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November 25th, 2003

Hey Ya'll,
I've been in the studio doing a new CD for the last couple of weeks, and I think it will be ready for release by Bike Week! We will announce it in January, but I'm gonna give you a heads up right now. I've brought in the usual suspects of course (Johnny Bird and Fish), but on bass is that wild and woolly Funk Brother BOB BABBITT!! Bob played on many Motown Hits when the label was in Detroit, in fact he pretty much saw it all in its heyday. I am very proud and honored to have him on board for this project! We'll keep you posted on a release date.

I want to remind all of you too that during this Holiday season while contemplating that new motorcycle your gonna get from Santa or that boob job your gonna get the ol' lady, lets give thanks for our armed forces protecting our freedom and making sure we have these holidays for generations to come. God Bless them everyone!! PLEASE have a safe and happy holiday season! From all of us at Griffin Entertainment and Chrome link records,
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BIG Mike Griffin

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October 14, 2003

Well ya'll, as we end our ridin season and begin the Holidays, its time to reflect on the year gone past and the year ahead. I want to thank all of you for making this year the most satisfying and successful one in our history. Thanks to all our friends at Global Motorsports, Custom Chrome, Easyriders magazine, Swift Motorcycle Co, Thunder Roads Magazine, as well as all the promoters and event directors too numerous to mention. AND A BIG THANK YOU!! to all of you that attended our shows and bought our cd's. We really appreciate it!

I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season, and be sure to look for us on the road, bringing the blues and the party to you!! Until next time remember to Keep the Rubber side DOWN!!!!

BIG Mike

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September 19, 2003

Man, what an August it has been!! We did about 6,000 miles of shows, from Stugis to Connecticut, then to the mother of all parties, Milwaukee. I want to thank all of our fans for making this last month, in fact this whole year unforgettable! It was terrific and we are looking towards a great fall and winter. As you can see, we will be in Florida for the party at Biketoberfest. Hope you all can join us for the grand finale of the major runs, it promises to be a great one.

Now I 'gotta say something. I am pretty disgusted at the way some people in the media are trying to run this war. I come from a military town, (Lawton/ Ft. Sill OK.) and I'm sick of all these people saying our soldiers are whining about their deployment. I have a lot of friends and some family serving in Iraq, and I can tell you they are there for the long haul and do there job. Nobody wanted this war, but we are gonna finish it.
Please support our President and our troops, they really deserve it, and for my money, they are doing an outstanding job of it. So when you hear someone complaining about the way this war is being run, remind them that they live in a country that was purchased with blood of patriots and will continue to be, as long as evil tyrants rule countries that want what we have. Our way of life is an abomination to them, and they don't want us to exist, so they are doing all they can to destroy it. Lets stand together and run these vermin back into the holes they crawled out of. 'Nuff said...

BIG Mike Griffin

July 19, 2003

I hope everyone is having a safe and happy riding season, I know you are having a wet and hot one!! We've been on the road for most of it and it sure has been good to see you all at our shows.

Make plans to be with us in Sturgis S.D. this year on August 3rd for the Swift motorcycle party at the Full Throttle Saloon. It will be a blast, and you will have the first look at some terrific bikes, man they are SWEET!!!
Also, make plans to be at the Columbia TN. Blues and Barbeque Fest as well as the Hog Valley Rally in Graham KY. Both events promise to be AWESOME!!

Many of you have asked when I'm gonna put out a new CD, and I am working on it, I hope to have it out before October. I'll keep you posted.

Please take a minute to count your blessings and thank God you live in a country where we can ride and live free. Support our President and our troops in Iraq, and also Keep the rubber side down!!!!!!!!

BIG Mike

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May 13, 2003

Well its a beautiful day in Tennessee, so I'm gonna get on the shovel and take a ride, but before I do, I want to thank everyone who came to the Easyriders Bike Shows and made it such a great success!! We had a ball! Thanks and kudos to Cathy Chaffin and her fine staff for making us feel like part of the family, we really appreciate it.

Also, be sure to catch our show, at Metal Rebel Customs in Winston/Salem this June, that place rocks!! Also, I'd like to invite the hometown crowd out to my Summer party in Lawton on May 31st at the Diamondback Saloon. We're gonna have a GREAT time, and maybe we can fit a ride in through the Wichitas for good measure.

