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...each song touches upon a moment we've all had with an effortless eloquence that other musicians can only dream of.. not only fun, but imaginative and boundless music. It's the kind of uncomplicated music that you don't hear much anymore, and if you do, it usually gets passed over in favor of those flash-in-the-pan artists you won't even remember a year from now... seem to be gunning to fill the void that Ben Folds Five left a couple of years ago, and it's only right that you give them some room-- they're exciting and refreshing, with a style and sound that will never fade. - Gina Norris, Evolution of Media
...from straightforward guitar rock, to piano-based pop reminiscent of Van Morrison, to piano ballads that would sound at home on any Billy Joel album. Even Elroy covers this well-trodden territory with skill, enthusiasm, and an evident respect for the timeless classics. - Aaron Rubin, Co-Opted Music, Berkeley, CA
Fun lovin' band with unique songwriting talent...great protruding melody in each and every one of their songs... hard not to like - Naomi Allaway, InSite Editor, London, UK
Discography
Lost In Boston (Spring 2012)
--as Even Elroy--
No More Rainbows (2008)
Another Song About Life - Music Video (2007)
Nothing’s Really Changed (2006)
Even Elroy EP (2005)
Red Jacket (2004)
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RECENT FILM / TV PLACEMENTS:
- NECN Morning Show (April 2012)
- Teen Mom, Season 2 (MTV)
- The T.O. Show (VH1)
- The Real World: Brooklyn (MTV)
- Jam Party video game (Peavey / Zivix)
- DIY Network’s Sweat Equity
- CBS Interactive
RECENT NOTED PERFORMANCES:
- Red Gorilla Showcase @ SXSW (Austin, TX)
- The Precinct Weekly Residency (Somerville, MA)
- Johnny D's (Somerville, MA)
- Waterfront Dream Festival (Newburyport, MA)
- Rose Kennedy Noontime Concert Series (Boston, MA)
- Winner: The Gap Acoustic In-Store (Hyannis, MA)
- San Francisco Marathon (San Francisco, MA)
- KFOG 104.5FM Morning Show (San Francisco, CA)
- KUSI-TV Inside San Diego (San Diego, CA)
- Best Unsigned Band Caltopia Festival (UC Berkeley, CA)
Take a little Ben Folds, a little Billy Joel, a dash of Dave Matthews, and a good helping of rock n’ roll, and you get an inkling of Michaels’ sound, or what Evolution of Media refers to as “refreshing and exciting, with a sound that will never fade.”
A self-taught pianist with a gift for matching instantly hum-able melodies with unique lyrics, Michaels has recorded with members of the Counting Crows, Train, and the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, to name a few. His music has been featured in multiple TV shows, including The Real World on MTV, Teen Moms, The T.O. Show on VH1, Jam Party video game (Zivix / Peavey), and the theme song for The Restaurant sitcom pilot, featuring the largest ever Boston SAG production.
Michaels began his performing career at the age of 18 in a local oldies band. After moving to San Francisco, Michaels further honed his ivory skills performing at dueling piano shows and private parties in Napa Valley before joining the pop rock group Luce as their original keyboard player. It was with Luce that Michaels got his first taste of national success with their hit, Good Day (heard in the motion pictures 13 Going On 30, and How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days). But success wasn’t to last. In one week’s time Michaels went from performing for audiences of 8,000 back to the Berkeley-area open mics after the group underwent a lineup change.
Undeterred, Michaels spent formed his own band, Even Elroy, and the group quickly became a staple on the San Francisco club and college scene, delivering a high-energy set often heavy on Ben Folds Five covers. A number of accolades followed, including runners up for Mix 106.5FM Battle of the Bands, a San Francisco Marathon performance, winners of the UC Berkeley Best Unsigned Band contest, and showcases at Red Gorilla Music Fest at SXSW in Austin, TX. Media performances included KFOG 104.5FM, KUSI-TV Inside San Diego, and a live DVD recording broadcast in Santa Barbara.
It was during this time Michaels caught the eye of Jon Delange, President of the independent radio promotions company, Tinderbox. On the strength of Michaels’ writing, Delange helped secure licensing for 16 major TV shows, resulting in several prominent TV placements.
In 2008, Michaels returned to his hometown of Boston where he formed a second group, enabling him to perform on both coasts and combat the high cost of touring. He also took some time off from music to publish the hit comedic guide to air travel, Please Hug Me – I’ve Been Delayed, featured in airports nationwide.
This year marks the release of a brand new album from Michaels, LOST IN BOSTON, the first under his own name—although he is the first to acknowledge his many friends and musicians who he considers integral to the Jeff Michaels story. As he states, “Without them, this music would only exist in my mind.”
Previous releases include: No More Rainbows (2008); Nothing’s Really Changed (2006); Even Elroy EP (2005); Red Jacket (2004).
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