After playing bars and small clubs in the Tri State area this fall, The Slim Kings just completed a run of dates opening for ZZ Top and Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes. Reviews and photos from that and other recent Slim Kings shows can be found here:
Since the last update Michael has signed with Razor and Tie Music Publishing. He has been busy traveling and working with dozens of artists and songwriters included Oscar winning songwriter Leo Sidran, current country #1 chart-topping songwriter David Johnson, Antigone Rising's Nini Camps, 15 year old YouTube sensation Caleb Flood, X Factor star Kayla Stockert, and Universal recording artist Stef Lang. He has also been in the studio with The Slim Kings working on a follow up record to their debut album, "Fresh Socks," which was recently licensed on Army Wives and in the new Daniel Radcliffe movie, "Horns."
Michael has started a band called "The Slim Kings" with Liberty DeVitto, Henry Geller, and Kevin Jenkins. They tracked their first record at Michael's house and it was mixed by Tom Elmhirst (Adele, Black Keys), John Agnello (Dino Jr, The Hold Steady), and Brian Scheuble (Elton John, John Mayer). The album, "Fresh Socks," is available now on iTunes. For all things Slim Kings visit WWW.SLIMKINGS.COM
Michael is working on three new tracks produced by Marshall Crenshaw and Stewart Lerman. Stay tuned for release dates...
Headlining a fantastic night at New York Public Theatre's Joe's Pub on 425 Lafayette Street Wednesday, January 4th. Special guest Sierra Noble starts off the evening with a short set at 9:30 sharp! The band will include Liberty DeVitto, Ben Stivers, Paul Frazier, and Henry Geller.
Check out Michael's new YouTube video from his session with Steve Jordan.
On February 7th, 2012, at Manhattan Studios, Michael sang and played guitar on the classic Bob Marley hit "One Love" with the Marley family (Daughters Cedella and Karen, and Grandson Skip), Liberty DeVitto, Dave Keys, and Kevin Jenkins. The single will be released shortly and all proceeds go to the Little Kids Rock organization which outfits public schools with instruments when their arts funding is cut back.
Michael will be performing a special concert to celebrate the completion of his work with David Kahne on Feb 16th, 2011 at Joe's Pub. The band will feature Liberty DeVitto, Ben Stivers, David Mansfield, and Kevin Jenkins. For tickets click here. To purchase the new tracks click here.
Michael has been in Winston Salem, North Carolina to produce and write with 84 year old blues legend Captain Luke. Their song will be featured in contemporary artist Xu Bing's new exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art. The song sets a poem written by Rene Balcer comprised exclusively of tobacco plantation names to traditional Carolina blues. It is available on iTunes by clicking here. You can also call (888) 301-8549 and enter 301# to hear it on your phone.
