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Mike Skill
Mike Skill Band of "The Romantics" w/ MONTY VEGA & The Sittin' Shivas and The Fauxs.
Star Theater
13 NW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
Apr 28, 2024
6:30 PM PDT
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About this concert
Co-writer of ‘Talkin’ In Your Sleep,’ as seen in “Five Nights At Freddy’s’ and ‘What I Like About You’
Mike Skill, as the Roman1c’s Top 10 hit, “Talking In Your Sleep,” enjoys newfound popularity as he is the song’s co-writer and founder of “The Roman1cs”
"Talking In Your Sleep" appears in the 2023 film Five Nights At Freddy's, where it is played several 1mes and Is func1oning as the main song that the animatronic characters perform on stage. Also seen in the NeMlix show “Stranger Things”.
The guitarist-singer also co-wrote the Roman1cs’ iconic single “What I Like About You,” as well as numerous other songs for his band. Skill’s set will feature mix of Roman1cs’ hits as well as more recent highly acclaimed songs Skill wrote, including “Not My Business” and “’67 Riot.” Featuring Wayne Kramer.
The Detroit na1ve and long 1me Portland resident has put together a talented band of veteran rockers to back him at The Star Theater, Bassist Kerry Movassagh has backed Tommy Tutone (“867-5309”) as well as Gino Vanelli (“I Just Wanna Stop”); Rob “Captain Harmonica” Cullivan has blown harp and sang with Henry Gray of the Howlin’ Wolf Band, as well as opened for Average White Band, Leon Russell and The Kingsmen; and Drummer JusOn Matz with special Guest Dan Schauffler of “The Crazy eights” hcps://www.facebook.com/dan.schauffler. mikeskill.com. @mikeskill @mikejskill
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Darlene
July 14th 2023
Fabulous show! I've been a fan of the Romantics & Mike Skill since the late 70s! It's always great seeing him perform!
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Mike Skill Biography
Mike Skill, founding member and principal songwriter of The Romantics, that brought you hits
such as "What I Like About You" & "Talking In Your Sleep.” along with Original Romantics Drummer Jimmy Marinos, is still making music and touring with The Romantics. Skill also recently released solo singles "Not My Business”, "My Bad
Pretty" and "We Got Your Rock'n Roll” and ’67 Riot Featuring Wayne Kramer”. Mike continues
to write and record in Oregon and Detroit at Pearl Sound Studios
Mike Skill first picked up a guitar at age 13. Through his over 50 years of experience with the
instrument it has become second-nature. With his guitar, Skill’s lyrics and chords have become
icons of popular culture and transcended generations of listeners.
mikeskill.com
Read Moresuch as "What I Like About You" & "Talking In Your Sleep.” along with Original Romantics Drummer Jimmy Marinos, is still making music and touring with The Romantics. Skill also recently released solo singles "Not My Business”, "My Bad
Pretty" and "We Got Your Rock'n Roll” and ’67 Riot Featuring Wayne Kramer”. Mike continues
to write and record in Oregon and Detroit at Pearl Sound Studios
Mike Skill first picked up a guitar at age 13. Through his over 50 years of experience with the
instrument it has become second-nature. With his guitar, Skill’s lyrics and chords have become
icons of popular culture and transcended generations of listeners.
mikeskill.com
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