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Michelle Hotaling
Rock / Pop / Classic Rock



NEW YORK, New York
United States

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Member Since12/11/2005
Band Websitewww.michellehotaling.com
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Band Members Include:
Michelle Hotaling (piano, vocals, and songwriter), Scott Slater (Producer, Arranger, and player of a million-plus instruments. Really). Great thanks to AZZA Choir (they rock on "Porcelain Doll"), Nick Myers (Sax player), Ben Tabler (amazing lead guitar on "Defy"), violin on "The Vineyard" by Danielle Turano, Lisa Zure(b.g. vocals), and my favourite photographer, John DeAmara. Songs on "Chained by Dreams" and "The Vineyard" recorded "Quantum Sheep Records" with Scott Slater. "Sweet Clarity" recorded at Modern Vintage Recordings and executive produced by Fred Tausch.


Michelle's Q & A

When are you opening for Stevie Nicks? That's awesome! My tarot card reader and psychic advisor did not give an exact date. It is, however, in the universal works. So help me manifest, that one, okay?

I'm a producer, songwriter, or photographer and I'd love to work with you. How? Start with a bag of Cherry Twizzler bites and you'll win me over. Or sixlets. Or a shiny green apple and a jar of honey-almond butter. I'm always interested in working new people and if you're talented and driven, I don't care about credits or name-dropping (* unless the names include Stevie Nicks, David Letterman, or Laura Nyro. Then you get MAJOR points). Now, I strongly advise that insulting my current sound, images, music, etc. by saying how you can do it better is NOT a good start. It's not the best business acumen- just sayin'. Ass-kissing may get you a little farther, but someone who has tact and talent and drive will win my affection quickly.

You're so hot. Will you go out with me? I am not morally opposed to dating a fan (or someone pretending to be a fan to get my attention). I keep reading these interviews where people say they'd never date a fan. Spare me. Adulation rocks! I am morally opposed to dating people who write "2" instead of too and "ur so hottt" and have photos of girls in thongs all over their myspace page. Actually, I'm not that much of a fan of dating either. How about we hang out? At my show. And eat Cherry Twizzler bites in tandem and order a drink or two. Because that would be my ideal date anyway. Music and twizzler bites and Malibu with Cranberry juice.


How do you prepare for a show? Apples. Did you know they're the symbol for knowledge? Because rock stars are supposed to be smart (read: sarcasm). I'm usually a nervous wreck before a show. Ever see Bette Midler in the Rose before she goes on stage? Yep, that's me only I don't chant. I follow my apple-dinner with two apple martinis (to bring me back down to the proper IQ), then sing along to whatever's on the radio to warm up, and then tell Scott that I'm never performing live again. I'm really good at making ultimatums and breaking them.

How do you write your songs? Okay, I'll start by saying I always end up writing a song when I don't want to. When I have a lot on my mind, or a busy schedule, or my cat's yelling at me for more attention, or I'm on an overcrowded, smelly subway in the dead of summer. It starts with the hook and the melody line and usually there's one line of lyrics that is thrown in there to address my mental/emotional anguish. It's entirely spontaneous and I have to then hammer it out on my fine little Casio until it's done. I don't deal well with unfinished songs. I then light a candle and say a prayer of thanks to the universe for giving me another song, It takes me hours to learn my own song, then I play it for my cat's approval (she'll generally meow loudly and jump on the keyboard). I don't like writing songs to be forced work.

What is your music about? Huh? Didn't you listen? Read the lyrics? Don't listen too closely or you'll hear the hidden track that consists of me chanting, "buy chained by dreams, come to my shows, buy chained by dreams, come to my shows..." Really, you can hear this in every song. My producer, Scott Slater, is a genius to fit it in. But on the surface, well, I write about shattered dreams and souls and broken promises and crazy dudes from my past, and projected hope for the future of love, and all that stuff you're not supposed to write about in pop songs these days. Sorry, I don't write about my lip gloss or my, ahem, "snatch."

Were you really a Bette Midler groupie? Some say groupie, some say stalker. You can determine that yourself if you want to read the great, one-hit literary wonder that is "Bette or Bust." Just click here BETTE OR BUST FREE DOWNLOAD!

What do you do for fun? Travel, walk hundreds of blocks through the city, dance around with wheelchairs at a nursing home where I volunteer, paint abstract and terrible pieces of "art," kayak in the Hudson, eat cheeseburgers at shady diners, dress up in chiffon and scarves and spin around my tiny apartment like I'm at a Woodstock revival, and wear "weird" costumes for even weirder job assignments that pay my bills.

