Last summer gig with Mike Gentry Music is today, before I have to replace a guitar strap with a tie around my neck.
Gentry and I are sharing a set at Arts, Beats & Eats today, Sunday: 1 PM. OCC Acoustic Stage off of Washington, next to Royal Oak Taphouse.
Arts, Beats and Eats – Sunday 9/2
Setlist: June 30, 2018 – House Concert
June 30, 2018 – Harris Family House Concert, Holly, MI
(Studio versions of songs linked)
Set 1:
- A World That’s Bigger
- I Just Want to Be Your Last
- Here Comes the Sun (Beatles)
- One Way Road
- Kalamazoo
- Running on Empty (Jackson Browne)
- Burning Bright
- Only the Rain Knows Why
Set 2:
- Damn Fine Day
- Only God Knows Why (Beach Boys)
- Little Drum
- Two Angels (June 22, 1996 – Ann Arbor)*
- Change the World (Eric Clapton/Tommy Simms)
- Made a Mess
*an unreleased song, but a demo is linked. I’m working on a new record of songs about historic moments of individual heroism, tentatively called Profiles in Courage.
107.1 FM Radio Interview & Holly House Concert
Summer got hot here in Michigan! I’m not complaining. Last night’s gig outside at mash was great people and doggie watching. Plus, the outdoor crowd on the patio were tipping!
Next gig: I’m playing a house concert tonight in Holly, MI! 7 PM. Message us for info: https://www.facebook.com/events/219012718906330/
Also, Mike Gentry and I will be playing live on 107.1 FM on Sunday, July 8th at 6 PM on Matthew Altruda’s Tree Town Sound show to discuss Gentry’s new record, the tour, and Ark show. Tune in:
http://www.annarbors107one.com/
https://www.treetownsound.com/home
Summer 2018 Tour Update:
Mike Gentry//Mike Vial
Gentry and I are hitting the road this summer to celebrate Gentry’s new record release. More dates to come, but here’s what’s confirmed:
May 19 – Coffee Amici, Findlay, OH
June 28 – Raven Cafe, Port Huron, MI
July 10 – The Ark, Ann Arbor, MI (RELEASE SHOW!)
July 14 – Purple Fiddle, Thomas, WV
July 15 – Purple Fiddle, Thomas, WV
July 16 – Funhouse @ Mr. Small’s, Millvale, PA
August 17 – Blue Owl Coffee Co., Lansing, MI
August 18 – Ruthmere Museum, Elkhart, IN
August 19 – Uncommon Ground, Chicago, IL
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Photo Credit: Doug Coombe, 2018
February 2018 Update:
What a great winter break and set of gigs. Thanks to friends in Flint, Brighton, and Ann Arbor for indulging in my musical musings this week! I sliced my finger the day before break, and I’m so glad I could still pick the guitar.
Anyways, I’m taking a month off from gigging to work on new songs, grade freshmen essays, and spend time with my family. I’ll emerge for a St Patrick’s Day gig at mash (6-9 pm) in Ann Arbor.
Also, Mike Gentry Music and I are touring together in the summer. Be on the lookout for Gentry’s new record later this year! If anyone wants to host a house concert, email me at mike.m.vial@gmail.com. We are currently booked in MI, OH, PA, WV. Openings in June-August.
Big thanks to Doug Coombe for shooting photos of Gentry and I yesterday. The mash bar let us use their brick walls and Edison lights as a backdrop. I’m happy to have new press photos soon!
Catching the man behind the camera, Doug Coombe, snapping a shot of Mike Gentry.
