MIKE MACHINE -- WFD Champion 2007!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!!!

2009-01-01T22:31:00.000-04:00

HAVE THE BEST YEAR EVER FRIENDZ & FANZ!!!

MIKE

New/Old Video!!!

2008-10-17T21:00:00.001-03:00

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=41489792628

Thanks alot Kevin!!!

Mike

New Site!!!

2008-10-17T20:58:00.000-03:00

www.mikemachine.ca expired (without warning) and now I've had to deal with that and move on with www.mikemachine.com !!! ...thankfully it was available as it wasn't 2 years ago... thanks to all of you for your support!!!

Mike

Updates

2008-10-06T08:51:00.002-03:00

Hey Ppl,

I'll start this update with the announcement of my 2 year anniversary!!! Love you Chrissy J!!!

I've also got to announce that I no longer teach at La Guitare... I didn't intend to only be there for 2 short weeks... but I've landed a Full Time job in the music department at the local shop called "The Parlour"!!! ...and I LOVE this job!!!

Outside of those 3 big changes... I've been keeping busy... paying my bills and trying to gather my steam etc... even though I'm working FT i'm still offering lessons on my "days off" which are Wednesdays and Thursdays.

This should do it for now... hope all is well and I hope you're rocking this place like I am!!!

Mike

Dammit

2008-10-05T22:28:00.001-03:00

Seems my main page is down... and now its linking to some penis enlargement site....greeeeat :S

Stay Tuned.

Mike

Now Offering Lessons @ La Guitare!!!

2008-09-16T13:53:00.002-03:00

Come sign up with me @ La Guitare on St. George street Moncton,N.B.

I'm currently offering Saturdays there!!!

www.mmsm.ca

Mike

This was amusing!!!

2008-09-05T13:46:00.000-03:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ePWlL4uu_M&NR=1

Mike

MY FIRST DRUM CLINIC!!!

2008-08-18T12:27:00.001-03:00

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=24757822830&ref=mf

BE THERE!!!

Mike

I AM FOR HIRE!!!

2008-07-27T23:27:00.002-03:00

I am looking to make contact with a PROFESSIONAL WORKING / TOURING band or solo musician.

If you're signed or have all the means to tour...please contact me!!!

Mike

For Anyone Interested!!!

2008-07-27T19:06:00.002-03:00

(This was sent to me via email)

Hi Mike,

My name is Violet. I work with Heavybag Media in Los Angeles and we work with Dixon Drums. I thought since you blog about drums and music, that your U.S readers might be interested in a contest that Dixon launched over the weekend. Best part about it- its not mainstream so it benefits inspiring drummers as well as independent music shops (since Dixon prefers to be in mom-and-pop stores). I hope you'll help Dixon spread the word and post a blurb on the contest. If you'd like, I can also get your blog added on Dixon's blogroll for posting a blurb (even though you are in Canada).
Here's how it works:
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Date6mZCbY
1. Visit your local Dixon retailer (click here for a list of dealers).
2. Have a friend film you playing your best 2-minute drum solo on the DEMON kit.
3. Upload it to http://youtube.com/group/DixonDrumsContest and share your link with friends who will vote for you!
The public will vote to decide the top 6 entries to be submitted to an A&R panel in Hollywood who will declare a Grand Prize winner. The Grand Prize winner will win a 3-day/2-night trip for two to Hollywood, CA and perform with studio musicians live in front of an A&R panel at a major recording studio! The performance will be filmed and featured on the A&R Channel on television! The winner will also get to talk music and drums with the execs. Five other talented, inspiring drummers will get free gear from Dixon.
All entries must be completed and submitted by 11:59:59 p.m. ET on September 27, 2008 to be eligible for public voting and the final judging.
In addition, Dixon will present the Grand Prize winner with a Dixon Outlaw Series 7-piece drum set and a full complement of hardware (ARV: $10,000). The five runner-ups will each receive a Dixon snare drum (ARV: $300). Be sure to check out the full contest rules so your video is submitted properly and gets posted for voting.
Check www.dixondrums.net regularly as well as www.archannel.tv for upcoming news and announcements.
So, if you have any questions about the contest, I'd be more than happy to answer them for you.
Very sincerely,

Violet LimHeavybag Media 1639 11th StreetSanta Monica, Ca 90404www.heavybagmedia.com www.twitter.com/violetmae

Happy Canada Day!!!

2008-07-01T15:14:00.002-03:00

Ohhhhhhhhh Canada!!!

Mike

If The Shu Fits!!!

2008-06-28T12:47:00.010-03:00

Internally Mounted... Externally Voiced!!!

Mike

Lunch Time Fun!!!

2008-06-25T13:46:00.008-03:00

Good Timez With My Babez :)

Mike

The "Money Taker" :)

2008-06-22T22:42:00.012-03:00

So here's my "studio" kit... its a work in progress... but sounds UNREAL!!!

Enjoy!!!

Mike

Jeremy Reid & The Machine Videos!!!

2008-06-22T19:48:00.001-03:00

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xorjf4UJlNg&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=GdWcPBr40f0

http://youtube.com/watch?v=o_mSWgDZrOw

http://youtube.com/watch?v=GDgJhY1BJzU&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=DFc1GJ2F-YE&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=dXF5j0bcGuc&feature=related

These were recorded live @ Saxby's in Riverview NB by Jeff C. Reid!!!

