Original Mechanical Mouse

I am a singer-songwriter who is often compared with artists whom I greatly admire such as Neil Young, Fleet Foxes, and Bon Iver. I think this is because the timbre of my voice is unique. I'm not a sounds-like artist. I'm a third generation folk musician and writer. But I'm not a "roots" or "classic" (John Henry-Tom Dooley) folk musician. I'm indie-folk. I have over 350 original songs.

My band name reflects my indie-folk music sensibilities. I was into "Modest Mouse" and "Danger Mouse" back in 2010 and going to an open mic regularly just to keep working on stage presence and have a little fun. I commented to the host that I'd call myself "Mechanical Mouse." The host thought it was a cool name and four years later here I am with hundreds of performances under my belt under that name.

For your show: I need venues that support folk musicians meaning I'm not the main draw for the gig--the venue is and their customers trust them to bring in great music and entertainment. I prefer smaller venues 50-250 and don't care for whiskey bars. Coffee-house, wine bars, and listening rooms are my first choice, but I also go by a venues reputation. What I'm saying is I don't gig just to have a show. I come to perform for an audience and give them everything I've got. I hope they connect with what I'm doing and that is my pay in and of itself. Monetary compensation is good to have, but a great performance at a venue that respects artists, with an attentive audience, is the best compensation.

On venue setups, I merely need to know the gear you have. I can setup for a large hall or small coffee shop. I have all the gear I need. Traveling expenses would be covered in my performance fee, but sometimes venues pay a % of the door, that's okay too. Please allow 2-4 weeks lead time for me to promote my show.