Dirty Linen says, “…Anderson is an expert (Mt. Dulcimer) player whose arrangements make the most of his instrument.” From a review of Mike’s CD Ice Out 　　* 　　Mike Anderson is one of the most versatile folk performers and educators in the Midwest. Mike plays guitar, banjo, jaw harp, noseflute, bones, and more. He is best known as an outstanding mountain dulcimer player - one of the very best in the state and indeed the entire Midwest. 　　As an author and elementary school teacher, Mike has honed his skills as a storyteller and is one of the best yarn-spinners and worst pun-tellers anywhere. 　　The combination of music, storytelling, humor, and educational background has made Anderson one of the most sought after performers and speakers in the Midwest. Mike Anderson is a driving force on the Illinois folk scene and is one of the people we can thank for keeping traditional music and storytelling alive.