Formed in 2016, Mike Defendant + Katrina Jo are a folk punk band from Springfield,Ohio. They have been playing shows together in Ohio and across the country on tours on their own and with notable bands like "Days N Daze" and "MDC - Millions Of Dead Cops" to name a couple. They have shared the stage with some big names outside of touring including, "Laura Jane Grace (of Against Me!)", "Afroman", "Shaggy 2 Dope (Of Insane Clown Posse)", "Green Jelly", "Doom Scroll", "Matt Pless", "Holy Locust" "Little Foot" "IV and The Strange Band" and more! They love to perform live and jump at every chance they can to get on stage. They currently have 2 singles "Oklahoma Or Bust" and "Self Hate Love Song" available for free at

https://www.mikedefendant.com/free-downloads

Check out WYSO Public Radio's review of "Self Hate Love Song" here:

https://www.wyso.org/arts-culture/2023-07-28/new-hits-from-ohio-artists-self-hate-love-song 

They believe in and will always fight for equality. They are not afraid to play songs that represent how they feel politically and emotionally. 

They plan to release new music in 2026! 

Find them on social media!

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MikeDefendantplusKatrinaJo 

Instagram:
https://instagram.com/mikedefendantplussignkatrinajo