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Mike Simon
Mike Simon
Musician Bio April, 2017
Musician Bio April, 2017
My connection to music was strong from an early age. I used to look up to the musicians and artists of the world as the leading voices of reason, sanity, equality and hope. I still think in these terms. My biggest influences are John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot and Neil Young.
My connection to music was strong from an early age. I used to look up to the musicians and artists of the world as the leading voices of reason, sanity, equality and hope. I still think in these terms. My biggest influences are John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot and Neil Young.
I could cite many other musicians as well, from a variety of genres, including classical, soul, R & B, folk and blues, but the most important addition since discovering his music and story is Woody Guthrie. I would like to believe that my own songs are in this proud tradition: that of raising awareness about current political, environmental and social issues, while taking the time to show sensitivity for the closer details of human stories.
I could cite many other musicians as well, from a variety of genres, including classical, soul, R & B, folk and blues, but the most important addition since discovering his music and story is Woody Guthrie. I would like to believe that my own songs are in this proud tradition: that of raising awareness about current political, environmental and social issues, while taking the time to show sensitivity for the closer details of human stories.
Many of my songs are a reflection of the world I have chosen to work in: in the native communities in the north. The song “I’m Weary” is a plea for awareness and change, change from the oppressive cycle of violence that dominates the social fabric of the community I live in, and of the north in general. I made a demo of three songs recently, as a first step to recording a full CD. The CD will be called “Songs of Spirit”, and it will be dedicated to the kids and youth of the north, especially to those I made friends with.
Many of my songs are a reflection of the world I have chosen to work in: in the native communities in the north. The song “I’m Weary” is a plea for awareness and change, change from the oppressive cycle of violence that dominates the social fabric of the community I live in, and of the north in general. I made a demo of three songs recently, as a first step to recording a full CD. The CD will be called “Songs of Spirit”, and it will be dedicated to the kids and youth of the north, especially to those I made friends with.
I play coffee houses, festivals and shows in Nova Scotia, P.E.I., Alberta, Manitoba, B.C. and Saskatchewan, both as a solo singer-songwriter and as the lead singer in groups I pull together. I love to perform my own songs, and I still cover the songs by Dylan or Lightfoot that we grew up with.
I play coffee houses, festivals and shows in Nova Scotia, P.E.I., Alberta, Manitoba, B.C. and Saskatchewan, both as a solo singer-songwriter and as the lead singer in groups I pull together. I love to perform my own songs, and I still cover the songs by Dylan or Lightfoot that we grew up with.
Thank you for reading my bio and for your interest!
Thank you for reading my bio and for your interest!
Mike Simon
Mike Simon
Saskatchewan/Manitoba
Saskatchewan/Manitoba
(587) 343-2366 and mike.simonmusic@gmail.com
(587) 343-2366 and mike.simonmusic@gmail.com
Follow me on facebook: @mikesimonmusic
Follow me on facebook: @mikesimonmusic
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