Mike Gallagher could easily be considered a journeyman musician, performing, recording with and backing many artists as a guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist. Mike has been a member of the band Zzaje’ for ten years, and guitarist/ vocalist for Walt Cunningham and the Dartmouth College gospel choir for 6 years. Other notable artists and groups Mike has performed alongside include Lupe Fiasco, Common, George Clinton, Carole King, R. Kelly, Bumpus, Rachel Yamagata, Umphrey’s McGee, M.C. Lyte, Rhymefest, Kindred and the Family Soul, The Roots, Bilal, Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick), James Young (Styx), Jim Peterik (Survivor), Marsha Ambrosius (Floetry) J. Ivy and Tarrey Torae, Eric Roberson, Brian McKnight, Roy Ayers, Malik Yusef, Bebe Winans, Yolanda Adams and Darius Brooks. He is also featured as a guitarist on R&B artist Chico DeBarge’s album “Addiction” and keyboardist on R&B artist Joe’s album “Signature”. In performing alongside this eclectic group of artists, Mike has gained much depth in his playing style as well as his writing. Mike also is a producer for “Trackforce” productions which has placed his music on television shows for Oprah and MTV2. Because of his many journey’s in his musical career, in 2009 Mike began to compose music for his E.P. Traveler which was released in June 2011. However he will be releasing the full 11 track album this June 2012. Be on the lookout for great new music from Mike Gallagher!
