Mike Mangione

Mike Mangione is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and percussionist. He currently leads the band Mike Mangione & The Union, an orchestral folk group, with his brother Tom. The band calls both Chicago and Milwaukee their home since members split the cities. He is also the host of the podcastTime & The Mystery: Conversations with Mike Mangione a podcast that sits with public figures to discuss their inspiration, process and connection with others through their work. Mike grew up in Glenview IL, a northern suburb of Chicago. He has released four records.[1][2][3] Mike graduated from Marquette University and had a non-speaking role as "Mail Boy" in 2004 Will Ferrell movie Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. The money made from his work on movie financed his first tour.[4] He is Catholic[5] and has a Catholic themed blog.

References

  1. ↑ Annie Reuter. http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1567966/scouting-report-southern-soul-outfit-mike-mangione-the-union Billboard.com Retrieved 2014-08-13
  2. ↑ Hal Horowitz. http://www.americansongwriter.com/2013/09/mike-mangione-the-union-red-winged-blackbird-man/ AmericanSongwriter.com Retrieved 14-08-13
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  4. ↑ Michael Popke. http://expressmilwaukee.com/article-permalink-3171.html expressmilwaukee.com Retrieved 14-08-13
  5. ↑ Our Sunday Visitor
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