For The Big Reboot/Relaunch Of Tequila Rock ‘n Blues Explosion Fests…Fun In The Sun When It’s Cold Everywhere Else…Always For Great Causes. See Below For More On Our Causes. And Watch For More Bios In The Days And Weeks Ahead. We’re Excited About The Great Performers We’ve Got Coming And The Show Concepts We’re Presenting.
Mike Clark, Great Attitude, Big Heart, Ready To Help, Big Multi-Dimensional Talent With Saxophone (Every Fest Needs A Good One), Plus An Excellent Blues-Rock Vocalist And Guitar Player Too. And Talent Scout Too. He Turned Us On To The Great Under The Radar (So Far) Talent That Is Guitar Slinging Female Blues & Rock Vocalist Chris Ghidoni Who Will Join Us Too. The Namesake Mikey’s On Twelfth In Calgary, Alberta Canada, He Knows A Thing Or Two (And More) About Creating Great Jams And You Know We Love To Feature Jams And Collaborations At Our Fest. Especially on Sundays.
Say Hello To Mike Now And Then Please Come And Say Hello To Him Live Up Close And Personal January 21-29, 2023 In Mexico. Rock and Blues Explosions Fest January 26-29, 2023. Vegas Style Shows January 21 & 22 with Jersey Boys and The Soul Brothers-Blues Brothers Tribute. Plus Jazz & Jazz Rock Too The First Weekend.
From Mike’s Bio
“Mike Clark is one of Alberta’s preeminent Saxophone Players” – Holger Petersen, host of CBC Radio’s Saturday Night Blues
“World-class, Alberta-based songwriter, recording artist, and producer Mike Clark is a staple on the music scene in his home province and across Canada, as well as internationally as a horn section member of Tommy Castro’s Revue on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruises.
While Mike is best known for his work as a saxophonist, he’s also an accomplished guitarist and singer who most often leads his own group, the Mike Clark Band. He’s also an in-demand sideman and studio session player. The busy musician owns his own club, Mikey’s on Twelfth in Calgary, a hot spot for music in the city.
Mike has released 5 full-length CDs, Saxman (2003), Clarkology (2004), Forever People (2017), Porch Sessions (2010), and his latest, Devil’s Playground (2020). All feature Mike’s original songs along with a few choice covers. All have received extensive airplay in Canada.
The Mike Clark Band has appeared at Calgary International Blues Festival, Regina and Saskatoon Midwinter Bluesfest’s, North Country Fair, Pembina Nights, Calgary’s Bluezha Paloozha Blues Circus, and at notable clubs such as Blues on Whyte, Buds on Broadway, the Blues Can, and of course his own popular club, Mikey’s on Twelfth (where they host their famous Saturday jam), among them.
Mike has received 4 nominations for the Maple Blues Horn Player of the Year, and was voted Sax Player of the Year for the Calgary Blues Music Association awards on two occasions. The Mike Clark Band was selected to represent southern Alberta at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, and Mike performed with the Tommy Castro & the Painkillers on the LRBC (2020, 2022).”
Music Links
Mike Clark Band
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063819781065
Promo Video
Devil’s Playground – Release Party
Mike with Tommy Castro and the Painkillers on LRBC in 2020
More On Our Causes:
In 2023 We Continue To Support Street Animal Rescue in Mexico And Have Taken On The Challenge Of Supporting For What We Call Street Kids Rescue-Helping Kids In Need, One By One, With Food, Shelter, Education, School Clothing, and Such. To Help Them Realize Their Full Potential.
We Have Also Committed To Raise Funds For A New “School Of Rock” Based Out Of Zihuatanejo’s Cultural Centre, and Working In The Region With Good Teachers And Equipment To Create Talented Future Rockers. So That Means Clinics At Every Fest And Event Too With Some Of Our World Class Talent.
Plus, Where We See An Opportunity If Possible We Want To Help Ukrainian War Refugees In Mexico. We’re Warred Out, To Turn A Phrase. Let’s Help If We Can Is Our Thinking.
