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Streaming Early 2024

The 3rd Season

As the days grow shorter and the nights cooler, I’m deep in the process of creating my third album, “The 3rd Season.” It’s a thoughtful time, and I’m selecting the songs that resonate with my experiences—some light-hearted, others deep and meaningful, all with a touch of the gospel and country flavors I’ve always loved. We’re still in the early stages, laying down the rough tracks that form the backbone of what I hope will be a heartfelt set of tunes.

Slated for an early 2024 release, “The 3rd Season” is shaping up with the skilled hands of Gordy Zens steering the audio engineering. The Uffda Brudders are adding their harmonies and rhythm to a special anniversary track. And from his Lochnasty studio in southern California, Eric Likness will bring his mastering magic to polish off the album. It’s a busy time, but one filled with the promise of what’s to come—like the anticipation that fills the air each fall.

In the meantime, stream my last album, 2nd Time Around or any of my other music!

What They're Saying

The Nashville Songwriter’s Association reviewed several of Mike’s new tracks from “2nd Time Around”:

Think of Me

A pleasant nice folk melody that reminds me of John Denver. I enjoyed the listen.

Song evaluator for Nashville Songwriter's Association

If I

The ‘If I’ vehicle is really brilliant. Michael, this is a great song. I enjoyed listening to it.

Song evaluator for Nashville Songwriter's Association

If I

Great internal and external rhymes, great job. They make your melodic rhythms hooky and memorable too, and you have written some brilliant melodies too!

Song evaluator for Nashville Songwriter's Association

A Beautiful Thing

An uplifting title, written clear to your hook. Nice work.

Song evaluator for Nashville Songwriter's Association

A Beautiful Thing

I encourage you to play these songs for anyone that will listen because you’re a strong writer and the heart of this song could lead it to opportunity!

Song evaluator for Nashville Songwriter's Association

A Beautiful Thing

The harmonies are also really strong. Overall, I simply enjoyed the listen. Great vocal, great melodic sense.

Song evaluator for Nashville Songwriter's Association

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About Mike

Mike has spent 50 years traveling and performing with several music groups. His first group was a Gospel Quartet, formed in 1967. Other groups he’s performed with include The Marshallaires, The Live Wires, Dacotah Crossroads, and the Uffda Brudders. The Uffda Brudders debuted in 1983 and performed continuously until 2014. They presented shows throughout ND, SD, MN, IA, and WI. Mike edited and self published several Uffda Brudders Joke books, and helped produce two albums for the group (available here).

Mike is fully retired and is now working on several solo album projects. His first album, Blessed and Lucky Man, was released Nov. 15. He is currently a member of the South Dakota Bandmasters as well as ASCAP.

discography

MIke's Solo Work

COMING IN 2023

The Third Season

Mike Likness’s “The Third Season” is slated to be fresh fall collection of original tunes, blending humor with life-inspired lyrics. With Gordy Zens engineering, contributions from members of the Uffda Brudders, and Eric Likness mastering, it’s bound be be a great mix of love, gospel, and country  that you’ll enjoy.

Contact Mike for release information!

2021

Blessed and Lucky Man

2022

Second Time Around

Uffda Brudders

2000

Unplugged

2004

Up and Running