Michael Maxwell
Michael Maxwell's album is produced by Ben Wisch whose credits include the Grammy award winning ?Walking in Memphis? (Marc Cohn). Michael writes all of his own material and is backed up by an all star powerhouse band: Marc Ribot on Guitar ( Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Los Cubanos Postivos ), Robert Quine on Guitar ( Lou Reed, Mathew Sweet, Richard Hell ), Jack Daly (Lenny Kravitz), John Conte, Mike Duclos & Andy Hess (Govt. Mule, Black Crows) on Bass, James Murphy & Sammy Merendino (Cindy Lauper) on Drums, and Ben Wisch & Jay Canfora on Piano, Keyboards and Harmonica MTV's ? The Real World ? has just optioned the rights to Michael's songs for the new season & Michael was voted Best New Artist on NYC's Q104.7 his single Darkest Moment has consistently received airplay on Jonathan Clarks program Gound Zero The single ?All on your own? has received airplay by Vince Scelsa in New York and has been liscensed for TNT's ?Witchblade? . Michael's music is already creating a buzz on many New York & New England college radio stations. Michael has recently performed shows with artists including, They Might Be Giants at The Bowery Ballroom, Rustic Overtones & Agents of Good Roots. Michael's says his influences include Leonard Cohen , Tommy James and Iggy Pop but his style is completely unique. It's a powerful blend of hard-edged acoustic guitar work complimented with his distinctive gritty vocals. His song writing is strong, he writes from the heart and once it's combined with his rhythmic guitar work you can hear & feel the music not only in your ears but in your veins, thru your blood, and into your heart! The album is packed with hits without any filler including the popular single ?I won't give in?, a song full of inspiration and guts and lays down the foundation for the album. ?Darkest moment? clearly defines rock and roll with its in your face guitar work. ?Hell or high water? takes your imagination on a ride with its haunting music and clever vocals. ?I belong to you? is a soundtrack in your mind and ?She doesn't mind? is a great pop edged song.