About Big Mike
Big Mike
Band Bio:
Big Mike Perez is a Chicago native Blues artist who has resided in New Orleans for over 14 years. Mike is best known for his aggressive Chicago style of Blues Funk/Blues Rock Fusion and Powerful, Soulful vocals while having a charasmatic flair on stage.
Big Mike recently entered the 2026 Internationl Blues Challenge Winning 1st place locally in New Orleans and Won top 3 spot of the entire Challenge. Marking his contemporary approach to Blues music as a effective, different and something new to the world of Blues.
He has notably performed at the taste of Chicago on the best buy stage, Chicago Bluesfest 2022 and 2023, The Canadian Montreal International Jazz Festival of 2022 with Chicago's very own Mississippi Heat. He has performed with Sierra Green and the Giants as Musical Director and Bassist. Touring and Performing all over the United States. Tampa Bay Blues Festival 2025, Big Easy Cruise in 2025, Fort Mose Jazz and Blues Fest 2025, Waterfront Blues Festival in Madison 2025, Blast Furnace Blues Fest 2025, 100 Man Hall 2025
He tours internationally with Chicago's very own Sheryl Youngblood. He has performed with her in Mumbai, France, Belgium, Romania, Germany, and Mexico
Since moving to New Orleans, Mike has made a name for himself in the Big Easy.
Mike is best known for his aggressive style of blues. Emotional solos and tight gospel rhythm hits. His performances are fun and interactive.
Mike is accompanied on stage by musicians from all around the country and has created a little Chicago in New Orleans when you walk into the club.
His latest live album "on the road to Memphis" is a live recorded album in New Orleans highlighting their energetic style live in Concert. The sharpness of the band, the creativeness and overall passion is what sets this blues band apart from most.
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Big Mike & The R&B Kings is a polished blues band that is ready to knock people out of the chairs and on the dance floor.
What we offer.
His band delivers a high energy intense show with his trademark catchy tunes like Mister Big Fonkay, Save Some Funk For Sunday, and Gonna Get Some Love. Big Mike typically gives his musicians on stage freedom for long intense solos which he will keep building for every turn around.
Styles: The band plays many genres and that is do to the versatility of our musicians. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul, Country, and we even add Latin Grooves and rhythms.
The Real Deal
Big Mike's voice has been compared to the likes of Robert Cray and BB King. Soulful and powerful.
Self taught on guitar, bass guitar, and plays classical music on piano.
His shows are intense from beginning to end.
Want to see him Live before considering to hire? Check out our schedule or check out some great videos here on the website.