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Cedar Breaks® is a band known for its original music videos using the natural beauty of Utah, solidly crafted songs, and flowing harmony as well as strong messages of faith, family, and heritage. Cedar Breaks themes are centered on strong family values and fostering tolerance and understanding.

Mike Ericksen produces Media under Empath Media LLC. He is a classical guitarist, song-writer, filmmaker, and a member of Cedar Breaks ® Band. Before joining Cedar Breaks ®, he produced award-winning films and music relating to the journey of early pioneers. These include the musical albums “Unsung, Music for the Trail” and “Sojourn – Along the Path,” and two music videos “Light up the Land” and “Walk the Path of Faith,” with talented songwriter Emily Christensen. Teaming up with Groberg Films, Mike co-produced the award-winning historical documentary “Walking in Obedience, The Ole Madsen Story,” a stunning adaptation of a 3000-mile pioneer journey to the Rocky Mountains. He and Sage Steadman wrote the acclaimed historical novel “Upon Destiny’s Song,” a companion to the documentary. Working with classical guitarist Allan Alexander Mike has produced two classical guitar music books, “Hymns Plus” and “Songs of Faith.” Mike and members of Cedar Breaks ® Band have performed music and stories of heritage across America in firesides and concerts, and producing award-winning albums, songs, music videos, and a musical documentary. He is recently working on a new historical novel, due in 2020. Mike and his wife, Cheri, and family live in Utah.