Mike Breen

• Mike Breen - Acoustic Guitar and Vocal

Currently booking solo performances (acoustic guitar and vocals) for corporate events, weddings, receptions, cocktail and holiday parties, grand openings and concert dates. With a repertoire ranging from James Taylor to Jason Miraz, from Eric Clapton to The Frey and from Waylon Jennings to Johnny Cash, Mike has performed for virtually a who's who of the Fortune 500 as well as countless weddings and private functions over the course of his career.

Mike is happy to learn and perform songs of your choice for your wedding ceremony.

Mike released 2 Cds in the nineties to critical acclaim (favorable reviews in "Dirty Linen," "Sing Out" and several other national publications)and started to have other artists record his songs which eventually led to a passion for recording. Also, during this period of time Mike got his first b bender telecaster which would eventually lead him to write and record a ground breaking CD called "Mescal Mary and Other B and G Bender Guitar Instrumentals" and received notable reviews in many national publications including "20th Century Guitar."

The 1990's found Mike freelancing with various bands as well as playing guitar for country stars that would come through town including Hank Thompson, Skip Ewing and John McKuen.

Currently, you can find Mike performing with his own band as well as doing solo performances throughout the country most recently opening for Jo Dee Messina at the Celebrity Theater and performing with Jessi Colter on NPR's Michael Feldman's "Whaddaya Know." Mike also continues to record and produce his own and other artists' music most recently working on Jessi Colter's "Out of the Ashes" (for which he was favorably reviewed in "Mix" magazine) as well as composing and recording music for television and movies including the made for TV special "Walker, Texas Ranger - Trial by Fire," Discovery Channel's "Sucking Amps," A&E Biographies on Bruce Willis, Halle Berry, Will Smith, Cuba Gooding Jr, Kevin Costner, Kevin Kline, Leonardo Di Caprio, Owen Wilson and the soon to be airing on Public Television "Lassie's Pet Vet," NBC's "America's Got Talent," TLC's "Property Ladder," "My First Home," The Discovery Channel's "Clinically Wild - Alaska," "ABC's Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann," "American Idol Rewind," "Wedding Central," "Farmer Wants A Wife" on the CW network, "Can You Duet" on CMT, "Clean House" on the Style Network, "Losing It, Tales From Fat Camp" and "The Osbornes Reloaded."

• Carolina In My Mind - James Taylor
• Norwegian Wood - Beatles
• Crash - Dave Matthews Band
• Have You Ever Seen The Rain - John Fogerty
• Umbrella - Rhianna
• The Lucky One - Allison Krauss
• Fields Of Gold - Sting
• The Only Exception - Paramore
• Layla - Eric Clapton
• Walkin' In Memphis - Marc Cohn
• 100 Years - 5 For Fighting
• Don't Think Twice - Bob Dylan
• The Boxer - Simon and Garfunkle
• Folsom Prison - Johnny Cash
• Ghost Riders in the Sky - Johnny Cash
• Good Hearted Woman - Waylon Jennings
• Luckenbach Texas - Waylon Jennings
• Fire and Rain - James Taylor
• Mexico - James Taylor
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
• Every Breath You Take - The Police
• All My Exes - George Strait
• I Just Want to Dance With You - George Strait
• You Don't Know Me - Ray Charles
• Wild World - Cat Stevens
• Danny's Song - Kenny Loggins
• Somebody's Baby - Jackson Browne
• Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks
• Don't Let It Bring You Down - Neil Young
• Heart Of Gold - Neil Young
• Fishin' in the Dark - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
• The Gambler - Kenny Rogers
• Down Under - Men At Work
• Good Riddance - Green Day
• Hey There, Delilah - White Stripes
• Livin' On Love - Alan Jackson
• Carefree Highway - Gordon Lightfoot
• Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin
• Somebody Like You - Keith Urban
• I Won't Back Down - Tom Petty
• I Love This Bar - Toby Keith
• Fishin' Blues - Taj Mahal
• Poor Poor Pitiful Me - Warren Zevon
• Copperhead Road - Steve Earle
• Every Day I Have The Blues - John Mayer
• Free Fallin' - Tom Petty
• Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
• Guitars and Cadillacs - Dwight Yoakum
• All My Rowdy Friends - Hank Jr.
• Pirate Looks at 40 - Jack Johnson
• Memphis - Chuck Berry
• I Need To Know - Marc Anthony
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Turn The Page - Bob Seger
• We've Got Tonight - Bob Seger
• Desperado - Eagles
• Take It Easy - Eagles
• Peaceful Easy Feeling - Eagles
• America - Simon and Garfunkel
• Missing You - John Waite
• My Girl - Temptations
• Shower The People - James Taylor
• Hurt So Good - John Cougar Mellencamp
• Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
• Doctor My Eyes - Jackson Browne
• Bright Baby Blues - Jackson Browne
• Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
• I Can't Stand to Fly - Five for Fighting
• All Right Now - Free
• Keep On Rockin' Me - Steve Miller
• Drift Away - Dobie Gray
• Honky Tonk Blues - Rolling Stones
• Feel Like Makin' Love - Bad Company
• Takin' Care of Business - BTO
• Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynrd
• Jet Airliner - Steve Miller
• The Joker - Steve Miller
• Blvd. of Broken Dreams - Green Day
• Leavin' on a Jet Plane - John Denver
• Lovin' Arms - Dobie Gray
• Landslide - Stevie Nicks
• 4th of July Asbury Park - Bruce Springsteen
• Keep Your Hands to Yourself - Georgia Satellites
• Something in The Way She Moves - James Taylor
• Sweet Baby James - James Taylor
• House at Pooh Corner - Kenny Loggins
• Bless The Broken Road - Rascal Flatts
• Heard It Through The Grapevine - Motown
• The Simple Life - Standard
• One Of The Best Ones - Bruce Cockburn
• If I Should Fall Behind - Bruce Springsteen
• You've Got A Friend - James Taylor
• Kingdom Of Days - Bruce Springsteen
• Lift Me Up - Bruce Springsteen
• I Am I Said - Neil Diamond
• Broken Road - Rascal Flatts

