Produced by Mike Strauss and Joe Kuhlmann Musician credits: Mike Strauss - Guitars and Vocals Jon Schigoda - Upright and Electric Bass Greg Lilley - Drums,Vocals and Percussion David Hellyer - Harmonica David Childers - Vocals Michael Reno Harrell - Vocals Eric Lovell - Pedal Steel and Guitar Marty Faulkner - Keyboards Steven Carpenter - Mandolin J.D. Wilson - Mandolin and Vocals Kristin CAmpbell - Vocals Rony Tel-Or - Percussion Tim Gordon - Saxophone David Howle- Percussion Joe Kuhlmann - Keyboards, Guitar and Percussion Reviews: "Strauss' debut CD, Gone Electric, seemed to have dropped right down from heaven, it's smoky, melancholy, low-key, garage-folk vibe recalling early Dire Straits - had those limeys grown up in Romney, WV like Mike did." - Creative Loafing, Charlotte Nov. 2nd 2005 "Strauss' Gone Electric...it's a keeper...with Strauss bringing a blues influence and a Tom Waits affinity to the proceedings.Most striking is the album's middle third, as two rave-ups (the Feat-ishly funky "New Legs" and "Halfway")give way to the whisper of "Go" and the country roller "Where's the Fire" Rick Cornell-The Music Monitor June/July 2005 "His bloozy alt-country is lyrical and emotional, and his raggedy burr falls somewhere between Billy Joe Shaver and Mark Knopfler." The Charlotte Observer 6/18/04 "Strauss' warm raspy voice fits nicely with all the genres he covers, which include hot blues, jazzy pop,country and classic rock." Charlotte Creative Loafing 6/17/04 "People hand me a lot of CD's out here on the road. I listen to almost all of them. Once. I listen to Mike Strauss over and over." Michael Reno Harrell "He writes very engaging songs that use language in fresh ways.He is not stuck in any one style or genre. His last record GONE ELECTRIC shows a very broad and vital talent at work. As far as I can see, Mike Strauss is the best young songwriter in Charlotte." David Childers "Mike Strauss sports a cool, growly-yet-lively vocal style and many an awesome guitar chop.His songs are a collection of eclectic Americana originals that iresistably draw the listener into his world. Mike's new CD GONE ELECTRIC is a party and a heartfelt experience at the same time." The Evening Muse "Mike Strauss has an original sound and groove that stands out from other singer/songwriters, and after seeing him perform live several times, it's evident that he can pull an audience into his ultra-cool universe." John Tosco Tosco Music Parties, Inc.