Mike Garson

Back at the piano, back on The Sun Rose stage. @jakewrogers and I return for two intimate evenings of Bowie’s Piano Man. We first played together there four years ago, and after reuniting for January’s sold-out Bowie Birthday celebration, we’re back together again next weekend for two nights up close at The Sun Rose. Limited tickets available. Send this to the person you’re bringing, pick your night, and book your seats at liveatthesunrose.com.

I’m heartbroken to hear of the passing of Sass Jordan. Sass and I had the joy of working together on our A Bowie Celebration tours. She was an extraordinary singer, but what I remember just as much was the person behind that unmistakable voice. She had a great heart, a wonderful spirit, an incredible feel for the music, and a wicked sense of humor. She was an absolute joy to work with, both onstage and off. When Sass joined us, she said that performing Bowie’s music every night felt like “playing a love letter to his memory.” \It was an honor to share those nights and that music with her. My deepest condolences to her family, friends, fellow musicians, and everyone who loved her. Sass was one of a kind, and she will be deeply missed. Photo by Andrew Twambley

I’m thrilled to be back at The Sun Rose with @jakewrogers on October 23 and 24. Two evenings together, sharing music in a room that's given us so many special moments. I’d love to see you there. Tickets are on sale now at eventim.us/wafform.aspx?_act… Photo by Michelle Shiers

Aladdin Sane was released 53 years ago today, and it still feels like yesterday. I didn’t fully understand what David had in mind when I walked into that session in 1973. He had this ability to hear something in you and place it exactly where it belonged. When we were recording the title track, I first approached it in more conventional styles. David stopped me and asked for the avant-garde side of my playing, the part that didn’t fit the standard rock piano vocabulary. I wasn’t sure how people would take it. He told me not to worry about that. He gave me the freedom to play. That was one of his great gifts. He let artists bring their full voice into the music without constraint, and somehow made it feel inevitable. So when people talk about that solo, I don’t just hear a piano part. I hear David recognizing something before anyone else did, and giving it the space to exist. For me, Aladdin Sane is one of the clearest examples of Bowie as an artist, a producer, and a truly fearless creative mind. I’d love to hear what this album means to you after all these years. Favorite tracks, memories, or moments that still stay with you... Photo by Brian Duffy

Tickets are on sale now at eventim.us/STARMAN26 for my return with Luke Spiller to The Sun Rose for two nights of magic on April 10 and 11 with a powerhouse band featuring Shay Godwin on drums, Nando Raio on bass, and Dave Wood on guitar. As always, you never know who else might join us on stage!

Dublin has always meant a lot to me, and I’m looking forward to returning for the @dublinbowiefest, February 24 through March 1. The alumni concerts that week are already sold out, but there are still a few seats available for our February 26 evening in conversation with Gerry Leonard, Earl Slick, and Mark Plati. On March 1, I’ll be diving into the piano work behind many of David’s songs and sharing some of the stories and musical choices that shaped them. Would love to see you there. Tickets at the link in my bio…

Some nights become more than a show. They turn into shared moments, where the listening deepens and the energy moves both ways. You can feel it at The Sun Rose. Everyone part of the same breath. This is why live music still matters. I’m grateful for the musicians, the crew, the audience, and the spirit that carried us through magical nights together… 🎥: The Mogli

Fantastic article in Rolling Stone by Lina Lecaro about our show at The Sun Rose on Saturday night with Jimmy Chamberlain, William Patrick Corgan, Andra Day, Max Garson, Shay Godwin, Judith Hill, Hannah Norman, Nick Perri, Ayla Richland, Nando Raio, Carmine Rojas, Jake Wesley Rogers, Elie Samouhi, Luke Spiller, Chad Smith, Jackson U’Ren, Ethan Walmark, and Dave Wood. rollingstone.com/music/music…

Ten years. And yet he’s never really absent. David lived in curiosity and courage. I still feel him when I sit at the piano. His spirit lives on in the music, challenging us to listen harder, think deeper, and never settle for the obvious. What we shared went beyond notes and performances. I’m grateful every day for the time, his trust, and the music. Thank you, David.

