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Micah & the Squirrel

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Micah & the Squirrel is a duo consisting of Micah Read (vocals, and guitar) and Earl the Squirrel (congas, djembe, vocals and percussion.) They play fun acoustic music which has commonly been referred to as "campfire music" by their listeners. Micah & the Squirrel pride themselves in playing familiar (often sing-along) songs from a variety of genres. While maintaining a relatively acoustic, classic rock, soul, and southern rock surface, the music is garnished w/pop sensibilities, R&B vibes, jazz undertones, soulful harmonies, with reggae, world, caribbean, and latin grooves!! Since forming in early 2007 they have kept their schedule quite busy in the local and surrounding areas. Holding down regular work at several local bars/restaurants, patio performances, playing private parties, the Loons block party, Relay for Life, and the Mountain Rock Fest. in Farwell. Micah Read moved to Midland from Atlanta, Ga. in Feb. '07 and quickly found regular solo work in several area bars and restaurants. He has relocated many times, playing music all over the country. Boasting an astonishing 38 moves in his relatively young life. At an urging from his brother he tried out for the third season of American Idol. This turned out to be quite a successful move. He made it to the Top 60 and took the trip to California! He met local drummer/percussionist Earl the Squirrel shortly after his move to MI. One night at a solo show the two said hello. He asked "Do you have any congas in the car?" "Sure." Replied the fuzzy percussionist. Squirrel sat in w/Read for the remainder of the performance (about 2 hours.) The next day Micah called Earl and brought him in on a solo gig in Flint, MI. It seemed like a recipe for success! They've been working together steadily since! In late '07 Micah entered and won the Michigan's Got Talent Competition, which was held at the Stables in Bay City, MI. Earl the Squirrel is a state-wide percussionist who has worked w/many of the areas top acts. Including: Dave Kellan Duo, Shea Music, Bryan Rombalski and Three Worlds, Rev. Right Time, Empty Pockets and Muddy Gumbo. Visit www.myspace.com/earlthesquerl (hint: it's in the top friends) for a complete resume. His love for many types of music, listening skills, natural feel, and his adventurous attitude have made him a valuable sideman/band member/songwriter/leader/sub in this area. The duo are preparing to record an original album. They intend to put together a full band for it's creation and support....to be continued.. ____________________________________________________

