Genres Punk, Rock, Folk Years active 2000–present | Name Michael Campbell | |
Born August 7, 1985 (age 38) ( 1985-08-07 ) Origin Huntington Station, New York Instruments Guitar, Bass, Omnichord, Chord Organ Associated acts Latterman, Laura Stevenson and the Cans, Kudrow, The Brass | ||
Michael "Mike" Campbell (born August 7, 1985) is an American guitarist and bassist, from Huntington Station, New York, best known for his work with Laura Stevenson, and Latterman.
Professional background
While attending Walt Whitman High School in Huntington Station, New York, Campbell joined Long Island punk band Latterman, led by classmates Phil Douglas and Matt Canino. He recorded and performed as a guitarist in Latterman until shortly before they disbanded in 2007.
After almost four years apart, Latterman briefly reunited with Campbell on guitar, for a series of New York-area concerts in December 2011, followed by a full European tour in the summer of 2012, and an appearance at The Fest in Gainesville, Florida in October 2012.
In the summer of 2007, just after leaving Latterman, Campbell met Laura Stevenson, and began performing as the bass player for Laura Stevenson and the Cans. Stevenson has credited Campbell as the inspiration for one of her earliest songs, "A Shine to It", and also has cited him as the one who encouraged her to record her first album, A Record.
In October 2016 Mike Campbell & Laura Stevenson were married in Accord, NY. The wedding officiant was Lee Hartney from The Smith Street Band.