Bands

To see more info about each band, click on the band name.

Bands Info

Duo "Hogles"

From 2016 on Pianomike and Hogwild singer and front man Dale Visage started performing as a duo (without Lloyd Morris) and they still do whenever Mike is in Southern Oregon.

Incognito

In early 2006, alongside their band Hogwild, Pianomike, Dale Visage and Lloyd Morris started a smaller version of the band, a trio focused on vocal harmonies. The trio had their last gig in Fall of 2019. For more info, please visit incognito.pianomike.net

Hog Wild

Pianomike has played with Hog Wild from Dec. 2004 to Jan. 2006 and again from Dec. 2011 to Sep. 2016. In between and an also currently Pianomike occasionally played and plays with Hog Wild as featured guest. The band plays classic rock, rock'n roll, soul and oldies at bars, wineries, parties, club events, public events and other venues. Hog Wild is a strong vocal harmony group. Band website: click here

Zion Train

Zion Train was one of Southern Oregon's most popular dance/entertainment band. Zion Train had been around since the mid nineties. Pianomike joined Zion Train in Summer of 2002 and played with them until August of 2005. The band played at weddings, parties and other events. The band stopped playing at the end of the 2000s.

Duo "The Merge"

In September 1996, Mike met guitarist Paul Hopp, who is originally from Portland, Oregon. They played several times together at different events of Southern Oregon University and at some open mic events in Ashland, OR. In October 1997 they formed the duo "The Merge" starting with gigs in the famous Ashland coffee house Beanery. In December 1997, they also performed on Rogue Valley Television (Channel 9). In Spring 1998, they wrote the closing song "Welcome to our World" for the 25th International Show at Southern Oregon University. The Merge played original songs and as well as covers.

In Fall 1998, Paul went to Spain for a year, so Mike played solo or sometimes with guest artists such as Alex Carlson (violin). In November 1999, Paul rejoined Mike for a few more gigs. In summer of 2000, Paul went to Japan, ay which point the duo disbanded.

Cheri Heat

In September 1993, Mike joined rock band Cheri Heat as keyboarder and background vocalist. The band's members were Mike, Stephan Rudolph (drums), Alex Riehm (guitars & harp) and Roland Embleton from Newcastle, England (vocals). In September 1994 Cheri Heat released the CD "Indian Summer" with 11 original songs. Listen to the CD here. In January 1995, Oli Pfunder (bass) joined the band, and they toured live all over Southern Germany.

In mid 1995, new singer Thomas Nill joined Cheri Heat, and they began to produce new songs in their studio. Mike's last gig with Cheri Heat was on Saturday, June 1, 1996, in the Atelier, Stuttgart-Sonnenberg. In July 96 the band pretty much disbanded, as Mike left to Oregon, USA and Roland left to go back to England.

Red Fox

In May 1992, Mike started playing with dance and show band "Red Fox". Mike played keyboards and sang. Red Fox performed in the great metro area of Stuttgart, above all in their hometown Filderstadt. They played a variety of music from German folk, country, pop to rock'n roll and rock. In December 1994, they released the CD "3 Denger wia Kunstdenger" with four original songs. On New Year's Eve 1995, Mike had his last gig with Red Fox.

8 Glasses

In 1991, Mike founded the high school band "8 Glasses" together with guitar player Emre Onur and drummer Dirsko von Pfeil. Two other members joined the band: Tobias Lange (Vocals) and Karl-Heinz Eisele (Bass). Mike played keyboards and sang, too.

8 Glasses played rock music covers from ELO, Supertramp, AC/DC and similar bands. They also played some of Mike's original songs. 8 Glasses stopped playing in June 1993, after the band's members graduated from "Gymnasium" (high school).