Bio
Formed in 2017, Mike & The Nerve are a Gainesville-based indie punk band excited to be playing their fourth Fest. Drawing influence from Gainesville luminaries Against Me! and Hot Water Music, along with acts like The Menzingers and Frank Turner, the band play an infectious brand of heartland punk comprised of singalong choruses, introspective lyrics and driving rhythms. The quartet consists of frontman Mike Llerena, guitarist Will Diaz, bassist Nathaniel Fuller and drummer James Perez. Llerena explains “The name ‘The Nerve’ refers to both the idea of nervous energy and having ‘the nerve’ to go and do things that seem personally insurmountable, both of which are topics referenced in a lot of the band’s lyrics.” The band have released two full-length albums and several singles, and have plans to release more new music later this year. Mike & The Nerve have played alongside national touring acts such as Laura Jane Grace, Chuck Ragan and the Camaraderie, Swingin’ Utters, War on Women, Winona Fighter, and Anthony Raneri of Bayside.
