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Michael Fritz

About Me

I sing, write songs and play musical instruments.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 21/02/2007
Band Website: also on Facebook- just search for Michael Fritz
Band Members: I use my voice and musical instruments to enhance and compliment duos, groups and ensembles.
Influences: The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Tamara Fritz, The Mighty Led Zeppelin, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser, Carol Cleveland, Lindsey Buckingham, Kate Bush, Jimi, Blue Oyster Cult, Steely Dan, RP&AK, Richard Thompson, Chicago, John Pearse, Reverend Gary Davis, Buddy Rich, Glenn Miller, Robert Johnson, Jeff Beck, ABBA, Louis Armstrong, Supertramp, Madeleine Peyroux, Kansas, Miles Davis, The Eagles, Monte Montgomery, Bad Co., Spinal Tap, The Bee Gees, Boston, Carole King, Cheech & Chong, Fleetwood Mac, Bowie, Elmore James, Rush, Ray Lamontagne, Polly Booth, Damien Rice, Roy Haynes, Jerry Douglas, ELO, Muddy Waters, Charlie Parker, Mick Jones, Frank Zappa, Iron and Wine, Nina Gordon, Stewart Copeland, Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Rosie and the Goldbug, Joe Walsh, Union Station, Nickel Creek, Kaki King, Jay Bellerose and Thelonious Monk. Especially my brothers Keith Laposh, Mike Helffrich and too many people, places and things to list here!
Sounds Like: hopefully something musical.
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Snow and a mic

Well, it snowed and our gig was cancelled. So me and Tamara broke out the little digital recorder and recorded a few songs for fun. "Battle of Evermore" by Led Zep, "Another White Dash" by that cool A...
Posted by on Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:56:00 GMT

Vid of me and Tamara last year.

Musikfest, Liederplatz 2008. 'Nuff said.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUdZRtlViMM
Posted by on Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:39:00 GMT

Dharma's Kindness

Here is a link to me playing with my friend, Arianne a few months back. It is billed as "Dharma's Kindness", and I really dig that name. It is a pleasure to play with her.http://www.youtube.com/user/D...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:22:00 GMT

LV Music Awards voting is NOW!

I have been nominated for several awards this year and I am truly humbled. In the "fan" voting page-Best male vocalistBest Folk (with Tamara Fritz)And on the "biz" voting page-Best acoustic guitaristB...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:18:00 GMT

"In the air tonight" recording

Stmbled on this interesting article on Phil Collins recording "In the air tonight" and how he got that famous drum sound at the end of the song.5 mics- close kick and snare, stereo pair overhead (far ...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:22:00 GMT

Wildflower Cafe

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Posted by on Thu, 21 May 2009 09:01:00 GMT

"Angel From Montgomery"- Dina Hall, Jan. 2009

Scenario: You have a last-minute gig supporting a powerful singer/songwriter. Then comes a snow storm followed by freezing rain at showtime. Only the most dedicated friends or pedestrian drinkers show...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:10:00 GMT

Sony FPOS

Sony Releases New Stupid Piece Of Shit That Doesn't Fucking Work
Posted by on Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:15:00 GMT

New vid

Posted a new vid. Dogs
Posted by on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:50:00 GMT

New flyer for show next Fri. @ Wildflower Cafe, Bethlehem

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Posted by on Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:02:00 GMT