My Music, My Gigs! Thank you to Mike Emerson!

A Big Thanks to Mike Emerson for Keeping Us Updated with Your Live Music Calendar!

Mike Emerson is a Cincinnati native, started playing guitar at 12 and developed an early love for jazz, studying under jazz guitarist Cal Collins.

After high school, he toured with a show band in the 1970s, sharing stages with notable artists like:

• Ramsey Lewis
• Ray Charles

Mike recorded and performed with legends such as:

• James Brown
• Hank Ballard.

In 2002, Mike and his wife relocated to Key West, where he immersed himself in the local music scene.

He became a staple performer who played solo gigs at Town ‘n’ Tavern for over a decade.

He also formed Southernmost Brass, a group known for blending Big Band classics with contemporary tunes.