Mike

Finally Got My Camera Working!!!

2008-06-22T19:21:00.010-03:00

Rodney!!!

Scott!!!

Ricki JR!!!

Ricki Porter!!!

Kelli!!!

Connor!!!

Here's some great shots of me and my students... great start to ALOT more pictures!!!

Mike

Demons Earth!!!

2008-06-17T11:17:00.001-03:00

www.myspace.com/demonsearth

And so it begins!!!

Mike

Mike Machine Inc.

2008-06-16T01:46:00.001-03:00

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=22139677989&ref=mf

Come aboard!!!

Mike

20,000 VISITS!!!

2008-06-11T12:53:00.001-03:00

WOW!!! ...Thanks so much for your support everyone.. 20,000 visits is Amazing!!!

Feel free to comment / msg me anytime here!!!

Mike

Mario's Return To The Igloo!!!

2008-06-09T14:18:00.006-03:00

Ohhhhh Yeahhhhhhhhh!!!

Mike

Belladonna's In Town!!!

2008-06-09T14:03:00.010-03:00

Joey/R.C./Jack Frost were great that night... Great guys!!! Rusted Dawn opened and put on a great show!!! Ohhh what a night!!!

Mike

2 Shows For 1 Night!!!

2008-05-23T08:18:00.001-03:00

Hey Folks,

You can catch me at spots tonight with DISCHORD. www.myspace.com/dischordband

We're playing at an ALL ages show at the Moncton Lions Club.

And then Also at the Manhatten as the poster above states... come out and support/have fun!!!

Mike

These People Save My Life!!!

2008-04-29T14:26:00.002-03:00

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http://www.drumshoes.com/

http://www.drumometer.com/

http://www.axispercussion.com/

http://www.hansenfutz.com/

http://www.kellyshu.com/

http://www.fatkatanimation.com/

http://www.powerwristbuilders.com/

http://www.drumfun.com/

These people are sooooo great to me... Help them out and support their GENIUS products and amazing hard work!!!

Mike

Face Book?!!??!

2008-04-15T11:32:00.010-03:00

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=506720407

Hope this works... come join me!!!

Mike

Its For The Kidz...

2008-04-15T11:32:00.009-03:00

Here are some shots from my performance/clinic at Frederictons Lower Lincoln Elementary School.

The Kids were very enthusiastic with me and I am proud to have been an example for them!!!

Would like to thank my cuz Sam Robichaud for the great oppourtunity!!!

Hope you like!!!

Also here is the link to the "podcast" they've created from the event!!!

http://lincoln.nbed.nb.ca/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html

Mike

Want Some Rock N Roll?!?!?!

2008-03-24T14:22:00.011-03:00

Yeeeeehaw!!!

Mike

Live @ Kody's TONIGHT!!!

2008-03-13T15:09:00.003-03:00

Jeremy Reid & The Machine, Live @ Kody's!!! Thursday, March 13th!!!

Featuring: Jeremy Reid, Don Coleman, David Leblanc, Mike Machine

Come Enjoy Some Classic Rock'N'Roll !!!

Show is 9pm - 1am

NO COVER!!!

Drink specials all night!!!

See ya there!!!

Mike

!!! TEAM MACHINE !!!

2008-03-04T12:23:00.001-04:00

Another Shout Out & A Huge Thank You To:

TEAM MACHINE!!!

http://www.pearldrums.com/

http://www.vrukpedal.com/

http://www.extremesportdrumming.com/

http://www.xceldrumsticks.com/

http://www.drumshoes.com/

http://www.drumometer.com/

http://www.axispercussion.com/

http://www.hansenfutz.com/

http://www.kellyshu.com/

http://www.fatkatanimation.com/

http://www.powerwristbuilders.com/

http://www.drumfun.com/

VITAL REMAINS!!!

2008-02-08T07:49:00.001-04:00

I am no longer in Vital Remains!!!

I was very fortunate to audition and land this upcoming tour in March!!!

But alas things came to my attention that did not suit me or my needs so I have declined their offer... sucks... but life is demanding.

You can check out my audition video on youtube!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTOOLJTaoPs

Thanks to everyone who supports me!!!

Mike

NEW VIDEO!!!

2008-02-03T05:39:00.001-04:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el3HhK4cV3M

Enjoy!!!

Mike

Open Jam @ The Igloo!!!

2008-01-29T05:54:00.000-04:00

Here's some shots from Wednesdays Open Jam Night!!! It was a Great night...we had alot of fun!!!

Thanks to my angel Christine this post is made possible =)

Enjoy!!!

Mike

News for January

2008-01-21T15:08:00.000-04:00

Well where to start?!?!?!

Ummm lets get the obvious out of the way... WFD did NOT goto NAMM 2008 which left no chance for anyone to contend for my World Records or my titles...therefore I am WFD 2008 by default!!!

I have been BUSY working a new job at my local YMCA!!! As a night cleaner...hahah yep... back at it!!! But its a great job, close to my house, and a physical workout!!!

I have started a new Death Tribute here and we're call "Sound Of Perseverance" So expect us soon!!!

