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The first half of tonight's show will feature the Kurt Michaels Continuum recent release, Stones From The Garden, in its entirety. Just released this month, this releases showcases Kurt's songwriting and musicianship in a variety of styles. He is joined by a number of guest musicians including Billy and Michael Sherwood and Amanda Lehman. The second half of the show will focus on his more ambient tracks from his first two releases, Inner Worlds and Outer Worlds.
We are proud to welcome Kurt back to FreeForm - we featured his first release, Inner Worlds, a collection of ambient pieces back in 2003; this new release really showcases his songwriting skills.
And here’s what a few folks had to say about the music:
“Kurt is a class act...and like a friendly port in the storm, he is always a welcome sight to behold. His innovative creations speak for themselves” Denny Laine (Moody Blues and Paul McCartney & Wings)
“For those of you who like old school massive rock production Brit style” Jack Douglas (Producer John Lennon, Patti Smith and Aerosmith)
“I’ve worked with Kurt in the past and quickly discovered that he is a true artiist. Caring for music and composition the way it should be....he has a great sound I’d recommend to any music lover.” Billy Sherwood (Yes & Asia)
“This is truly a strong “progressive” piece of music, with a really good memorable melody and captivating words. Easy to follow, nice feel to it and wonderful “musical” vocals...highly recommended by me! Annie Haslam (Renaissance) about “I’m In Love With That Dream”
Very Nice music!” Ralphe Armstrong (Mahavishnu Orchestra & Aretha Franklin)
“Prog love! Cool concepts, lots of textures and some nice chordal twists and turns.” CJ Vanston (film composer Spinal Tap, songwriter & producer: Toto, Spinal Tap, Joe Cocker &Def Leppard)
Kurt Michaels Continuum is the platform of creative musical expression for Chicago based singer/songwriter/guitarist Kurt Michaels. A touring veteran who has played with or shared a stage and/or contracted musicians for legendary rock icons, including: Spencer Davis, Joey Molland (Badfinger), Denny Laine (Moody Blues & Paul McCartney/Wings), Ike Willis (Frank Zappa), The Babys, Carl Palmer (Emerson Lake & Palmer), Carl Verheyen (Supertramp), Tom Brislin (Kansas), Chris Squire & Alan White (Yes), Wolfman Jack, Otis Day, The Drifters, Coasters & Platters, Fabian, Dickey Lee, Temptations, Bobby Vinton and others....
Venues performed at include Wire, SPACE in Evanston, Mayne Stage, Reggies, Chicago Theater, Shank Hall, Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts, GSU Performing Arts Center, Park West, Raue Center, Northlight Theater @ Potowatomi Casino and many others....
Discography
Inner Worlds part one by Kurt Michaels (Eitux Records - 2003) debut solo studio release of
atmospheric/instrumental/electronic music sprinkled with guitar . all instruments: Kurt Michaels
Outer Worlds by Kurt Michaels (Umbrello Records -2007) a live compilation of improvised guitar-based soundscape duets, as accompanied by Jim Gully, Michael Cosentino and John Melnick
Soaring Back To Earth by Kurt Michaels (Self Released 2011) a diverse collection of harmonically inventive original rock songs with narratives that reflect adult themes. Includes guest appearances by Billy Sherwood (Yes), Tom Brislin (Kansas) and Michael Sherwood (Sammy Davis Jr, Toto and The Monkees)
Action Moves People (2013) A spoken word compilation celebrating unity and universal love. Includes Kurt Michaels’ “Moments Like These”. Other artists contributing to this project included John Wetton (King Crimson/UK/Asia). A comment from Paul Simon: “I whole heartedly support the producers’ excellent efforts, which were put into the album,
Action Moves People. I think it is well done, promoting a better future for everyone, and I’m all for that.”
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