MIKA GIGS

Setlist summary 2008-2020

I added the setlists I had in my archives in time order to my album era books. Most times I don’t have a setlist on paper so I either take a photo of it after the show or at least describe it in my report to remember it later. However, now when we ...

Songs for every possible mood

The days we are living. Sigh, I have no words. I miss seeing Mika on stage but at least I can listen to his music at home. It keeps me going. There’s a suitable Mika song for every possible mood and I listed below some of my current favorites. ...

Album era project (part 3)

I’ve finally finished the third part of my album era books and this No Place In Heaven book is my favorite of these era books so far. It’s even thicker and heavier than the previous books. 2015 and 2016 must have been my busiest Mika years. I ...

Album era project (part 1 & 2)

Two of my four large album era books are done and I’m really pleased how they turned out and wish I could show them to you in real life. The best part is how heavy they are. Each book weighs more than 2 kg and just holding them in my hands tells how much ...

Now playing: My Name Is Michael Holbrook

Usually I cook in silence. Thinking quietly while doing something with my hands gives the best ideas. These days my kitchen is like a music cafe. Suddenly I listen to everything. I listen to My Name Is Michael Holbrook. I listen to every Mika album and ...

Greetings from isolation

Greetings from home isolation. I know for some you the situation is already worse than in your nightmares. Just being isolated at home can be difficult if there’s no possibility to go out for fresh air or no one to talk to. For me staying at home ...

Anniversary favorites

The day I left Australia a week ago was actually my 12th gig anniversary. That means it’s been exactly 12 years since I saw my first Mika show in London. What a better way to celebrate it than seeing those beautiful, intimate gigs in Australia and two ...