Welcome to the home page of nationally acclaimed blues artist Mike Bader

The Mike Bader Band is one of the Northwest region’s finest live blues/R&B acts. Led by Mike Bader on guitar and vocals, his unique mix of R & B, funk, reggae and low-down boogie gives his music a deeply rootsy, signature sound, conducive to dancing! His debut album, Clearcut Case of the Blues, was listed amongst the Top U.S. Blues Releases of 2004 in the international 11th Annual Real Blues Awards. He’s shared stages with Curtis Salgado, Tommy Castro, James Harman, Big Jack Johnson and many others. Backed by Larry Hirshberg on bass, Brandon “BZ” Zimmer on drums and Vance Walstra on keys, the Mike Bader Band brings a good time.

NEW T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE!
Men’s & Women’s sizes. Image on front for men, on front & back for women. Colors in Men’s- Black, Navy Blue, Forest Green. Colors for Women-black only. Send $20 (includes S & H) to: Bader Blues, P.O. Box 5395, Missoula, MT 59806.

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"A real deal blues player ... Bader's musical style is influenced by rhythm and blues,
a little Latin and reggae, with a very soulful edge."

— BLUES ON STAGE
(mn.blues.com)