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Artist Information
Biography
Michael K.'s got hooks... in the form of catchy well-written pop/rock songs that are easily identifiable to listeners of all ages. His songs have been licensed and featured on ABC Family TV, MTV, and a Showtime original movie. Whether he's playing solo or backed by his band, he's gonna hook you!Michael K hails from Pennsylvania, but it's the Chesapeake Bay area where he now resides, and what most informs his work. The brick roadways of Annapolis, the city streets of Baltimore, and the waters of the Bay itself imbue his songs with a sense of warmth without sacrificing verve.
Michael K. is at the forefront of a burgeoning Annapolis music scene where an eclectic mix of the Delta blues, rockabilly, alternative and art rock serves as an interesting backdrop to Michael K.'s earnest, unambiguous approach. His music, Michael K. says, "draws on my personal experiences as well as idealistic fantasies of that 'perfect love.'"
Produced and arranged by guitar virtuoso Todd Kreuzburg, his debut record, "Heart Shaped Songs" is bound together by simple, straightforward melodies, modern instrumentation, and top-notch production. On the album, Michael K channels all the bands he grew up (Crowded House, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Matthew Sweet) as well as his like-minded peers (Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Adam Duritz). He takes everything they love about rock, and everything they know about pop, and plays it his way. Not afraid to fall in love, to show his bruises, to make people dance, or most importantly to lend his own unique voice, Michael K has made a made a bittersweet record that still has the ability to flat-out rock.
Instrumentation
Michael K. plays solo, duo and full band -"The Populists"- performances depending on the situation.
Discography
HEART SHAPED SONGS, 15 tracks released August 2001. For complete track listing and audio samples go to http://CDBaby.com/MichaelK
The song Romeo Lives Again has been featured in ABC's Wildfire TV Series and the Showtime Original Movie "Chocolate"
The single "After the Rain" will be featured in the movie AMERICAN VIOLET due out in late 2008.
The song Waterview Avenue get airplay on 98-Rock and 105.7 WHFS in Baltimore.
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Audio
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This Girl
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Romeo Lives Again
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Beginning of Love
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Forever's Just a Moment Away
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Someone to Love
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Waterview Avenue
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Sleeping Satellite
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Step Under the Mistletoe
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After the Rain
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The End When We Began
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Lyrics
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Setlist
A typical set (one hour) would focus on originals with the occasional cover thrown in. Original songs include:
Romeo Lives Again
After the Rain
Beginning of Love
Waterview Avenue
Bigger Better
Mona Lisa
Everything
Here's Where It Ends
I'm Not Dreaming
Someone to Love
Ordinary Guy
Perfect Feel Good
...and the list goes on and on and on.
As far as covers go, I have an eclectic list to draw from ranging from Tom Petty to Seal.
