Growing up in Norwood, Massachusetts, Tom Shillue was simply a funny kid with a passion for the story. It wasn’t until his high school superintendent made him sign a contract to attend college, that Tom’s colorful course began to unfold before him.

Join Mike as he tells the story behind how the “Three Days EP” came into existence. At a unique point in his life, Mike decided to jump into a random and new project that ventured out of his comfort zone. The new EP has slowly begun releasing and co

Music producer Duane Lundy and Mike’s relationship goes back to the production of Mike’s 2008 release, Tenebrae. The two hit it off so well they teamed up again for Mike’s follow-up, Offering, two years later. Besides being incredibly likable, whi

Anyone who has moved to a new city alone knows you need to think positive and have an open disposition. But what does it take to be alone in a new city and in charge … as bishop?! Feet firm on the ground, a head floating in the heavens, a heart in searc

When Matisyahu came onto the scene people took notice. A Hasidic Jew, dressed in a black suit, broad brim hat, beard and glasses, and singing reggae music will turn a few heads. But it was the quality of his music, reverence for his craft and sincerity

We all have that person in our lives that exemplify the work we do. For Mike, that person is Bo Ramsey. Bo is sincere, honest, and musically pure. He is tone, he is style, he is taste, he is skill; he’s a man of few notes and fewer words – Bo is music

What could possibly demand the attention of Jeannie and Jim Gaffigan more than their intensely busy career?...Their marriage and family of course. Before a show in Milwaukee, WI, Mike sat with the couple to discuss marriage, faith and the work that has m

As a college baseball player, A.J Ellis never thought he would make it to the major leagues. When invited to play with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ellis was both grateful and surprised. He knew he would have to work hard to make the most of his opportunity w

When Victor DeLorenzo began his artistic journey in Milwaukee, WI, it was to literally fill the shoes of budding actor Willem Dafoe. But when forming his band, The Violent Femmes, innovation, practicality, and mobility inspired Victor to forge new ground

In the early 2000s the music industry was changing rapidly. While most desperately clung to an old school model that was evaporating in their hands, Sean Moeller embraced the power of the web and created Daytrotter: a website platform showcasing recording