Michael learned how to play music from his mother and formed his own band in middle school. He played his first professional gig at age 19, eventually playing with Robert Phillips, Jeff Smith, Alonzo Pennington, and Tommy Johnson as a blues musician. He has also played Blues competitions in the area. He takes inspiration from the musicians around him and the history of the music in the region.
“Bowling Green right now, this South Central Kentucky area…just what little bit I know about it, is one of those music meccas right now. A lot of people are moving here, to go to Western to become a part of this music scene, and it will grow.”