Mike Dugan emerged onto the New York City blues scene in the late 1970s with his band, quickly gaining recognition for his exceptional guitar skills and songwriting. He was invited to jam with the legendary Les Paul in 1985 and was later honored as "Blues Guitarist of the Year" by Show Business News as well. Forming the Survival Band in 1987, his band's album "Workin" earned a nomination for "Best Contemporary Blues Recording." Mike then moved on to form the Blues Mission, establishing his main base in Allentown and developing original material and his own style of music. Since the '70s, he's toured relentlessly along the East Coast, sharing stages with legends like Little Charlie and the Nightcats and opening for B.B. King multiple times. His albums, including "Blues from the Rust Belt," "All My Blues," and "A Step Ahead of Trouble," are celebrated in the blues community. Additionally, his song "There's No Talkin To Ya" was featured in a 1996 episode of the TV series Homicide.