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Mike Mangan plays in Brian Jordan Band

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 08:13:21 GMT

Mike Mangan sat in with the Brian Jordan Band Tuesday night, Dec 18, at The Mint in Los Angeles. Mike covered left hand keyboard bass and organ.

Left to Right:
Mike Mangan - Brian Jordan - Josh Baldwin

Mike Mangan's Moving Parts Band

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:43:42 GMT

Mike Mangan's Moving Parts Band is a musical umbrella started by Mike Mangan that will include music produced with a variety of musicians, both vocal and instrumental, and solo works,. Below is the firs installment. Mike Mangan sings, plays Hammond B3 Organ, and Keyboard Bass on a cover of George Harrison's "Taxman". Josh Baldwin mans the drums on this track. The single will be released shortly, but in lieu of the election and current state of world geo-politics, Mike decided to create this video. Stay tuned for many more releases from the Moving Parts Band!
(Music recorded, mixed, and produced by Mike Mangan and Josh Baldwin)
(Video created and edited by Mike Mangan)

Introducing Mike Mangan's new band "The Deep Under"

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:48:04 GMT

Hey All! Mike Mangan's new band "The Deep Under" is:
Mike Mangan - Hammond B3 Organ, Key Bass, Harmonica
Josh Baldwin - Drums
Mike Blumberg - Guitar
In lieu of The Deep Under's debut EP release, and with the passing on of Jon Lord, Hammond Organ great from Deep Purple, the band decided to record "Hush" as a tribute to the late, great keyboard legend. Watch video of the live performance below:

Relix Magazine Reviews "Unwound" by Mike Mangan's Big Organ Trio

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:32:49 GMT

Mike Mangan’s Big Organ Trio Album: Unwound P-Vine Records

"There is no question why artists ranging from The Doors’ Robby Krieger to Jerry Garcia Band’s Melvin Seals have praised Mike Mangan’s Big Organ Trio: Simply put, these guys can play. The former jambands.com new Groove of the month mix together Robert walter-inspired Hammond B-3 funk with a blend of jazz-fusion where the organ is turned up loud, played fast and completely in the listener’s face from the start of the opening track “on The Fritz.” The band soars during covers of Booker T.’s “Hip-Hug-Her”and Jimi Hendrix’s “Manic Depression,” the latter of which features Mangan playing a solo that’s almost indistinguishable from the guitar work in the Are You Experienced?-era original. The album’s highlights are the slinky “Fly in the ointment” (featuring fellow california native keyboardist Steve Molitz) and the album’s closer “Wiggle Room,” which features virtuosic use of Mangan’s clavinet."

Justin Sachs - RELIX

Check out Mike Mangan's composition "Big Bang", adapted from Eddie Van Halen's "Eruption"

Wed, 02 May 2012 18:56:22 GMT

"Big Bang" by Mike Mangan, the Headless Guitorganist

Mike Mangan's Big Organ Trio had great afterparty gig at Snowlive (Soulive's concerts at Crystal Bay Casino)

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:08:12 GMT

Mike Mangan's Big Organ Trio had special sit in guest Mike Blumberg on Guitar and ripped through a 2 hour set at Crystal Bay Casino. Highlights included an Organ Driven version of "Eruption" by Van Halen and a rousing version of "Darkstar" by the Grateful Dead.

Mike Mangan moves the 350lb Hammond Organ, Leslie Speaker, and Effects Pedal Board to a gig.

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:49:07 GMT

What does it really take to move "The Beast" ?

Last few MMBOT gigs off the hook with Marco Benevento and The Meters Experience

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:05:16 GMT

Mike Mangan's Big Organ Trio rocked out recently with Marco Benevento Trio featuring Reed Mathis and then with The Meters Experience featuring Leo Nocentelli, Bernie Worrell, Bill Dickens and Stanton Moore. Keith Emerson showed up to enjoy the fun and saw Mike Mangan take an accidental stage dive! Mike recovered and is A-ok!

Mike Mangan plays The Mint with Marco Benevento!

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:34:30 GMT

Mike Mangan's Big Organ Trio will play The Mint this December with Marco Benevento.
Details are as follows:
Dec 2 Fri
9pm
The Mint
6010 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90035
with Marco Benevento
Tickets: http://www.themintla.com/show/detail/48334

Big Organ Trio on new compilation CD released by P-Vine Records

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:44:43 GMT

Mike Mangan's Big Organ Trio paid tribute to jazz organ legend Jimmy McGriff by contributing a cover of his tune "Groove Grease" for P-Vine Records double cd set "Return Of Jazz Funk". The compilation also includes contributions from other bands such as Soulive, New Mastersounds, and many more.