Mike and Mike

The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth Street, Charleston, WV

Mike Bennett was born and raised in West Virginia. He lived in the desert southwest for awhile returning to West Virginia in the late 1980's. He has been playing guitar and singing since his early youth. He started writing songs in the 90's, playing out in venues in 2000. His voice has been noted by many as reminisant of the late Johnny Cash.

Mike Cogar was also born and raised in West Virginia. He served our country in the U.S. Army as a young man, returning home to raise a family. He has been playing percussion since his early youth. He presently plays various percussion instruments such as bongoes, a cajon, and most resently the slap top cajon.

Mike and MIke joined forces this summer and immediately an acoustic symbiotic relationship was begun.Sometimes joined by various musicians Mike and Mike is a creative work in progress.