Mike Hamel is a singer/songwriter with a bit of a different approach. Though his background is in the alternative genre, his music stems from many different musical influences, resulting in an infectious, dynamic batch of songs.

   "Usually the term singer - songwriter takes on a folk ideal - very laid back and flowery. But my music is so much more than that," he explains. "It's visceral, it's energetic, it's passionate... I want people to feel something."

     Based out of Beacon, NY, Mike has garnered a following in the Hudson Valley area and beyond thanks to his intensely emotional and energetic live shows. Whether it's with a full band or stripped down to just himself and a guitar, Mike manages to capture the room.