Ummm.. I've been buying/selling drum gear ALOT... so new pics are a must... I have a WICKED 90's export 22,22,8,10,12,13,14,16 now...and a 80's GLX with BLACK Masters Hardware 10,13,14,16,22 ...the 10 is actually another 90's export that I put masters hardware on... sounds great tho...almost as good as the GLX hahah

I'm co-hosting a Jam Night this wednesday Jan 23rd at the IGLOO here in Moncton. It's located on elmwood dr. show starts at 10... so come out and JAM or just come enjoy the JAM!!!

I'll be unveiling my "Barstar" kit that night...and hopefully will have pictures for you!!!

I also will have NEW VIDEO soon... we did the Black Frost reunion show last friday and it was a PACKED house and my buddy Gibbs was great to me and set up a DRUM CAM!!! I'll upload it to youtube ASAP!!!

Well thats it for now...im working,teaching,smashing,loving my Christine as always!!!

So stay well and stay in touch... drop a line anytime!!!

Mike

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2008-01-21T15:07:00.000-04:00

Well we made it!!!

2007 is now a memory and 2008 is reality... enjoy it...and CARPE DIEM!!!

Mike

Happy Holidayz!!!

2007-12-30T13:45:00.000-04:00

Hope everyone had a great Xmas break!!! I know I did!!!

I got Christine back for xmas... so what more could I ask for ahahha

Mike

TEAM MACHINE!!!

2007-12-07T13:56:00.001-04:00

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http://www.vrukpedal.com/

http://www.extremesportdrumming.com/

http://www.xceldrumsticks.com/

http://www.drumshoes.com/

http://www.drumometer.com/

http://www.axispercussion.com/

http://www.hansenfutz.com/

http://www.kellyshu.com/

http://www.fatkatanimation.com/

http://www.powerwristbuilders.com/

http://www.drumfun.com/

MODERN DRUMMER!!!

2007-12-07T13:37:00.001-04:00

Hey Again!!!

Just want to announce that HANSENFUTZ have placed a full color advertisement of me in January 2008 edition of MODERN DRUMMER!!! Page 167!!!

Mike

New Beginnings!!!

2007-12-07T13:08:00.000-04:00

Hey Everybody!!!

First I wanna take the chance to thank all my dearest friends for coming to me in support of these hard times... changes are never easy when theyre worth making!!!

Second... I'd like to announce that yesterday I CUT MY HAIR OFF!!! Yep.

Third... its a new day... I feel alright... I went to the Igloo last night and had a blast!!! No drinking for me anymore...and last night was the first step in the right direction...not a sip of booze was had!!! I did get to jam tho with the boys tho!!! Played "China Grove" by the Doobie Bro's and "Panama" by VH... both songs went really well!!!

So that's all I'll write for now... I gotta get off the computer and do my shit... thanks to everyone who comes here in support of me and my drumming... Music saves us all in the end!!!

Mike

Beware The Return!!!

2007-12-04T21:26:00.000-04:00

Washed A Shore In A Broken Boat...

2007-12-04T20:14:00.000-04:00

Christine has left me :(

Life is hard... don't take it for granted.

Mike

Thanx Everyone!!!

2007-11-26T12:18:00.001-04:00

For all the BIRTHDAY WISHES!!!

I had great times!!!

Mike

Up & Down & All Around!!!

2007-11-15T09:49:00.001-04:00

Hey Everybody,

Well what's happened over the last week or so?!...hmmm well I've been playing alot... trying to learn my parts for both Navigator and Symbolic... I'm also studying material for a band that "might" be offering me a TOUR... so we'll see what comes of that.

I seem to be gathering more and more students... so that's a breath of fresh air ...it's not easy making ends meet without actually slaving for someone else...but hey..I'm doing it!!!

NAMM is coming soon... but lord knows if I/we will be able to go...I havent gotten confirmation from Boo at WFD about his part in the process... so I don't know if its going to be happening for us this winter... I hope it does... I might have to approach my endorsers for financial help with the flights/hotels.

Outside of this stuff... i'm STILL trying to get my recording rig up and running... the amp for the board itself had a bad fan in it... I thought it was making my meter bridge jumpy...so I took it out last night... about a 2 hour job... and once I finally got it all back together... it STILL jumps... so I don't know what to do... now im worried its gonna have over heating issues... ughhh.. the fan was noisy/crappy... but I don't wanna wreck this thing... I'll try to re-install the fan I guess for now.

Last week I got GREAT news tho... I landed 10 more flight cases for my empire!!! total is now 21 FLIGHT cases!!! I have a case for everything!!! Talk about FINALLY!!!!!!!!!! I've been trying to afford this for along time... but do you know how expensive they are?!?!?! god...the cases are worth more than what I put in them sometimes... so thats a HUGE relief on my lifes goals.

Today I have Navigator practise again... luckily my brother will be at work today... we've been served with a excessive noise complaint in writing... which is understandable... so I gotta do some more sound proofing efforts and FAST. My roomate will have to aswell... but he's not someone I can count on to do that shit... he must expect it to happen for him.

Sooo thats my life in a nutshell right now folks... I'm doing well... but I got WORK to do... so til next time... stay well... stay hungry... and stay focused!!!

