Mike Endrud is a seasoned musician, skilled on guitar, dobro, and pedal steel. With a deep passion for songwriting, Mike crafts songs that tell stories, drawing from a lifetime of performing in a wide variety of venues. His musical journey began at age nine when he first picked up the guitar, a spark that led him from 60s-style garage bands to his current work as a solo artist. Growing up in Western North Dakota, Mike spent his early years in the eastern part of the state before moving west during eighth grade. His music reflects both nostalgia and lived experience, grounded in influences like Dylan, Prine, and Waits, while carrying his own sense of grit and humor.

Hometown: Bismarck, ND

Primary Instrument: 2021 Martin OM35E

Influences: Bob Dylan, John Prine, Tom Waits, Tom Rush

Signature Song: Georgianna

First Performance: Portland, ND (as a kid)

Biggest Musical Achievement: Just playing his songs, putting them out there, and knowing people enjoy them.

Dream Collaboration: Jeffrey Foucault

Favorite Lyric: “Don’t miss those sausage and eggs in the morning. These frozen one’s are just fine.”

Fun Fact: He thinks certain old rock songs need a proper burial. Not all - just some.