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JTV Airs Today

2016 April 29
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by Mike Vial

My taping at JTV airs today on the Bart Hawley Show. Jackson area friends can watch the show today, Fri., Apr. 29, 1:30 PM during the LIVE show, with replays at 5, 8 and 11 PM and more; this will also be online at www.jtv.tv by tonight for on demand viewing.

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JTV Taping – Bart Hawley Show Airing

2016 April 27
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by Mike Vial

Thanks to Bill Mitch and the JTV video crew for taping two of my songs for the Bart Hawley Show! They air next week in support of my shows in Michigan in May.

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Dayton City Paper Feature

2016 April 26
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by Mike Vial

Thank you to Justin Kreitzer from the Dayton City Paper for writing an article about my unusual music career, my transition from teaching to gigging, the delays on the new record (now coming out this summer!) and my show at Taffy’s in Eaton, OH this Saturday.

Read the article here: http://www.daytoncitypaper.com/a-debut-is-worth-a-thousand-gigs/

Saturday, April 30 – Taffy’s of Eaton
Eaton, OH with Denny Cottle opening.
8 PM, no cover

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Set List – April 23, 2016 – Wild Rose Moon

2016 April 24
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by Mike Vial

Set List – April 23, 2016 – Wild Rose Moon
Plymouth, IN with opener Tim Pike

Thanks to songwriter Mark Scalzitti not only making the trek from Michigan, but capturing a video of “A World That’s Bigger”

1. Change the World (Clapton/Simms)
“‘My friend wrote that song,’ says lady at a Detroit bar”[dialogue]
2. Damn Fine Day
“I made the mistake of looking up how much college is going to cost my baby in 17 years…” [dialogue]
3. A World That’s Bigger
4. Don’t Mess Around with Jim (Croce)
5. I Just Want to Be Your Last
“You know you’re an adult when George Harrison is your favorite Beatles” [dialogue]
6. Here Comes the Sun (Beatles)
“Why do most relationship fights happen in the kitchen?” [dialogue]
7. Made a Mess
8. One Way Road
9. Ohio (Neil Young)
“Superman collage, song inspired by students who joined our arms forces” [dialogue]
10. Love & Be Proud

[Intermission]

11. Girl on the Mountain, Boy on the Beach
12. Drift Away (Dobie Gray)
“Story about David Plawecki” [dialogue]
13. Burning Bright
14. Mahogany
“Ancedote about Nick Drake” [dialogue]
15. Ghostwriter
16. Big Yellow Taxi (Joni Mitchell)

Looking for a studio recording of one of the songs played tonight? Stream or download my complete discography here on Bandcamp or iTunes, or listen to select releases on Spotify or Apple Music.

A photo posted by anna p.s. (@thesoundlady27) on

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SERFA Showcases in May 2016

2016 April 22
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by Mike Vial

[Updated!] I’ll be attending my third Southeast Regional Folk Alliance conference in May!

I’m playing three showcases, a guest speaker for one workshop, and ready to listen to a lot of folk and traditional music! I’ll also be playing some tour dates in TN, NC and WV.

9th Annual SERFA Conference  
Montreat Conference Center
Montreat, North Carolina
May 18-22, 2016

Here are my current showcases:

Thursday Showcase*
1:40 AM – Camelback Concerts Room

Saturday: Workshop 2-3:15 PM

Making Technology Work for YouCreating An Internet Identity – speakers are Michael Kornfeld, Dave Curley, Mike Vial – Alan Rowoth – Moderator

Saturday Showcases
10:30-11:35 PM – Sugarbaby Room
in-the-round with Clint Alphin

12:20-1:15 AM – Sugarbaby Room
More to be announced.
*Note, AM times are technically the next day’s morning.

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