Dave Mikulskis’ love for music began at five years old, belting out 45s on his dad’s Hi-Fi while performing for his mom’s friends using a cheap phonograph as his stage. Those moments—captured on tape and cheered on by family—planted the seed for a lifelong calling. “I was just a kid, belting out songs like they were mine,” he recalls with a warm chuckle. Years later, that same kid—with grit, resilience, and a voice that cuts through noise—for nearly 25 years has been the lead vocalist of Hi Infidelity, a band breathing new life into classic rock.
His sound is a love letter to arena rock, shaped by the soaring vocals of Boston’s Brad Delp, Foreigner’s Lou Gramm, and the timeless melodies of The Beatles, whose Red Album cracked open his young mind. “I was eight when I found that record—it was like unlocking a secret,” he says. Dave’s delivery is heartfelt and commanding, bringing nostalgic power ballads into the now. It’s music that demands volume—whether in a dive bar or an arena, it’s made to hit you right in the chest.
The road here hasn’t been smooth. As an independent artist, Mikulskis is often mistaken for the drummer or bassist—not the frontman with the mic and the roar. Then came a life-altering twist: a diagnosis of early-onset Parkinson’s in 2018. It affects his physical movement, but not his voice or will. “It’s frustrating, but I am who I am,” he says with quiet defiance. Instead of retreating, he doubles down—proving that limitations don’t define talent, and adversity only sharpens it.
One of his proudest career milestones came in the form of a collaboration with Jim Peterik of Survivor and The Ides of March—a rock icon who could’ve worked with anyone but chose to write and record with Mikulskis. “That was huge,” he says. “To have someone like Jim believe in me—it’s everything.” That moment, along with the band’s growing ability to create music that truly resonates, was more than validation—it was proof of purpose.
Mikulskis thrives on connection. After shows, he sticks around to talk with fans—not just about music, but about their lives. “I want to know what’s going on with them,” he says. These moments, along with regular engagement on Instagram and Facebook, are how he’s building a community—not just an audience. On stage, his voice soars, channeling the power of classic rock into deeply personal, electric performances that invite fans to sing, shout, and feel something real.
Right now, Hi Infidelity is putting the finishing touches on two new songs with the band, following the buzz of their latest single, With Me Forever, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Music. Looking ahead to 2026, his mission remains simple: keep going. “Surround yourself with people who lift you up. Keep doing it, no matter the outcome.” With a third and fourth album already in progress, Mikulskis isn’t slowing down—he’s just hitting his stride.
“Listen to With Me Forever and share it,” he says, his gratitude as bold as his vocals. “Your support keeps this going.” Follow Mikulskis anf Hi Infidelity on socials for updates and new releases. From a kid singing into a phonograph to a frontman battling Parkinson’s with a mic in hand, his journey is proof that music doesn’t just endure—it lifts, connects, and refuses to be silenced.
