"Love; Just Love"
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"High On The Hog"
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This folk artist, born in Mt. Vernon, OH, grew up in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Michael has been writing his own songs since receiving his first guitar at age 12. After high school he moved to West Virginia and began making serious strides as a writer. Michael graduated with a B.S. in Music Recording from Middle Tennessee State University.

Michael's first band, Easy Chair, had regional success and opened for The Larry Keel Experience at the Purple Fiddle in West Virginia. He then moved to Teton Valley, Idaho where he produced three albums of original material ranging from bluegrass to folk-blues; When the Mountain Calls (2005), Just a Word (2006), and Remains (2007). The mountains and rivers of Idaho proved to be huge inspirational catalysts for his work.

He has always felt a need for civic aim in his songs and lyrics. "That is the essence of a folk musician and the only genre that truly fits what I'm doing," he says. Michael is particularly interested in the stories of people and places. Since coming to Idaho, he has performed with Lost Dogs Gathering, One Ton Pig, and Lovin' Jug. He also performs solo with musicians from around the country. He has shared the stage with the Drew Emmitt Band and Vince Herman's Great American Taxi (both of Leftover Salmon), Ben Winship (Brother Mule, Growling Old Men, Kane's River), Larry Keel, The Billy Pilgrims (Uncle Earl, Open Road) and was scheduled to open for John Prine and Los Lobos. Michael's band Lost Dogs Gathering closed the 2005 Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival at the world famous Trap Bar in Alta, WY. The festival also featured the legendary David Grisman.

Although Michael still has little national notoriety, it's hard to imagine that his regional work won't pay off.