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Press
...the perfect storytelling voice, strong human lyrics, and a wonderful sound...a real discovery..."Fertile Ground" will be in my top 3 of 2002. - Ray Pieters, Radio Milo DJ & Host of "Somewhere Between", Belgium
...Waters emerges as an intellegent and creative student of Texas songwriting. you can hear the influences, Clark, Van Zandt, Earle, Allen, oh and Dylan. However if his styles ring clear bells, Waters has his own thoughts and themes and can sure put words together...An impressive debut. - John Conquest
Discography
2002: Fertile Ground LP
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Bio
To Michael Waters, his debut album Fertile Ground,
is just the beginning of figuring out where he is headed. This record started out with every intention of be a stripped down folk album, Waters says. Just me singing some songs with my guitar and harmonica. But it blossomed into something completely different...
Life has changed quite a bit since Michael left his home in Gainesville, Florida and settled in the Hill Country of Texas. Music has finally taken an overwhelming role in Michaels life, and he couldnt be more pleased. All the pieces have been fitting together since I arrived in Texas. Ive had the good fortune of meeting some of the greatest musicians and people I could have ever hoped for. Those mentioned include some of the best in Texas;
Michael OConnor(guitar),
Richard Bowden(fiddle),
Jeff Plankenhorn(dobro/mandolin),
Brad Fordham(electric/upright bass), and John Arredondo (drums).
Im just happy they liked the songs enough to lend their amazing talent. Its the ultimate compliment.
With elements shining through from bluegrass to rock, Fertile Ground has a unique feel. Story songs full of emotion and honesty. Songs of revelation, revenge, and redemption, sometimes touching dark, but real places.
Im just happy to be here, Michael says. This is what I love. Im just gonna keep on learning and writing, and see where it takes me.
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