Mike

Rollin Along

2007-11-09T14:18:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone,

So I'll try to recap on this week. I got some new Drum Mics for my kit and some new clips... I got the sennheiser E604 3 pack and 3 shure mic clips for the audio technica's I already had. I didnt mention it yet but I've scored myself a CAD Maxcon II mixer from a great guy I met off the net... this machine is amazing... wayyyy over my head...but with some help from my friends... i'll have it up/running very soon.

I've been staying busy forsure... giving lessons about 15 times a week now... and I'm playing in 5 bands...so I'm playing as much as I can be. This week we started the new Death tribute "symbolic" ...it went VERY well for our first jam... 6 songs almost nailed already...so that rulz.

The classic rock cover band I've created is called "Navigator"... it is also going super well... we practise 2 times a week...so hopefully it'll be in bars by the new year!!!

Outside of those... I've been spending time with good friends and my lovely girl Christine... so I really can't complain...

Thanks for checkin in... feel free to leave comments.

Mike

November Rising

2007-11-01T12:09:00.000-03:00

Hey Everyone,

Time to get back on track with this site... I havent been here enough.

So today is November 1st 2007. This Month I turn 28!!! Which is good... makes me feel like its time for alot of change... and alot more focus.

Today I woke up feeling rested...so that helps. I have to go work for 4 hours helping an older man I know do some work at his place...but thats good... reason to go for a bike ride and get some fresh air and a few extra bux in my pocket.

After that I'll come home to shower/supper quickly and then teach drum lessons to a couple of my students. Then once that's over it'll be around 10 tonight...as I've booked a late night lesson for one of my students.

I think tonight i'll be just chilling around the house trying to tackle a few new arrangements I've been planning... we'll see how I feel by then hahaha.

That's it for now folks... I'm doing ok with all things considered.

Mike

Hellish Halloween!!!

2007-10-31T17:01:00.000-03:00

Enjoy it!!!

Mike

The Stars At Night...

2007-09-24T14:58:00.001-03:00

Howdy Y'all!!!

2007-09-22T00:57:00.000-03:00

T T T TEXAS!!!

2007-09-19T20:58:00.000-03:00

Heyyyyyyyyy!!!

Finally got all my pics from my brothers camera onto my computer!!!

So let the memories begin!!!

Mike

Who Rocked SJ This Weekend?!?!?!

2007-09-02T22:33:00.000-03:00

I DID!!! hahaha

Hey Everyone!!!

Well... WOW... did I ever have a BLAST in Saint John this weekend. I was hired by the GREAT folks at the 3mile Complex... Club MAXXX is where I performed both Friday and Saturday nights... over 500+ each night forsure!!!

Just want to thank everyone in SJ for being so good to me...Jason,Mike,Kim,Ryan,Malcome,Andrew,Nikki,Merich,Jeremy,Michelle,Rachel,Christine,

Pat... and everyone else who was SOOoooo damn nice to me this weekend!!!

You guys ROCK and can't wait to be back!!!

Mike

POWER WRIST BUILDERS!!!

2007-08-13T13:42:00.001-03:00

Hey Everyone,

I'd like to announce a new endorsement I got while in Texas!!!

The Power Wrist Builders!!! These are a PRACTISE ONLY Stick!!! Theyre made of metal and used just for building up endurance and stregnth and SPEED!!!

I want to be clear that this product in NO WAY conflict with my commitment to XCEL drumsticks are these are ONLY for practise.

I want to thank Terry and Dennis for their huge support and hope to help expose all you great drummers to these amazing sticks!!!

Mike

Roll Out The Carpets!!!

2007-08-13T13:20:00.000-03:00

I Am Now Endorsing PEARL DRUMS!!!

YES!!! One of the BIGGEST names in drumming today has been supporting me now behind the scenes for a few months and I have got to say publicly that the people at PEARL are AMAZINGLY good to me!!!

They are the BEST people in the business to deal with and I am looking forward to a lifetime relationship with PEARL!!!

The drums I now own are Pearl BRX Masters and Pearl Super Pro GLX!!!

...Pictures are coming!!! These drums are AMAZING!!! I am totally pleased with pearls SOUND and hardware PERFORMANCE!!! You think you know PEARL?! TRY THEM!!! Theyre #1!!!

Thanks again to PEARL for being the #1 Reason To Play Drums!!!

Mike

Some New Announcements!!!

2007-08-13T13:11:00.001-03:00

I have OFFICIALLY rejoined BLACK FROST!!!

We are back in practise mode for now with the new line up having Luc Gagne on Rythym Guitars now. We've had 2 practises so far and its gone REALLY well...I've been more than surprised with how well i'm playing this high speed madness!!!

So hope everyone will come out to support us like you've done before!!!

Mike

Hey!!! You Look Like...

2007-08-05T10:32:00.001-03:00

ICED F'IN EARTH!!!

Yeeeeeaaaaaaaa!!! I met them at the New Jersey Airport on our way back home. GREAT guys...Wish them all the best at Wacken this year!!!

www.myspace.com/icedearth ...Amazing Band. Period.

Mike

Guess Who!!!???

2007-08-05T10:29:00.000-03:00

Me and Christine!!!

We've made it to over 10 Months now...so I just want to share this accomplishment to show how proud I am of our relationship!!!

I Love Ya X-Teen!!!

Mike

A Few More Shots...

