Micah
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | SELF
Music
Press
"promising and engaging!" - The Shepherd Express
"promising and engaging!" - The Shepherd Express
Bottom line -- if you're looking for a truly challenging and enjoyable musical experience, you really should try to catch this bands... and soon! You will not be disappointed, I promise you. now see why good words preceded them ... wow!
- Garrith Glyn
"Micah Olsan incorporates so many styles into his folkiness it's enough to make one's head spin.Into his intricate acoustic guitar work he integrates classical, jazz and Latin flair to augment what might otherwise be standard coffeehouse picking and strumming. Bass, keyboards and even smidgens of random noise give Olsan a heft and depth that suggest an especially thoughtful if sometimes typically rambling jam band. His gentle tenor aptly recalls Donovan, Chris Rice and the mellower moods of Dave Matthews."
- Jamie Lee Rake, Shepherd Express (Jul 26, 2010) - The Shepherd Express
"Giant Sized Life" by Micah Olsan is an impressive modern folk CD. The CD features Micah's excellent songwriting, which includes memorable choruses and thought-provoking lyrics. Throughout the CD, Micah demonstrates his smooth acoustic guitar work and pitch-perfect vocals, which are delivered with a very interesting vocal tone. The production and musicianship on the CD are top notch. Tracks such as "Come Again" and "Jerry Danks" feature a very tight groove that is a signature of this fine CD. Another signature of this CD are tight breaks, which, on "Giant Sized Life," are filled with catchy percussion and guitar licks. If you enjoy big-name artists such as Dave Matthews and Jack Johnson, you will enjoy this CD.
- Xavier P. Check out Micah Olsan's music on RadioIndy.com with link to purchase and links to popular sites
- Radioindy.com
"Giant Sized Life" by Micah Olsan is an impressive modern folk CD. The CD features Micah's excellent songwriting, which includes memorable choruses and thought-provoking lyrics. Throughout the CD, Micah demonstrates his smooth acoustic guitar work and pitch-perfect vocals, which are delivered with a very interesting vocal tone. The production and musicianship on the CD are top notch. Tracks such as "Come Again" and "Jerry Danks" feature a very tight groove that is a signature of this fine CD. Another signature of this CD are tight breaks, which, on "Giant Sized Life," are filled with catchy percussion and guitar licks. If you enjoy big-name artists such as Dave Matthews and Jack Johnson, you will enjoy this CD.
- Xavier P. Check out Micah Olsan's music on RadioIndy.com with link to purchase and links to popular sites
- Radioindy.com
Discography
Giant Sized Life (2007)
Off Beat Clappers and Hip Toe Tappers (2010)
Highs, Lows, Peaks, Valleys, River (Coming Fall 2013)
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Bio
Micah has been an active performer in the Midwest music scene for the last five years. His diverse songwriting takes folky storytelling, interlocking guitar parts, and passionate, soaring vocals and places them smoothly on top of a funky, jazz and world-infused rhythm section. Micah's writing draws on influences from Paul Simon to Radiohead and the Talking Heads.
His eclectic guitar work was recognized in the 2010 Shepherd Express reader poll when he was nominated for favorite local guitarist, and his album Off Beat Clappers and Hip Toe Tappers was nominated as best album you missed in the 2011 Milwaukee Music Awards.
Micah's song Three More Days has been receiving steady airplay on 89.7 WUWM. He has been a guest on 88.9 Radio Milwaukee's 414 Music series as well as WMSE Frontier Radio's Live and Local segment.
They also actively perform at festivals and clubs throughout the Midwest.
Check out www.micaholsan.com for more info!
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