Alabama Mike & The 3rd Degree

Alabama Mike is a hard-driving Chicago style blues singer with the ability to make you feel as if you’ve revisited the early CHESS RECORDS days.

Many things come to mind upon hearing Alabama Mike sing for the first time, but mostly it’s … where has this guy been? With a soulful voice that brings such greats as Elmore James, Buddy Guy, Little Johnny Taylor and yes, even BB King to mind, you will be asking yourself, “Why haven’t I seen or heard of him before?”

Alabama Mike is a very unique talent, not only a gifted singer but also a very talented song writer, having penned over half of the tunes on his impressive CD debut, Day to Day.

Born in Talladega, Alabama, in 1964, “Alabama” was influenced by the Gospel singing of his father, Joseph Benjamin, Sr., at an early age, as well as the Chicago Blues. Alabama Mike is embarking upon a bright future and he is an artist that anybody that has any interest in the Blues should know about.

The CD features the talents of Steve Freund; RJ Misho, John Nemeth; Charles Wheal, Chris Burns as well as members of his band, 3rd Degree.

His CD, “Day to Day” can be purchased at www.cdbaby.com. For more information about Alabama Mike & 3rd Degree, Ask Google.

“Alabama Mike is a real Blues singer, one of the best kept secrets of the younger generation.” – RJ Mischo (Crosscut Records Recording Artist)

“Alabama Mike has the raw intensity and emotion that hearkens back to the early days of Chicago Blues.”

- Steve Freund (Delmark Records Recording Artist)

3rd Degree
Anthony Paule- Guitar
Scot Brenton-Harp and Guitar
Sid Morris -Piano
Tom Bowers-BAss
Scott Silveira-Drums