About Mike

Mike the Spike (Mike Glendinning) has been a musician/band leader/songwriter/engineer/producer for over 20 years. His preferred brand of electric stripped-down rock and roll is what he likes to play and perform. But Mike has experience in all styles, producing, recording, scoring and anything musical. Even building his own gear when necessary. Born and raised near Whittier, CA (and never having lived outside a 15 mile radius) he has played with and backed up some of OC's and LA's most notorious artists. Johnny "Vatos" Hernandez, Drummer for Oingo Boingo, and Mike's band leader in Oingo Boingo Former Members says of Mike "His time, feel and presence in the band is such a plus!" Singer/Songwriter Cindy Alexander says of her time performing with Mike "Flawless technique, great tone, and perfect pitch - What more could I ask? Oh yeah, and he shows up on time!"

Human Haggis is Mike's new rock/punk band - more rock than punk, but both elements are dominant. They've released their third record, "Mental Implants" on the Neighborhood Records NYC label. Availabe on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify etc. Local OC shows coming soon. Buy the CD, the first release, "Gut Lunch", and merch at Human Haggis

Ear for Music Mike's has a love for all kinds of music and his ears don't lie. This is the job of a producer, composer and musician; To bring a musician's dream into reality. Now with the facility to record full bands to individual instruments! His recording studio, Neighborhood Records West, is ready for all production needs. Excellent gear, comfortable space and experience makes it the place to create! New studio open now! Send an email if you want to make your music heard!

Mike works with his real-life friends like Koko Powell from the Edgar Winter Group, Jimmy Keegan of Spock's Beard, Scott Devours from Roger Daltrey, Steve Bartek and John Avila from Oingo Boingo, Bill Lanham from Joe Walsh, Paul Kostabi, Chip Moreland from Dread Zeppelin, Felice Hernandez and so many more. Some of the musicians he's had sub in his cover band continue to work with acts like Joe Satriani, Edgar Winter, Tony Orlando, CSN, Dave Gilmour, Pat Benatar, Joe Walsh, Oingo Boingo, AC/DC, Jellyfish, Etc. Mike enjoys his time onstage with his friends, and looks forward to the live interaction with folks in his face (Except that mic in the teeth! That sucks!) During covid restrictions, he kept himself busy with self-produced music videos covering some of his favorite songs, combining his love of cinema and video editing with his ability to play and record multiple instruments. Including his friends made it even more enjoyable, as he got to play again with his friends. Today now that restrictions are lifted, he can be found playing pubs, bars and concert halls in and around LA and OC.

Music is music, and that's why Mike loves to play regardless of venue or locale. He's played just about every type of music and has a gigantic library of songs in his head to pull from. There's just about zero kind of music, he doesn't like. Whether he has to wear a tux, or a wrestling mask and overalls, he just loves him some Rock and Roll music. You should come see - He'll make you love it too!