Codename Mike
Encyclopedia
Codename Mike is an American
rock
band formed by Benny Marchant and Dave Krusen
in Los Angeles
, California
in 2009.
area including clubs like the Whisky A Go Go
, Viper Room
and Cranes in Hollywood with special guests Christopher Thorn and Brad Smith of Blind Melon
and also Sean Hurley. In November 2009, Benny Marchant recorded his debut album "Cold Weather" with producer Joe Chiccarelli. Dave Krusen
played on two of the songs, originally written for and performed by Codename Mike.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rock
Rock music
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band formed by Benny Marchant and Dave Krusen
Dave Krusen
Dave Krusen is an American musician who is best known for being the original drummer for the American rock band Pearl Jam and for his work on the band's debut album, Ten...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
in 2009.
Studio Works and Performances
Codename Mike recorded 15 songs for the debut record but were never released due to other commitments with the members. In June 2009 the band started performing live in the Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
area including clubs like the Whisky A Go Go
Whisky a Go Go
The Whisky a Go Go is a nightclub in West Hollywood, California, United States. It is located at 8901 Sunset Boulevard, on the Sunset Strip.-History:...
, Viper Room
Viper Room
The Viper Room is a nightclub located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. It was opened in 1993 and was partly owned by actor Johnny Depp until 2004. The club became known for being a hangout of Hollywood elite, and was the site where actor River Phoenix died of a drug overdose on...
and Cranes in Hollywood with special guests Christopher Thorn and Brad Smith of Blind Melon
Blind Melon
Blind Melon is an American rock band active from 1989 to 1999, and from 2006 onward.Best remembered for their 1993 single "No Rain", the group enjoyed critical and commercial success in the early 1990s with their neo-psychedelic take on alternative rock...
and also Sean Hurley. In November 2009, Benny Marchant recorded his debut album "Cold Weather" with producer Joe Chiccarelli. Dave Krusen
Dave Krusen
Dave Krusen is an American musician who is best known for being the original drummer for the American rock band Pearl Jam and for his work on the band's debut album, Ten...
played on two of the songs, originally written for and performed by Codename Mike.