"Anderson is an expert player whose arrangements make the most of his instrument." -Dirty Linen Magazine, Feb-March '99

Mike Anderson is one of the most versatile folk performers and educators in the Midwest. He received a National Children’s television award for his show “Mike’s Music Works.” Mike plays guitar, banjo, jaw harp, noseflute, bones, and more. He is best known as an outstanding mountain dulcimer player - one of the very best in the state and indeed the entire Midwest. As an author and elementary school teacher, Mike has honed his skills as a storyteller and is one of the best yarn-spinners and worst pun-tellers anywhere.

The combination of music, storytelling, humor, and educational background has made Anderson one of the most sought after performers and speakers in the Midwest. Mike Anderson is a driving force on the Illinois folk scene and is one of the people we can thank for keeping traditional music and storytelling alive.