Search - The Mighty Mike Schermer Band :: Next Set

Mighty Mike Schermer's "Next Set" raises the bar for independent releases with clever songs, strong vocals, crystal clear production and serious musicianship. The disc features 10 strong originals and two covers. Special guests include Maria Muldaur, Angela Strehli, Shana Morrison and Sista Monica. Matt Kramer of The Pacific Sun describes this CD best when he writes..."And while it does blast the blues most impressively, I hesitate to label Next Set solely a blues recording. It's true that you can hear many shades of Schermer's main guitar influence, Albert Collins, coming through loud and clear. But that blaring electric blues is blended with soulful spoonfuls of Motown and older R&B. Schermer's sound has been steeped in the thankfully resurected Howard Tate, and once in a while a bit of young Ray Charles hollers through, too. From the energetic onset of Got My Love On to the loping wind-down on Setting Sun, there's plenty on this disc to please everyone."