Mike Atkins is a world class entertainer currently residing in Tacoma,WA. Mike and his family recently relocated from Nashville,TN. Since he is a diverse keyboard player and vocalist, Mike has been called upon to back up artists from almost every musical genre. Rock, reggae, pop, jazz, gospel, world beat, country, Mike has played it all. Mike has also taken on the challenges of music direction for different tours, recording artists, and churches.
Putting bands together and prepping them for road duty, record label showcases, and various events is something he enjoys very much. In the studio, Mike has acted as producer, arranger, engineer, musician and consultant for several independant artists. He also produced his own record in 2002 entitled "Be", and is wrapping up recordings for his follow up album due out in mid-April '07.
Mike has also performed around the country as a 'sing along' piano player, A format he originally began performing in 1992. In March 2005 he performed overseas in Switzerland at the King Size Pub in Laussanne. You can catch him at Chopstix Tacoma laying down his trademark vocal and piano talents four nights a week as Entertainment Director/Piano Killer. Artists Mike has performed with:
Trick Pony Darius Rucker (Hootie & the Blowfish)Run (Run DMC) Phil Keaggy Johnny Lee Craig Morgan Tim Williams Chonda Pierce Lionel Hampton Becky Fender Boba Fett Organizations Mike has acted as Music Director for: Chopstix Dueling Piano Bar (Tacoma, WA.) True Tunes Records 'True Worship Experience' tour(2002-2003) The Oasis Church(Nashville, Tn) Mary-Kathryn(independant recording artist on Rhythm House Records) La Vernia Christian Church(La Vernia ,Tx) Sing Along "Dueling" Piano Clubs: Rum Runners (Destin, Fl) Stars (Houston, Tx) Chitown (Nashville, Tn) Boogie Woogie's (Boise, Id) Monaco Bay (Kalamazoo, Mi) Wallbangers (Portland, Or) Durty Nellys (San Antonio, Tx) Chopstix (Seattle/Tacoma, Wa) King Size Pub (Luassanne, Switzerland) Ernie Bigg's (Little Rock, Ar/Springfield, Mo)