The Musictank

Kernersville, NC

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Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

The Musictank is a one man entertainment machine that presents high quality music of any and all genres. Mike has been playing and singing for almost 50 years and provides high quality performances for any occasion. We provide professional sound and lighting to enhance any setting and can accommodate provide additional performers as needed for any situation.


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Booking information

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What to expect

The Musictank experience will provide a one man show filled with classic music for all audiences. All genres of of American music from rock, country, R&B, jazz and easy listening are uniquely prepared for your musical enjoyment! Guest performers and all of your favorite classics and current music favorites can be delivered with professional performances with superb audio quality and professional lighting.

About

Michael A Tanksley

Retired Band Director 30 years
Richmond County Schools

Now Freelance Multi-Instrumentalist

Played with Symphony Orchestra Augusta, Augusta Ballet, Garden City Jazz, Augusta Big Band Aggregate, The Augusta Players, Wycliffe Gordon, Quietstorm featuring Tutu Devine, Guitar Madness, Sequence 8 Band, and many other Jazz, Blues, R and B, and Gospel musicians.

In demand Adjudicator, Conductor, and Clinician for Concert, Jazz, and Marching Bands as well as Gospel music workshops.

Provides sound and lighting solutions through his company The Music Tank.

Additional booking notes

We provide all sound and lighting equipment. All we need is a space and ample power supply to get the music started.

Upcoming booked events

June 2026

11

Thursday

Grand Opening

3:30pm - 6:30pm

Winston-Salem, NC

Influences and inspiration

I have an eclectic and vast list of influences from Miles Davis, Jimmie Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and B B King to Frank Sinatra, Bruno Mars, Cameo, Queen, Boston, and many more.

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