Already established as a guitarist of finesse and skill by the indie cognoscenti, Mike Strallow also performs and records as singer-songwriter Mike Bones. He combines artless vocals with sophisticated lyrics and deceptively simple but affecting musical forms, resulting in some of the most honest and haunting songwriting on the New York scene. His deep pool of musical associates (members of Oneida, Sian Alice Group, Chavez, and many more) make valuable contributions to his recordings.