ABOUT

Hi everybody. I’m a singer/guitarist/songwriter. I’ve been playing the Maryland, DC, Virginia area since I was a teenager and currently play about 70 shows a year. I perform solo and also with my good friend Eric Wolf (lead guitar) in the Mike Mead & Eric Wolf Duo. My biggest inspirations come from the 70’s era of music from artists like Elton John to Kiss to Led Zeppelin. I began gigging locally when I was 16 years old and played in many projects before becoming the front man of Frankie and the Actions with my good friend Frankie Clarke. My journey with music through the years has taken me so many places with great memories and meeting new people.

Currently, I’m doing my regular solo acoustic show. In addition to that, Eric Wolf (lead guitar) and I perform regularly as Mike Mead/Eric Wolf Duo.

Currently, I am looking to fill the drummer spot in the MIKE MEAD BAND !

NEWS

Hi everybody and thanks for taking a moment to visit my site for all news and information about my life and music, that I’ve deemed “not none of your business !

2/14/2025

Happy Valentines Day all you lovers out there ! The new year promises to fly by at lightning speed ! Don’t blink !

Certainly, the latest big thing to hit our community is the midair collision over the Potomac that shattered our local Southern Maryland community. My longtime friend and bass player in Frankie And The Actions, Jeff Huffman, lost his first born son, ALEXANDER GORDON HUFFMAN. on that flight and so many other families completely devastated by the tragedy. This hurt ain’t ever goin’ away.

So much seems so unimportant now.

But, we try with futility to understand why.

Please keep Jeff and his family and ALL THE FAMILIES in your prayers.

On to the music…

This years is looking positive for my health and my band. Regarding health, CLEAR for spinal surgery to alleviate the chronic pain in my legs. So whenever that happens ( ball is rolling, slowly, but rolling) it happens. I’ll let ya know.

I’m exercising just about every morning, traded in my shovel for a regular sized fork, instead of a feedbag, I use a plate now. I’m feeling it and seeing it. the key ; consistency.

I drank whiskey consistently = fat and bloated

I work out consistently (not hardcore, just consistent) = leaner, meaner, rock and roll machiner.

Gigs are lining up for the BAND . I still perform solo and with Eric Wolf in our DUO.

Keep scrolling for the updated show schedule !

PROGRESS has been, and is being made, on my next song, THE MESS. So stay tuned for the ballad.

The MIKE MEAD BAND is:

Ronnie Taber-bass/vocals

Eric Wolf-lead guitar

Mike Mead-lead vocals/guitar

Mike Dowler - drums/vocals

Peace, Love, And Shit All Over

09/01/24