the Shinecat web-site
INTRODUCTION

shinecat@hotmail.com

My name is Michael, I'm a guitarist/songwriter (music & lyrics) & producer/arranger. I've been playing with various bar bands since the 1980's (lead & rhythm, covers & originals) can sing harmony & as well as lead vocals. I also do sound engineering, MIDI sequencing, am experienced with analog synthesizer programming & play a bit of keyboards. I commute between Montreal Quebec & Cornwall Ontario (Canada) & am free to travel wherever someone needs my services.

Adding to my musical abilities, are my experience in PHOTOGRAPHY & GRAPHIC ART,
as well as my work on Animated & Feature Films & Video. I also speak French & German.

Some of the musicians I've played with locally include: Boul-Noir(George Thurston), Nathalie Carson, Daniel Weaver, Duke & Co, Jim Zeller & Jimmy James. Also musicians who have worked with more established artists like: Freddie James, Angel, Les BB, BranVan3000, Walter Rossi, Corbeau, Offenbach, Brian Greenway, Luba, Janis Ian, Mahogany Rush & Prince.

To hear some of my original songs & guitar playing, go here: www.myspace.com/shinecat

(613)936-6961

If you are (or know of) an experienced, singer, bassist or drummer. Available to play as a duo or band,
playing covers/originals in bars, &/or to record my original songs, then click HERE.

Are you an experienced Manager, or want to become one? Then click HERE.

Please keep in mind: Most bar bands playing covers will earn about $400 per night, $500 or more on tour. Duo's about $200. BUT: until you have a CD on the market & a good manager to push it, playing ONLY originals may limit how often you'll play & how much you'll earn. So be realistic, by playing covers & adding about 30% originals, MORE people will hear what you can do.

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shinecat@hotmail.com