Happy birthday, David. Today, we celebrate your curiosity, your imagination, and the fearless way you approached music and art. Your work continues to inspire discovery, connection, and joy for people around the world. Celebrating the music and the moments today.

Tickets are now live at wl.eventim.us/event/mike-gar… for Bowie’s Piano Man: A Decade in the Stars, three intimate nights at The Sun Rose next month. I’m deeply grateful to be sharing these evenings with some extraordinary friends: Jake Wesley Rogers will be with us all three nights, January 8, 9, and 10. Luke Spiller and Judith Hill join on January 9 and 10. Billy Corgan and Chad Smith join on January 10. Each night will have its own shape, energy, and surprises. And if you’ve been with us at The Sun Rose before, you know that unexpected special moments have a way of finding the piano. There are only 80 seats per night. It’s a room built for connection, storytelling, and music that only happens once. Tickets and 3-night passes are available now, but they won’t last long. I can’t wait to see you there.

Billy Corgan, Luke Spiller, Jake Wesley Rogers, Judith Hill, Chad Smith & Carmine Rojas join me for Bowie’s Piano Man: A Decade in the Stars at The Sun Rose, Jan 8–10. Tickets + 3-night passes (on sale Mon Dec 15, noon PT): wl.eventim.us/event/mike-gar… This January marks ten years since David passed, the celebration of his birthday, and, in a way that still feels surreal, my own step into my 80th year on this beautiful, chaotic planet. To honor it all, I’m bringing Bowie’s Piano Man: A Decade in the Stars to The Sun Rose for three nights only: January 8, 9, and 10. We’ll have an incredible band, a rotating lineup of special guests, and plenty of surprises. If you know our residency, you know that anything can happen

Sad to hear of the passing of Stuart “Stuey” George, David Bowie’s bodyguard in the 70s. I was fortunate to spend time with him on the Ziggy tour, where his humor kept us laughing and his presence kept everyone in line. One of a kind, unforgettable, and deeply missed.

Reserve your free tickets for my benefit concert this Friday in Costa Mesa by emailing [email protected]. Doors at the Samueli Theater open at 7 for the 8pm concert. I hope you’ll be able to join us for a special evening together.

.@KillerStar_Band concerts are this weekend in London at The 100 Club. Join a great band featuring Kevin Armstrong, Mark Plati, and special guest Earl Slick. Saturday is sold out but there are limited tickets available for Friday at wegottickets.com/f/13690/.

Some songs transcend music - they become anthems of resilience. Heroes is one of those songs, carrying so much weight now. This video is a tribute to the medics in Ukraine who risk everything to save lives. It features extraordinary Ukrainian musicians. I was also honored to be invited to contribute - not for politics but for people. youtube.com/watch?v=M5SOkb7M… This project is personal. My grandparents were from Ukraine, and though I was born in another time and place, their roots run through me. This is my way of giving back by using music as a force for unity and healing. If this moves you, please share it. If it compels you, donate. If nothing else, let it serve as a reminder that even in the darkest times, music remains a force of resilience, connection, and hope. @MikaNewton @DakhaBrakha @OlgaShapovalova @RupertWain @adorecreative @Zoriannakit @UniteWithUKR

💔🎶 @LukeStruts is one talented gentleman! His new single, Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes And Wine, is out now! It's a grand, cinematic, heart-wrenching masterpiece, just as you’d expect from him. Regardless of the title, this song is going to live forever. Listen now and tell me what you think! 🔥🎬 lukespiller.lnk.to/LoveCigsW…

His legacy is a testament to the power of creativity and the enduring impact of true artistry. Thank you for the music, David. ★

Happy birthday, David. The world lost you far too soon, though your music and art, impact, and legacy will live on forever…

Dear Friends, I’m thrilled to share "Peace for a Change," a special new composition I’ve just finished, my heartfelt gift to you in celebration of the spirit of the holiday season. I wish you and yours a wonderful holiday filled with love and joy. Here’s to a magical and inspiring 2025… With gratitude, Mike