Michael Barretto
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MrProducer.comBand/artist history
spans about 30 years. Back in 70, when Michael was about 16, he ran into, as musicians will do, a whole house full of other musicians. Jammin' daily, each encouraging the other to put their music down. ("Remembrance" in Hawaiian) played in Hawai'i at restaurants, bars, and parties, and in the 90's Michael played mostly solo gigs and concerts. His current outfit "The Island Blues Band" plays whenever timing allows. (his producer). Sitting around jamming in Casey's store on Kauai - FreeBorn Music, Casey one day says, "So when are you going to record?"Have you performed in front of an audience?Hey - I Live to Play!
Your musical influences
All these players have pretty much grown up in Hawaii. Influences from County, Calypso (island music), Rock, Blues, R/B - You name it. Players like Taj Mahal, Gabby Pahinui, Sol Hoopii, Hank Williams (Sr.), Sting - music from the 20's, 30's... all add to the mix... That and Michael's own writing and style and of course each player's hand makes the whole.
When you see Michael solo - that's one thing. He'll get you up on your feet. He can play before a small crowd or in front of several thousand and it's always the same. You feel like you are in his living room. You just want to join in.What equipment do you use?
Michael - SansAmp , Martin Sigma Acoustic Dreadnought guitar, Ceniza Baritone Ukulele, Epiphone Zephyr Regent, Boss Super Chorus, Boss Compressor,
No special equipment folks - we just playAnything else?
I read something by Napoleon Bonaparte that said about sleep... "Four hours for men, six hours for women, and eight hours for children and fools..." I took it to heart. Give me 4 hours and I'm in there... but basically, I just need a nap.
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Beautiful vocals from a real professional artist.
Please listen to one of the best blues vocalist and musicians in the industry.
Highly recommened.
Bucky
Perth
Western Australia
gremar1@bigpond.com.au
www.gremarimage.comMichael Barretto is a fine talented performer and one of my very very favorite blues artist.
I have known Michaels music for a few years now and everytime Michael brings out a new track he just gets better.
He has sentational warm and rich vocals with fabulous lyrics to all his tracks.
Michael is a truely profesional performer in many genres.
He is just a wonderful personality and a true friend.
If ever there was a performer that you wanted to have on your MP3 player this is the man.
Thank you Michael for the great music and I wish you so much success.
Bucky
Perth
Western Australia
www.gremarimage.com
gremar1@bigpond.com.auHi, you must be one of the best artist in this community. Wonderful stuff!HI, was a real pleasure to hear your stuff here on soundclick. Kaui holds a special place for my memories, and have been a big fan of Taj for many years, love that kind of style. I have a couple blues tunes on the Baritone Uke I'll be posting soon.
Thanks again,
PeteAll comments (8)
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GREAT! Enjoyed the listen!