Only a week left before we are back in sunny South West Ohio. Its not quite the same as South Florida, but we are all looking forward to getting back!

Only three gigs left before home and already Reece has become a Rock Star, Mike Tate falls in Love twenty times a day, Stan still is playing his ass off, And I’m trying to live in the moment… there it goes?

We would all like to thank all of the families who have adopted us on the road and takin such good care of us! Dana, Lisa Young, Sam McGuckin & Family, Mel & Dan. Julie

I would like to thank Chris for saving the day with his great bass playing on Sat at BBs

Last Minute gig at The Flicker Light on Wed the 2nd of July. Hollywood Florida!

Here are some more pictures….

It’s so Great to see all my South Carolina, and Florida friends!!

The Repeat Offenders are doing really well. We are enjoying a few days of R & R in South Florida. We just played 4 gigs in a row and covered a distance 843 miles. I’m ready for the Beach, pool, etc.. fun in the sun!

We still have 4 or 5 gigs left on the road, then, back to friends & family in Ohio. ( I Love & Miss You Kay!)

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at our welcome home Birthday party at Chimneys in Miamisburg, OH.

The Beach Shack & Berts in Matlacha were crazy fun. It was a blast seeing Little Johnny Danko. Congrads again to him & Theresa on their marriage!!

One Night Stan is playing his ass off. Im very lucky to have him standing next to me again. Thanks Stan!

Thanks for checking in to the new web site. 

Everything has been going really well. New CD’s, T Shirts, Posters. New Players, One Night Stan on Sax, & Mike Jordan on Keyboards, Mike Tate on Drums. New Booking agent! Everything is Great so far. 

I just wanted to say thank you to Everyone who has helped both by supporting our tours, or buying the new CDs ,or just leaving cool comments on the site. It has really meant the world to me!

This will be the last update before we leave on our Southeast tour, so, keep those comments, pictures, videos, and hugs & Kisses  coming. Also, would like to Thank Mike Safreed for getting my amps ready for the road.

Congrads to Tommy Castro for winning the B.B. King entertainer award.

Looking forward to seeing all my friends on the road!! See Ya Soon!

I wanted to let everyone know It’s time to hit the road. Sat night May 31st at Gilly’s will be the last gig in Ohio until my birthday party at Chimneys on the 11th of July! So I hope everyone in Ohio can make it to Gillys.

I’ll stay in touch via this sight. New pictures, stories from the road etc…

Here are some new photos 

Just a quick hello & Thank you! All of the shows have been really fun! All the venues loved our special guest Mike Jordan, & One Night Stan and have invited us back! We’ve made a lot of new friends in Nashville as well as a national booking agent. Gina with The Galaxie Agency.  Looks like the road is in our future?

Last night we were at the Riff Raff Room. The Repeat Offenders that were”Out On Bail” last night were Marty Romie on bass and Mike Tate on Drums. They did a great job. Thanks guys! The Club was awesome! I think it could be the place to go in the future. See ya at Chimneys in Miamisburg tonight!

Welcome back to the new site. All I can say, is I’ve never had a more successful trip than the one we just took to Nashville & Indianapolis. It was like one great big party filled with Friends, Music, Food, Magic, Old guitars, well more than I can write at this time. (I’m still a little tired). So here are some pictures of the after gig partys, sights of Nashville, new & old friends etc… I would like to thank everyone involved in this tour, J.T. Stewart, American Fighter, Bourbon St. Blues & Boogie Bar, The Slippery Noodle, Gilly’s, The Repeat Offenders ( Mike Jordan, Reece Linclon, Stan Waldman, Keith Cozart, Josh Johnson, )Alain Huon for the poster picture,  Jane Jordan for the great pics & support, Mom Locke (happy mothers Day) & my wife Kay for Everything! Theres so much more to show and tell I guess Its going to take a few weeks to post everything?

So keep coming back for all the fun!!

Thanks Everybody! Your All The Best!!

