We had a great turn out for the Album Release at Beer Creek Brewery. Thanks to everyone who came for the music, food and beer. And thanks to Ron Whitmore, Joseph Pringle and Virginia Bell-Pringle for playing with me…
Dates are booking up
Hard work pays off. I am starting to book gigs through the summer.
May 30 I am playing at Beer Creek for the album release party
June 4 I will be playing at Cerrillos Station in, what we hope will…
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New Mexico Music Awards
Yesterday was the New Mexico Music Awards, where I had the honor of being nominated for one of the songs on my album. While I did not win, it was a privilege to spend time with some of the greatest…
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New Mexico Music awards is this Sunday
A year ago none of this was on the radar. I had not even considered recording an album, much less thought about awards. But with encouragement and help from many people including George Mahn III and Ron Whitmore songs got…
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Album Release Party at Beer Creek Brewery
Mike is throwing an “official” Album Release Party for his new album - Here in Santa Fe.. There will be live music, lots of great people, some awards and generally a great time. It is open to the public…
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Playing at the Mine Shaft in Madrid May 7
I just booked a gig at the Mind Shaft in Madrid for May 7 from 7 to 9. I have been wanting to play there ever since I moved here and now I will. I am going to be joined…
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We have merch !!!
The fun never stops. MikeChastainemusic.com now has merch. How cool is that? We have a supercool black "RIGHT NOW" T-SHIRT with a buddha clock on the back. After all, we know that everything is "right now." We also have a…
New Music added
As promised, every Sunday I drop a new recording. This week, I dropped a song I co-wrote with Janice Ritter back in 2024 called “When the Hurt Comes Home.” I also posted the sheet music. Of course, to access it…
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The stickers are here
Jeff Haynie put together a super cool sticker for me. I just got them and they are great. In fact I'm going to order more - a little bigger this time. I have been handing them out to friends. If…
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Here in Santa Fe nominated as best New Mexico Song
I am super excited to have had the title song Here in Santa Fe nominated for the best New Mexico song. For my first album, this is really quite an honor.
Interestingly, Here in Santa Fe was the very first…
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