Mike Pachelli

Mike Pachelli is a guitarist and producer from Youngstown, Ohio. He has produced a myriad of bands and singer/songwriters and is the recipient of five Gold & Platinum RIAA awards.

Musical career

Pachelli's guitar style is an amalgamation of jazz, rock, blues, and neo-classical. He began playing guitar at age 10 with guitar lessons in his hometown of Youngstown. He studied classical guitar at Youngstown State University, and then moved to New York City to study bebop.

Through the years, Pachelli gained considerable musical experience in night clubs, concert halls, and recording studios. He has released 10 CDs as a leader and a duo CD with his lifelong friend and mentor, Phil Keaggy. The CD, released through SOLID AIR RECORDS, is entitled "Two Of Us." Mike's latest "électricité" features Andrew W.K. on piano.

Pachelli has "gigged" and studied with an eclectic group of musicians including organist Jack McDuff, guitar luminaries Joe Pass and Pat Martino, big band greats Les and Larry Elgart, and pianists Ferrante and Teicher among others.

Television career

In the 80's and 90's Pachelli hosted a television show on Warner Bros. affiliate WTMV for 10 years Friday and Saturday nights in the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Orlando area. The program boasted a 14 million cumulative audience. In addition to playing with his group on the show and airing music videos, Mike has had a chance to interview and jam with stars such as Paul McCartney, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Plant, Eric Johnson, Zakk Wylde, Allan Holdsworth, Joe Satriani, and many others.

Production career

Pachelli currently resides in Los Angeles, California, where he operates a recording studio, and has a production company (Stonechelli Productions) with CCM icon Randy Stonehill. He also tours with the Randy Stonehill Band, the Frank Stallone Group, Michael Sembello, and Lance Abair.

Discography

*Mystery Highway - with Phil Keaggy & Randy Stonehill (2009)
*Paradise Sky - with Randy Stonehill (2008)
*Free Life - with Brian Rennick (2008)
*électricité - with Andrew W.K. (2007)
* [http://cdbaby.com/cd/ericjohnsawyer"Peace Dove"] - with [http://www.myspace.com/ericsawyer4jesus"Eric John Sawyer"] (2007)
*Journey Home - with Stephanie Staples (2007)
*In Her Name - with Tomek Fior (2007)
*Two Of Us - with Phil Keaggy (2006)
*Simplicity - (2005)
*Acoustic Painting - (2004)
*Noise Travels - (2001)
*For Now, Forever - (1998)
*Tube Driven - (1996)
*In The Now - (1995)
*Good Burn (1992)
*Jazz From Tampa Bay - (1990)
*Mike Pachelli Trio Live! - (1988)
*Talk To Me - (1986)
*Kisses - with Brother Jack McDuff (1980)
*Train Of Life - The Acts (1980)
*Acts I - The Acts (1979)
*Starburst - (1978)
*Swinging! T-Ross Big Band (1977)
*Off My Mind- with Jon Naberezny (1976)
*Merry Christmas - the Band (1973)