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Mikey Wax: You Lift Me Up, Fan Relationships & Touring

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This week, we're welcoming singer/songwriter Mikey Wax to the show. Mikey is a multi instrumentalist who's latest album was released recently on Toucan Cove Records. You may have heard Mikey’s music on commercials for Keeping Up With The Kardashians or Sirius FM, where he is currently in rotation. With millions of Spotify plays, and his first US headline tour underway, we chat with Mikey about life on the road, the relationship he has with his fans and the advice he has for his fellow musicians. Highlights: - Mikey is complicated when it comes to food on the road - Mikey is a bit of a hypocondriac… a Mikeychondriac, maybe? - We talk about how “You Lift Me Up” was placed in the Keeping up with the Kardashians season 10 promo (high five, Rebecca!) - We talk about Mikey’s touring experiences, both supporting and headlining - When one of Mikey’s shows was cancelled, he hung out with his fans instead - we like that! - Mikey tells us about how he started out doing house concerts and how he appreciates a good home cooked meal - We try to define what the hug limit is - We discuss how there needs to be some sort of boundaries between artist and fan, even though the relationship has changed so much especially in recent times - Mikey tells us about signing to Toucan Cove Records and the release of his self-titled album - WHO IS MARCIO?! Is he a character in Friends? More: - Read the full show notes at http://bridge-the-atlantic.com - Follow us on Twitter: @bridge_atlantic

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