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Mike Woods is a guitarist/songwriter/producer currently living in Boston, MA. Woods recently wrote and co-produced the critically acclaimed and commercially successful album “Out Here All Night” (Island/Def Jam), as well as the follow up record "Roll The Dice" for the band Damone. He has also worked with a variety of successful artists including Bleu, The Damn Personals and Lucy Walsh. In addition to touring with Damone and writing for a number of his own projects, he is currently collaborating with upcoming and established bands and musicians as a songwriter and producer Woods describes his early years in music as “being surrounded by a very talented group of people, in a strange suburban environment.” He started his first band at the age of 12 with two other kids from the neighborhood. For obvious reasons this trio didn’t go very far, but Mike continued playing through high school and eventually linked up with the New Haven outfit, J.C. Superska, - a band whose members have all gone on to successful careers in the music industry. Greg DiCrosta is a producer/engineer, Pete Wasilewski, now referred to as JR, is in the band Less Than Jake, Anthony Rossomando is guitarist for the British band Dirty Pretty Things (as well as replacement guitarist in the Libertines), Jim Oblon has worked with Dick Oatts and Edie Brickell, Chris Rhoades is with the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Matt Wachter was the original bassist for 30 Seconds To Mars, and currently plays with Angeles and Airwaves, and Ken Cook, the main songwriter and vocalist for the Damn Personals. It’s extremely unusual for such a small group of friends to branch out into so many areas of the musical community. Upon finishing high school, Mike moved to Boston to study at Berklee College of Music. It was there that Mike started playing with the band Bleu; it was also where he met Dustin Hengst, who later became Damone’s drummer, ultimately bringing Woods into the band a few years later. In 2003, Damone needed a new guitarist, but more importantly, a writer that could produce a successful follow-up to the debut CD, "From The Attic". (RCA Records). Dustin knew that Mike would be a great fit, and they quickly got things under way. Damone later showcased for Island/Def Jam records, and a very enthusiastic Rob Stevenson (The Killers, Fall Out Boy, Sum-41) along with L.A. Reid (Mariah Carey, Avril Lavigne, Usher, Rihanna, Kanye West) signed the band a few days after. Mike’s success with Damone has led to personal endorsements by companies such as Budda, Gibson, First Act and Kahler. Woods is incredibly grounded despite his success, and appreciates every minute of it: "Whenever I'm worn out from months on the road, or feel frustrated in the studio, I think of the people who appreciate the music, and remind myself that I am very blessed to be able to do what I love to do. Whatever the hell that is. I live and die by it." While continuing to write and tour with Damone, Mike has been taking on the role of producer as well. It is a natural progression for an artist with so much recording and writing experience. "I really love watching other artists as they develop their own sound", he says. And while he is unsure what the future holds for him exactly, Mike is sure to continue working in an industry that has been so supportive of his efforts. -D. Alpert 
2010 Music Resume
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