Biography

Michael Gabriel trained and performed as a classical singer in Vancouver, B.C. He has been the lead singer in original bands in both Canada and the United States. After releasing two solo EP's in -‘Open to the Moment’ & ‘Places Along the Way’, he toured with his classical guitar across Canada.

For the 2007 Canadian National Tour he traveled for eight months from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast and many places in-between. During the tour, he performed solo (guitar & vocals) songs from the debut full-length album: ‘The Certainty of Change’ and showcased new material.

Michael dedicated part of his 2007 tour to spreading awareness about children in developing countries and he continues to with this message today.

Toward the end of the Canadian National Tour (while on the road), he recorded a new album: ‘In This Together’. The 12-song album was recorded with classical guitar and vocals. With the start of 2008, he performed live to promote the new CD and the debut album.

In March, an opportunity came up to work with Lakeshore Records on an EP. Michael recorded a total of 4 songs @ Tiger Mountain Studios in Los Angeles. The EP was named: ‘Southern California Sessions’ and was released online and on CD. A music video was made for the single - ‘Angel Wings’. Following the release, many radio stations interviewed Michael and played the track. Several live solo performance videos were also recorded and posted.

For 2009, Michael has been focusing on both radio air-play for ‘Angel Wings’, live performances in Canada, and international bookings

Currently, Michael performs solo and with an ensemble consisting of cello, piano, and drums/percussion. He is also recording another single that is scheduled to be released in March 2010.