QUICK INTRO
origin//
Los Angeles
genres//
Rock n' Roll, Alt Rock, Indie, Jam Band
emphasis//
Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Drums, Songwriting
years active//
2015-present
associated acts//
Tumbleweed , Mike Mell & The Mentors
website//
MIKE MELL
bio//
A native Angeleno, Mike Mell started playing and writing music as a young child. Mike has been professionally performing for over a decade with an emphasis on lead vocals, rhythm guitar and drums. Mike performs live, in studio and at private/corporate events.
Born into a family of performers, Mike is most himself on stage belting out a rock anthem, with a guitar in hand or behind a drum kit. Mike has performed as a solo artist, front man for five and three piece bands, and as a studio drummer on two separate albums. Mike has performed regionally throughout Southern California as well as in venues in Tucson, AZ, and Austin, TX. In addition to live performances, Mike has recorded original music with Austin Brown, Brian London, and Olivia Jane.
EXPERIENCE
gigs & bands//
2015-2018
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Front man for Mike Mell and The Mentors -Performed at: Witzend, Venice CA, Genghis Cohen, Hollywood CA, Molly Malone’s, Los Angeles, CA, Kulaks Woodshed, Sherman Oaks CA.
2016-present
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Solo artist-vocals/acoustic and or drums- Performed at: Brix at Sunset Beach, Huntington Beach, CA, Genghis Cohen, Hollywood, CA, SkyBar, Tucson, AZ.and The Hut, Tucson, AZ.
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Recorded original music with artists Austin Brown and Brian London at The Complex Studios in Los Angeles and recorded drums at Steakhouse Studios in North Hollywood, CA for Olivia Jane.
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Played drums for performances with Oliva Jane and Randy Mell at Molly Malone's Los Angeles, CA.
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Performed original music at NAMM music festival in Anaheim, CA (2018).
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Performed lead vocals at a private event in Austin, TX. (2021)
2017-2023
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Frontman for Tumbleweed Band. Performed at: Molly Malone's, Los Angeles, CA. Brix at Sunset Beach, Huntington Beach CA. Genghis Cohen, Hollywood CA.
2024-present
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Solo acoustic artist performances
Upcoming Shows:
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3/7/25 @ Molly Malone's Irish Pub at 8pm
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5/30/25 @ Universal Bar and Grill at 9pm
Recent Shows
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1/31/25 @ Universal Bar and Grill
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11/21/24 @ Whiskey A Go-Go
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10/12/24 @ The Viper Room Lounge
CONNECT
\\Michael is always looking for new artistic opportunities and collaborators.//