Mike Hill of Whiskey Basin - Athens theater - Deland , Florida - Call Me The Breeze |
Vital Stats
Age: 29.
Instruments: Vocals, guitar, bass, piano.
Band: Whiskey Basin.
Day job: Web and database technician.
Hometown: Okeechobee.
Current residence: South Daytona.
Type of music you perform: Rock, country, metal.
Repertoire sampler: "Medicine" (an original song I wrote), a bunch of Whiskey Basin originals --"Blame It on Boston," "Invisible to You," "Plans We Made." Also Brad Paisley's "The World," Ted Nugent's "Stranglehold," Keith Urban's "Better Life."
Upcoming area gigs: 9 p.m. Sept. 12, Boot Hill Saloon, 310 Main St., Daytona Beach.
9 p.m. Sept. 18, Airport Bar, 1120 Flight Line Blvd., Deland.
CDs: Whiskey Basin, "Seven Sundays" -- $11.99 at whiskeybasin.com and at shows.
Web site: Whiskey Basin Official Site www.whiskeybasin.com
Taking Notes
Who or what inspired you to take up music?
Grandma sat me in front of Lawrence Welk's big band TV show when I was 2! Later on I was very, VERY metal when I first started getting into playing (Metallica, Megadeth, Yngwie, etc.). Over time I evolved into several different styles, including country and guys like Brad Paisley and Dierks Bentley with the influence of my friends, Dustin and Greg Seymour (our singer and sound man).
What was the most unusual or memorable gig you've ever played?
One of the funniest moments was at the Rockin' Ranch (in Ormond Beach) when a female fan decided to get a little frisky and grab my, er.. . EQUIPMENT. Never saw it coming. She was right behind me. I had my guitar slide in my hand, and as it was happening, the slide went up the neck of my guitar making this "whoa-wooo" sound. Absolutely hysterical. The video's on our Web site!
What musician/celebrity/historical person would you most like to have dinner with?
I'd like to sit down to supper with Jerry Reed, Jerry Garcia and Joe Satriani.
What was the last book you read?
"The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne. The "Law of Attraction" works, and forget what you might have heard. It absolutely does NOT go against anyone's religion. It's powerful in a good way.
What CD/tape/music is in your car/home stereo/iPod right now?
Ooh, a mixed bag: Whiskey Basin, Steve Vai, Brad Paisley, Slipknot, Disturbed, Keith Urban, Megadeth, a little Zappa, and I'm sure there's an audio book or two in there somewhere.
What is your favorite movie?
Right now it's a tossup between "300" and "The Spirit." I love Frank Miller's Hollywood stuff.
What was the best concert you ever attended?
We play almost every weekend, so the last concert I went to was Stone Sour, Flyleaf and Disturbed a few years ago. Those bands are all amazing in their own right, but on the flip side, I'm looking forward to Brad Paisley or Keith Urban coming to town soon.
"If I didn't play music, I would...":
Be working waaaay too much.
"I'd sell my soul for...":
Ultimate cosmic power. Really, what else is worth your soul?
It's what gives your life, your love and your music character.
Love Mike.. He is the most outrageous guitar player....
I would just like to say that if you have not seen Mike Hill play,you really,really need to get out to the next Whiskey Basin show and check it out.It is certainly a pleasure to sit in behind him every night and watch and listen to his magic!!!
Michael is one of the most talented guitar players of his time. One word describes him...AMAZING!!!