2007-08-05T10:23:00.000-03:00

Hey Everyone,

I got a few more pictures from the Conrad Simon show... Daemus was nice enough to send these over to me...so I thought I'd share!!!

Enjoy!!!

Mike

Back From Texas!!!

2007-08-04T13:03:00.000-03:00

Hey Y'all!!! hahah

Well I've made it home safe and sound from the states. I'll be uploading a ton of pictures really soon... hopefully this weekend.

I want to thank everyone for all the luck they sent me during this trip!!!

Some of the highlights from the trip will come with the pictures...but for now I'll just say we had a BLAST!!!

Cant wait for Anaheim 2008!!! WFD Rulz!!!

Mike

Quebec PT:3

2007-07-20T20:58:00.000-03:00

FUN!!!

Mike

Pics From Quebec PT:2

2007-07-17T23:27:00.000-03:00

Pics From The CD Launch!!! PT:1

2007-07-17T22:39:00.000-03:00

Well...

Nothing but the word AWESOME can describe how this trip/show went...we had such a blast and everything went without a hitch... thanks again to Ronnie and Marie and the boys in the band for making us feel so at home.

Thanks to everyone who came out to support us...and HELLO to all the great ppl we met!!!

Mike

Rocked The Rodeo!!!

2007-07-06T03:01:00.000-03:00

Ya that's right folks!!!

Tonight was my first night at the Rockin-Rodeo.com and I had a blast!!!

Thanks to all the staff and all the great ppl who bought me shots and supported me!!!

See ya next thursday!!!

Mike

Deep In The Heart Of Texas!!!

2007-07-04T12:51:00.000-03:00

Hey Everyone!!!

I'm back from Quebec!!! It was a GREAT trip!!! The show went AWESOME and everyone loved our performance!!! Pics are coming soon!!!

Now with more news!!!

Me and my lovely GF Christine are heading down to Austin Texas for Summer NAMM'07!!!

I will be there representing myself as the WFD Foot Champion of course... and Christine has been nominated Miss WFD 2007!!!

Here's the link to check it out!!!http://www.extremesportdrumming.com/previous/NAMM/summer07/summernamm07upcoming.htm

Hope to see/meet alot of you there!!! SO EXCITING!!!

A Huge Thanks goes out to the ppl of WFD for making our dreams come true!!!

Mike

Quebec? Again?!?!?!

2007-06-26T22:06:00.000-03:00

Yea that's right!!!

Off to Quebec again!!! ...leavin tommorow morning!!! For Ronnie Leblanc's CD Release!!!

If you can make it out to Gaspe Quebec... come on out!!! It's going to be a GREAT show from a GREAT band!!! www.ronnieleblanc.com or www.myspace.com/ronnieleblanc for details!!!

Wish me luck!!!

Mike

Rockin The Rodeo!!!

2007-06-26T21:54:00.000-03:00

In other news... I just arrived home from the "Rockin Rodeo" and i'm now hired on to play percussion there every Thursday night!!!

I start next Thursday, July 5th!!! So come on out and watch me perform some Conga work!!!

Yeeehawwww!!!

Mike

The Universe Has Its Reasons!!!

2007-06-26T21:44:00.000-03:00

Hey Everyone!!!

Thanks alot to everyone who came out to see me/us perform as "Conrad Simon" last thursday the 21st. We all had a blast and I was very pleased with my performance. Thanks to all of my friends who came to support me and thanks to all the fans I seemed to make that night for showing support!!!

This news I must report to you all before things get out of hand or misunderstood. Seems Conrad is looking for someone else to provide drums for his music... so out of respect to Conrad I'll let him explain those reasons to anyone who wants to ask him... but I am now no longer working with Conrad Simon's band... so I want to wish him the best and good luck to whoever takes on the duties of playing drums for his music.

Mike

This Thursday!!!

2007-06-19T19:01:00.000-03:00

Conrad Simon LIVE!!!

Jun 21st... 8:30pm at the Moncton Ctiy Hall on Main st.

BE THERE!!!

Mike

FINALLY!!!

2007-06-11T18:19:00.000-03:00

Well...

After 8 LONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG years of waiting for this day... I finally busted out a practise with Conrad,Byron,Daemus Simon!!!

It went GREAT!!!

We practised 4 new tunes for the upcoming show on June 21st and we're all feeling really confident about the material!!!

Hope to see everyone out for this one... it's gonna full steam out of the gates!!!

Mike

Hittin The Streets Of Moncton!!!

2007-06-09T11:40:00.001-03:00

Hey Hey!!!

First I need to Thank Marc Line for the Amazing Photo's!!! www.marcline.com

So yesterday I hit the streets of Moncton for a 9 hour street buskin session!!! MAN am I ever

SUN BURNT on the arms hahha... thank god for aloe vera!!!

I had a BLAST tho... I didnt make alot of money...but I think people need to warm up to me

being there to really see I'm working hard out there...

I want to thank all the people who donated to me tho... and all the great people who gave thanks to me!!!

Keatings Tobacco treated me GREAT...so a BIG thanks goes out to them!!!

Thanks to the girls at Sasha's who brought me a drink!!! =)

Thanks to Troy and the rest of the hackers who brought me drinks and watched my shit during bathroom breaks!!!

Hope to get back out there soon!!! And I hope you'll all come out to see me!!!

