Mike Kota

Minnesota indie singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer with jazz and bossa nova touches.

Mike Kota is a Minnesota indie singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer whose guitar work mixes jazz voicings and indie-rock progressions, with influences including King Krule, Bon Iver and bossa nova. Mike Kota opened for Chutes at the 7th St Entry in March 2025 and for elbow at First Avenue in October 2025, then played First Avenue Goes to the Fair in September 2026.