User:Michael borbridge

Michael Borbridge

Grew up in Orinda California. After seeing the Beatles perform twice live (once at the Cow Palace, and their last performance at Candlestick Park) he knew exactly what he wanted to do when he grew up. It looked so fun that his dream was to be a musician and to follow their footsteps.

Michael formed "The Sidewinders Featuring Freddie Roulette" and played local Bay Area venues. Much like John Mayall and the Blues Breakers, Michael incorporated and worked with many musicians under the same band name.

Some of those musicians who participated in this band were Harp player Will Scarlett from Hot Tuna, guitarist Hans Raag from the Naked Barbies, guitarist Michael Sisaki from Cold Blood, and guitarist David Vega from J.J. Malone & worked with Larry Graham band who was the bass player for Sly & The Family Stone.

Worked with Freddie Roulette for years then formed The NightFire Band with Harvey Mandel.

Michael was involved with NightFire featuring Harvey Mandel / Freddie Roulette. Michael has also been a bandleader for Country Joe McDonald, and has played, produced, and recorded a number of projects involving Harvey Mandel, Kathi McDonald, Terry Hanck, Davey Pattison, Rich Kirch, David Freiberg, Elvin Bishop, Melvina Reynolds, Henry Kaiser, Roy Rogers, Country Joe McDonald, Charlie Musselwhite, Luther Tucker, Stu Blank Band, Norton Buffalo, Terry Haggerty, Pete Sears, Nick Gravenites, Barry Goldberg, Mercy Levy, Diana Mangano, Rick Kellogg, Peter Rowan & the Rowan Brothers, Mic Gillette, Chris Cobb, Ronnie Montrose, Curtis Lawson, David La Flamme, Michael Warren, Steve Evans, Mick Martin, Barry Melton, Eugene Huggins, Michael Hinton, and others.

Drummer, and co-produced: "Harvey Mandel and the SnakeCrew" and the (Live) CD, It features many famous artists. Michael Played Drums at Chet Helms Memorial-Tribal Stomp Concert,Golden Gate Park, SF with Country Joe McDonald. Michael Played Drums at Woodstock 40th WestFest Concert, Golden Gate Park, SF with Harvey Mandel and the SnakeCrew.

Michae Borbridge 2003 NightFire: 2005 The Lost Legends: 2005 Country Joe McDonald: / Chet Helms Tribal Stomp / (LIVE) 2006 Harvey Mandel and the SnakeCrew. 2009 Harvey Mandel and the SnakeCrew. (Live) 2012 Jammin' With Friends.