I emailed you and didn't hear back!!! You're not a real person are you?? I try to email everyone back but some days, it's really crazy. And then I get backlogged. And then I forget. But I'm real, don't worry. I've been called fake before but only by sociopaths. Wait, I'm not calling YOU a sociopath, I'm just saying in real life.

I really want to be a singer (actress, accomplished plumber, run my own funeral parlor, etc.) and want your advice on what to do. Why people ask me for advice is really a mystery to me. The only thing I'm an expert on is cutting apples with a paring knife and using sarcasm to diffuse uncomfortable situations. I guess I understand because I always ask for people's advice. From the bloke giving out free newspapers at the subway entrance, to my mom, to the random person on a bench in Central Park. However, I rarely follow what's given to me. Unless, it rings true with my instincts. So that's my advice, push forward and follow your ambitions, dreams, and your gut instinct. And if it doesn't bring you what you want, at least you did it your way. Life is too damn short to not follow your passion and it'll feel too damn long if you do something that makes you miserable.

InfluencesStevie Nicks (of course... I think she's the sexiest woman to ever walk this planet). If you know anything about "Bette or Bust" let's just say Bette Midler had quite an influence on me. Since she covered material from every great contemporary songwriter, it means that she introduced me to all the greats. I also adore Carly Simon, Laura Nyro (and her haunting moans about flim-flam men), Barbra Streisand (yes. I was a gay-man in the '70's who couldn't wait to come back as a full-fledged, sequin-toting diva.), Stevie Wonder, Cyndi Lauper, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Donna Summer, Dinah Washington, Aretha Franklin, Karen Carpenter, Cher, Tina Turner, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac, Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Hall & Oates, Carole King, Eagles, Genesis, Marillion, Rush, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, the Spinners, Jim Croce, James Taylor, Eva Cassidy, Phil Collins/Genesis

Of course I have other influences that inspire me to do crazy things, write songs, and live freely. These includes Cherry Twizzler Bites, sixlets, black lace, purple and burgundy velvet, apples and almond butter, and a large glass of a dry red wine. Pat Conroy (my literary idol). David Letterman (the sexiest man to walk the planet). And also those poor fools who suffer me gladly. Every song is inspired by someone.

Sounds LikeA schizophonic, ethereal, purple-loving, lyrically-based, 70's-influenced, wannabe hippy dancing around in scarves and sequins to a wurlitzer, drum loop, and wa-guitar. Or something thrown into a big genre known as pop-rock...

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Record LabelQuantum Sheep Records
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I am Michelle Hotaling (pronounced ho-TAL-ing). I've been dared to change my name to "Michelle Hot" with a moniker of "M. Ho." I'd only consider doing so if I start covering Beyonce and J. Lo. I was raised outside of Woodstock, NY, in the commonly mispronounced town of Coxsackie. I'm an artist of sorts. My "career" began as a Bette Midler groupie at the age of 17. The craziness of such travels were chronicled in a book- "Bette or Bust" (published 2001 by Random House/Xlibris- check it out, if you have a shared interest in drag queens, death-defying bus rides, and yes... glitter).


My greatest passion is music, particularly music from the '70's. I'm working on a new project, "Sweet Clarity" and you can check out my first venture, "Chained by Dreams" produced by my awesome partner-in-crime, Scott Slater. I've been on a bus to "Nowhere's Land." I've ran through the desert in a pair of pink panties and a fur coat pretending it was December in Vermont for a lame CBS pilot. I've appeared on the West Wing and a handful of WB shows. I've met all my idols that are still alive (such a curse to have not been born twenty years sooner!). I hit the ground running fast as I could, moved to NYC as a teenager, and plowed through college by the age of 19. It took all this running for me to see that life really is about the journey, and not the destination. My life so far has been fueled by my passions, music, and my inability to accept no as an answer. It all goes back to a paper-weight I was given at the age of ten, inscribed with these words... "What you dare to dream, dare to do."



"What this power is I cannot say; all I know is that it exists and it becomes available only when a (woman) is in that state of mind in which (she) knows exactly what (she) wants and is fully determined not to quit until (she) finds it."--Alexander Graham Bell





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Sweet Lavender Blues

Sweet Lavender Blues



Nov 6 2009 4:13 AM

stopped by for a visit....
Schlicht

Schlicht



Nov 6 2009 4:13 AM

Hi stopping by to say Hi and invite you to a listen of my new minute long version of White Christmas.Thank you for your support and the Best To you always.
tim
Heaven and Earth

