It's time to gig again, in person! Hello Milwaukee Wisconsin. Mick Schafer and Kevin Schultz from the Propane Pandemic Sessions. This coming Thursday night July 9 from 4 to 8pm. A little #wednesdaywisdom from Brownie Mcghee, "Blues is not a dream, blues is truth." Our show last night at the Washington Heights Night Market was a success. We're booked back for the bigger Bash in August. Lots of good feedback. Hello Milwaukee The new "Don't Wanna B Judged" song is one of 9 abou

A little #wednesdaywisdom from Al Jarreau, "You have to make a decided effort to not get seduced by the blues." Too Late for Me! The blues are being played. #mondaymusic from Mick and Tom who put together a Tiny Desk Concert Submission. We love this program at NPR Music A little #wednesdaywisom from Albert Collins, "Simple music is the hardest music to play and blues is simple music." Here’s the office where Mick is learning the new guitar parts written during the recent reco

From Mick, "I had a new blues song come to me and I got it down in one take. This is a window into the songwriter process. Sometimes the sings just land suddenly." #tuesdayvibes from Mick Schafer, trying out a possible solo cover. A slice of Bird on a Wire. Tell us what you think. Celebrating the unstoppable force of a healthy partnership. a little #mondaymusic from Mick Schafer. It's time to finish the Blues record. We're set for late May in Portland Oregon. “Listening to mu

Treetop Solo performed by Mick Schafer. This song written by Tom Esch is usually done by a full band but is being experimented with in a solo performance. Does it work? #mondaymusic with Attic Jam. If there's a will there's a way. We found a new space in the house to work and play in. It's fun in the attic. "I can say I learned the truth about my Love...It’s bottomless" Musician Friend Nothing soothes like some Soul Shuffle. Here's another experiment to see if a band song can

In case you missed any of my May social media posts here are some of my favorites below. Thanks for plays everyone! An thank you CD Baby for collecting from Spotify, Apple/I Tunes and You Tube Music. Mick Schafer performing a bit of "Anything Real 2020" 'Hold Me Tight" ending performed by Mick Schafer "A lot is going on in the inner life of a human being. Amazing stuff..." Mick Schafer talking about some unpublished work. The book Breaking Free by Pia Melody helps shed light

Some high points of January 2020. We will be traveling around the country playing some gigs, we did a private show at Neyborly in downtown Portland which was amazing, and our show at Clark's Bistro. It was a great month! If you missed any of my social media posts here are some of my favorites from January below. The Mick Schafer Band is wishing everyone the best possible 2020! And announcing the beginning of playing nationally. We're starting our availability in the Midwest a

Richie Haven's Spiritual Energy Definitely inspired Me. #MondayMusic #MickSchaferBand #OregonMusicScene