Mike Morris defies the stereotype of the solo acoustic musician. With bluesy vocals and bass-heavy guitar playing, his sound moves effortlessly from folk and blues to rock and rap.  With a distinctive percussive style that sets him apart from other artists, Mike turns the guitar into a kick drum, using slaps, pops and harmonics in a way few performers do. “The acoustic guitar is an incredibly expressive instrument,” he says, “and yet there’s something so simple about it.  The electric guitar may have changed the world, but the acoustic guitar keeps it turning. “

 

Originally from El Paso, TX, Mike hails from the “Live Free or Die” state of NH.  He picked up a guitar in his twenties, after dabbling in piano and trumpet as a kid.  His first recording, “What Have I Done?” was released in January 2006, and his follow-up recording will be released later this year.  As any who have seen Mike Morris perform know, it his live show that truly showcases his talents.  His sense of humor and improvisational skills make Mike Morris a true original.  “I’d like every night to be something new.  I’d like people to go home feeling better than when they walked in.  If we can share a song and a laugh towards that end, I’m a happy man.”