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About mike Antone

 

Mike Antone is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and audio engineer from the Snoqualmie Valley of Washington State.

All of Mike’s music is deeply rooted in the folk tradition. As a solo musician, Mike draws influence from the likes of Neil Young, Greg Brown and Particle Kid, while maintaining a highly sincere sound, blending elements of folk, Americana and country blues.

Mike’s music is heavily influenced by the experience of living and growing up in the Snoqualmie Valley. Weaving together stories of guardian mountains and sacred rivers, Mike’s songs are rooted in the power of place, telling the story of someone who both loves and is loved by his home. Much of Mike’s music feels like prayer--prayer for the earth, for the love of the land, for each other and for our collective future. At once hopeful and somber, Mike’s music leaves listeners with a deep sense of what it means to be alive. 

Mike currently resides at the base of Mount Si in his hometown of North Bend, WA with his wife Andrea, daughter Luka, and their two dogs and three cats. Professionally, Mike works for a non profit supporting people with disabilities with jobs and community inclusion. He is also an independent sound engineer via Mic & Tone Productions based out of his home studio , performs regularly with his band Mountain Ear , & supports the creative life of himself and his community.

 
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2025- upcoming gigs!

January 26th @ Black Dog Arts Cafe -12pm to 2pm + Will Stack

February 8th @ Riverside Tavern, Fall City, WA 8pm

February 23rd @ Black Dog Arts Cafe - 12pm to 2pm + Will Stack & Dylan Johnson

March 28th @ Millers Carnation TBA

March 30th @ Black Dog Arts Cafe - 12pm to 2pm

April 27th @ Black Dog Arts Cafe - 12pm to 2pm

May 29th @ South Fork TBA

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music

Most recently, Mike released his first official solo album entitled “Lamplighter” at the beginning of 2018. This album exemplifies Mike’s clear and genuine talent and vision as a songwriter and solo performer, incorporating elements of storytelling, protest, longing and love. The album features cellist Lori Goldston, who has performed and recorded with the band Earth and who is perhaps most known for her performance with Nirvana on MTV Unplugged in 1993.

Weaving together stories of guardian mountains and sacred rivers, Mike’s songs are rooted in the power of place, telling the story of someone who both loves and is loved by his home. Much of Mike’s music feels like prayer--prayer for the earth, for the love of the land, for each other and for our collective future. At once hopeful and somber, Mike’s music leaves listeners with a deep sense of what it means to be alive.