Mike Rufo

Mike Rufo's songs arc across the waves of life, spanning three albums of

original music, including his latest, Helsinki (co-produced with Erik Yates,

Hot Buttered Rum and featuring Joe Craven, Sharon Gilchrist, Sarah

Larkin, and many other top Bay Area artists). Rooted in folk and rock,

Mike’s musical language builds upon powerful lyrics, driving rhythms, and

melodic riffs that explore emotional depths and transformation. Mike’s

repertoire moves seamlessly across a range of original and re-imagined

traditional and contemporary songs, from poignant to powerful, from rockin’

to refined, he will take you on a journey of the heart, body, and mind.

Mike’s latest album, Helsinki, has been heard on dozens of radio stations

throughout the US and abroad.

Mike has also played with leading contemporary artists such as 2016 NPR

Tiny Desk Winner Gaelynn Lea and performed on stages throughout the

US and abroad including Get Off the Grid Fest ’23 (upcoming, August 18-

20, 2023), The Freight and Salvage (Berkeley), The Mint (Los Angeles),

Sunshine of Love Festival (Santa Cruz), The Fremont Abbey (Seattle), The

Cultch (Vancouver), WDVX Blue Plate Special (Knoxville), Rockwood

Music Hall (NYC), Haight Ashbury Street Fair (SF), Swedish American Hall

(San Francisco), SF Golden Gate Park Bandshell, the legendary KPIG-FM

(live, Santa Cruz), and many others.