Biography

Mike lives and works in one of our country’s richest musical areas,
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, where he is the founder and director of Floyd Music School, located in the old Pix Theater building where Bill and Charlie Monroe performed and Kenny Baker signed to the record label, County Records. Mike is fortunate to perform, record, and teach alongside some of the country’s very best players and educators.

His critically acclaimed recordings and performances
have earned him a respected name within the regional industry
and a fan base of discriminating listeners throughout the U.S and Canada.

“Mitchell’s command of the instrument is evident and his tone is righteous” – Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

“Mike Mitchell is another one of those multi­-talented, self-­produced artists who’s a pure joy to uncover…” – Bluegrass Now Magazine

“Mitchell is a smooth and talented fiddler and also sings smoothly in a contemporary style. His ‘Jerusalem Ridge’ is more ethereal than hard-edged, more laid­back than ominous. ‘Music In Our Souls’ is about the life of a musician. ‘Eat My Dust’ is a more ethereal piece, and Mitchell’s fiddling is just right.” – Bluegrass Unlimited