Mike Stevens

Hailed as an innovative musician and author, Mike Stevens transcends the perceived limitations of the instrument in virtually every musical genre. His aggressive, soulful approach to the harmonica takes audiences on an incredible journey.

Best known for his groundbreaking work in the bluegrass field with legendary Grand Ole Opry members Jim and Jesse (with whom he has performed on the Grand Ole Opry over 300 times) Stevens was able to create an original, much sought after, and often copied, style of playing the harmonica. Mike hails from Canada, and has won “Entertainer of the Year” at the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards five consecutive years. To his credit he adds many other accolades including “Best Selling Album of the Year” in 1992 for Blowin’ Up A Storm; “Album of the Year” in 1990 for Harmonica, and in 1994 he was made a “Kentucky Colonel” for his accomplishments in bluegrass music.  In 1998 the master instrumentalist and composer gained new fans with the release of the recording entitled Normally Anomaly - a blend of musical influences that begins with a base of bluegrass, adds a dose of Son House, spiced with Middle-Eastern rhythms and is often performed live, solo and with no synthesizers. This musical versatility enables mike to perform in many different situations.

His performance schedule includes bluegrass dates with Jim and Jesse, The Lewis Family and The McLains as well as selected dates with many bluegrass bands. In addition to solo harmonica concerts, he books shows as “The Mike Stevens Project” - a group of musicians who perform original, rocking, blues-based music. 

Don’t miss this one night only experience in the Center Theatre Thursday, March 8th at 8:00 PM.  Tickets are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, $8 for children 12 and under. Reservations may be made by phoning the box office at 706-878-3300, M-F, 9 to 5.

The Sautee Nacoochee Center is a member-supported, non-profit organization located in the historic red-brick schoolhouse on Highway 255, just off Highway 17, two-tenths of a mile from the Old Sautee Store. Visit our website at www.snca.org.