Uncommon Ground ^ Mike Reeb

Mike Reeb
Mike Reeb's musical pilgrimage began with Jeremy Keen in late 1999 when the two formed Chicago's popular folk-rock outfit, Seventy Two Others. After years of recording and performing alongside Keen, Reeb left the big city. In early 2008, he released a live collection of songs called All That's Left. Now 27, Mike performs throughout the Midwest, supporting his newest release and his 2006 solo album, Without The City Lights.

Marc Thornton of The Red Eye writes, "the singer-songwriter keeps drawing positive reviews and kind comparisons to musical legends. Names like Dylan and Springsteen are often thrown out too loosely when used to describe up-and-coming artists. In Reeb's case, however, the connections may be warranted." Mike's musical and song-writing influences include Damien Jurado, Ray Davies, Bob Dylan, John Steinbeck, Gillian Welch, and Wilco's Jeff Tweedy.

Since 1999, Reeb has shared the stage with such artists as Alejandro Escovedo, Denison Witmer, Bill Mallonee, Derek Webb, Company of Thieves, Rachel Sage, Michael Heaton, Pete Krebs, Sleeping at Last, and Switchfoot. He has also performed at many notable Chicago venues, including Schubas, The Beat Kitchen, Martyr's, The Elbo Room, Uncommon Ground, and Fitzgerald's.