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Michael Plishka

About Me

"What I experienced last night was more that I ever expected... your CD DOES NOT do justice to your talents. Although I do like the CD, I was absolutely blown away last night. It's hard to believe that I was speechless, but when I got home, all I could (tell my husband) is "WOW". The way you deliver is amazing. You touch people's souls. You certainly touched my soul in a way I cannot explain -- in a way that it hasn't been touched in a while. You have a gift and I think it's an honor to the world that you are sharing it. You have been more of a spiritual guide than you can imagine. Thank you." -- ZK (A fan's letter after a performance)

With a stage presence shaped by 12 years of touring with bands in the Midwest, a background in liturgical chant, and masterful poetic lyrics punctuated by percussive guitar accents, Michael Plishka entrances audiences with his woven aural mindscapes.

Music from the Infinite Horizon, Experience...Michael Plishka

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 09/04/2006
Band Website: www.michaelplishka.com
Influences: Luka Bloom, The Church, Phil Keaggy, Suzanne Vega, Michael Hedges, U2, The Eagles, Jim Croce, Paul Simon, Bruce Cockburn, Pink Floyd, House of Love, The Alarm, and Classical and World Music, Byzantine/Ukrainian Liturgical Chant, The Smiths, Simon & Garfunkel, The Sundays, The Commodores, Gordon Lightfoot, David Bowie, Paul Westerberg, Morrissey, Crowded House, The La's, Blur, Cocteau Twins, Sting, The Police, Thomas Dolby, the Call, Red Cross, The Carpenters, Simple Minds, Queen, Tracy Chapman, Sugar, Earth Wind and Fire, Cool and the Gang, Blues and Jazz musicians too numerous to mention, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, and living life...
Sounds Like: Nick Drake, Acoustic Joy Division, Echo and the Bunnymen, Luka Bloom, Suzanne Vega, Jim Croce, but then listen, watch and let me know your thoughts...
Record Label: Indie
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Website up!

Lotsa stuff to listen to and a new layout.  Please let me know your thoughts!www.michaelplishka.com ~peace~Plish
Posted by on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:48:00 GMT

ice storm

iceraindrop by dropa reputationthat's hard to carryan atmosphere of indecisionweighs upon the boughs of bygone years;ahh, for purity of thoughtwhite lacelight upon the eye lashcrystal wonderof winter'...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:09:00 GMT

Suzanne Vega Review Live at the Park West, 9/30/07

Touring in support of her latest CD "Beauty and Crime", Suzanne Vega led off the concert with her a-capella version of Tom's Diner.  Often reserved for the end of the show, thus giving the audien...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:52:00 GMT

The Catacombs

What a great evening!  In spite of the fact of it being -5F at showtime, the evening was wonderful... The crowd was appreciative and loving and made me feel right at home. They all enjoyed themse...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Feb 2007 08:18:00 GMT

Black Ice

Hard Perfect Glass Steel carves white grooves Sub-atomic particles whirling against the black scribed. Breath rises under moonlit night Cold air nips lungs Deer prints through the snow Scraping stop! ...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:32:00 GMT

Live and Unplugged

Last night was a great gig-the first of the Live and Unplugged series.  Great artists and a cool atmosphere. The people there dug the music and it was truly a privilege to share the stage with su...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Jan 2007 17:27:00 GMT

Charlie

I sat down on the grass slope taking in the game at Alexian Field. It is a beautiful and simple park where the last third of the baselines were lined not by seats, but by green slopes of grass-the pi...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Jul 2006 22:42:00 GMT

bogus rules....(Chuck Taylor fans unite!!)

I went to a club last night and wore my Classic Chuck Taylors and I was denied entry.  I gaze at women's feet and they're wearing flip flops  and sandals.  I get inside and guys are wea...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Jun 2006 10:18:00 GMT

Chernobyl...

This is a photo essay that is heart wrenching...If you want to donate to the cause of helping these children and their families, please write me. " target=_blank>Chernobyl Photo Essay Be sure to ...
Posted by on Sun, 07 May 2006 20:01:00 GMT

Post Gig

Just had a great time playing at the Asset Builders fund raiser! Started out kinda lousy though. As I was opening up the speaker stand I caught my left pinky in the bracket as it opened and sliced the...
Posted by on Tue, 02 May 2006 19:52:00 GMT