Artist description Guitar pieces composed and nimbly performed by guitarist Dorian Michael, whose writing and playing has obviously been influenced by guitarists like Leo Kottke and John Fahey.Featuring mostly blues and folk, his fingerpicking style sharply defines the tunes. The instrumental tunes are richly arranged, and like many great solo guitarists, Dorian makes it sound like there's more than one guitar at work.Dorian's second CD, "What You Get For Your Trouble", is now available. Dorians's musical maturity is clearly evident on his sophomore venture. Fingerstyle guitarists take notice!!

Music Style Fingerstyle Guitar

Musical Influences Leo Kottke, John Fahey

Similar Artists Leo Kottke, John Fahey

Artist History Dorian Michael has been playing guitar long enough to know better.He graduated with a degree in composition and then proceeded to breathe bad air and cigarette smoke in most of the country saloons in Southern California, or played in the gloom of theater orchestra pits.Throughout, he has maintained a fondness for fingerstyle acoustic guitar and has a repertoire of original instrumental pieces that, these days, is the focus of his activities.

Group Members Dorian Michael

Instruments Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele

Albums The Way We Dance

Press Reviews San Luis Obispo New Times - "Fans of acoustic guitar music will want to pick up a copy of Dorian Michael's 'The Way We Dance,' a collection of a dozen original compositions. Featuring mostly blues and folk, 'The Way We Dance' is a clear demonstration of Michael's fingerstyle guitar skills. The instrumental tunes are richly arranged, and like many great solo guitarists, Michael makes it sound like there's more than one guitar at work. My favorite track, 'Cardinal Rule,' is a slide guitar number that's simply transporting. This is a must-have for acoustic music fans."

Location Cambria, CA - USA

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