SWINGIN HARPOON BLUES BAND
MEDIA GUIDE


''TROUBLE''
SWINGIN HARPOON BLUES BAND

MIKE LANIGAN
(Salty)
VOCALS, HARMONICA, PERCUSSION, RHYTHM GUITAR, MANDOLIN

Salty's hard blowing licks and unique timing provide harmonica flavor enjoyed by all. Salty learned his chops on bands such as J. Geils, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, William Clark, Lee Oscar as well as other artists. Opening or performing with such artists as Herbie Mann, Spyro Gyra, Atlanta Rhythym Section, Starship, Billy Dean, Terry Clark, Tracy Lawrence, Tom Gribbon, T.C. Carr and many more.

Salty has the passion, energy and experience for a memorable funky blues swing show.

Salty has also performed with almost every working musician in the Big Bend area of North Florida.  Salty formed the first band (FLORIDA BAND) ever to perform outside at Bullwinkles's Saloon (legendary Tallahassee nightclub). Salty has performed with Tallahassee's own National Icons BILLY DEAN, JOHN KURZWEG, PAT RAMSEY & THE BLUES DISCIPLES,  JULIAN KASEPER, as well as locally renowned artists JON COPPS, DEL SUGGS, HOMEWARD ANGEL, BILL PANDOLPHY, PAM LAWS, BILL WHARTON, RAY WILEY, MIKE ANDREWS, HUTCH AND HOSS, TOM & THE CATS, SLAPSTICK, CROSSCUT SAW, CROOKED SHOOZ,  TALLAHASSEE BAND, and many more.....


Salty has also been a member of TALLAHASSEE LOCAL BANDS,  SALTY'S COCONUTS, ALLIE & THE ALLIE CATS, FLORIDA BAND, LOST COMPANION BAND, MIDNIGHT RAIN, ROADHOUSE, AND SOUTHERN SATISFACTION.

SALTY'S OWN WEBSITES 

 http://www.myspace.com/swinginharpoonbluesband
 http://www.garageband.com/artist/swinginharpoonbluesband
http://www.saltwatercowboylivemusic.com

THESE SITE ALLOW FOR HEARING SALTY'S ORIGINAL MUSIC, SOME OF WHICH HAVE EARNED INTERNET AWARDS. THE WEBSITES ALSO PROVIDES BOOKING AND CONTACT INFORMATION.

INTERNET AWARDS
BEST BEAT IN BLUES
There's Gonna Be An Accident
Trouble
BEST BLUES MALE VOCALS
There's Gonna Be An Accident 
BEST ROCKING TRACK
Trouble
TRACK OF THE DAY
Trouble
There's Gonna Be An Accident
American Without Prefix
TRACK OF THE WEEK
Trouble
There's Gonna Be An Accident
American Without Prefix
GARAGEBAND RECORDS

SALTY ALSO PLAYS ACOUSTIC AND ELECTRIC RHYTHYM GUITAR, MANDOLIN, AND PERCUSSION.

ERIC ROGERS
BASSIST (NO.....A TREMENDOUS BASSIST), VOCALS
Eric plays a 6 string bass, and utilizes all 6 strings. Eric is energetic, but understands the sound notes of silence....Eric really ' cuts it loose ' on a cover of James Cotton's ''No Cuttin Me Loose'',  with passion and feel that compares with the best Nationally.  Eric knows that a band is bass and percussion, with flavor on top for sweetness.....
JOHN KEPLER
VOCALS, DRUMS
A veteran (both percussion and Marines), Mr. Kepler has entertained our troops at various USO's, Military Bases, and since joining us civilians, enjoyed playing percussion in regional acts, keeping a steady back beat and rhythm.


JOHNNY BINNS
 ELECTRIC GUITAR
Having performances annually in Europe, Johnny knows the value of involved audiences. Johnny has played the North Florida circuit for many years, with tasteful and soulful licks.....