I also want to remind all of you guys, PLEASE, if you bring your kids to one of my shows, make sure they have hearing protection. We play fairly loud, and I don't want to damage their hearing. As a matter of fact, it wouldn't be a bad idea for all of you to wear hearing protection at concerts and while riding your bike. I want your ears to be in good shape to listen to our CDs!!

Ya'll ride safe, I gotta go get the Shovel, it's calling my name!!

Keep the rubber side down!!
BIG Mike

February 18, 2003

I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Holiday season,and I know everyone is gearing up for a terrific riding season! Hope we get to see everyone at least one or two shows this year.

We are working on a new CD right now and hope to have it ready by late summer or fall. Of course it will be blues based and have a few bike songs as well, but I think on this one I'm gonna get back to my roots. Its gonna have some surprises, as well as some different stuff on it. I'm also working on some gust stars for it too. Lets keep our fingers crossed!!

Make sure when your at your favorite bike shop or watering hole pick up a copy of
Thunder Roads magazine, its the best source to find out what's happening in the area. Speaking of favorite Bike shops make sure you go by CLASSIC CUSTOM CYCLES in Murfreesboro Tn. (615) 893-7458. Dewayne, Eddy and John know their stuff. Make sure you tell 'em Big Mike sent you!!

Well… Better Run, gotta go to Florida!
Until next time, KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BIG MIKE

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December 20, 2002

Well it's been quite a year for us! We had mostly sold out shows and had the chance to meet quite a few new people this year. Make sure you come and see us at the Easyriders bike shows in your area. We are working with Edgar Winter this year and as you know, HE ROCKS!!

Also I want to invite everyone in Florida to come to Coco Beach on the 22nd of February For the ARC ride and show with Mickey Jones from Home Improvement and many motion pictures. He's a tremendous guy, and I know he'd like to meet all of you. Call Rock Hartley (478) 892-2648 for details.

I also want to congratulate Randy Burnette and his staff at Metal Rebel Customs in Winston-Salem N.C for opening one of the nicest Bike Shops in the Southeast (or anywhere for that matter),we had a great time at his first annual "Chicken Stew",
Keep it up Ya'll!!

On a more personal note, I know we are living in uncertain times, and nobody knows what's gonna happen around the corner, but I cant help believe that we as Americans wont come out on top. Sometimes it seems that we are so divided that we'll never get it sorted out, but I also know that when it gets rough, we put our differences aside, and pull together, making it happen. That's what makes us Americans, and its what makes America the greatest country in the world. So during this holiday season, please don't take it for granted… how lucky we are and fortunate enough to live in a country that allows us to ride our motors anytime we feel like it, and as far as we feel like it. Freedom is the rarest of gifts, and we all get that gift 365 days a year. It's worth fighting for. So dear friends, from Ahab, Johnny,MT, Chrome Link Records, Griffin Entertainment and myself, I want to wish you the Merriest Christmas, and Happiest New Year ever!!!
May God bless you and your families… Ride safe and remember...
Keep the Rubber side DOWN!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

BIG Mike

November 6, 2002

Hey everyone, I want to thank all of you for making this such a terrific year for us. We made a lot of new friends this year and saw most of our old ones.

I want you to know how much I appreciate all of your support. So here's to you. I hope 2003 finds your face in the wind and your gas tank full. Remember to ride that thing safe and sober! I don't want to lose any of you in 2003.

Until I see you on the road, take care, and watch out for your brothers and sisters. And remember… Keep the Rubber side down!!

BIG Mike

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July 18, 2002

Hey Yall,

It's been a HOT SUMMER!! Seems like we've been everywhere this year, seeing a lot of you and enjoying our time on the road.

Looking forward to seeing all of you Tennessee and Alabama fans at the WC Handy Fest this year.

Check the schedule for the gigs.

Also make sure you mark your calendar for the Grinderswitch Poker Run this year in Bon Aqua, Tennessee. Its gonna ROCK!!!

Also check us out at Cajun Thunder Run this year in Lafayette Louisiana. I know its gonna be a great show, with some AWESOME food there. Call 337-298-3730 for info… ask for Brad.

Looking forward to seeing all our New York bros and sisters at Hogs and Heifers on Sept 6th.

