Drummer Mike Gordon grew up in Northport, New York, where he started playing drums at age 8. He studied locally with Ed Balsamo and began performing regularly with his high school rock band. During his senior year of high school he was selected for the drum chair of the All State and All Eastern Jazz Ensembles. In 2011, Mike graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Music from the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College. While at Purchase, Mike had the honor of studying under drummers Kenny Washington, John Riley and Richie Morales.

From 2011-2018 Mike lived in New York City working as a music performer, educator, and dance accompanist. He played regularly around town with Prismatic (Alison Shearer), Joe Benjamin, Charlie Phllps, Moondrunk, & The Swingaroos, among others.

Notably, Mike has had the pleasure of performing at Bowery Ballroom, The Blue Note, Smalls, Music Hall of Williamsburg, and Rockwood Music Hall, to name a few. During that time, Mike also served as an accompanist for classes at the Conservatory of Dance at Purchase College. As an educator, Mike provides private instruction in drums, guitar, and beginner piano for all ages.

In 2018 Mike relocated to Austin, Texas with his family where he continues to work as a performer, and educator. You can find him performing around town with Jon Blondell, Ephraim Owens, Bruce Saunders, Jacob Wise, and more.