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LOCATION:
Phoenix,
Arizona
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Phoenix, AZ.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Glendale, Tempe, Peoria, Chandler, Sun City, Laveen, Mesa, Scottsdale, Cashion, Paradise Valley, Gilbert, Sun Lakes, Tolleson, Avondale, Higley, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Youngtown, El Mirage, Fountain Hill, Sun City West, Queen Creek, Sacaton, Surprise, Maricopa, Fort Mcdowell, Apache Junction, Waddell, Carefree, Wickenburg.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
70's Hits Guitar
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Guitar, Singer
GENRE:
70's Hits, 80's Hits, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Pop, Rock
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Ski Lodges, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1974
PAY RANGE:
$350-$3500 per event
INFLUENCES:
James Taylor, Jackson Browne, The Eagles, Bad Company, Tom Petty,Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Richard Thompson, Poco, Bad Company, Smokey Robinson, Ray Charles
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DESCRIPTION:
Currently booking solo performances (acoustic guitar and vocals) for corporate events, weddings, receptions, cocktail and holiday parties, grand openings and concert dates. Mike Breen and Back at the Ranch 5 pc. Band also availabe upon request. Also available as a duo or trio.Mike Breen began his musical career in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania playing guitar and singing bluegrass music with his best friend Kenny Thompson. After a few years at Penn State University, Mike moved to Phoenix, Arizona and immediately got a gig in a folk duo called 'Smith and Breen' performing at the Salt Cellar restaurant and bar. During this time Mike met many musicians and songwriters including Darcie Deaville, now from Austin, Texas, whom he collaborated with on stage and in the studio and co-wrote her much acclaimed song 'Icy Barrel of a Loaded Gun' on her debut CD and also on her Redwing release 'Tornado in Slo Mo.' During the late 70's and early 80's Mike performed at the Windmill Dinner Theater in Scottsdale, Arizona as a member of 'The Barnstormers,' a New Christy Minstrel style group. After a brief stint as a booking agent Mike took up the electric guitar and began playing country music with Jim Bartlett and The Blue Hollar Band who worked consistently doing corporate events and private parties. This led to a stint with several bands at an 1880's Western Town called Rawhide and after a few years Mike got the call to join the Red River Opry Band that producer Mark Prentice was putting together for a 1000 seat venue in Tempe that featured some of the greatest musicians around. Mike released 2 Cds in the nineties to critical acclaim 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.' 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 Mike performs solo and with his own band "Back at the Ranch" throughout the country, most recently opening for Jo Dee Messina at the Celebrity Theater and perfoming 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' and composing music for television and movies including the made for TV special 'Walker, Texas Ranger - Trial by Fire,' A&E Biographies on Bruce Willis, Halle Berry and Will Smith and the soon to be airing on Public Television "Lassie's Pet Vet."
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GROUP MEMBERS:
Mike Breen - Guitar and Vocals
Cheryl Alves - Fiddle and Vocals
Russ Skaggs - Bass and Vocals
Mickey McGee - Drums
Ken Skaggs - Pedal Steel and Vocals
SONG LIST:
Ramblin' Fever - Merle Haggard
Lonesome Fugitive - Merle Haggard
Stay Here and Drink - Merle Haggard
The Way I Am - Merle Haggard
Okie From Muskogie - Merle Haggard
Big City - Merle Haggard
Mama Tried - Merle Haggard
Silver Wings - Merle Haggard
Workin' Man Blues - Merle Haggard
Waltz Across Texas - Ernest Tubb
El Paso - Marty Robbins
Me And Bobby McGee - Kris Kristofferson
Hey Good Lookin - Hank Williams
Folsom Prison - Johnny Cash
Ghost Riders in the Sky - Johnny Cash
Good Hearted Woman - Waylon Jennings
Luckenbach Texas - Waylon Jennings
Crazy - Willie Nelson
On The Road Again - Willie Nelson
Blue Eyes Cryin' In The Rain - Willie Nelson
Crazy Arms - Ray Price
All My Exes - George Strait
I Just Want to Dance With You - George Strait
The Fireman - George Strait
Amarillo By Morning - George Strait
The Chair - George Strait
Much To Young to Feel This Damn Old - Garth Brooks
Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks
Night Rider's Lament - Garth Brooks
The Dance - Garth Brooks
Fishin' in the Dark - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
The Gambler - Kenny Rogers
Lucille - Kenny Rogers
Neon Moon - Brooks and Dunn
Boot Scootin' Boogie - Brooks and Dunn
Livin' On Love - Alan Jackson
Mercury Blues - Alan Jackson
When the Sun Goes Down - Kenny Chesney
Somebody Like You - Keith Urban
Making Memories of us - Keith Urban
I Love This Bar - Toby Keith
When You Say Nothing At All - Alison Kraus
Guitar Town - Steve Earle
Copperhead Road - Steve Earle
One More Last Chance - Vince Gill
Liza Jane - Vince Gill
Fast As You - Dwight Yoakum
Guitars and Cadillacs - Dwight Yoakum
All My Rowdy Friends - Hank Jr.
