| Mike Campese | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mike Campese |
| Genres | Instrumental rock, progressive rock, rock |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Associated acts | The Trans-Siberian Orchestra |
| Website | http://www.mikecampese.com |
Mike Campese (born April 2, in Albany, New York) is an American guitarist and composer best known for being a member of the multi-platinum group Trans-Siberian Orchestra.[1][2] Campese was picked over several guitarists in 2004 during the bands fourth CD, The Lost Christmas Eve and received a gold record for his work.[3][4] In 2008 Mike released his own rock Christmas CD, "The Meaning of Christmas" and has been well received.[5] Campese is a honors graduate from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California and is a graduate of Shaker High School.[6]
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Campese appeared on the Jason Becker tribute CD "Warmth In The Wilderness", which has been released internationally on the Lion Music record label [7][8] [9] and his music was featured in a Lions Gate movie, "Vampire Assassins".[10] Mike has been featured in national magazines such as Guitar One, Guitar World [11] and Guitar Player and is a Columnist for these publications[12][13] Mike also writes many online guitar columns on sites such as Guitar Nine,[14] Premier Guitar and Shred Academy [15] Mike has released 7 solo CD's under his name, his second album "Full Circle" was featured on National Public Radio (NPR) stations across the country and was on regular rotation.[16][17]
Mike continues to tour with his trio and as a solo artist and has opened and performed with many national acts such as The B-52's the Spin Doctors, KC and The Sunshine Band, Dokken, Sebastian Bach, Lou Reed, Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Schenker, the members of Yes and Asia, Kip Winger and many more.[18] Campese was a performer at the Max's Kansas City benefit in 2002 and shared the stage with members of the Bob Dylan band and The Smithereens.[19][20] Mike performed on the Cruefest 2 tour, which featured Motley Crue, Godsmack, Drowning Pool, Theory of a Deadman, Rev Theory and more.[21]
Mike's trio was featured on Fox 23, WXXA-TV and Sound Visions which aired across the country.[22] Currently, Mike has been performing at the largest trade show in the world, the winter NAMM Show.[23][24] Campese is a versatile musician, he describes his style as Rock Fusion and writes vocal and instrumental arrangements, electric and acoustic.