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Michael Dearing

About Me

EDUCATION:

Bachelor Of Music, Belmont College (now University) 1987

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Rockie Lynne Sony/Robbins Nashville recording artist (January 2006 – present)

Gretchen Wilson Multi-platinum Sony / Epic recording artist (April 2004 – September 2005)

2005 Country Music Association Best Female Vocalist; 2005 American Music Award Best Female Vocalist; 2005 Academy of Country Music Best New Artist; 2005 Academy of Country Music Best Female Vocalist; 2004 Grammy Award - Best Female Country Performance; 2004 American Music Award Breakthrough Artist; 2004 Country Music Association Horizon Award; 2004 Billboard Awards Best Female Country Artist, Best New Artist; 2004 Top Selling Debut Artist

Stacy Mitchhart & Blues-U-Can-Use Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar in Printers Alley, Nashville, TN (December 1996 – April 2004)

House band which also backed many special guests including James Brown, Stephen Stills, Jewel, Patrick Moraz (Yes, Moody Blues), Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne), Lee Oskar (War) and Rufus Thomas.

Ricky Van Shelton - Multi - award winning Country artist (April 1996 - September 1996)

Salem Hill - Critically acclaimed progressive rock band (1990 - 1992; 1997-present)

Appeared on shows with David Ragsdale (Kansas), Jerry Peek (Steve Morse Band), Glass Hammer & Discipline. Featured guest at Prog Day 1997.

Barbara’s Showcase Club in Printers Alley, Nashville (May 1995 - April 1996)

Member of house band which backed numerous artists such as Tanya Tucker, Mark Chestnutt, Johnny Rodriguez, Hank Cochran, Jo - El Sonnier & Hank Williams III.

Circle Of Stone - Christian rock band (1991 - 1996)

Appeared on shows with such acts as Bride, Whitecross, Novella & Sixpence None The Richer.

Force Majuere - Progressive hard rock band (1989 - 1990)

RECORDING CREDITS:

Rockie Lynne: I Can’t Believe It’s Me, Blowing Off Steam

Gretchen Wilson: All Jacked Up

In From The Storm – The Symphonic Music Of Jimi Hendrix with various artists including: Sting, Carlos Santana, Bootsy Collins, Brian May (Queen), Stanley Clarke, Corey Glover (Living Colour), John McLaughlin & Doug Pinnick (King’s X)

Salem Hill: The Robbery of Murder, Not Everybody’s Gold, Puppet Show, Be, Mimi’s Magic Moment

Rockie Rash: Lock-N- Key

Willis Gupton: Bringing Home The Bacon

Scott Pennell: Read Between These Lines

Billy Hoffman: New Style

Scotty Owens: One More Time

Stacy Mitchhart & Blues-U-Can-Use Live at Bourbon St. Blues & Boogie Bar: What I Feel, Midnight Breeze

Bourbon St. Blues & Boogie Bar, Nothin’ But the Blues (Compilation)

Live at the Slippery Noodle, Vol. 2 (Compilation)

VIDEO AND TELEVISION APPEARANCES:

Rockie Lynne: Good Morning America, Grand Ole Opry Live, CMT 330 Sessions

Salem Hill: Mystery Loves Company (DVD)

Gretchen Wilson: All Jacked Up Video, I Don’t Feel Like Loving You Today Video, Here For The Party Video, 2005 Super Bowl, Late Show with David Letterman, Ellen, 2005 CMT Video Music Awards, 2005 Academy of Country Music Awards, Muzik Mafia TV (Series), 2004 CMT Flameworthy Awards, Grand Ole Opry Live, Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Today Show, CMA Music Festival Special (CBS), CMT In The Moment, GAC Straight Up, 60 Minutes, 2004 CMA Awards, 2004 American Music Awards, Various TV programs in Canada, Australia, Sweden, Germany, Norway & UK

Stacy Mitchhart & Blues-U-Can-Use: Jubilee (PBS Series)

Ricky Van Shelton: Prime Time Country

Delbert McClinton: Come Together Video

ENDORSEMENTS:

Dean Markley Strings
Skjold Design Basses
Fender
Carvin
Levy’s Leathers Straps and Gig Bags

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 31/03/2008
Band Website: www.salemhill.com
Band Members: What artists say about Michael:

“That guy has got a great voice.” ~Stephen Stills

“You know how to play.” ~Rufus Thomas

“Really strong high harmony vocals.” ~Daniel Lanois

“That bass player’s really got it going on!” ~Dusty Hill (ZZ Top)
Sounds Like: Salem Hill!
Record Label: Lazarus Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Salem Hill on Facebook

For those of you who do the Facebook thing also I've set up a Salem Hill page there. It's easily accesible from my page - easy to find because it's the same photo you see here. Thanks as always for ...
Posted by on Thu, 28 May 2009 18:32:00 GMT

FINALLY!!!

At last I can report the release of the new Salem Hill album "Catatonia - 10th Anniversary Live"!  Right now it's only available at Thundersongs (http://thundersongs.com), and with the album you can a...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:15:00 GMT

Rockie Lynne show @ Rutledge cancelled

Thanks to all of you who have expressed interest in coming to the Rockie Lynne show at the Rutledge in April - unfortunately the show isn't going to happen after all.  I'll keep the scheddule updated ...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:32:00 GMT

Another Salem Hill update

Just heard from Carl - there's yet another delay in getting the Catatonia Live album on iTunes.  Apparently iTunes has changed their encoding programs and our friends in Glass Hammer who do this for u...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:15:00 GMT

Nashville Rockie Lynne Show

I just got word of a Nashville Rockie Lynne show on April 29 at a place called The Rutledge.  It's been a while since we've played here, so come out and see us!
Posted by on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:06:00 GMT

Year End Thoughts

And so 2008 is now a memory (or a collection of them to be more accurate). In my case mostly bad ones. I've had many tough years in my time and this was easily one of the worst ever. Believe me I'm...
Posted by on Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:43:00 GMT

Salem Hill News!

Finally I have some news to report about the long-delayed Salem Hill live album. I've just spent the afternoon at the studio working on the mix with Carl and it sounds phenomenal. I put Riding the F...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:23:00 GMT

Thanksgiving

It's been too long since I posted a blog, so I thought I would, in case anyone actually reads them! I'm more of a Thanksgiving guy than a Christmas guy. The way life has been the last few years Chri...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:39:00 GMT

Re: Me on iPod

To respond to Kris’ inquiry about finding my music for your iPod, if you want an actual CD in your hands, go to www.salemhill.com. We’ve done eight albums and one DVD so far, and have ano...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:11:00 GMT

One Week In

 One week in and my page has been viewed over 1400 times and I have close to 200 friends - wow!  It’s both pleasing and humbling to have people interested in who I am and what I do and...
Posted by on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:19:00 GMT