Family Tradition - Hank Jr.
Memphis - Chuck Berry
Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Tupelo Honey - Van Morrison
Tequila Sunrise - Eagles
Desperado - Eagles
Take It Easy - Eagles
Peaceful Easy Feeling - Eagles
America - Simon and Garfunkel
The Boxer - Simon and Garfunkel
Walkin' In Memphis - Marc Cohn
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Heart of Gold - Neil Young
Don't Let it Bring You Down - Neil Young
Somebody's Baby - Jackson Browne
Doctor My Eyes - Jackson Browne
Bright Baby Blues - Jackson Browne
Don't Thing Twice - Bob Dylan
Green River - Creedence Clearwater
I Can't Stand to Fly - Five for Fighting
All Right Now - Free
Free Fallin' - Tom Petty
I Won't Back Down - Tom Petty
Honky Tonk Blues - Rolling Stones
Can't Get Enough of Your Love - Bad Company
Feel Like Makin' Love - Bad Company
Takin' Care of Business - BTO
Hurts So Good - John Couger
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynrd
Keep On Rockin' Me - Steve Miller
Jet Airliner - Steve Miller
The Joker - Steve Miller
Fields of Gold - Sting
Blvd. of Broken Dreams - Green Day
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Leavin' on a Jet Plane - John Denver
My Girl - Temptations
Drift Away - Dobie Gray
Lovin' Arms - Dobie Gray
Landslide - Stevie Nicks
4th of July Asbury Park - Bruce Springsteen
Keep Your Hands to Yourself - Georgia Satellites
Hide Your Love Away - Beatles
Norwegian Wood - Beatles
If I had a Boat - Lyle Lovett
Carolina - James Taylor
Something in The Way She Moves - James Taylor
Sweet Baby James - James Taylor
Handyman - James Taylor
Shower the People - James Taylor
House at Pooh Corner - Kenny Loggins
Danny's Song - Kenny Loggins
You Don't Know Me - Ray Charles
Same Auld Ang Syne - Dan Fogleberg
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
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 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
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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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Available On Request
PAST APPEARANCES:
Saturday, March 08, 2008
1:00PM - Ocotillo Country Club
Chandler, AZ
Client Feedback
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
8:00PM - Jw Marriott Starr Pass Resort
Tucson, AZ
Client Feedback
Friday, October 26, 2007
5:00PM - Las Sendas Trail Club
Mesa, AZ
Client Feedback
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
5:00PM - Hotel
Gold Canyon, AZ
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
6:00PM - Wigman Resort
Litchfield Park, AZ
Saturday, May 05, 2007
6:00PM - Private Home
Paradise Valley, AZ
Client Feedback
Saturday, October 07, 2006
6:00PM - The Sanctuary
Paradise Valley, AZ
Friday, June 16, 2006
7:30PM - Sierra Ranch Performance Horses
Las Vegas, NV
Client Feedback
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Please note, in addition to Phoenix, Mike Breen also serves the surrounding towns of Glendale, Tempe, Peoria, Chandler, Sun City, Laveen, Mesa, Scottsdale, Cashion, Paradise Valley, Gilbert, Sun Lakes, Tolleson, Avondale, Higley, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Youngtown, El Mirage, Fountain Hill, Sun City West, Queen Creek, Sacaton, Surprise, Maricopa, Fort Mcdowell, Apache Junction, Waddell, Carefree, Wickenburg and many other locations in and around the Phoenix area.
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