Mike

Rock'n The Radio Shack Kit!!!

2007-06-05T15:39:00.000-03:00

Hahaha,

Thanks to Scott at "The Source" for taking these shots of me on this awesome kit!!!

Mike

WFD TV!!!

2007-06-01T20:55:00.001-03:00

http://www.extremesportdrumming.com/WFDTV/Mike%20Machine%20WFD%20World%20Records%20256k.wmv

Mike

To The People Who Keep Me Going!!!

2007-05-28T19:25:00.000-03:00

www.extremesportdrumming.com
www.xceldrumsticks.com
www.drumshoes.com
www.drumometer.com
www.axispercussion.com
www.hansenfutz.com/
www.kellyshu.com
www.fatkatanimation.com

THANKS so much everyone for your support!!!

Mike

F**K!!!

2007-05-18T14:20:00.001-03:00

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120121779428

Mike

A Taste Of My New Studio Kit!!!

2007-05-16T12:07:00.000-03:00

A taste of things to come =) ...I'm sure you'll be able to guess who my new endorsement is from these pictures... but i'm still waiting on the new shipment to arrive... so until then... enjoy the Gun Metal Grey Granstars!!!

Mike

Me and the Ladiez in my life =)

2007-05-15T20:01:00.000-03:00

Hahah.. I loves ma Girlzzzzz...

Mike

The Last Pics From Quebec!!!

2007-05-13T03:35:00.000-03:00

Enjoy!!!

Mike

More Of Machine In Quebec!!!

2007-05-13T02:25:00.000-03:00

More Quebec!!!

Mike

Mike Machine On MTV!!!

2007-05-08T19:25:00.000-03:00

Hey Everyone!!!

I'll be on MTV tonight at 9pm-10pm N.B. Time!!! ...come check this out if you can!!!

Mike

More Pics PT.3!!!

2007-05-07T10:48:00.000-03:00

Some More Pics From Quebec!!!

Mike

More Pics!!! PT.2!!!

2007-05-03T20:03:00.000-03:00

More Pics!!! PT.1!!!

2007-05-03T19:31:00.000-03:00

The Moment We've all Been Waiting For?!!!

2007-05-03T19:01:00.000-03:00

Hey Everyone!!!

I'm uploading ALL the pics I took in Quebec...

The show went really well for us... but Alas... we didnt take first this time around... but oh well.. we did win over more than 40 Voting people... who we're all there to vote for other bands... so we won 40 fans!!!

I had a blast... I'd like to thank Ronnie and the band mates for a great time... and I'm looking forward to the next gig!!!

Check out Ron's site for CD release info www.ronnieleblanc.com

Mike

Ohhhh Kay!!!

2007-04-19T20:59:00.000-03:00

Hey Everyone!!!

Another long awaited post is finally here hahah.. Since noone seems to comment unless I have pictures... I've been pretty slack on the entries... as I dont have a camera hooked up here in Moncton yet.

I will start by announcing some great news!!! I am now offically working/doing shows with the AMAZING Conrad Simon!!! www.myspace.com/conradsimon ...our first gig is at " Fete de la musique" here in Moncton on June 21st,2007... be sure to come see this show!!!

In other great news... I have finally found/chosen my roomate!!! I will be moving into my own place June 1st and it WILL have a JAM ROOM!!! So that rockz!!!

Outside of these events... Ive been working my ass off to make a HUGE change over to a HUGE drum company... I'll announce this once I have signed the contact. But I got ALOT of new goodies to share soon!!!

I'm also heading off to Quebec tommorow!!! I'm doing another Battle of the bands with the great band Ronnie Leblanc!!! www.myspace.com/ronnieleblanc ... this is our second leg of the Emergenza so wish us luck!!!

I hope everyone is ok and i'm sorry for the lack of entries... but everyone seems to forget COMMENTS are what reminds me people come here and are interested in what I do HERE... Emails and that god damn Facebook stuff hahaha are fine... but this is MY site... this is where I focus my attention... so please comment if you want to hear more from me...

Thanks again for your support!!!

Mike

A Shout Out To My Soonsors!!!

2007-04-08T13:02:00.000-03:00

www.extremesportdrumming.com

www.xceldrumsticks.com

www.drumshoes.com

www.drumometer.com

www.axispercussion.com

www.hansenfutz.com/

www.kellyshu.com

www.fatkatanimation.com

THANKS so much everyone for your support!!!

Mike

NEWS : MODERN DRUMMER!!!

2007-04-05T00:32:00.000-03:00

Mike Machine Makes Page 162 of MODERN DRUMMER!!!

Mike

NEWS!!! : DRUMS ETC!!!

2007-04-05T00:31:00.000-03:00

Mike Machine is on Page 10!!! of DRUMS ETC MAGAZINE!!!

Mike

ALIVE AND WELL IN MONCTON!!!

2007-04-04T23:51:00.000-03:00

Hey Everyone!!!

Just want to take 2 minutes here to let everyone know I am now a Moncton resident and I'm doing really well so far!!! I'm living with my brother at the moment and he's being very good to me...so I'm really happy about making the leap here!!!

The weather here in Moncton seems a little nicer than Miramichi since it don't seem to have much SNOW at all... I hate snow and I'm sick of winter hahaha ..not totally true...I do enjoy winter but I'm too damn skinny for it!!!

