Michael Davis - acoustic guitar, lead vocals
David Drake - bass, backup vocals
Jeff Teal - electric guitar
Chris Marsh - drums
Influences
The Beatles, The Who, Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls, Garth Brooks, Nickelback, Foo Fighters, Journey, Styx, Green Day, Fuel, Matt Wertz, Rob Blackledge, Matt Nathanson, Jason Levasseur, Marc Broussard, Dave Barnes, Fleetwood Mac, Neil Diamond, John Mayer, KT Tunstall, and the list marches on...
Cellar Records recording artist, Michael Davis, was born and grew up in the heart of Illinois. From a very young age, Michael had a passion for music, both listening and playing. Driven by this passion and fueled by the existence in a small rural farming community, Michael has spent the last 8 years pursuing his music career as a singer and songwriter.
After geography split apart his first band in which he sang lead and played bass, Michael taught himself how to play acoustic guitar. In early 2006, he recorded and released a six-song EP, Sappy Songs for Sappy Days. From the catchy Spanish-style opening riff of "The Devil Wears Red" to the introspective look at breakups in "Giving Up The Fight," Michael has created his own style, often referred to as Bob Dylan meets Rob Thomas. His hard work and love of performance has led him to share the stage with many outstanding artists including Dave Barnes, Rob Blackledge, Dave Tamkin, Tim Blane, & Beau Bristow. Whether he is performing with his band or just solo, Michael Davis is one artist whose live show is not to be missed.
During the summer of 2007, Michael was signed to Cellar Records and soon found himself in the studio. Michael's debut album, One Down..., is an explosion of sound and emotion. From musings about his own future ("Bob Dylan") to his carefree attitude towards life ("Give A Damn") to the pain and happiness that only love could bring ("Still Here" & "Look In Your Eyes"), Michael lays his heart and his life out for the world to hear. This is one disc that you will have to buy two of since you will surely burn right through the first one.
Michael is currently booking spring and summer dates for 2008. For more information or if you just want to say hi, drop Michael a line at michaeldavisband@hotmail.com
TONIGHT!!! CD RELEASE SHOW @ KKOLORS IN PEORIA HEIGHTS CANADIAN CUSTOMS CD Release Show for "THE UNCONQUERED SON"
Show Time: TONIGHT - Friday May 30, 2008 - 9:00 PM Venue: KKOLORS Address: 4450 North Prospect City: Peoria Heights State: Illinois Zip Code: 61616
Description: Great food, cold beer, and a ROCKIN’ house
You can wait a few weeks and pick up "THE UNCONQUERED SON" CD in BEST BUY, GB's RECORDS, or other quality music store, or you can save a couple of dollars and get one at the show TONIGHT!
Hey! I just saw that you are playing in Salisbury and I think I am gonna take that night off from work and get some people together to come out. I am happy I finally found a show I can come to! Can't wait!
Hey Michael....What's up in Peoria?? Thanks for checking out our space and sending us that invite!! The only thing is....we're 15 and we probably can't get in to the place you're playing!! Sorry!! btw....your tracks sound really really GREAT!! Anyway....hope you like our music??!! ttyl