Mike Plume
Canadian country musician
Mike Plume (born May 28, 1968) is a Canadian country music singer and songwriter. He was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, then moved to Bonnyville Alberta.
Background
Canadian singer-songwriter Mike Plume fronts his roots-based namesake band. His first record, Songs From a Northern Town, was recorded in Texas and released in 1993 Touring with groups like Blue Rodeo helped build the group's following, and their 1998 album Song & Dance, Man has won them more fans and awards. In 2009 he released the album 8:30 Newfoundland, followed in June 2013 by the new album Red and White Blues.
Discography / Bibliography
Albums
EPs
Singles
Books
References
Plume's career picks up steam, Edmonton Journal, September 3, 2008
The Mike Plume Band, The Vue Weekly, Aug.
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