Well better run I gotta get ready for a gig, see you all down the road.
Keep the Rubber Side DOWN!!!!!

BIG Mike

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June 4, 2002

Hey Kats and Kittens,

I want to thank Steel Dreams and Sams Town for having a very COOL event even if it was pouring rain in the Delta, we had a great time and everyone else did too!! Make plans to be there next year!!!

Connecticut was cancelled, but everybody still showed and we rocked the Brass Horse, Thanks Jerry for taking great care of us and for the use of your shovelhead, your the best!!!!

Looking forward to the Harley Rendezvous in New York on the 22nd make plans to be with us. Also make sure all you Tennessee and Georgia fans come see us at SWAMP THANGS Salacoa Valley Rally in Fairmount Ga., on June 28th and 29th. Call old Swampy for directions (706) 337-2676 tell him Big Mike said to call.

Speaking of Tennessee, I want to thank my friends at THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE for putting me on the cover of the June issue. Make sure that you pick on up at your favorite Motorcycle Shop, as well as a copy of "Live at the Full Moon Saloon ".

Better roll, gotta go see what's happenin' at Bikini Beach here in Nashville, hope to see all of you on the 7th and 8th of June. Early shows 6 to 9 pm. Yall come and remember to keep the rubber side DOWN!!!

BIG Mike

March 22, 2002

Hey Ya'll! Sorry its been so long for an update but I've been hard at it on the road, and I want to thank all of you for supporting our new Live CD, Sales have been terrific and your feedback has been unreal. THANKS SO MUCH!!!

I was sure happy to see all my old friends at Bike Week this year. The first week was kinda cold but man the second week ROCKED!!! Looking forward to seeing all of my Florida fans in May at Crazy Girls in Deland should be a killer show, and I want all of you to come to Xtreme Cycle open house on the 11th of May, and say Hi to Cal and the gang, I promise it will be a good time!!

Be sure to catch us at the Brass Horse Cafe for Connecticut Bike week, it will be the only place we play for the event the # is 860-738-2017 call for show times.

Well better run… gotta change the oil in the Chopper and get ready for a killer summer. Hope to see you on the road.

Remember Uncle Ahab sez "If it needs antifreeze, it ain't a Harley!!"

BIG Mike

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January 21, 2002

Hope everyone had a safe and Happy New Years!!

We had a BALL at the Shovelhead Lounge in Longwood, Florida! Wish all of you could have made it. Thanks to Ken and Patti Guthrie for such a great party!

We hope to see you all at the Easyriders bike shows in Memphis and Louisville. It should be a blast! We'll play in the afternoon, with the Kentucky Headhunters taking the evening slot, be sure to be there!

We are finished with the new Cd, so we should have them in hand for the Bike week festivities. Be sure to come by and pick up a copy, and make sure you say Hi to Uncle Ahab when you do.

Hope to see you all down the road, ride safe and Remeber kiddies, Uncle Ahab sez" If it uses antifreeze it ain't a Harley"

BIG Mike

December 18, 2001

Hey Ya'll,
I want to take this time to thank all of you for making this such a great year for myself and the band. The gigs couldn't have been better and the people at our shows rocked us as much as we did them. You all are the best ,and we wish each and everyone of you a very Merry Christmas and may all your dreams and wishes come true for 2002! So from Johnny, Steve, Ahab and myself we want to say HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND RIDE SAFE!!!!

Our new CD "live at the Full Moon Saloon" should be available in mid February, so it will be available at Bike Week or on this web site. I am really excited about it, its rough, raw, and rockin'! Just what you guys told me you wanted, so here it is!! Hope ya'll like it, we had a blast makin' it!!! Yes, the song "Cool Guitars" (sell that bitches car) is on it.

Well better close for now, headin' to Oklahoma for our annual get together at The Chrome Link in Lawton. We're gonna have an open jam Christmas weekend some time at the shop so if your in the neighborhood drop by, I'd love to see you!! Call the Chrome Link for details (580) 357-7373 and talk to Bean or Ahab for details, hope to see you there!

Merry Christmas and a KICKASS NEW YEAR!!!!!!

Keep the rubber side down!!!

