Artist description MICHAEL STAERTOW encases all aspects of musicianship into one finely tuned package and is the embodiment of creativity demonstrated by his constantly running, mental radar for inspiration. He's got the mind, the appearance, the talent and the dedication that pull together to define art. After many years of perseverance, study and perfection, he is geared up to send the world of rock music on a one way trip to a melodic nirvana

Music Style Lot's of vocal harmonies, hook oriented, guitar driven melodic rock.

Musical Influences Neal Schon, Ace Frehley, Randy Rhoads, Zakk Wylde & Eddie Van Halen.

Similar Artists Nickleback, Puddle of Mudd, Kings X

Instruments GHS Strings, EMG Pickups, Groove Tubes & Marshall Amplification

Albums Oxygen

Press Reviews Michael Staertow's 11 track disc is a calculated and precise album that hints at many different styles of rock without getting overly friendly with any of them. With a keen sense of groove, Staertow lays the guitars down thick and rich ("Hydrostatic"), yet he also has a penchant for going the three-part harmony route, too, a la King's X ("River Of Sin"). Hitting up the progressive rock and 80's metal genres for seasoning, Staertow's flawless guitar work and stellar production help his songs to sound symphonic, but the rock swagger still shines through ("Honestly"). A solid piece of rock that has a little bit of everything for everyone.

Location Rochester, NY - USA

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