Mike Breen Band live at Whistle Binkies, Edinburgh — stage lit, electric four-piece

High-voltage indie, rock, and pop

4-piece · Edinburgh

The work

Searing guitar — dynamic grooves — raw, powerful vocals.
We play what people stay for.

"This one goes out to the one I love."

R.E.M. · "The One I Love" · 1987 · A song the band keeps for the last set.

R.E.M., Gnarls Barkley, Tom Petty, Elton John, Chris Isaak, Nirvana, AC/DC, Radiohead, Reef, Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Alter Bridge, Pink Floyd, Snow Patrol — the songs people stay for. The acoustic sibling lineup, when the room needs to be quieter, is 3AM Band.

Personnel
Mike Breen, lead vocals and rhythm guitar
Mike Breen
Lead vocals · Rhythm guitar
Jim Wilkie, lead guitar
Jim Wilkie
Lead guitar
Gary Houston, bass
Gary Houston
Bass · Vocals
Bruce Mackay, drums
Bruce Mackay
Drums
01Listen

Live from Binkies, Edinburgh

01 You Shook Me All Night Long AC/DC · 1980 3:30
02 Wicked Game Chris Isaak · 1989 4:48
03 Free Fallin' Tom Petty · 1989 4:25
04 The One I Love R.E.M. · 1987 3:18
05 Another Brick in the Wall Pink Floyd · 1979 5:48
06 Rocket Man Elton John · 1972 5:14
07 Watch Over You Alter Bridge · 2007 5:23
Artists · A–Z

AC/DC · Alter Bridge · Chris Isaak · Elton John · Gnarls Barkley · Nirvana · Pearl Jam · Pink Floyd · R.E.M. · Radiohead · Reef · Rolling Stones · Snow Patrol · Tom Petty · and more…

02Live

The next one counts.

4
Jul 2026
Old Swan Inn
Smithhills Street · Paisley
SaturdayFree · 4–7 PM
5
Jul 2026
Whistle Binkies
South Bridge · Edinburgh
SundayFree · 9:30 PM
10
Jul 2026
Whistle Binkies
South Bridge · Edinburgh
FridayFree · Midnight
8
Aug 2026
Whistle Binkies
South Bridge · Edinburgh
SaturdayFree · Midnight
03Questions

What booking-side people ask.

Who is in Mike Breen Band?

A four-piece working out of Edinburgh: Mike Breen on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Jim Wilkie on lead guitar, Gary Houston on bass, Bruce Mackay on drums. Same rhythm section as 3AM Band (Gary and Bruce), expanded with Jim Wilkie on electric lead for the four-piece amplified format.

What kind of music does Mike Breen Band play?

Electric indie-rock-pop covers. R.E.M., Gnarls Barkley, Tom Petty, Elton John, Chris Isaak, Nirvana, AC/DC, Radiohead, Reef, Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Alter Bridge, Pink Floyd, Snow Patrol and similar indie, rock and pop material — fully amplified, twin guitars, tight rhythm section. Volume that fills the floor, taste that keeps the bar busy. The loudest band you'll book with the best taste. Different product from the acoustic 3AM Band lineup.

Where is Mike Breen Band based?

Edinburgh, Scotland. The band plays Edinburgh and the Lothians as standard, with travel across Scotland and the UK on request. Live tape on the site is from Whistle Binkies on South Bridge.

Does Mike Breen Band play weddings, festivals, and corporate events?

Yes. The electric four-piece format suits wedding dance floors, late-night pub residencies, festival stages, private parties and corporate events where you want a full amplified band rather than an acoustic trio. Booking enquiries go via the form below or through the agency, Edinburgh Bands.

What's the difference between Mike Breen Band and 3AM Band?

Same frontman, different product. Mike Breen Band is the four-piece electric lineup — full volume, dance-floor energy. 3AM Band is the three-piece acoustic lineup — room-friendly, intimate, dinner-and-drinks volume. The right choice depends on the room and the night. Both are bookable through Edinburgh Bands.

How do I book Mike Breen Band?

Bookings are handled by Edinburgh Bands, the agency. The fastest route is the enquiry form below — replies typically arrive within a working day. For urgent enquiries call or WhatsApp +44 7498 208 804.

04Book

Enquire. One working day.

Bookings via Edinburgh Bands.