Michael Poupko
Chicago
Tokyo Yoyo (Mike Poupko) HIstory
MUSIC IN TV AND FILM
Networks and Corporate: Disney, NBC, FOX, BBC, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, Food Network, Cooking Channel, HGTV, WGN, DIY Network, MGM, Universal, Bose, Relix Magazine, Rutgers University and more.
Notable Shows/Movies: Dateline NBC, Design On A Dime, Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern, Made In America (Emmy winning), Rehab Addict, So You Think You Can Dance, New In Town (Renée Zellweger, Harry Connick Jr.)
Where: US, Canada, India, Hong Kong, Russia, Australia, Germany, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, Scandanavia, Spain, Portugal, UAE…
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Notable Venues: House Of Blues, World Music Theater, The Metro, CBGB's, Double Door, Park West…
Shared the bill with: Tom Petty, The Black Crowes, The Wailers, Soul Asylum, Soul Asylum, Cracker, Fishbone, Blind Melon, Victor Wooten, Rachel Yamagata, and more
Performed Live With: Frankie Avalon, Nely, Jeff Mauro (Food Network), Jim Peterik (“Eye Of The Tiger,” “Vehicle”), and more.
Theater: Tony & Tina’s Wedding, Hair, Footloose, and more.
Countries Performed In: Most of the US, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Morocco, Canada and more
AWARDS
Chicago Music Award - “Best Rock Album” – Punsapaya – Prepare to Qualify
Chicago Music Award – Punsapaya nominated a second time for “Best Rock Album”
Chicago Music Award – Punsapaya nominated 3 years in a row for “Best Rock Performer”
Elmhurst Jazz Fest – Outstanding Soloist award 2 years in a row.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Jazz Guitar Performance from the Chicago Musical College at Roosevelt University in 2001.
Mike is also proud to be the director and owner of North Shore Music Institute since 2010.
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