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mike bayker
Mike Bayker
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I am a Christian who has been active in music for over 20 years, most of that time playing secular rock music in bars and clubs. About 4 years ago I rededicated my life to Christ and left the bars and clubs behind. I became active in my local church, singing praise and worship music and playing to acccompany the congregation.When I played the club scene, I had written several original songs, and had acquired a small home studio, so it was only natural to begin to write Contemporary Christian music,and to want to share it. This is what brought me to this place. It is my hope that you will listen, enjoy, and download my music, and that the Lord can use it to bless your life.Please stop by and have a listen.
Why this name?
There is no band name, just my name.I am joint author with the Holy Spirit in the songs posted here.
Do you play live?
As far as my own original compositions, I am mostly an internet musician. I do play live in churches and at gospel singings, but at these events I play more traditional Gospel and Gospel Bluegrass. I enjoy many different types and styles of music, and there is a time and place for all of them.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The internet gives me the oportunity to reach people with my music who otherwise might never hear me, and I think it is going to change the industry in a huge way, as more and more musicians look to it instead of the major labels as a means of getting their music out to the public.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Absolutely,as long as the label handled Christian music. I am not interested in playing or singing anything else.
Band History:
I come from a family of musicians, and as a child growing up, music was all around me. My father and both of my brothers played guitar,and I remember an Aunt who played piano. All of us sang, and some of my earliest memories revolve around music.
Your influences?
David Gilmore,Eric Clapton,Jimmy Hendrix,Lynyrd Skynyrd,Molly Hatchet,and many others, though I don't sound like any of them as far as I can tell. Also, writing Contemporary Christian music has changed my style considerably. The focus is different.
Equipment used:
Martin, Epiphone Masterbilt and Washburn acoustics, Gibson electrics as well as those I built myself, Marshall amps,Digitech and ART processing, Peavey and Carvin boards,QSC power amps, Peavey and Crate speakers, Cakewalk and PG Music software, Shure,AKG, MXL and Oktava microphones.