Michael Heaton
Our Little Secret
© 2003 ©Michael Heaton (659057799520)
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Best decribed as midwestern-pop music Michael's songs sound like a mix of Tom Petty, Counting Crows and Elvis Costello with dashes of country style.
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Michael Heaton is a singer/songwriter from the small town of Montgomery , Il.(about 50 miles west of Chicago). Musically best described as Midwestern-pop or Acoustic Rock Michael blends elements of pop and country styles to create a sound uniquely his own.
Michael has recently finished recording the follow up to his debut CD in Nashville, TN. at Moraine studios, where he employed the help of a number of Nashville's best studio musicians. The list includes mandolin virtuoso Sam Bush, drummer Eddie Bayers, bassist Dave Pomeroy and keyboardist Steve Conn. The disc titled "Our Little Secret" was produced by producer/guitarist Pat Bergeson.
In the summer of 2000 Michael released his debut 13-track solo effort "Learning Curve" (Artichoke Records). The CD is a mix of country, pop, rock and folk styles and won over many fans and critics. The disc featured many guest musicians including guitarist
Jay Bennett of Wilco on the opening track.
In 1991 Michael's first working band The X-Tras released "Kaboom" a collection of 12 of Michael's songs. Later that same year he formed the power-pop trio CUT. The band played around Chicago and the Midwest and released two Heaton penned projects, the self-titled debut "CUT" ('93) and the band's swan song "Rest In Pieces" ('95). After the break up of Cut, Michael began performing as a solo act in coffee houses and clubs. He also began touring with Chicago's Irish favorites The Drovers as a member of their road crew and as a part time opening act.
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I love this CD
author: Mark CollinsThis CD is great! A friend of mine turned me on to it and I'm really glad he did. It has been in my car CD player for weeks now! A really fresh and well done record.
Top-notch song-writing all the way around
author: Tony DismukesPhenomenal lyrics. Strong melodies. Tasteful arrangements. Excellent musicianship. Buy this album - you'll be happy you did.
Literate Americana with a rock-and-roll heart
author: Dan ReichThis album lacks nothing...stellar musicianship, amazing songs, warm, assured vocals and an appealing blend of rootsy textures and catchy pop hooks. If you like John Hiatt and Elvis Costello, you're really going to love this! Go buy it now!
No tracks to skip,
author: John HennessyIf you like clever songwriting partnered with supporting music and recorded to perfection, this is for you. A wide variety of songs and styles held together by excellence. The people who own this record will be happier than those who don't. You'll be able to tell them apart.
This is some really great music!!!
author: Rick LozanoI happened to stumble upon Michael Heaton's stuff, and I am so incredibly glad I did. His music is infectious as hell, a mix of folk, country, pop, rock, and just downright good songwriting and musicianship. Some of the music takes a tongue-in-cheek, lighthearted take on life while other songs are poignant truths about the human condition,life, love, and loss. This album has me taken in for the long ride.