I've already begun giving DRUM LESSONS here in Moncton ...so if anyone reading here is interested in getting a lesson from me... please drop me an email at L_Injection@hotmail.com and i'll do my best to help you become a better drummer!!!

My head is just spinning from all the comotion I've been going threw..packing...leaving my family/friends/dog behind... but I'm ok. I want to take a moment to be upfront and say I'm seriously feeling guilty for my lack of contact with SOOOOOOOO MANY PEOPLE!!! I didn't mean to drop off the earth after the WFD news... I'm just swamped and trying to find myself!!!

So if you're a friend.. and you're reading this... KNOW that I do care and miss you all... I wish I had 1000 mikes to spread/share hahaha.

I also want to thank:

XCEL DRUMSTICKS, KELLYSHU, AXIS PERCUSSION, WFD, DB DRUM SHOES... for their AMAZING support for Mike Machine!!!

I now have signature MIKE MACHINE drum sticks available for anyone interested. $10 per stick... these are my XCEL SIGNATURE STICKS!!! so gettem while you can!!! I also have MIKE MACHINE glow in the dark drumstick keychains forsale hahaha.. $2 each!!! So support ME and XCEL DRUMSTICKS and order yours from me personally at L_Injection@hotmail.com =) I'll try to have pictures up for you all ASAP...just right now I don't have my computer/camera up here yet... but give me some time and i'll be rollin full steam again!!!

Thanks again everyone... hope you're all doing great out there and Rock On!!!

Mike

BLOWOUT SALE!!!

2007-03-30T09:55:00.000-03:00

Hey Everyone!!!

I've got a NEW Endorsement coming this May...so i'm selling off alot of drum gear to afford the switch...see if you can guess who it is hahaha

This is what I have forsale right now...please make me reasonable offers and you just might get something nice =)
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Tama Iron Cobra Generation 1 Single Chain BassDrum Pedal - 9/10

Noname Dual 360degree clamp - 9/10

Yamaha Hi-hat to BassDrum Clamp - 9/10

8" / 10" Chrome Tama Tymp Toms w/L arm holder - 9/10

24" Black Tama Imperialstar Kick Drum - 9/10 (Ebay Item number: 120103172685)

14" Zildjian Amir Hi Hats - 9/10

20" Zildjian Avedis Ride Cymbal - 9/10

Zildjian Avedis 17" Crash - 9/10

Zildjian Avedis 17" Crash - 9/10

Axis Shortboard X Hi Hat Stand - 8/10

Trak Drums - 22" 10 lug kick. 12"/13" toms w/arms. - 8/10

DW Xhat - 9/10

DW Xhat Boom Arm - 10/10

DW Boom Arms - 9/10

DW snare stand - 10/10

Tama Titan snare stand - 9/10

Gibraltar 3 sided rack - 9/10

Gibraltar 4 sided rack - 9/10

Gibraltar 3 leg Motorcycle throne with back rest - 10/10
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Thanks For Your Support Everyone!!!

Mike

BIG NEWS!!!

2007-03-25T15:29:00.000-03:00

OK OK OK!!!

I know I havent been posting here enough... your emails ARE appreciated!!! I have been running ragged trying to deal with ALL the things I have happening... so please be understanding.

The BIG NEWS is : I'm Moving To Moncton!!!

That's right friends!!! As of April 1st I will be a resident on Moncton!!! I'll be moving in with my big brother until June 1st!!! Where I then will be renting half a duplex!!!

I'm considering friends for roomates as this is a TRI-LEVEL home!!! It has a basement with 3 rooms to it... then above that is a bathroom,kitchen,living room area!!! above that is another bathroom! and 3!!! Bedrooms!!! ...so needless to say I'm VERY excited to have this oppourtunity!!!

As for Miramichi... I haven't forgotten you!!! hahaha..I'll be coming home to see family,friends,students every SECOND sunday of the month. This way I still see everyone and still give to the community!!!

So I hope everyone will be supportive of this move... please know I'm taking on students in BOTH Moncton and Miramichi!!! so please sign up and i'll help you out!!!

Thanks Everyone!!!

Mike

The KellyShu Experience!!!

2007-03-17T17:20:00.000-03:00

Hey Everyone!!!

Just wanted to show you all my step by step introduction with the KellyShu!!! I've tried to provide a slide show that can give you all a great impression of this great product!!!

I'm telling you first thing...this unit it FUN to assemble.

I LOVE this mount... no more mic stands to trip over... finally a mount that doesent marr my rims.. and can LITERALLY suit any size kick drum within minutes.

So all I can say...is its the BEST kick drum mic mount possible. Go to www.kellyshu.com and see for yourselves!!!

If you order some... drop my name and help me prove myself an asset with them =)

Thanx!!!

Mike

Happy St. Patty's Day!!!

2007-03-17T16:22:00.000-03:00

I personally am not Irish...but for those who celbrate it :

Erin Go Bragh!!!

Mike

Vive La Quebec!!! pt:3!!!

2007-03-08T00:24:00.000-04:00

Vive La Quebec!!! pt:2!!!

2007-03-07T23:09:00.000-04:00

Vive La Quebec!!!

2007-03-07T18:55:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone!!!

