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Mike Renneker
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Mike Renneker
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Mike Renneker is a Contemporary Christian pop and rock artist based in Los Angeles. Great tunes with insightful, poetic lyrics and modern, colorful production are what this artist is all about. Give Mike's music a listen and spread the word.
Why this name?
Seeing as it's my name, I figured it was a safe bet.
Do you play live?
Yes. Every Sunday at Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church and at various venues in around LA.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The great thing about the internet is that now any artist can present their music to a potential audience of millions. The bad thing about the internet is that now any artist can present their music to a potential audience of millions.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Sure, if the situation was right.
Band History:
I have been a musician/songwriter/producer in Los Angeles for many years. My main focus now is writing and recording innovative and quality contemporary Christian music. I am currently the choir director at Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church in California, writing and producing songs for myself and other Christian artists.
Your influences?
Steely Dan, Rush, Steven Curtis Chapman, Mark Shultz, Motown, Gordon Lightfoot, Led Zeppelin, Frank Sinatra, Bob Carlisle.
Favorite spot?
Top 2
1. My studio in the San Fernando Valley
2. Cadillac, Michigan
1. My studio in the San Fernando Valley
2. Cadillac, Michigan
Equipment used:
iMac, Apple Pro Logic 8, Reason 4.0, Mackie mixer, Fender Stratocaster, Epiphone Les Paul, Proteus 2000, Roland JV1080, Roland BD1, dbx 160x compressor, Loops:Liquid Grooves, Metamorphosis, Backbeat, Drum Tools, No-Kick, Reason Refill drum kits, Rode NT2 mic, Octava mics, Yamaha M112 acoustic piano, Yamaha NS10 monitors, Behringer V-amp, Ebow, Reason Drum Kits 2.0, BFD2 drums,Universal Audio Solo/610
Anything else...?
Become a believer! Belief in Christ is good for your soul and good for the world!