Indie rock artist and Bay Area favorite MICHAEL VINCENT, known for his eclectic compilations of bright new originals and well-worn favorites across his seven-album history, has released his eighth powerhouse full-length release SKY BLUE (C’MON, C’MON!), out everywhere today!
The making of SKY BLUE (C’MON, C’MON!)
Not unlike his previous albums, SKY BLUE (C’MON, C’MON!) includes edgy indie rock, power pop, and songs influenced by garage and grunge rock, to a couple of songs from Vincent’s folk-rock era with that lilting charm that draws you in for a slow, smooth journey. It’s this combination of genres that makes Vincent’s work so special.
The album also includes a collab with heavy-hitter indie rock artist Charles Normal, who these days hails from Skien, Norway. His older brother, the late Larry Norman, was a rock hero to Michael Vincent (Michael’s band Home Free opened for several of the artists from Larry Norman’s “Street Level Artists” stable). And while collaborating with Charles on completing some of his brother’s unfinished songs, Michael visited Charles in Norway and recorded a rough version of “C’mon, C’mon!”, and Charles in turn recorded his own original arrangement; sent it to Michael, and he added his signature vocals and the song was born.
About Michael Vincent:
MICHAEL VINCENT began writing and performing in his early 20s and has released seven solo albums since his debut Lines and Wonders in 1993. He’s made music in some of San Francisco’s more notable haunts and has recorded with nationally known artists such as Mark Karan (of The Other Ones, Rat Dog, Phil Lesh and Friends), who was featured on the MICHAEL VINCENT album Radio (2007).
Other previous MICHAEL VINCENT releases include Upside Down (2012), Jump! (2016), The Longest Time (2018), and For the Record (2020); and he has opened for phenomenal artists such as Jeff Pehrson (of Furthur, Box Set, The Fall Risk) and the stellar Ruth Gerson of NYC (who herself toured with Dave Matthews).
U No Who is comprised of guitarist Scott Warren; bassist and backup vocalist Dave Mendoza; and percussionist Anthony Fulgar. With influences from across the spectrum including New Order, The Strokes, Nada Surf, Fruit Bats, Snow Patrol, Malo, Azteca, and Jaco Pastorius, the band came together in 2018 to perform live with MICHAEL VINCENT.
Where can I see Michael perform?
You can catch Michael’s set tomorrow night, Nov 8th at San Gregorio General Store in San Gregorio, CA to celebrate the album’s release on Angel Blossom Records, Michael’s own Bay Area independent label that he formed with his wife Janet Klein Hollingshead.
He’ll be performing all ten songs with his backing band U NO WHO. This is also the first of Vincent’s releases to be released on vinyl.
Follow Michael Vincent:
www.michaelvincentmusic.com
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