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The Word on Michael McDermott
"Great music. Great lyrics"
-Dave Eggers-
"If I was a radio programmer, Michael McDermott would be a core artist at my station."
- Jim Nelson, A Taste of Triple A-
"Michael McDermott is probably the greatest undiscovered rock & roll talent of the last 20 years!"
- Stephen King -
"His lyrical perspective is truly singular"
- Chicago Tribune -
“McDermott may well become one of his generations greatest talents.”
-The Washington Post-
“Every word he writes is genuine"
-Glide -
"Smart, personable, relatable rock n roll"
-National Public Radio-
"He knows his way around a ballad with plenty of blue collar heart to spare"
-Entertainment Weekly-
"He remains one of the most poignant, thoughtful and melodic storytellers of his generation.”
-The Shepherd Express-
“Songs that will have you singing in no time"
-Metromix St. Louis-
"McDermott's powerful writing and new-found enthusiasm are a potent combination.”
-Chicago Tribune-
"Michael McDermott writes them true, and sings like he means it”
"Michael McDermott writes them true, and sings
like he means it. This is one hell of a record"
- Brian Koppelman & David Levien -
(Writers of Rounders and Oceans Thirteen)
“McDermott may well become one of his generations greatest talents.”
-The Washington Post-
"His songs simply sing themselves.”
-Details Magazine-
“He is a powerful folk-rock singer with a developed melodic facility and lots of stage charisma.”
-The New York Times-
“Michael McDermott deftly weaves folk and Celtic influences through his
finely detailed music portraits, which range from rockers to more spiritual acoustic numbers.”
-The Philadelphia City Paper-
“He”s a singer and poet who might throw a bit of light on things.”
--Irish American Press-
“Michael McDermott is a valuable songwriter, true to our formless and difficult lives.”
-Detroit Metro Times-
“McDermott¹s writing remains heavy with imagery few songwriters would dare to muster,
but it sounds as if he¹s yearning for understanding rather than being simply didactic.”
-Illinois Entertainer-
“He’s found a rhythm that really works both dark and light, introspective and retrospective.”
-Hard Report-
“Michael¹s music is clean and pure, with an emphasis on mature songwriting
and lyrical depth.”
-FMQB-
“Michael’s strength is his poetic lyrical sensibility,
and there are many moments on the album that will knock you over.”
-Dennis Constantine-
"Michael McDermott¹s moving vision of love and remorse is unbeatable.”
-Palm Beach Post -
“At this moment of diminished expectations, when the very tone of so much
rock and roll seems to echo the downsized heart of the age, Michael
McDermott is swinging for the fences.”
-The Philadelphia Inquirer-
“McDermott simultaneously resurrects the validity and vibrancy of the rock
and roll form, and he tears at its spiritual foundations looking for meaning.”
-True Tunes-
“He is without a doubt one of the games most literate writers.”
-The Press of Atlantic City-
“He remains on of the most poignant, thoughtful and melodic storytellers of his generation.”
-Milwaukee Shephard Express-
“He introduces a new cast of characters with every release"
-addictedtovinyl.com-
"McDermott¹s powerful writing and new-found enthusiasm are a potent combination.”
-Chicago Tribune-
"Dance With Me” is a wild obsessive dance track.
Michael McDermott who sounds a little like Springsteen and a little like Bono...but mostly like himself isn't quite a household name yet, but here is some evidence of why he still could be, and should be "
- Entertainment Weekly- Stephen King-
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CNN
MTV
GAC
WGN
LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN
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MOUNTAIN STAGE
WOODSONGS
WORLD CAFE
ACOUSTIC CAFE
BBC2
BLOOMBERG RADIO
WGN RADIO
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Entertainment Weekly
Rolling Stone
Philadelphia Inquirer
New York Times
Detroit Metro Times
Washington Post
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Sun-Times
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Atlanta Journal Constitutional
Esquire
American Country Music Magazine
Details
Hollywood Reporter
Variety
Performing Songwriter
Cross Rhythm
Paste
True Tunes
Goldmine
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Furious World
Baseball Today ESPN
Sirius/XM with Meg Griffen
Live Concert on XM
Blondell and Leggett
Miller Tells A Tale - Scotland
The Bob Patterson Show - England
Streetlights - Italy
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Michael McDermott has performed on stages across the world. Special appearances include:
Summerfest - Milwaukee
Taste Of Chicago - Chicago
Taste Of Lincoln - Chicago
Greenbelt Festival - United Kingdom
Sardegna American Festival - Italy
Folk Alliance - Tennessee
Planet Bluegrass - Colorado
Sings Like Hell - California
Michael McDermott has shared the stage with Van Morrison, Todd Snider, Wallflowers, Cracker, Peter Himmelman, Matthew Ryan, Mason Jennings, Mindy Smith
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Michael McDermott's music has been licensed in film and television shows including:
Knockaround Guys
NBC Sports
Moons Over Milford
Cherry Crush
Divorcing God
Naked Fear
His work has been referenced in best-selling books including:
Insomnia by Stephen King
Rose Madder by Stephen King
Like A Rolling Stone by Ermanno Labianca
Michael has performed the National Anthem at the following venues:
Wrigley Field, US Cellular Park, Soldier Field, United Center, Staples Center and Lambeau Field
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