Biography
Michelle Cameron is a gifted cellist who performs a wide range of genres, from classical to folk to celtic to maritime music.
Originally from California, Michelle earned her Ph.D in physical chemistry at the University of Colorado. She now lives in the “Tri-Cities” area of Washington state, where she is the principal cellist with the Mid-Columbia Symphony (but a chemist by day!). She also performs, tours, and records with several Northwest folk groups. These include Humphrey, Hartman, & Cameron (women’s songwriter trio); Constellation’s Crew (sea music ensemble); and Hank Cramer (traditional folk). She also serves as the music director of her church.
Michelle’s recent appearances include the Mid-Columbia Symphony (Tri-Cities), Northwest Folklife (Seattle); Tumbleweed Festival (Tri-Cities); the Spokane and Yakima Folk Festivals, Florence Folk Festival (Oregon), Lunenburg Folk Harbour (Nova Scotia); the National Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (Baker City, OR); and the Black Rose Acoustic Society (Colorado Springs).
Michelle has recorded cello, bass, and vocal tracks on seven CD’s, and is currently recording a solo instrumental project. She played cello on Hank Cramer’s CD “Way Out West”, which has been nominated as the Traditional Album of The Year by the Western Music Association. One track, “My Sweet Wyoming Home”, was named to the Top Five Cowboy Songs of 2007 by Heartland Public Radio.
Michelle can be contacted at mihoshi2@juno.com, or through Ferryboat Music, Box 22, Winthrop WA 98863.
Instrumentation
Michelle Cameron: cello, bass, voice (soprano), piano, tenor guitar
Discography
Michelle Cameron: Songs of Our Future (new solo CD, released September 5, 2009)
Humphrey, Hartman, & Cameron: What Turns You On (CD, 2004)
Hank Cramer: A Soldier's Songs (CD, 2005)
Constellation's Crew: Back To Sea (CD, 2006)
Mike & Val James: Back To Back (CD, 2006)
Multiple Artists: The Pine Stump Symphony (Concert DVD, 2006)
Hank Cramer: Songs from Maurie's Porch (CD, 2007)
Hank Cramer: Way Out West (CD, 2007)
Hank Cramer: Caledonia (CD, 2008)