Artist description Solo, acoustic, rock-troubadour, Mike Lasala (pronounced luh-sal-uh), has been gaining quite a reputation in the local scene and beyond for his gritty vocal stylings, groove-laden acoustic guitar playing, and engaging live performances.In fact, when the New Haven Advocate recently posed the question to the local music community-- "if you could sign any local music act to a national recording contract--no pact with the devil, the artist would get complete artistic control--whom would you sign?"--Mike was listed among only a handful of local artists and described as a "true talent"

Music Style Acoustic Rock/Singer-Songwriter

Musical Influences Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, Cat Stevens, Richie Havens, David Bowie, "Life, Adversity and the Pursuit of Happiness"

Similar Artists Often compared to the lead singer of the band "Creed" but you be the judge

Artist History Since leaving his role as guitarist/singer-songwriter for the popular acoustic-jam band, Seed Cycle, Mike has spent time writing new songs, performing at various coffeehouses in Connecticut and Massachusetts, and has just completed a new demo at the studios of indie-acoustic label, Hayloft Records.

Group Members Mike Lasala - acoustic guitar/vocals

Instruments Acoustic guitar, vocals, percussion, bass

Press Reviews "He literally walks into a room, plugs in his guitar, and from the moment he starts playing and singing until he finishes, he owns the joint. Plain and simple...his spirited arsenal of infectiously jazzy/funk originals got the crowd going in no time flat." - Al Raebuck, CTmusic.com 11/28/01 "If you could sign one local songwriter to a national recording contract--no pact with the devil, the artist would get complete artistic control--whom would you sign and why? Mike Lasala. I have only seen him a few times but he is a true talent." - Ken Cooley, New Haven Advocate

Location New Haven, Connecticut - USA

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