Draft:Mike Rodgers, Musician
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Mike Rodgers, also known as "Mike The Rodgers," "Mikey Keys", "Ro[d]gers," or just Mike Rodgers is a musician, performer, composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, and educator from Hicksville, New York.
Born Michael Frank Rodgers on December 31, 1983 to Daniel Rodgers (an FDNY mechanic) and Betty Schifano Rodgers (administrative assistant) he was introduced to music at a young age to help strengthen his eyesight and vision. He began sitting at an old piano and mimicking playing and singing using old sheet music found in the bench given to him from his aunt. At the age of 7, he began studying music formally with piano lessons, and started to explore music with old vinyl records, watching televised concerts, and reading any books he could find on topics related to music.
He attended and graduated from Holy Trinity Diocesan High in Hicksville, New York. Then attended Molloy University for his Bachelor's Degree, Hofstra University for his Master's Degree, Stony Brook University for his Advanced Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership, and The Julliard School for coursework and certification in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Mike plays the piano, guitar, percussion, vocalist, harmonica, bass guitar, and trombone.
Mike's grandfather, Frank Schifano, is said to have played saxophone in Louis Prima's east coast big band.
Mike's been part of bands, duos, trios, and different ensembles and musical endeavors for many years performing throughout Long Island and New York. This has included recording with All Elite Wrestling for their January 2025 release, "AEW: Stringside: An Acoustic EP." [1] Additionally, he led a big band performance on "AEW: Dynamite" on April 3, 2023 during the "MJF Day" segment, where "Pennies from Heaven" was sung by MJF during the show from the UBS Arena from Elmont, NY. [2]He was invited to and got to sing at "AEW: All In" in London, England, in August of 2024, however, the segment was not able to air due to time constraints.
Mike as of April 2025, he is working Combat Zone Wrestling in the department of music.
He's worked closely with Jesse Ruben, Jasmine Kara, and Mikey Rukus. He performed with Jasmine Kara as a guest artist on piano at her New York City debut at The Iridium Club in April of 2025[3]
He's also performed with Remarkable Wrestling in Nesconset, New York as "Bass Frehley: The Wrestling Rockstar," as an occasional in-ring performer, announcer, commentator, and manager. He also composed some music for their shows.
As a music educator, Mike has taught general music, chorus, classroom music, music technology, jazz, modern band, and several other areas. He frequently facilitates drum circles throughout libraries on Long Island. He is a member of NYSSMA, NYSCAME, and NAfME, where he serves as part of the Music Program Leader's general council.[4] He is also part of the educational advisory board for the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.[5] He is known for his significant support for equity, diversity, and inclusion in music education, and has frequently facilitated workshops and professional development sessions on the topic.
He has also published music available on Spotify and Apple Music.[6]
Mike has also done professional voice over work including meditations for the Adrian Support Group in Tacoma, WA.[7]
He is an avid New York Yankees and professional wrestling fan.
His musical influences include Billy Joel, The Beatles, Coldplay, The Gaslight Anthem, Oasis, The Notorious B.I.G., Foo Fighters, Prince, Iron Maiden, Lizzo, Lissie, and many others.
He is married and has one son.
Mike can trace his ancestry back to San Fratello, Sicily, Italy, to the mid-1800's.
While being Roman Catholic, he maintains strong support for the LGBTQIA+ community and considers himself very progressive.
References
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- ^ "MJF Day Celebration Features Full Band & MJF Singing 'Pennies from Heaven'". 6 April 2023.
- ^ "Jasmine Kara at Iridium Jazz Club".
- ^ "Council of Music Program Leaders – NAfME".
- ^ "Education Advisory Board - Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame". 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Mike the Rodgers". Spotify.
- ^ "Adrian Grief Support: Releasing Guilt in Grief Guided Meditation". YouTube. 10 June 2024.