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Classics On Conners Available In New Formats

Mike’s classical album ‘Classics On Conners’ is now available on CD and in MP3 format from CD Baby.

Mike Mitchell: Classics On Conners

Physical CDs are also available at Mitchell Music Co and on Amazon.

‘Dead Center’ Now Available!

dead-center-coverMike’s new album ‘Dead Center’ is now available! This 15 song CD of fiddle tunes, bluegrass standards and original tunes follows a traditional bluegrass album model and has some of the finest pickers in the business.

You can purchase it in your preferred format on CDBaby.com.

The Latest: September 2011

Mike’s newest Bluegrass CD, “Dead Center” will release this fall in time for holiday shopping!! Dead Center was produced by Sammy Shelor of Lonesome River Band

Guitar and Mandolin parts by Wyatt Rice and Jeff Midkiff with Jacob Eller, of Sierra Hull and Highway 101 fame, on bass!

Will be released later this fail. It can be pre-ordered via Mitchell Music Co. website for $15, free shipping.

Dead Center will also be available for download on Itunes and CD Baby or right here in hard copy, along with Thirteen Hours and Classics on Conners.

The Latest: January 2011

Warren Amberson of Acoustic Endeavors has agreed to add a couple of his original works to the new Gospel on Conners CD. Ronald Smith and Allen Mills of The Lost and Found are adding bass, guitar and banjo tracks. [Read more »]

The Mike Mitchell Trio

The Mike Mitchell Trio includes Abe Goorskey on guitar, mandolin and tenor harmony, as well as Josh Morgan on bass.

Mike and Abe have been playing together for a decade. They are founding members of the Roanoke, VA group Blue Moonshine. [Read more »]

Video: High On A Mountain Top

This was recorded “live” at Red Barn Radio in the performance hall of ArtsPlace, Lexington, Kentucky, 6 October 2010. The song is written by Ola Belle Reed & Alex Campbell, with Mike Mitchell on vocals and Mike Schroeder on mandolin.

Classics On Conners CD – Now Available

classics-on-conners-coverAfter many years of preparation the Classics on Conners CD is now available.

Track Listing

  • Air – J.S. Bach
  • Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, Vivace & Largo Ma Non Tanto – J.S. Bach
  • Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Vorspiel – M. Bruch
  • Violin Sonata in A Major, Andante Allegro Adagio Allegro – G.F. Handel
  • Adoration – F. Borowski
  • Danny Boy – for Arthur

Classics on Conners CD – Update

The CD is ‘in the can’ and will be out this fall. Montana Young, Jeff Midkiff and John McBroom have contributed tracks on their Conner instruments, and Cara Modisett’s piano and harpsichord work is beautiful. Look for Classical Grass show dates in the schedule section.

Dead Center Update

Mike’s also been working hard on his new Bluegrass CD “Dead Center”. With the help of Mountain Fever Records and an all-star cast of players, this CD will release this fall. Look for Classical Grass show dates in the schedule section.

Recipe Tour Update

Mike has signed on for summer tour with The Recipe. “After touring with this band in 200 and 2001, and hearing it go through its changes through the years since, I’m excited to be a part of this summer’s lineup and looking forward to the many cool festivals we’ll be playing.” Look for Recipe show dates on the schedule page.