Playing locally and internationally since 1988, it is safe to say, Mike Scharf is a veteran of the Chicago Blues scene.

Mike has backed many of the premier talents in blues. He has recorded or shared the stage with artists such as  Lefty Dizz, Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials, Sam Lay, Barkin Bill, John Edelmann, Tom Holland, Son Seals,  Pinetop Perkins,  Jools Holland, Mississippi Heat, Lynwood Slim, Johnny Sansone,  Morry  Sochat,  Mud Morganfield, Mark Wydra, Keith Scott, Dave Weld, The Big Swing, Hubert Sumlin, Shawn Pittman, Johnny Adams,  Dave Specter,  John Primer, Nick Moss, Bill Lupkin, Jon McDonald, Rick Kreher, Little Mike and the Tornadoes,  Studebaker John, Rockin Johnny and other Chicago Blues artists.

In addition to performing at top blues venues throughout the US, Mike regularly tours the globe; playing music in Canada,  Brazil, Mexico,  the  United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Spain,  Italy, and India 

Mike Has recorded for Blues Boulevard, Delmark, Johann’s Face and Parsiful Records

Mike Scharf is a professional, working musician, always open to new projects. His versatile style is the culmination of tastes and experiences ranging from blues, rock, jump blues, r&b and funk. If you are interested..........

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