Heaven and Earth



Nov 4 2009 4:04 AM

Hi Michelle Hotaling, Heaven & Earth is on hiatus now as Stuart Smith and Richie Onori have joined forces with bassist Steve Priest to reform "Sweet".  For those of you unfamiliar with the band, Sweet originally formed in the early 70s and went on to sell over 40,000,000 albums with 11 International Top Ten Hits such as "Ballroom Blitz", "Little Willy", "Love is Like Oxygen", "Fox on the Run", "Teenage Rampage", "Action", "Blockbuster", "Hellraiser" and many others. This reincarnation of the band reformed last year, playing their first show in June, and went on to play festivals throughout Canada and the States and had played to over 300,000 people before the year was out.  During this tour last year they recorded a live CD available on Amazon entitled "Sweet, Live in America" which has received rave reviews - pick up a copy and please Add Sweet As Your Friend On Myspace! http://www.myspace.com/thesweetband Also, check out our friend Red Hot Chili Pepper Chad Smith's new band, Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats and their iTunes Top 10 Funk/Jazz debut release, "Meet the Meatbats"! http://www.myspace.com/bombasticmeatbats
Ernest

Ernest Danel



Nov 4 2009 4:03 AM

Wishing you a happy and safe Halloween!!!
Kevin Wright

Kevin Wright



Oct 29 2009 9:25 PM

Have a happy and safe Halloween.

Boooo,
KW
Nicollette Varanelli

Nicollette Varanelli



Oct 27 2009 5:05 AM

thank you so much for being friends i really appreciate having you as my pal. looks like you have you have it GOING ON!!! It's amazing what we can do with hard work and believing in ourselves!! God Bless!! XoXo Nicollette
Thomas J Speight

Thomas J Speight



Oct 25 2009 9:43 PM

did you like???x
Paul the music lover

Paul the music lover



Oct 25 2009 9:43 PM

Hi Michelle,

It was my pleasure to add "Childhood Dreams" to my Internet radio playlist (playing independent music commercial-free 24x7) and introduced it on my weekly podcast found at http://indiemusicsampler.com/2009/10/16/ims-154/

Blessings,
Paul the music lover
Indie Music Sampler
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Johnny Kabuki "MORE NEW SONGS"!!!

Johnny Kabuki "MORE NEW SONGS"!!!



Oct 25 2009 9:43 PM

Hi Michelle,
I invite you to stop by and check out my new song "Silent Moon".
Please leave a comment. I would really appreciate the feedback.
Have a great week!
Johnny.
morris

morris reid



Oct 25 2009 9:43 PM

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
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Oct 14 2009 7:20 PM

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Oct 14 2009 7:20 PM

Showin Love/Respect....Jus Doin My Keep Intouch Thang..Lol Hollerrr...




-ReeezY
Jamie Foe

Jamie Foe



Oct 12 2009 3:17 PM

I know you like Damn I ain't seen Fammo in a lil Minute every since I first added You, but I been Grindin all and everyDay Gettin it in! but anyway just stop by to show sum luv and respect!
bee

Bee bee



Oct 12 2009 3:17 PM

i really enjoy your space,something special,so beutiful!lol
btw,wish you happy everyday!take care!
Christian Lamitschka, Journalist for Country Music

Christian Lamitschka



Oct 7 2009 4:15 AM

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"Living Line Dance", reporting about line dance and country music, and "Folk Magazine", reporting about folk and country music. The magazines are high respected in Europe. They offer you a good chance to publicize yourself in Europe and Germany.

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wolfman dan u.s.a /a fan to all music

wolfman dan u.s.a /a fan to all music



Oct 7 2009 4:15 AM

OOwwwoooo,hi
i am stoppin in to
for a bit,to say hi
& to play your rockin hot music
have a rockin hot week
yf&f
dan
Johnny Kabuki "MORE NEW SONGS"!!!

Johnny Kabuki "MORE NEW SONGS"!!!



Oct 5 2009 6:32 PM

Hi Michelle,
I hope all is well.
Please come and listen to my new song "Hypnotized"
All the best!
Johnny
Harrison

Harrison Wolfbane Productions



Oct 5 2009 6:32 PM

Michelle!
xxx
Hi!
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Art is my passion, passion is my Art!!!

Art is my passion, passion is my Art!!!



Oct 5 2009 6:32 PM

Have a splendid weekend, my AWESOME friend!!!Much Luv!! ~Steve

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Crystina Maez

Crystina Maez



Oct 5 2009 6:32 PM

May you have your feet on the ground, your heart in the stars and clarity in your mind.
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Sep 21 2009 5:45 PM

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houwang

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Sep 21 2009 5:45 PM

Hello my friend, I hope you are ok and having a great day.
ModernArt

ModernArt



Sep 18 2009 5:29 PM

You're on, Michelle. You keep playing and I'll keep supporting.
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Sep 18 2009 5:28 PM

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