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Exceeded our expectations! Mike was very professional and fit in beautifully into our event - We had many compliments from our guests and I hope they communicated those to him as well. Thank you Mike! GigMaster was an easy way to connect with a musician who complimented our celebration. Thanks - Nancy Woll -- Nancy W, Tucson, AZ, 10/15/2011
• Mike was everything we could ever ask for and more. He was a pleasure to work with, very professional, and has an outstanding voice! He really made our wedding special and I would recommend him to anyone. -- Ben T, Scottsdale, AZ, 4/23/2011
• Mike was great! He was excellent in terms of communication before the wedding, and learned "our" song, which made the wedding extra special! He was professional, very present at the wedding, and is very talented. His cost was upfront and didn't include any hidden fees, which made budgeting very easy. We would absolutely use him again, and recommend him for anyone's event! Thanks Mike! -- Robert W, Sedona, AZ, 3/12/2011
• Mike was great. I had so many people comment on how fantastic he was. We will definately use him again. -- Tracy V, Mesa, AZ, 4/15/2011
• Please be sure to feature Mike Breen at the top of your list on Gigmasters! I can't put into words how wonderful he was at our wedding. I have worked in the music business for the past 25+ years and have a long standing working relationship with artists such as Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Tony Bennett. Anytime Mike wants a reference, please use me. I would like to be able to personally tell everyone how great Mike is - not only to work with, but his understanding of the music and the actual ceremony. He is truly one of a kind and I thank your site for helping me locate the perfect musician for the most important day in my life. Fran DeFeo -- Fran D, Scottsdale, AZ, 12/30/2009
• Mike played guitar at our wedding and was wonderful. He was very accommodating and guests kept asking "Where did you find this guy, He is Great!" I would highly recommend Mike to friends and family for an event. -- Andi W, Mesa, AZ, 10/26/2007
• Mike helped to make our afternoon perfect! He is a wonderful performer and we wouldn't hesitate to call him again! Thank you Mike! -- Jane D, Chandler, AZ, 3/8/2008
• He was unbelievable!It was the 1st night (the Welcome Party) of our annual conference-which was the kick off to the entire week.The theme was western and everyone dressed for the occasion, including Mike - per request.I told him exactly what the party would be like and the purpose of the music, and he accommodated that and fit perfectly with the atmosphere. He'll set the mood however you want him to. All of our guests were saying all evening that the "entertainment - (Mike) was outstanding".His music was perfect and his voice kept you engaged. I would absolutely recommend him to everyone out there.In fact, he should be the first person you look into for your event. -- Kathi M, Tucson, AZ, 1/9/2008
• Mike made the party - he is extremely talented and very versatile. I highly recommend him. -- Marie P, Phoenix, AZ, 5/30/2009
• Very talented performer. He was the perfect entertainment for our private event. Guests kept commented how much they enjoyed his music and wanted his card for future parties! Would definitely hire again. -- Estrella C, Paradise Valley, AZ, 5/5/2007
• Everybody kept complimenting us on how great a performer he was and how kind he is....so I would highly recommend Mike to anyone seeking a really talented acoustic guitarist and singer! He has a great repertoire and seemed to really get the group moving! Thanks again! Leslie Caywood Sierra Ranch Performance Horses -- Leslie C, Las Vegas, NV, 6/16/2006

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