Guitarists -- Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, Eric Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaugh, Steve Lukather, Phil Keaggy, Michael Landau, Shane Theriot, Al Di Meola, Lee Ritenour, George Benson, Pat Metheny, Steve Howe, Chris Cain. Bands and other musical acts I have been influenced by or enjoy include music from a wide variety of genres including: Edwin McCain, John Mayer, Yes, Genesis, Toto, Keith Urban, Yellowjackets, Michael McDonald, James Taylor, Rascall Flatts, Rippingtons, Steely Dan, Seal, Mister Mister, Boston, Kansas, Toy Matinee, America, 4Him, Maroon 5, Tab Benoit, Brian McKnight, Anita Baker, Jars of Clay, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Melinda Doolittle, Lifehouse, Vertical Horizon, Switchfoot, Kenny Loggins and many, many others. I've played gigs in all these styles and love every one of them!
Michael is
available for touring or as a session guitarist on electric or acoustic. To
listen to a demo, click here:
http://www.michaellewismusic.com/music/GTRDMO04.mp3
Need guitar parts recorded on a recording you're working on or do you need a pro guitarist for a major tour?Drop me a line.I do a lot of session work over the
internet for clients world wide, recording to a Pro Tools HD system using top notch preamps, mics, boutique amps and guitars. Take a look at my list of endorsements, I'm known for my ability to get a great tone and it will sound great on your record too!
One recent client wrote: "I really love your tone and so many variations (track options) to choose from : - )" Jeff Davis, http://www.myspace.com/jeffdavismusic
Michael Lewis is a professional guitarist, producer and performer. As a guitarist he has
toured and/or performed with Curb Recording Artist, Jamie Slocum,
Grammy winners Wayne Kirkpatrick and Chris Kent (Larry Carlton's Bass player)
and a host of other top session players and major label artists. He has also
been the guitarist for some of the top worship leaders in Christian music; Don
Moen, Michael and Fiona Mellet, Steve Fry, David Baroni, Rob Frazier, Randy
Rothwell, David Hamilton and many more.
Michael is currently doing production and instrumental session work for Jon Anderson of the rock group ‚ YES.
Michael was recently
chosen as one of the top artists in the country endorsed by the Independent
Artist Registry. As an artist,
Michael tours the country giving solo concerts and has recorded eight of his
own albums including two projects for the number one production library in the
country. Two more albums are currently in production including a song written
by Michael featuring Phil Keaggy and Michael Lewis on guitars.
Michael's music is
heard worldwide and Michael was signed to the ICM Records Group of North Carolina in
2004. As an engineer/producer, he has credits on over forty albums and has
produced commercials for the number one jingle provider in the US. Michael is
highly regarded for his expressive guitar playing on both the electric and
acoustic guitar and has endorsements with Taylor Guitars, Fuchs Amplifiers,
Elixir Strings, Celestion Speakers, Furman Sound, Lava Cable and Robert Keeley Electronics (the best pedals in the world!).Michael is also a national rep for Fuchs amplifiers and works A&R
for their Nashville artists.
