BIOGRAPHY
“POWER-ACOUSTIC MODERN-ALTERNA-ROCK...” writes one
reviewer!
In early 1996, after growing increasingly
frustrated with focusing on projects showcasing the music of other
talented musicians, an outlet for Michael’s high-energy, no-holds-barred
originals was needed. The resulting critically acclaimed team drives home
his unique brand of original rock. Blending styles and influences from
Matchbox Twenty to King's X, and Dave Matthews to Seal!! “I love mixing
rock, funk, and pop influences with acoustic and electric guitars, strong
vocals, and a kick ass rhythm section.”
In 1997 they released their first album, "Beneath It All." This gutsy
Milesh Records debut attracted national product endorsements and garnered
impressive reviews and airplay on a variety of regional radio as they
played the Mid-Atlantic extensively to support the release. In the spring
of 2002, Milesh Records released the much anticipated second album, "Ghost
Of A Chance," followed by Michael's solo limited edition project CD,
"Private Stock" in May of 2004 and a critically aclaimed, much sought
after Christmas CD, "Joyfully" that winter. They continued a steady
schedule throughout their territory as CD sales and club attendance grew
at consistent rates, then took a much needed and deserved break - not a
break up - but while band mates persued other ventures including Michael's
joining Milkshake! (www.milkshakemusic.com). Milkshake took another step
forward with the August 2009 release of their fourth studio CD, "Great
Day." The release was nominated for a 2010 GRAMMY®
AWARD for Best Musical Album
for Children and earned them a spot to play at the 52nd Annual Grammy
Awards®!
In addition to taking his music to new levels, Michael and his group of
seasoned professionals continue to earn rave reviews from fans and critics
alike. In addition to being a Grammy Nominated Artist he has earned
several other prestigious industry awards including 6 WAMMIE AWARDS
™ for Best Male Vocalist and Best Artist/Group in the Rock/Pop, and
Alternative Categories from the Washington Area Music Association; several
Mid-Atlantic Readers’ Poll Awards, and 3 Mid-Atlantic Songwriter’s
Awards.
Shared stage credits include Tony Levin, Tina Turner, Pat McGee Band,
Steve Morse Band, Hootie & the Blowfish, Salt-N-Pepa, Seven Mary Three,
King's X, Todd Rundgren, Creed, Summer Camp, Primus, and Rick Ocasek.
“…a Lenny Kravitz’s sense of groove and style, the artistry of Peter
Gabriel, and the intensity and power of Live…” while impossible to
pigeon-hole into any one category, his show is, according to critics, “not
to be missed!”
A passionate collaboration of heart, soul, mind, and musical integrity.
Look for The Michael Sheppard Group returning LIVE in 2012 as the band
're-unites' releasing their latest and touring to a venue near you!
MICHAEL's
tools include: Guitars
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Strings:
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