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Member Since: 10/04/2007
Band Members: Micah Read: Vocals, Guitar; Earl the Squirrel: Congas, Djembe, percussion, Vocals ----------------------------------------------------Micah & the Squirrel @ Main Street Sports Pub--------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------Micah & the Squirrel @ Mountain Rock Festival '07-Farwell, MI---------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Influences: GENRES: Classic Rock, Acoustic Rock, Blues, Soul, Pop, R&B, Jazz, Reggae, Gospel, Latin-Jazz. ARTISTS: The Allman Bros. Band, The Beatles, Joe Cocker, Stevie Wonder, Van Morrisson, Jack Johnson, Eric Clapton, Bob Marley, Norah Jones, The Eagles, The Band, Kermit the Frog, Marc Broussard, James Taylor, Pink Floyd, Brian McKnight, Paul McCartney, Amos Lee, Lynrd Skynrd, Ray Lamontagne, Justin Timberlake, The Rolling Stones, John Mayer, Jimmy Buffet, Doobie Bros., Ray Charles, etc.
Sounds Like: Campfire music with a touch of class; Relaxin' in the sun; A day at the beach; The band that you wanna have at your next party!!!**************************************************** ******* *********************************************************** COVERS:Break Down -Jack Johnson; Feelin' All Right -Joe Cocker / Traffic; Volcano -Jimmy Buffett; Melissa -Allman Brothers; Banana Pancakes - Jack Johnson; Lay Down Sally - Eric Clapton; No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley; Layla -Eric Clapton, Jim Gordon; Three Little Birds- Bob Marley; Simple Man - Lynard Skynard; Hotel California - Eagles; Statesboro Blues - Allman Brothers; Feel Like I Do - Peter Frampton; Can't You See? - Marshall Tucker Band; This Love -Maroon 5; With or Without You - U2; Down On The Corner - Creedance Clearwater Revival; Rainbow Connection - Paul Williams; Soulshine -Warren Haynes; Sitting On the Dock of the Bay- Ottis Redding; I Shot the Sheriff- Bob Marley/Eric Clapton Pirate Looks at Forty -Jimmy Buffett; Sunday Morning -Maroon 5; Love Song -311 / The Cure; Baby I love Your Way - Peter Frampton; Last Dance with Mary Jane- Tom Petty; Breathe -Pink Floyd; Don't Want to Miss a Thing- Aerosmith; Paint it Black - Rolling Stones; Glory of Love - Peter Cetera; The Joker -Steve Miller; Is This Love? - Bob Marley; Can't Buy me Love - The Beatles; The Letter -Joe Cocker; Into The Mystic - Van Morrison; To Be With You - Mr Big; Don't Stop Believing - Journey; Here I go Again - White Snake; Time -Pink Floyd; Banana Boat - Caribbean Standard; Take it Easy - Eagles; The Weight - Jamie Robbie Robertson; House of the Rising Sun -Traditional; Sweet Home Alabama -Lynard Skynard; Midnight Rider -Allman Brothers; Maybe I'm Amazed -Paul McCartney; Wanted Dead or Alive -Bon Jovi; Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns 'n Roses; Behind Blue Eyes - The Who; After all that we've been through- Chicago; Still Haven't Found -U2; Gimme Shelter -The Rollng Stones; Crazy -Gnarls Barkley; Drift Away -Dobie Grey; Just You and Me - Chicago; She Loves You - The Beatles; Heard it Through the Grapevine - Otis Redding; Margaritaville -Jimmy Buffett; Brown Eyed Girl -Van Morrison; Annie's Song - John Denver; Ramblin' Man - Allman Brothers; Wonderwall - Oasis; What's Going On - Marvin Gaye; Don't Know Why - Nora Jones ; The Blowers Daughter - Damien Rice; Stormy Monday - Allman Brothers; Your Song -Elton John; Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd; Daughters -John Mayer; Brain Damage - Pink Floyd; Give Me One Reason - Tracy Chapman; What a Wonderful World- Louis Armstrong; Desperado - Eagles ; The Reason- Hoobastank; Dust in the Wind- Kansas ; Fire and Rain- James Taylor; Gone - Justin Timberlake ; Rocket Man- Elton John; Summertime- Jazz Standard; The River - Garth Brooks; In America - Randy Newman; Curtis Lowe- Lynard Skynard; Lookin out my back door- Creedance Clearwater Revival; Free Bird - Lynard Skynard ; Redemption song - Bob Marley; The Remedy - Jason Mraz'; Son of a Sailor - Jimmy Buffett; Superstition - Stevie Wonder; Crazy - Aerosmith ; Come Sail Away- Styx; Come Monday- Jimmy Buffett; Piano Man - Billy Joel ; Red Light - Jonny Lang; Happy Christmas- John Lennon; Turn the Page- Bob Seger ; If You're Gone- Match Box 20; Anytime - Brian McKnight; Last Kiss - Pearl Jam ; Unwell - Match Box 20; Summer of '-69- Brian Adams; Friends in Lo wPlaces - Garth Brooks; Another Brick in the Wall- Pink Floyd; Whipping Post - Allman Brothers ; You Can't Get What you Want - Rolling Stones; Crazy Love - Van Morrison; She Came in Through the Bathroom Window- JoeCocker /Beatles Joleen- Ray Lamontagne All Along the Watchtower; Bob Dylan/Jimi Hendrix Precious Lady- Joe Cocker *********************** CHRISTMAS SONGS!Greensleeves -Christmas standard; Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas- Christmas standard; The Christmas Song - ChristmasHH standard ; White Christmas - Christmas standard ; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Christmas standard; I Saw Three Ships - Christmas standard ; Let It Snow! - Christmas standard; Holly Jolly Christmas - Christmas standard; Away In A Manger - Christmas standard; Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - Christmas standard; Silent Night - Christmas standard ; Winter Wonderland - Christmas standard; Auld Lang Syne - Christmas standard; Happy X-Mas (War Is Over) - Christmas standard; First Noel - Christmas standard ; What Child Is This? - Christmas standard; Go Tell it on the Mountain - Christmas standard; The Little Drummer Boy - Christmas standard; Jingle Bells - Christmas standard ; Jingle Bell Rock- Christmas standard; O Holy Night- Christmas standard;
Record Label: Smokey Room Entertainment

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