Mike Gales began his music career playing in Solar Flares, a NY based jazz act. While still in his teens, Mike moved to VA with his family. The subsequent years would find him playing guitar with several bands in the Richmond and DC areas. The similarities to this story and others would end there.
Serious craft work began when Mike Gales studied under Mike Hampton. This would lead to playing in a small club one night and on the road with George Clinton and P-Funk the next. He would spend many years on the road with P-Funk and it solidified his working musician ethic.
In late '08, Mike Gales signed to Blunt Logic Records. 2009 was busy - 'Feel the Funk' was released, followed by studio time at Sound of Music, and June gave us another CD - 'Live Sushi'. 2010 is shaping up to be busier. 'The Messenger' releases in March. A new live album and new t-shirt design will be available before late Spring. All CDs are available at BK Music, Plan 9 (RVA and Charlottesville), and via mail order from this site. 'Live Sushi' and 'The Messenger' will be on iTunes and other digital download sites soon!
Mike Gales tours endlessly. In Richmond and the surrounding areas, you can catch him fronting his improv funk / rock band - Mike Gales and The Warriorz. Worldwide, you can find him touring in support of Bernard Wright (Blue Note Records). Check out his Facebook or Myspacefor tour dates and more information. You can also read more about Mike Gales in this article.
