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Mike: I was a drummer in
high school, and always
wanted to learn the guitar.
I watched the guitarist in
my high school band very
closely at all times. I had
many creative ideas, lyrics
that I wanted to create
myself. What made me
switch from the drums? I
was in the studio recording
with my original act when
the band took a break, I
had picked up the guitar
and started to sing, not
realizing that the engineer
and producer could hear
me. He pulled me aside and
told me that I should be-
come a front man. He said I
had strong lungs and a very
unique voice. At that time, I
did not have the confidence
to switch. Worked really hard
for a couple years, the rest is
history. I am truly glad that I
made the switch. Life began
for me in a new way!
Alexxis: what brand of equipment and gear do you like
using when you perform?
Mike:I have had a variety of guitars. I prefer to play Charvel
and Epiphones.
Marshall Amps
or Line 6 or
Black Star. I
also use an ef-
fect unit with a
variety of pedals
as well.
Alexxis: When
did you start
your first all
original act
Black Dawn?
Mike: My first
original band, we
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had started playing headliner shows
from the get go at the age of 20.
Alexxis: Who is in your current
band lineup?
Mike: Lead Vocals/Lead and
Rhythm guitar - Mike JB Sky AKA
Mike James-Bobrowsky
Bass guitar - Keith Gale
Lead and Rhythm guitar- Anton
Zedd. AKA Ricky Szolnoky
Drums - Jason Hutchings
I started the project Mike JB Sky
in 2015
Alexxis; Who does the songwrit-
ing for the band? Is it a full band
collaboration or do you handle all
of it?
Mike: At this point I have been
doing all the songwriting in my
career thus far. I have recently
switched two band members
that are extremely talented and
educated musicians. So I look forward in collaborating with
them, staying true to the sound and energy of Mike JB Sky.
Alexxis: What is the
name of your new
cd?
How many tracks?
What is the theme
behind the cd?
Mike:. My new
cd is called Girls
Night Out. It s a
five song EP. The
theme behind the
cd is influenced by
Sex, women, fast
cars and enjoying
life to the fullest
at all costs!