Beatles, Sting, Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Honeydogs, Peter Mayer, Stuart Davis, Patrick Loonan, Ben Folds, Marc Cohn, Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Yes, Jethro Tull, Elvis Costello, Indigo Girls, Heart, Coldplay, David Bowie, Maroon 5, John Mayer, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, John Gorka
Sounds Like
Beatles, World Party, Wallflowers, Fountains of Wayne, Squeeze, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Marc Cohn, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Peter Mayer, Patrick Loonan, John Gorka, Gerald Mischke, Chris Ales, REM, U2, Rolling Stones, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, many more...
Jingle and Song Composer, Musician, Performer, Producer, Church Musician, Session Musician, Voice Talent - I try to keep my hands in every musical pie imagineable. By age 3, I was differentiating between John and Paul's voices on Beatle records - major thanks to my siblings for loving the Beatles. I was 'enlisted' into piano lessons in the third grade, the only boy out of a dozen students from my grade (thanks mom). But Sr. Ruth Marie taught me how to play 'chords' - ah yes, those 3-4 note combinations that create a symphonic structure of sound (thank you, Sr. Ruth Marie! And, uh, thank you mom!) In 7th grade, I started to play guitar, stealing chops from friends who were taking lessons (and who actually owned guitars!). I've played in many bands from high school to today: Teju, Sarcasm, The Funyans, Arian, Foolish, The Janes, The Loonan-Nelson Band and 2nd Generation.
Here are links to listen to/purchase my music:
MICHAEL LOONAN: Share the Disguise
CD full of catchy songs, influenced by The Beatles, Brian Wilson and Paul Simon. Nominated for Pop Album of the Year, MN Music Awards.
MICHAEL LOONAN: A Season of Grace The beautiful, relaxing and innovative piano music of Michael Loonan, accompanied by renowned violinist, Brigid McCarthy.
MICHAEL LOONAN: Piano For The Holidays
14 beautiful solo piano interpretations of well-known holiday songs. A peaceful backdrop for a joyous holiday season
PATRICK & MICHAEL LOONAN: The Day Has Come
Rich, brotherly harmonies, versatile musicianship and original songwriting have captured the attention of fans and musicians throughout the Twin Cities area.
I'm currently a stay-at-home dad, playing solo and duo gigs at night and on the weekends. I'm producing Voice-Over demos in my home studio, and pursuing ongoing work in the Voice-over biz myself. My recent clients include United Health Group, Target Corporation, Famous Dave's and Stars for Science.
Check out my Voice-Over Demo:
Powered by Voice123 - Voice Over
In 2007, I composed underscore music for a documentary about Hurricane Katrina survivors from the disabled community.
In addition to recording work, I perform around the Twin Cities, making regular appearances at Axel's Restaurants (Axel's Bonfire & Rudy's Redeye Grille), St. Paul Saint's games, O'Gara's, Pool & Yacht Club and other venues. I'm the proud leader of the "Loony Bin Band" on KSTP-AM's Mischke Broadcast. I produced and played on TD Mischke's debut recording (Better Man) and contributed backup vocals to his 2005 release (Whistle Stop.) In 2006, I played guitar for TD's band at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Stage for the Prairie Home Companion Show (which was a blast!) I perform regularly for weddings, corporate events and private parties, including group singalong get-togethers. I have a great duo partner in Chris Herriges - check out our site at www.bestmusicduo.com . I also play regularly with 'dueling piano players,' and can bring a dueling piano show to an event or party. For more information and to hear and buy CDs, visit my site: www.michaelloonan.com.
Michael Loonan: "We Fall Alone," video produced by Mark Carter
Hey Mike, Just cruisin through. Hope all is well with you. I stopped out to Redstonee a couple Thursdays ago but you weren't there! Guess I should have called first. Hope to catch a show soon, Rav
I'm doing really good hon, hope you're having a good summer in the great state so far. I'd love to be camping up around Brainerd & every July I think of Detroit Lakes (those crazy 4th parties there!). Kisses.
Hello Michael. I got Janelle's keepsake, it was a little blue glass sculpture of an orca and a wooden box of smoked sockeye salmon. I'm sending you wishes for a perfect day and beautiful week Michael.
LOOK WHO YOU SHARE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH! Happy birthday Minnesota! Yep, on May 11 exactly 150 years ago, President James Buchanan dipped his pen in a White House inkwell and signed legislation establishing Minnesota as the 32nd state of the Union.
When the news reached St. Paul, there was great rejoicing. Minnesota had finally been liberated from "territorial vassalage" — as Gov. Henry Hastings Sibley put it. Months earlier, Sibley had been elected the state's first governor and had been waiting anxiously for his inaugural.
Florida must have been great fun. The weather's a lot like here but I think the food is better. It's a whole different world down there, I hope you had a perfect time.
Summer and I are dominating your page Michael. We are such dominating people. Glad you liked my fashion photo from Summer's blog, guess we never grew up (yet). Happy Valentines day to you, I hope it is warm and memorable.
