Other Projects

After nearly 10 years of performing music together as The Solution,
Pat Owens & Mike Needer have ventured out in a number of different directions.
Search below for the band you like best... or hate least.

The Solution The original. Where it all began. The pioneers. Mike and Pat in the acoustic duo format. Whatever you call it, the truth remains the same... Do they bring it? Oh yeah... it's already been broughten.

Client 9 Mike Needer, Pat Owens & Rod Sebastian: 3 musicians with over 50 years of combined experience! Presenting the ultimate party rock experience- They'll start things off with some classic tunes everone knows, then this power-trio is kicking out your favorite party rock tunes that make you want to get up and dance your ass off!

Wired Shut Mike has recently teamed up with the guys from Wired Shut. This four man band cranks out Modern Rock favorites and Classic Rock Anthems from start to finish! Their high energy stage show will keep you singing and dancing all night long. You'll hear covers from such bands as ACDC, Daughtry, Foo Fighters, Mötley Crüe, Nickelback, Seether, Theory of a Deadman, Velvet Revolver and the list goes on and on!

Pat Owens He's been trained in the ways of the samurai... Pat's taking his solo acoustic show on the road. Combining his originals and his favorite covers into a pleasant package of music... And yes ladies - it's quite a package.

Mike and Mook For nearly three years now, Mike Needer has joined Mook Jones on stage at various dock bars from Dundalk to Annapolis and everywhere in between. This duo takes requests from a list well into the 500's, so there's something for everyone! Whether you enjoy beach music, classic rock, country, modern rock or oldies, you're bound to love this act!!!

Steve Pomplon Band An original music project: Pat joins The Steve Pomplon Band on bass guitar and background vocals.

My Boy Blue My Boy Blue is an acoustic band featuring Mike Needer and Rod Sebastian. You will see an "unplugged" MTV style show. Mike and Rod play tunes from the 60's, 70's and 80's.

Old School Party like it's 1999. Dan, Mike and Pat bring you their favorite songs from the 90's. It might be acoustic, it might be electric... but it's always fantastic. And in case you're wondering... yes, they look great in flannel.