BIG Mike

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November 23, 2001

Whew!! Man we wore out the road in October!! It was awesome!! I want to thank Larry and Jennifer at the Live Oak Resort for such a great event. Thanks for having us!! And to everyone in Connecticut, Ed, Wendy, Joe, Jerry and Buttercup, thanks for showing us some real northern hospitality. You all are the GREATEST!!!

As usual, Biketoberfest was a complete gas, as was our gigs at the Bayport Inn in Springhill Fla. Looking forward to seeing everyone at Shovelheads for New Years Eve. You need to make your reservations now. Call (407) 332-9199 and do it soon!!

Speaking of Biketoberfest, I want to thank everyone that showed up to be on our live CD. We got some great tracks, and of course some cool crowd participation. The Cd will be available in January on this website and at our live shows. Check it out, I think you'll like it!!!!

Well it finally happened! My bike and I are in the December issue of Easyriders magazine!! I want to thank Aaron Stevenson for taking such great pictures, and the whole staff at Chrome Specialties for making this happen. Especially my bro' Ed (Mr. Lucky) Martin for being such a great guy, and a get down in the dirt bluesman. Thanks for everything, we love ya'll!

Hope to see everyone in November and December, especially New Years Eve, its gonna be a stone cold blast!!!

Well better run, gotta get ready to go back out and play the blues. Just one more thing, In the weeks after the September 11, we were on the road, playing our shows and visiting with our friends (I don't call you fans, your more than that to me) and I want to say, I have never been so proud to call my self a "biker" than right now.

Thanks for showing the world that we can stand together as Americans, and that we will not be discouraged or our spirit will not be diminished. We will give no quarter to these barbarians. God bless everyone of you, and God bless America!!!!!!

BIG MIKE

November 9, 2001

Whew!! Man we wore out the road in October!! It was awesome!! I want to thank Larry and Jennifer at the Live Oak Resort for such a great event. Thanks for having us!!

And to everyone in Connecticut, Ed,Wendy, Joe,Jerry and Buttercup, thanks for showing us some real northern hospitality, You all are the GREATEST!!!

Speaking of Biketoberfest, I want to thank everyone that showed up to be on our live CD. We got some great tracks, and of course some cool crowd participation.
The CD will be available in January on this website and at our live shows. Check it out, I think you'll like it!!!!

Well it finally happened! My bike and I are in the December issue of Easyriders magazine!! I want to thank Aaron Stevenson for taking such great pictures, and the whole staff at Chrome Specialties for making this happen. Especially my bro' Ed (Mr. Lucky) Martin for being such a great guy, and a get down in the dirt bluesman. Thanks for everything, we love ya'll!

Hope to see everyone in November and December, especially New Years Eve, its gonna be a stone cold blast!!!

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September 11, 2001

All of us at Griffin Entertainment, and Chrome Link records would like to say our thoughts and prayers go out to all of our friends ,and fans in New York and Washington DC.

I hope and pray that this despicable act of cowardice does not go unpunished. At this moment, we should all stand and be counted as Americans and support our Armed forces and Government, to hopefully eradicate the vermin that did these heinous acts. May America always defeat her enemy's, and May our flag always stand for freedom and JUSTICE!!!

God Bless every one of you, and KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN!
BIG Mike

June 21, 2001

Hey Ya'll,

The J and P open house in Anamosa Iowa was a lot of fun. I want to thank John and Jill Parham for being so great to us and showing us some real good "Northern Hospitality! Thanks a million!

Of course we had a killer time at the Bayport Inn in Springhill Fla. My buddy's Cal and Jimmy are looking forward to seeing all of our fans in Florida on July 7th for their open house! Be sure you all show up, we are gonna have a great time!

Ahab and I are planning to do a Live at Daytona Beach CD this Biketoberfest, let us know if you think it's a good idea. We want to know what YOU think! Send us an e-mail bmgbluz@aol.com or ahab@chromelink.com

Looking forward to seeing al of you this Summer, and remember, Ride that scooter!!

Keep the rubber side down!!

BIG Mike

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May 10, 2001
Hey Ya'll !!
Hope everyone has been ridin' their scooters this spring, its been beautiful weather in most of the spots we've been playing, so if you haven't been on a ride, get out and do it NOW!!

