And if you're lucky:
Monica Stein - cello and bkgd vox
Alfredo Grado - electric and upright bass
Nate Gonzalez - electric guitar, piano, accordion
Hugh McGowan - electric guitar
Influences
Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Patty Griffin, Jewel, Ani DiFranco, Tom Petty, Jim Croce, Bob Dylan, Tori Amos, The Beatles, James Tayor, Suzanne Vega, Alison Krauss, Leonard Cohen, Lionel Richie, Sade, The Cranberries, Nick Drake, Fleetwood Mac, Rickie Lee Jones, Stevie Wonder, Beth Orton, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Men at Work, Whitney Houston, Norah Jones, Aimee Mann, The Chieftains, Madonna, Radiohead, Shawn Colvin, Sheryl Crow, Janis Joplin, Stina Nordenstam, Sting, The Police, Tracy Chapman, Coralie Clement, Billie Holiday, and so many, many more...
If you meet Michelle before you hear her music, you might be surprised to find out she plays folk. She doesn't fit the profile. She quotes Homer Simpson before Paul Simon. She prefers Mardi Gras to Earth Day. She drives fast. She throws snowballs. She talks loud, she eats meat, and if you leave the mayonnaise off her sandwich she might try to fight you.
If you hear Michelle's music before you meet her, you might be surprised at her exuberance. Her songs throw you against a wall. They kick you out of the house and walk around naked. They call up to heaven. They crumble at your feet.
At first, it doesn't add up.
But then you get to know her better and you begin to notice that she always tells the truth. You notice that she's been listening the whole time. You realize how much she values sincerity and that, even when she's clowning around, she's just being herself.
Then you listen to her lyrics and you hear the triumph. You understand that she finds as much exhilaration in performing her music as she does the rest of her life. More, even. You realize that when she performs she is living the life to which her songs aspire.
Michelle's music is caring, vivacious and completely authentic. Watch her perform and you will understand. Her fingers articulate every note; her voice picks out every word. But you don't hear notes and you don't hear words. When Michelle plays, all you hear is music, and it all makes sense.
**Michelle writes intensely visual songs, rich with melodic texture and emotional depth, and she performs with an unmistakable swagger. Too refined to call folk and too personal to call pop, her music surprises listeners who think they know what to expect from a singer/songwriter, and those who never expected to like one. Michelle graduated from the Berklee College of Music in May, 2003. Michelle recorded her debut album, This Time Around, in 2004 and is currently celebrating the release of her new EP, Broken. **
Shot on location in Vinalhaven, Maine, during the filming of the movie Islander in June 2005. Directed by Rob Poswall, assisted by Nathan Laver. Wardrobe and makeup by Michelle Kearns.
Hey Michelle, the new EP sounds amazing!! You should be really proud. Also, who did you work with on the Breakfast at Tiffany's Video? That is awesome!
Hope everything is well with you, i hope the release shows were killin'
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,the best always. tim
I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!
Yeah. I'll send them an email or something. You were great the last time you were at waterworks. I haven't been there since I heard about the problems you had with them the last time you were booked. Apparently I'm not the only one that wasn't impressed. Last I heard, they were out of business. I hope something works out with the Strand. I'd love to hear your new stuff.
Hi Michelle, It is always a pleasure to stop and hear your wonderful voice. Your songs are really supurb and your gutar playing is damn good. I hope you enjoy your shows!
I really like your songwriting style! If you need any help mixing or mastering your songs let us know. You can see our services by going to www.cybermixingstudio.com -Adam
You've come a long way since the days of home copied CDs, fender pa system in your trunk and performing during Wednesday night blackouts to a bunch of vegans in the dark. Nice job last night!
I had all intentions in coming but I just got a last minute booking in NH for two gigs tomorrow night. I'll def catch the next show so make sure you save a cd for me,lol....
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J.
