Artist description Strong soulful vocals with a very tight band makes this band's music a must have for any music lover.

Music Style Contemporary, Rocking, Get up off your feet, Soulful singing Blues

Musical Influences Albert Collins, All Three Kings, James Cotton, ZZ Hill, Coco Montoya

Artist History A native of Southern California, Michael John and his band, The Bottom Line, have played all along the West Coast and enjoy being part of the blues scene. Most recently they have shared the stage with The Robert Cray Band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Robben Ford, Dickey Betts, Bobby Blue Bland and Rod Piazza to name a few.  Michael John's strong, soulful vocals are without a doubt his main instrument while also showing a style all his own on the harmonica.  Their new release, "Good Thing," has been receiving positive feedback and getting airplay on blues stations throughout the United States.

Group Members Michael John, Howard "Preacher" Ward, Eddie Z., Harlan Spector, Chuck Lee, Tom "T-Bone"Broderick

Instruments Guitar, Alto & Tenor Sax, Harmonica, Hammon B3 & Electric Piano, Five String Bass, Drums

Albums New Release

Press Reviews " I have seen and heard Michael John's vocals, a lot of raw power and emotion, and will readily attest to the legitimacy of this group as an up and coming force in the blues industry."-Jon Hayes- Southland Blues Magazine  "Every once in a while you run across a band that really makes you stand and take notice, Michael John and The Bottom Line is that band. Awesome vocals that grab you where it feels good." - DJ Smilestir - Blue Icewater Radio "Gutty, Deep Vocals, with a Blazing, Rich Guitar pretty much sums it up for Michael John, and you Can't Tell Me any different!" -    Jonathan "Oogie" Richards "The Blueshouse" KBCS 91.3 FM Bellevue, WA "Michael John sings with the kind of energy and soul that would make the legendary blues players proud"  - Damon Burney  BB King's Blues Club  Management "When the Animals did "House of the Rising Sun" in 1964, it affected contemporary blues. Along with a lot of other changes in popular music, the dramatic quality of that song wove itself into the ongoing blues revival. Michael John's songs have that quality. -  Jim Santella  -  Southland Blues

Additional Info Radio Contact: Todd Glazer Promotions P.O.Box 230531 Anchorage,AK 99523

Location Simi Valley, California - USA

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