We had a great time in Florida (we always do) and a real successful Wild Hog Rally in Arkansas!! Looking forward to seeing my old buddy, Ed Buley at Connecticut Bike Week this month. All you fans in the New England area come and see me at the Brass Horse in Winstead Ct. I promise it will be a PARTY!!!

Also make sure you don't miss the Jen-Jam 2001 in Cairo Illinois with my special guest Buddy Miles. It should be Awesome!!!

We are talking about doing a Live at Daytona CD this Biketoberfest, let me know if you all think its a good idea, of course I want all of you to come and be in the audience! Let me know what you think!!

Better run, gotta go fire up the Choppper and take a ride, the weather is bitchin!

See all of you on the road!!!

BIG Mike

April 2, 2001
Hey All you Cats and Kittens!

I finally got home after 5 weeks on the road, and would like to thank all of you for making our shows so successful!!

Especially all our fans at Daytona Bike Week! It was truly a Kick-ass party! I really am humbled and happy at the crowds we had, all I can say is that my fans are the best!! You all ROCK!

The Thunder on the Trinity run was also very cool, especially that night, it was 42 degrees, but the party went as planned. Thanks to Skeet Raggio and his crew for doing such a tremendous job, and being so great to us.

I want to invite all our Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Missouri, Louisiana, and Oklahoma fans to come to the first annual Wild Hog Cycle Festival, and rally in Helena Arkansas on the 27th and 28th of April. As you know, (or maybe you don't) Helena is home of Sonny Boy Williamson. It is also the home of the King Biscuit Blues Fest, one of the finest blues fests in the country. I am honored to be the headliner on the 28th. I will be glad to see my old friend, Bubba Sullivan, I know its gonna be a great party, so ya'll come!

Also looking forward to seeing the king of the counterculture, Ed Buley at Connecticut Bike Week on the 18th, 19th and 20th of May. Its gonna be a monster show!!

Well, better roll now, gotta go back on the road, hope to see all you bad muthas out there. Until then, keep the rubber side down!!!!!

Big Mike

January 22, 2001

Hello all you Cats and Kittens from Nashville Tn!! Boy am I excited!! I finally got the new CD out, and I think it's my best yet! There is a star-studded cast on the CD, as well as my usual guys, and all of them played their asses off!!

I am so proud of this CD. You gotta hear the sound bytes on the site!! If you have a minute or two, please listen to the clips of the new tunes, and let me know what you think. I'd really like to hear from you. Sign the Guest book and give me some feedback!! Thanks in advance, for your responses!

It looks like we will be playing a lot of the big events this year, so come and see us and check out my new chopper, "Livin Large" at the shows! My buddy , Ed "Mr. Lucky" Martin, and Chrome Specialties, had the Martin Bros. Custom Bikes, in Ft. Worth Tx. build it for me! Its so radical, I want you all to see it in person. It will blow your dress up!! I will be touring with it for all 2001 events!! Thanks Ed and your fine staff for making my dreams come true!

Better close for now, I'm gonna go drink a beer and jam some blues with some friends of mine, wish you all were here!!

By the way, If you know of an event, run or show that I should know about, contact me at (615) 202-6863 or e-mail me at bmgbluz@aol.com.

Keep the rubber side down!!

BIG Mike

December 12, 2000

Hello from Nashville Tennessee!!

Sorry we haven't updated for a while, but the good new s is that our new CD "Livin Large" is in the can and is going to be released in January!

The CD features some of the best vocalists and musicians in Nashville, and features the legendary BUDDY MILES!! That's right, the drummer for Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana is on my New CD!! Talk about being in HOG HEAVEN!!

This is our biggest CD yet, and I think there is something on it for everyone. It will be available on our website Jan. 20th, I hope you all enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it.

On the cover is my new bike that Chrome Specialties built for me. It's called Livin Large too. It really lives up to its name. Its 10 feet long and has a 113 cubic inch S&S motor in it!! Its AWESOME!! Thanks Mr. Lucky and you beautiful bevy of bodacious babes for making my Christmas UNREAL.

Speaking of Christmas, I hope each and every one of you have a safe and happy holiday season. I promise I will update more often now that the CD is finished.

Hope to see you at one of my shows.