Michael

Only 2 days left before the CD release party at Gillys in Dayton. I just confirmed some more special guests & friends from out of town. There might even be a Midwest Stratattack shootout! I just received the new T Shirts. (Thanks American Fighter!), plus all the CDs have arrived. So, on Sunday at Gilly’s we’ll have available for purchase the new CD, “The Lost Files” and reissues of our live CD “Get Offended - Live” & our studio CD “You Done Did It“ 

All the CDs will be available to download on our site by Sunday or Monday the 5th. We will also offer special discounts on all the products. “Locke Stock & Barrel”

The jam night is really a blast. last night was really cool with Tim Arnold, Josh Johnson, Jose Higgins making a special appearance. It’s always a pleasure to hear these great players!

As Always, Thanks So Much for all the Love & Support! See Ya Soon.

Keep checking back, and leaving comments. Don’t forget to refresh this page or use the RSS to be sure your page is current.

As Always, Thanks to the Jammers for their support. You were in rare form! 

I would like to thank everyone for their interest in the CD release party, New CD, New T shirt, Poster, etc…

I hope everyone can get a ticket for the Party at Gillys May 4th?

Last week, I posted a video of us recording one of the songs from the New CD. This week I’m going to give everyone one of the songs. I think you will be able to listen, and download for free? If not, let me know. I’ll make it work. This song is really cool, because Tommy Dequattro from Duke Robillard’s old Pleasure Kings band is playing drums. He is a great guy, and as you will hear on the CD a great drummer.

Here is one of the songs from the new CD. It’s called Pleasure King.

I hope you dig it! (click on Pleasure King)

pleasure-king

Thanks again! Oh yea, If you have any comments, or just want to say hi, please do!!

From the Heart!

Michael

PS- Don’t forget the Dayton Guitar Show this Sun. We have a link for more info.

Once again, I would like to thank everyone for coming down to the O.E. and playing thier butts off!

It was a fun night with friends again. J.T. Stewart, the band’s Manager, had a Birthday. Happy B Day J.T.! 

Also, I would like to thank all the Jammers! As, I’m trying to steal all the licks I can.

Mike , M.Safreed, Gerald, Gale, Gary, Dino, Ron, John, Mojo, John, Eric, Casey, Daryl, Tom

Speaking of licks, I’m going to start a guitar info. or lessons page. I already have several topics I would like to share, but I would love to get some input for anyone interested. What type of topics would you like to cover?

Don’t forget the new CD that will be available May 4th at The CD release party at Gillys.

Tickets are starting to sell fast. Thanks!

More news coming soon! New Amp! Gigs! Players! You get the idea.

Stay in touch. Let me know what ya think?

Michael

Since you keep coming back to the site, I think I’ll call you the “Repeat Offenders” from now on? What ya think?

I promised I would up date the site often, so you can count on at least once a week if not more. So, to make sure your seeing the latest blog be sure and hit the refresh button often!

We are having several CD release party’s. The first one is at Gilly’s in Dayton Ohio on May 4th at 6PM.

This will be the 1st gig I’ve done with my longtime friend “One Night Stan” Waldman from the Night Stalkers Band in over 7 years.  He is flying in from Florida the same day. He is an Amazing Sax Player! Although he will be doing all the CD release parties with me, this will be the only chance to see him play in Dayton. Also on the gig will be Reece Lincoln, Keith Cozart,  & Mike Jordan. There are several special guest players from the Dayton, Cinci area I’ll announce later. You can get advance tickets from me, or at the door the day of the show. (unless we sell out).

Several people have asked about the shows in Nashville, & Indi…. I recommend that you don’t miss these shows, as Its my first time playing in Nashville and there are going to be several Celebs flying in from different parts of the country. Please call these venues to make sure you can still get in, before you make the trip.

Also, I want to give away as much stuff as I can, and still almost make a living. So, I’m going to pick 1 or 2 songs from the new CD and post them on the site for free. Please let me know what ya think when you hear them. It should be a few days or so before their up. 

Below is a clip of us recording one of the Germantown songs from the CD. (click on the link)

Talk to ya soon!

As Always,

From the heart,

Michael
Germantown Recording Session 2008