Mike Malone is a performer and educator based out of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He attended University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire to study classical and jazz percussion. In 2013 Mike was invited to join The Glenn Miller Orchestra's national tour. After returning to UWEC to finish his degree in 2014, Mike began touring with groups including jazz vocalist, Ray Brown Jr, and vocal jazz group, Five By Design.
As a recording musician Mike can be heard on dozens of albums as both a supporting musician and leader. His diverse skillset has allowed him to be featured musically across numerous styles and settings, and led him to be named "Drummer Of The Year" by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Awards in 2021.
Mike currently maintains a regular performing schedule and manages a private teaching studio with students of all ages and experience levels. Mike is a performing artist for Bosphorus Cymbals.
In this episode, Mike talks about
Why he decided to make his home and career in Oshkosh
How church gigs taught him to convey respect as a performer, which he takes into all performances
Touring with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and the challenge of playing true old school big band style with no bebop
How tech has changed how we prepare for gigs, for better or for worse
The genesis and scope of his youtube channel
Being able to anticipate what content might be popular, i.e. manufacturing a viral video
Tech tips to improve the audio and video quality of your online presence
425 - Mike Malone: Gigging Around Northeast Wisconsin, His Youtube Channel, The Virtues of Smaller Markets | Working Drummer podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