BIG Mike

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Hey Ya'll!!
Its been a busy summer for us road dogs!! It sure has been great meeting all of you, and hanging out with everyone at the shows. Especially at WC Handy week in Muscle Shoals Alabama. It was my tenth year there, and needless to say it was a real party!! Thanks to Tom Stevenson for running me around in his gorgeous 69 Firebird convertible, and congratulations to him for winning the trophy in his class at the car show!

Michigan was beautiful as always, and I want to thank John and Carol Bird (Johnnys folks) for extending such great hospitality to me at their beautiful home at the lake. Thanks for putting up with me, you all are the greatest!! If you get up to Union city Michigan, make sure you check out Turtle Lake resort its Biker friendly!!! Ma Turtle and Louie will make you feel right at home!!

My friends at the Bayport Inn in Springhill are having a rough time with the county government right now, so all you west coast of Florida folks ride over and sample the best seafood in the area and support the most biker friendly bar in Spinghill. They are good people and don't deserve the crap the county is laying on them.

On a lighter note... Hope to see everyone at the Four Corners rally on Thursday, and at the Summitt in Durango on the weekend...Lets Rock!!

Biketober Fest is right around the corner, so I'll see you at the Full Moon Saloon. We're playing the early show this year so see ya around 7:00!

Better run for now... see you on the road and Keep the Rubber side DOWN!!!

Big Mike

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Hello from the road!

I'm sorry I haven't updated in a while, but I promise I will keep the letters coming in on a more regular basis.

It was good to see all my friends in Myrtle Beach. I'm sorry it was at a DISCO, but sometimes ya takes what ya gets! Kelly Breyare was a fantastic hostess and everyone was great to us, although I don't think that was our kind of place. I'd sure like to go back to Myrtle Beach, so if anyone knows a spot, let me know.

We had a killer time in Amarillo Tx at The Grizzly Bar and the next night at J&Js. The living legend, Buddy Miles, set in with us and it just doesn't get any better than that!!

Of course the customer appreciation day was GREAT!! It's always a blast to play in Lawton and see all my "homies".

I want to thank Rickenjacks Pub and Fred's in Lake Charles Louisiana, for letting us do our thing You have to check those places out if you get down there! By the way, a personal "I love you guys" goes to Don and Ladonna McKnight for putting up with us for the weekend. You guys are the best!!!

The Easyriders Rodeo in Sedalia Mo.was cool. Thanks again to Cathy Chaffin!!

Well I better get after it... We're starting a new CD on the Chrome Link label, so I better start learning the tunes.

Until next time... keep the rubber side DOWN!!!!!!!!

Big Mike Griffin

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HELLO FROM NASHVILLE!

I hope Everyone is getting ready for a GREAT Riding season!! I want to see ALL of you at the events closest to you!!

Thanks to Dr. Bob Martin, of Nathan P. Murphys, in Springfield Mo. for billing us with Allen Ross and Hanks Rotten last month, it was a KILLER show, and a lot of fun. As you guys who read the liner notes on my CDs know, Allen wrote HARLEY IN THE RAIN, and several others that I have recorded. What a great songwriter! Let's do it again!

Also a BIG thank you to Rhonda (Crazy Janie) Woodard, for taking care of the promotion, and hospitality at the Jonesboro Arkansas show, and to Bruce Page and the Blues Heavyweights for doing such a great job opening for us, you guys are the BEST!!!!!!!!!

We are working on a new project, so keep your ears open, you'll find out about it here first, I promise.

Well... I better start warming up the old Ford... I gotta go see my good friend, Edddie (its a biker thing) Buley, up in Connecticut, at the Expo center in Torrington. Hope to see you all there!

KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN!!

And remember to kiss your Mom, and tell her you love her this Mothers Day, in fact, take her for a ride on your scooter, she deserves it!!

Love all ya'll

Big Mike Griffin

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HELLO FROM THE ROAD!!

Daytona was KILLER this year, more BIKES AND BABES, than I've ever seen before... and the weather was BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

I'd like to thank The Full Moon Saloon, for doing such a great job this year, and Doan Management for making it possible for us!

I hope everyone was there to catch Ed (The Blue Dog) Martin set in with us on harp. Thanks again to Rebecca and Kelly from Chrome Specialties for bringing us our threads, and making the scenery so nice.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Myrtle Beach, it should be a BLAST!

Check out our link to the 2001 Club, where we'll be doing our shows!!

