Mic Michaeli has held down keyboard duties with iconic act Europe for nearly the entirety of their ongoing career. We cover that career in some detail and also discuss other projects Mic has been able to complete in between sell out arena and stadium shows.
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):  
Mic’s musical upbringing and musical family
The Korg Polyphonic Ensemble
Joining Europe
Europe – Hold Your Head Up
Taking a fresh approach after a 12-year hiatus
Managing a harmonious band dynamic in the most democratic way possible
Mic Michaeli’s keyboard rig with Europe
Managing fatigue on longer tours
Working with Glenn Hughes
Exploring the country / Americana genres
Mic’s go-to software instruments at home
Keeping music human in an era of emerging AI
Some encouragement for younger players entering the industry
No Stone Unturned – Europe
Desert Island Discs: Abbey Road – The Beatles, Trilogy – Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Apostrophe (‘) – Frank Zappa, Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd, Spirit of Eden – Talk Talk
Cover photo taken by Gilles Simon and obtained via Europe’s official Instagram
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