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Mike Rimbaud

BIOGRAPHY

Mike Rimbaud is an American singer-songwriter and painter who lives in New York City. He has recorded 8 album’s, the first, “Mutiny in the Subway” was recorded in a minimalist style with guitar, bass and percussion. His latest is "Coney Island Wave" 12 original compositions recorded in Manhattan. 2012 sees the release of the singles, "Dark Money Can't Buy Her Kisses", "Jackhammer Jones" and "Robin Hood In Reverse." New music videos(2012) include "Jackhammer Jones," "Dance With A Mermaid" and "Everyone needs a Daddy" (filmed in Nashville.) In 2012 Mike Rimbaud also contributed his song (Saving Up To Go Bankrupt) for "Occupy This Album" to benefit the Occupy Wall Street movement.
He started his career by performing in the bars and rock clubs in New York, but it was with record labels in Paris that he released his first 3 CD’s. Mike has been compared to Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello and Gene Vincent among others, but his songwriting style and voice have always been unique. Although his career has remained in the underground, he has continued to be a prolific songwriter sometimes commenting on current events with his songs such as; “Stimulus Baby”, “Katrina Comes Again”, “7-11 on September 11th” and “Mother Nature’s Nervous Breakdown.” He also speaks about New York life, “King of Staten Island,” and relationships, “You Make Love Like War,” “Girlfriend Lost and Found.” As a performer, he has toured Europe and the US with his band as well as a solo artist.
Mike Rimbaud is also a painter who regularly exhibits his artwork. His subject mater includes subway scenes, cityscapes, dinosaurs, portraits of revolutionaries, burlesque and belly dancers.
For more info please visit his site; www.mikerimbaud.com

Discography:
Jackhammer Jones. 2012 (single)
Coney Island Wave, 2011
Soundtrack For a Human Being, 2011
Can't Judge a Song By It's Cover, 2011
What Was I Thinking, 2010
Beast of Broadway , 2003
Graffiti Trees , 1997
DawnTown Project , 1995
Red Light , 1993
Funeral Lover , 1991
Mutiny in the Subway , 1990


MUSIC

Night Rainbow by Mike Rimbaud
Release: 2013
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The new soulful album from underground New York rocker Mike Rimbaud. Recorded in 2012 and 2013. Includes the single,"Rainbow Tonight."
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Night Rainbow Mike Rimbaud
Sandy Must Be Crazy by Mike Rimbaud
Release: 2013
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A song inspired by the black out in downtown New York City after hurricane Sandy hit. Mike began writing the song on guitar November 1st under candle light in lower Manhattan when much of the city had no power.
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Sandy Must Be Crazy Mike Rimbaud
Dark Money Can't Buy Her Kisses by Mike Rimbaud
Release: 2012
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A brooding and romantic New York City love song and rock ballad for the"Citizens United" era.
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Dark Money Can't Buy Her Kisses Mike Rimbaud
Jackhammer Jones by Mike Rimbaud
Release: 2012
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"Jackhammer Jones" is a rockin' song about work and life in the urban jungle of New York City.
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Robin Hood in Reverse by Mike Rimbaud
Release: 2012
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This song is dedicated to the millions of Americans who struggle daily just to get by and survive. It's also dedicated to the unions and organized labor. "Mike Rimbaud's most recent album of originals, Coney Island Wave is one of the great New York rock
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Baby You're a Rich Man by Mike Rimbaud
Release: 2012
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Original interpretation of the Beatles tune"Baby You're a Rich Man." For the Occupy Wall Street movement.
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Baby You're a Rich Man Mike Rimbaud
Big Bad Bully by Mike Rimbaud
Release: 2011
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Rockin' new single inspired by the current economic crisis and the 99 percent movement.
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Big Bad Bully Mike Rimbaud
What Was I Thinking?! by Mike Rimbaud
Release: 2011
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The 6th album from Mike, released in 2010: Songs about divorce, high school, hurricanes, global warming and monkeys. 16 original songs, featuring the topical tunes "Stimulus Baby"and "Katrina Comes Again." Watch the video for "Miami High" on You Tube.
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What Was I Thinking?! Mike Rimbaud
Can't Judge a Song By It's Cover by Mike Rimbaud
Release: 2011
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An album of cover songs by Mike Rimbaud, featuring the brand new "Almost Hear You Sigh" by the Stones and "Ringing of Revolution" by Phil Ochs recorded in 2011.
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Can't Judge a Song By It's Cover Mike Rimbaud
Funeral Lover by Mike Rimbaud
Release: 2011
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The second CD of all original songs from Mike Rimbaud. Recorded in studios in New York City and Paris
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Funeral Lover Mike Rimbaud
Red Light by Mike Rimbaud
Release: 2011
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The third album of original songs by Mike Rimbaud, produced by Elliott Murphy, includes "American Terrorist" and "Treasure Chest Cancer."
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Red Light Mike Rimbaud
Mutiny in the Subway by Mike Rimbaud
Release: 2011
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"Mutiny in The Subway" is Mike Rimbaud's first CD. Mike bangs out 12 original songs in an East Village studio with his bass and percussion combo as he's done in the alternative bars and clubs of downtown New York.
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Mutiny in the Subway Mike Rimbaud
Soundtrack For a Human Being by Mike Rimbaud
Release: 2011
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A collection of 18 songs from the New York rocker/songwriter. Featuring the brand new single, "One Percent Feeling Lonely" inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement. For anyone unfamiliar with Mike's music this album would be the best place to start.
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Soundtrack For a Human Being Mike Rimbaud
Coney Island Wave by Mike Rimbaud
Release: 2011
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"Coney Island Wave" is the 7th album by Mike Rimbaud. 12 original songs by Mike, recorded in New York City between January and March, 2011. Featuring the song, "Saving Up To Go Bankrupt" included on "Occupy This Album" to support the Occupy movement.
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Coney Island Wave Mike Rimbaud
Beast of Broadway by Mike Rimbaud
Release: 2003
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Mike Rimbaud's all acoustic CD, recorded in New York City in August and September 2002. Inspired by 9-11. Some of the songs were recorded only blocks away from "Ground Zero." Produced by Mike Rimbaud and Brian Ritchie.
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Beast of Broadway Mike Rimbaud