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JON MICHAELS
(Nashville
TN)
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Performance Date
Friday, June 6
Evening Concert - Kennedy Outdoor Theater
One
musical critic has called Jon Michaels "the Jim
Croce of the 21st century. With his trusty,
well-tuned six-string guitar, he not only gives
freely of himself -- he IS his music." His
refreshing story-telling lyrics
show a depth of thought that reflects a higher
understanding of the human condition, while his
beautiful vocals will make you laugh and cry.
You'll wonder how this man knows that you feel
exactly that emotion, have had that experience,
have loved in that way. It's this 'everyman'
quality that allows Jon to stand head and
shoulders above his peers in the business.
Having toured with the New Christie Minstrels (who
spawned such musicians as John Denver, Kim Carnes
and Kenny Rogers), Jon writes songs and music that
"Chicken Soup for the Soul" co-author Jack
Canfield proclaims as "chicken soup for my
soul...that spreads light, joy, and fun."
Nationally renowned musician Andrew Gold describes
Jon Michaels as "one of the great
singer-songwriters in recent memory."
Jon's debut album entitled "Stones" has elicited
critical acclaim is described as "one of the most
poignant and beautiful CDs heard in a long time.
Those enraptured by Jackson Browne, James Taylor,
Jim Croce and the like, will surely eat this up."
'Stones' showcases Jon as the 'triple threat' that
he is...superb voice, expert guitar playing and
exquisite lyrics and melodies. Jon's second CD, 'I
Am Who I Am' is scheduled for release in June,
2004. Mature, emotional and richly arranged, Jon's
newest work reveals an evolution of his soul,
which he openly shares, taking the listener on yet
another journey of the human heart...in the way
that only Jon Michaels can.
Well-known
country artists like Tracy Lawrence and Ty Herndon
have recorded a number of Jon’s songs. Listen
for Jon's song, 'Stones' on Tracy Lawrence's new CD,
'Strong, which critics have described as the 'meat
and potatoes' of the CD, recently gone 'gold.'
Jon's latest achievements (and the list is long)
include writing and performing the theme song for
'Christina Cooks,' the Emmy Award-winning national
public television cooking series, as well as
performing an original song in each of the 26
episodes of Christina's seventh season on the air.
For
more information on Jon, visit
www.jonmichaelsmusic.com
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