-January 2012: Joined the Los Angeles based progressive metal outfit, Samudra. Check out the bands page at http://facebook.com/samudrametal to hear Mike on Samudra’s album, Reformation!

-August 2013: Left Samudra to pursue other drumming opportunities in the industry.

-October 2013: Currently playing with singer/songwriter/guitarist Lauren Rozells.

https://www.facebook.com/laurenrozellsmusic

-April 2015-Present: Continuing session drumming, fill in gigs, and playing with independent musicians and singer/songwriters throughout northern California.