A local of Fall River, and now residing in neighbouring Somerset, Michael has been playing solo sets and supporting others with a varied showcase of his own work for over 20 years. However in the past 5 years Michael has devoted more time to his music...the results of which are collected in his debut release "Whispers in the wind ".
Michael will tell you he has lived several lives this time around....working as a fisherman, a miller and a carpenter...however he has always come back to his first love which is music.....
Michael is married with 4 daughters ( who inspired the poignant lullaby on the album ), all of whom play music.
In Jan 98 Michael began to make Tuesday night treks to Cambridge to perform at the Club Passim open mics. Later that year he was offered an opening gig for Bill Staines and so started the idea of creating a recording.
He is a familiar figure on the MASSACHUSSETTS folk scene playing his own original blend of folk and bluegrass and showcasing his songwriting talents.
Over the years he has opened for
Bill Stains
Perce Petres
Greg Brown
Ellis Paul
Vance Gilbert
Kelly Joe Phelphs
and has taken a workshop with Norman Blake.
Catch Michael's gig dates here on the site or contact the folk clubs in Fall River.
( See contact page )
Michaels lyrics are also featured in the preface of newly released book " The Sea's Bitter Harvest " by Douglas Campbell
In his own words: " I have no plan. I'm not trying to write in any style or sound like anyone else. I write from gut feeling.....letting the emotion drive the music, not the music drive the emotions....."
" Michael inhabits his songs, not in an analytical sense, but rather as a form of universal connection and communion with the human spirit "
" From Southcoast Tribune "
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