So this initial set of pics are from Ronnie Leblanc's house!!! This is where in only 2 days we tightened up the songs and headed off to Quebec!!!

Don't you love the PINK drums they borrowed for me!!! hahaha

We only had 2 days to not only get the songs down for the Emergenza Battle of The Bands... but to also get to know each other...and I don't think it could've went any better for us!!!

Not only did I make alot of new friends... but we WON the Battle!!! We took FIRST place out of 10 Bands!!! On 2 Days notice...hahaha We ROCKED!!!

So really what more needs to be said... I had a BLAST and can't wait for the next BATTLE on April 23rd again in Que. City!!! You should be there if you can!!!

Thanks to Ronnie Leblanc for all his support and making my experience with his band an amazing one.

www.ronnieleblanc.com

Mike

MARTYR pt:2!!!

2007-03-07T18:22:00.000-04:00

mmmmmmmmmmmmMARTYR!!!

2007-03-07T17:47:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone!!!

Here's some pics I took at the MARTYR show in moncton a couple fridays ago!!! hahah man I'm so busy I barely post anymore... I'm sorry!!!

This show was AMAZING to say the least... even with a lack of the other guitarist..it ROCKED!!!

Thanks to Dan,Francois,Patrice for all your support and amazing skillz!!!

Mike

Reporting rom Quebec!!!

2007-03-01T14:52:00.002-04:00

Hey Everyone!!!

I made it here without any issues at all!!! I'm well taken care of here and i'm really pleased with how well everything has/is turning out...

We got 6 songs almost nailed perfectly already ...within a few hours of practise!!!

Today is another day of practise and then its a 6 hour drive to quebec city...so wish us luck and i'll report back again asap!!!

Thanx for stopping by and supporting me!!!

Mike

A Well Deserved Post!!!

2007-02-28T06:00:00.001-04:00

This is a shout out to the love of my life Christine!!!

Today is our 5!!! month anniversary...I can't believe 5 months has gone by so fast!!!

I want to publicly thank her for putting up with me and ALL my drama.

She is/has been the best person I've ever loved and I want her to know I never mean to make things so difficult.

Chrissy J...this one's pour vous gorgeous =)

LOVE YOU BABY BUM!!!

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Mike

OFF TO QUEBEC FOR THE WEEKEND!!!

2007-02-27T23:27:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone!!!

Ive been hired for the weekend by artist Ronnie Leblanc!!! www.ronnieleblanc.com

We are participating in a battle of the bands called Emergenza... http://www.emergenza.net/eng/default.asp

To see the band listing... goto http://www.emergenza.net/document/shows/schedule.asp?dett=yes&res=110

I leave tommorow morning and have to have 5 songs solid for Saturday... so wish me/us luck and i'll report back on Monday!!!

Have a great weekend!!!

Mike

Check This Out!!!

2007-02-27T14:18:00.000-04:00

http://www.kellyshu.com/endorsements/mike_machine_mallais.html

Thanks Guys!!!

Mike

ADD ANOTHER GREAT COMPANY TO TEAM MACHINE!!!

2007-02-20T12:57:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone!!!

You GOTTA check these out. WWW.KELLYSHU.COM !!! Is now a great endorsement of mine!!!

"Kelly Concepts, LLC - EST. 2006 Our company has developed a suspended and isolated microphone mounting system for kick drums. The design is now in Patent Pending with the USPTO and other countries.Our kick drum microphone mounts eliminate the need for the extra boom stand and base that is typically used to support a kick drum microphone.Our system can be mounted either internally or externally. The system saves set-up and tear down time, saves stage space, eliminates stage clutter and totally isolates the microphone from the stage and drum shell both. The system has no negative effect on the sound of the drum and requires NO DRILLING for installation.We are currently seeking drum shops, pro audio outlets, drum companies, music supply stores and retailers for distribution and dealerships for our product. We have wholesale pricing available - Please visit our website for more details. Please do not inquire about purchases through our MySpace profile. For purchasing information, visit http://www.kellyshu.com/."

These guys have been so understanding of me and my dreams that they are now a proud endorser of Mike Machine!!! They've proven to have a product so unique and so convenient to the PLAYER!!! That you should seriously invest in this. If you're a studio or touring player... how could you deny that this is the most convenient kick mic system ever invented!!!

HUGE thanks goes out to Jeff Kelly of The Kelly SHU!!! I'm looking forward to this relationship and hope to prove this product to be an amazing asset for me and all those around me!!!

Also check them out at myspace!!! www.myspace.com/kelly_shu

Mike

Have You EVER Seen A Nicer Stick?!?!?!

2007-02-19T17:07:00.000-04:00

WOW!!! THANKS SO MUCH XCEL!!!

Mike

I ALSO NEED TO THANK AXIS PERCUSSION!!!

2007-02-17T07:08:00.000-04:00

http://www.axispercussion.com/

http://www.axispercussion.com/NAMM_07_Winter_WFD.html

I'd like to take this oppourtunity to send a MAJOR thanks out to Karen,Darrel,Chuck at Axis Percussion USA!!! For sending me these SWEET Axis A Longboards in BLACK!!! For becoming WFD 2007!!! I Also need to thank the great people of WFD for making this dream a reality!!!

Thanks Guyz!!!

Mike