Michael on Fire
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In a professional career spanning four decades, Michael on Fire has forged an eclectic path as a musical artist, having traveled millions of miles, playing original music hundreds of dates a year, for years on end, all over the country, in every kind of environment - from bars to beautiful theaters, private homes to major outdoor festivals, in mines and on mountaintops, from playing in prisons to performing for Presidents of the United States. Along the way, he has attracted a loyal audience that finds food for the soul in his words and music and his emotional expression.
Michael Fire is one of our leading troubadours. He has the elusive, inspirational quality of a cult hero.” - The Rock City News (Hollywood, CA)
His sound grows naturally out of the roots of American music, and encompasses its broad range of styles – from country to blues, jazz to rock, rural to urban, vocal and instrumental music, acoustic and electric.
“It’s an American roots, folkish, bluesy, country, tribal, gypsy rock and roll.” – The Huntsville Times
He’s been featured on Entertainment Tonight, CNN, FOX News and his music has appeared in film, TV and stage productions. His online presence through networks such as YouTube has reached millions of viewers and provides further evidence of his worldwide cult status.
“I found your music from your videos on YouTube. I have been listening for months. Your music has changed my life by leading me to places in myself that I had either forgotten about or never suspected were there and I want to thank you for that. What you put into your music is exactly what the world needs today.” – Ann
In January, 2010, The Ventura County Star (Ventura, CA) named his performance from Oct. 2009 as one of the Top Five Concerts of the Year (others chosen were Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, Paul Thorn and Steve Poltz.)
LA Times music reviewer Bill Locey wrote, “Michael on Fire is so good you’ll be searching for new adjectives to describe it. He’ll make you laugh, cry, see God and tap your feet – all at once"
Michael on Fire has carved out a niche outside the mainstream of the music industry.
“I didn’t set out to operate outside of the music industry,” said MOF, “I’ve just always been very clear about who and what I am, and what I do, and I’ve been resolute in upholding my musical and moral ideals.”
That strength of conviction resonates through every performance.
“The music is unmistakably passionate, wedding Michael’s penchant for dust ‘n’ bones guitar arrangements with his classically-trained musical sensibilities. The result is a sound that is primal, raw and powerful. When I caught his live show last Sunday, his words seemed like gospel. He is an electrifying performer”. – The (East Lansing) State News
Michael is available for interview by phone. His music can be heard at: http://www.YouTube.com/MichaelOnFireMusic or http://www.michaelonfire.com. CDs and high resolution photos are available by request.
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A SAMPLING OF VENUES MICHAEL HAS PLAYED
Nelson Ledges Quarry Park (OH)
The Concert Of Colors (Detroit MI)
The Detroit International Jazz Festival
The Detroit Music Awards
The Ark (Ann Arbor MI)
The Boulder Theater (Boulder CO)
The Paramount Theater (Denver CO)
The Michigan Theater (Ann Arbor MI)
The State Theater (Kalamazoo MI)
The Birmingham Theater (Birmingham MI)
The Ventura Theater (Ventura CA)
The Stone (San Fransisco CA)
The Cabaret Metro (Chicago IL)
The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville TN)
Canal Street Tavern (Dayton OH)
The Beat Kitchen (Chicago IL)
The Slippery Noodle (Indianapolis IN)
Sweetwater (Mill Valley CA)
The Mint (LA CA)
The Strand (Redondo Beach CA)
The Back Room (Seatle WA)
The Zephyr (Salt Lake City UT)
Club West (Santa Fe NM)
The Kachina Lodge (Taos NM)
The Lighthouse (Hermosa Beach CA)
Steamboat (Austin TX)
Herman's Hideaway (Denver CO)
Club Lingerie (Hollywood CA)
The Mangy Moose (Jackson Hole WY)
Liberty Lunch (Austin TX)
Sully's (Detroit MI)
The Toledo Sports Arena (Toledo OH)
Masonic Auditorium (Detroit MI)
Sweet Pea Festival (Bozeman MT)
Spring Fling (East Lansing MI)
Rockin'The Tetons (Alta WY)
Ann Arbor Art Fair (Ann Arbor MI)
Hill Auditorium (Ann Arbor MI)
Mill Avenue Fair (Tempe AZ)
McDowell Mountain Music Festival (Scottsdale AZ)
Park City Winterfest (Park City UT)
UCLA (Westwood CA)
Gigs in every State of the Continental USA......