Strawberry Peaches
Strawberry Peaches is swampy Americana-funk, free association
word mashup that takes the listener on a ride through retro surf terrains, with introspection, social commentary, and humor.
- Mike Northcutt - Music, Lyrics, Vocals, Rhythm Guitars, & Video Production
- Bryant Mills - Drums
- Jeff Fielder - Slide Guitars, Lead Guitar
- James Whiton - Upright Bass
Official Lyric Video on Youtube
Acoustic Covers
Mike plays acoustic shows from time to time. Setlist includes an eclectic mix ranging from folk, blues, and Americana, to classic rock, 80s and modern—covers you typically don't hear. Approach is upbeat and audience-focused.
This clip is with long time friend and professional musician, Gene Siegel. Additional live clips can be found on his Instagram.
Music Samples
"2420" Streaming globally
Groove-driven, full length original album “2420,” spanning rock, pop, and Americana-funk. Songs, arrangements, production, and performances on most parts, including all vocals and guitars (except slide), by Mike Northcutt.
Album sampler with clips from each track - 5:47
Additional performances include Bryant Mills (drums on all tracks), Tim Allen (Bass, Josie’s Gone), Jeff Fielder (slide guitar, Strawberry Peaches), James Whiton (upright bass, Strawberry Peaches and Under the Table), and Jay Kenney (B3 organ, Roll with It, Set You Free, and Melody in Turmoil).
Acoustic Demos
During the writing and pre-production stages of 2420 (circa 2004), several acoustic demos were made. Included below are a few songs that were considered for inclusion on the record but didn't make the cut (or were not finished).
All performances, lyrics and songs by Mike Northcutt, except where noted.
Solo Acoustic Sampler (5 songs, 4:52)
All songs by Mike Northcutt, except American Tune by Paul Simon
Outside of The Compromise
Featuring James Whiton on upright bass.
American Tune (Cover)
Performed by Mike Northcutt. Words and music by Paul Simon.
The Switch, Featuring John Wedemeyer
In the early 2000s Mike performed for three years with The Switch as lead singer and 2nd guitarist. The line up featured guitarist John Wedemeyer (the Beach Boys' current touring lead guitarist), drummer Bryant Mills (John Lee Hooker, touring drummer), and Tim Allen (band leader, bassist, and instructor at Showcase Music Institute).
Recorded live at Boswell's early 2000s, home to many San Francisco Bay Area heavyweight musical talents in the 1990s including Greg Camp and Paul Delisle of Smash Mouth and Myron Dove, bassist for Santana.
Cross Cut Saw (Blues)
"Mike Northcutt" 1997, CD Release
Here are a couple of Mike's earliest demos from the early 1990s.
All parts performed and arranged by Mike Northcutt. Words and Music by Mike Northcutt.