Thanks to Larry and Jennifer Williams for making Dr. Rockets such a blast in Corpus Christi! It was good to see Mac and Blond John, but they almost killed me with their Partying!!! I love you guys!!

Anyway... better run, I've got to get busy and write some new songs for a new project we're starting soon. I'll keep you posted!!

Keep the rubber side down!!

Big Mike

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Hello from sunny Florida!!!

We're having a GREAT time!!!! I'd like to thank Christine Vitolo and her staff for making us so comfortable at both gigs at the Rockin Horse and Loggerheads, you all are the best!!

We are on our way to Bike Week, so we hope to see our old friends and meet some new ones at our old stomping grounds... the Full Moon Saloon. Ya'll come on by and see us! I'll be celebrating my seventh year there, so come on by and I promise you we will have a party!! Remember, the Full Moon Saloon, is located at Main and Wild Olive in downtown Daytona Beach, I'll see ya there!!

The dealer show in Indianapolis was Killer, if you were there I know you had a smokin time. We sure did. Chrome Specialties prez Ed Martin sat in on the Mississippi Saxophone, he was awesome!! It sure is cool to be affiliated with such a progressive and fun company as Chrome Specialties. Make sure you check out the new stuff for 2000, it gets the Big Mike seal of approval.

Gotta run... Johnny and Ger are at the pool hoggin' all the beer.

Until next time,
Keep the rubber side down!!

Big Mike

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Hello from the road!

I hope everyone had a great New Year, I know we did!

I'd like to thank Larry Hilderbrand for his hospitality at Live Oak resort. His facility and staff are first class! If you visit Texas, check out his events in the spring and summer, or just stop by and say HI!

I have a Very Important announcement to make! As you know, I do a lot of motor related events. These gigs and my producer Ahab, have brought us to a partnership with Chrome Specialties, one of the largest dealers of parts and after-market accessories in the world of motorcycles! Both of our albums, "Harley In The Rain" and "Twin Brothers of Different Mothers" will be offered in their 2000 catalog! I am very excited about this merger of BIKES AND BLUES! Thanks to Chrome Specialties for their vision and wisdom in expanding their business to include the biker "lifestyle" of great music!

Also, to all our fans on the east coast, I'll be playing Myrtle Beach Bike week this year! The dates are May 11th through the 13th at the 2001 club! See us there!

Make sure you stop by the Full Moon Saloon during Bike Week and say Hello! We want to see all our Florida fans In Daytona beach!

Gotta close now, Ya'll come see us when you can!!!!!

Keep the rubber side down!

Big Mike

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I'd like to start out this months "what's new" wishing all our friends and fans a Happy Holiday Season from all of our families to yours... a Safe and Happy Millennium.

Speaking of that... I'd like to thank The FULL MOON SALLOON, in Daytona Beach Fla. and The Rockin Horse in Stuart Fla. for makin our trip to the Atlantic side of the state a REAL Success. Not to mention the blast we had at Gators and The Bayport Inn on the Gulf side of the state. Many thanks to all our Florida fans for your support... you know we LOVE YA'LL.

November has been a slow down month, to let us catch up on some well deserved rest and also to do a little song writin' and family stuff. We'll see ya at THE Big Apple Cafe for a Thanksgiving Show on the 27th of Nov. Hope to see everyone there!!!

Until next time... "Keep the rubber side down"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yours in the blues,

Big Mike

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Attention all bike and blues fans!!! Chrome Link Records is proud to announce the release of "Twin Brothers of Different Mothers", and I personally think it's my best CD yet!!

I tried to give you as much of my "live" show as I could, plus some new original music as well as some classic cover tunes. I hope there is something in it for everyone! Anyway... we are very proud of it and would like to see ALL of our fans get a copy, so order yours today on this website!

I would like to thank Ed Buley, founder of Connecticut bike week, and his staff for showing us a terriffic time in Torrington, Connecticut! This event is surely going to become THE premier event of the Northeast! The weather and the countryside was picture perfect, and the people were the BEST. Thanks again Ed, for such a great time.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach at the Full Moon Saloon! Be there! We will be celebrating our new CD so stop by and have a drink with us!

Well, better go for now... Keep the rubber side down!!

BIG Mike

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