Playing an eclectic mix of pop and rock covers, the Mike Risko Band is known for it's ability to cover any tune while keeping the energy up and the party rockin. Their set covers the decades focusing on current pop and select jam bands, power balads and classic rock favorites. They can play any event from clubs and bars to outside concerts and events. The Mike Risko Band is available as a 5 piece electric rock band to a 2 or 3 piece acoustic duo or trio.
Fronted by Mike and Miriam Risko, (guitar player and singer) and owners of the Mike Risko Music School and Store in Ossining, the Riskos have been educating musicians and bringing music to the area for 2 decades. They began playing together in 1997 . The Mike Risko Band has been together since 2005 featuring local favorites Croton Pediatrician Dr. Larry Baskind on Bass, Officer Franklin Jackson Jr on Drums and Melissa Miser on vocals.
Known for having a large following, the Mike Risko Band can guarantee a crowd if you are looking to fill your club or bring people to your event. Their high energy versions of the most popular rock and pop tunes with some 90's and classic rock thrown in, makes them a crowd pleaser every time. Their level of professionalism enables them to adapt to any kind of venue.
Some of the recent Mike Risko Band Venues are:
Ossining Waterfront Concert Series, Croton Waterfront Concert Series, Ossining Village Fair, Croton Village Fair, Ossining Earth Day, Ossining Summerfest, Verplank Summer Street Fair...
They have also played the following not for profit events: Ossining Education Foundation Gala, Tarrytown Foundation Gala, Croton Harmon Education Foundation, Pocantico Hills Foundation School Event, Ossining and Chappaqua PTA Events, Ossining Police Department Holiday Party at Trump, Phelps Hospital Fundraiser at Captain Lawrence, Braircliff Manor Education Foundation Fundraiser at Sleepy Hollow County Club, Village of Ossining Tree Lighting, Briarcliff Harvest Festival, Ossining Children's Center, Chalk Festival Ossining, Ossining Baseball Opening Day (National Anthem)...
They have also played the following local clubs...105-10 Briarcliff, Lucy's Pleasantville, Maya Riviera Briarcliff, Haymount House Briarcliff, Twelve Grapes Peekskill, The Thirsty Turtle White Plains, Club Fit Briarcliff and Jefferson, FAB Mt Kisco, Main Street Steakhouse Ossining, Hudson Room, Taco Dive Bar, Captain Lawrence, The Boathouse, Amalfi's Briarcliff....
And the list goes on....
Fore more information on the band, please call 914-762-8757.
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