who struggled and sacrificed for workplace safety, health, and economic justice. In the song The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire he honors the women and men whose tragic deaths led to worker safety laws that we take for granted today. Mike calls attention to the need to continue the fight to protect workers around the world in his song We Came to Work Not To Die. Both songs inspire with feet stomping beats. Mike honors the working class heroes Woody Guthrie in America’s Favorite Son (ode to Woody Guthrie) and in the song Old Warrior he pays tribute to Youngstown writer and activist, Staughton Lynd. He remembers Frankie Domagala in song as one of the many unsung union activists at the Homestead Steel Mill and Local 1397 during the heyday of the plant shutdown struggle in the 1970’s and 80’s. We Are Alive, is Mike's ode to the courageous citizens who fought the shutdown of Braddock Hospital. To support Pittsburgh’s progressive movements, Mike will donate the proceeds of his CD Release Party to the Thomas Merton Center and PUSH (Pennsylvanians United For Single-Payer Healthcare. As he’s stated on numerous occasions, “the kind of ‘change’ I’m interested in ain’t coins or money, but social movements.” For more information or ticket reservations for his October 7th Concert at the Frick Fine Arts Auditorium in Oakland, 650 Schenley Avenue, contact: The Thomas Merton Center, 412-361-3022. Suggested donation $15 or $10 Low Income Funds raised benefit the TMC & Pennsylvanians United for Single Payer Healthcare
2012
Sep 7

Meet at Hillary's State…
State College, PA, US | 8:00pm
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State College, PA, US
Fri Sep 07, 2012 8:00pm
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Si Kahn with Anne Feeney, Mike Stout, Joe Uehlein and Saul Broudy Music | Folk/Singer-SonerwriterSi Kahn with Anne Feeney, Mike Stout, Joe Uehlein and Saul BroudyWoody Guthrie TributeFriday, September 7, 2012 | 8:00pmPRICING: $23.00Si Kahn has worked for over 45 years as a civil rights, labor and community organizer and musician. He is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at Demos: A National Center for Ideas and Action. He also served as Executive Director Emeritus of Grassroots Leadership, the Southern-based national organization he founded 30 years ago. His songs of family, community, work and freedom such as Aragon Mill, Wild Rose of the Mountain and Gone, Gonna Rise Again have been recorded by hundreds of artists, including Dick Gaughan, Robin and Linda Williams, June Tabor and the Oyster Band, Patrick Street, Laurie Lewis, Planxty, Hazel Dickens, Dolores Keane and Renaud Séchan.Courage (Strictly Country Music), a CD with 16 new songs about the quiet heroism of everyday people, superbly produced and accompanied by Jens Kruger and featuring harmonies and liner notes by Kathy Mattea, was ranked Number 1 played CD and Si as Number 1 most played artist for May and June 2010 on the Richard Gillmann Folk DJ survey. Rich Warren’s Sing Out! review reports: ” Kahn’s writing and energy remain at the peak of his career. He addresses subjects overlooked by most writers, and he always defends the underdog.”
2010
Oct 2

Youth Preservationists
Homestead, PA, US | 8:00pm
Youth Preservationists
Homestead, PA, US
Sat Oct 02, 2010 8:00pm
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Kerry Leigh
Well-crafted superior songwriting and well-executed performance! Take care -- Kerry
MusicXray
Thanks for being part of Music Xray and keep the music coming. Good luck with the opportunities available for your music we hope there is a match. Let us know if you need ...
Ben Aaron
Great, well-written songs here, Mike! Keep up the great work. I'm a big fan of Dylan, Guthrie, and Springsteen, and now I'm a fan of you. Take care. --Ben Aaron
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