Hard Ticket is the debut solo release from Canadian guitarist, singer and songwriter Michael Schatte. Recorded during the summer of 2005 at Mithrandir Studios in Chatham, Ontario, this high-energy blend of both original compositions and covers by the likes of Peter Green, Richard Thompson, Van Morrison and Daniel Lanois features Michael handling all vocal and instrumental duties including guitars, mandolin, violin, bass, drums, organ, piano, and others.
At the ripe old age of 22, Michael Schatte is truly a unique phenomenon. Exposed to his father's impressive music collection from a very early age, Schatte developed a passion for a wide variety of musical styles including blues, rock 'n' roll, traditional Irish and Scottish music and beyond. This eclecticism has influenced everything he's ever been involved with musically; from his participation in the celtic band The Marauders at age 13, to leading the high-octane Canadian blues power trio Midnight Mojo from age 15 to 18, and finally to his current status as an emerging solo artist.
Crossing traditional genre boundaries means nothing if it isn’t done with both skill and taste. Thankfully for his listeners, Michael has these and other qualities in spades. As a respected and fiery guitarist, Schatte has been compared to world-class players decades his senior. Counting Richard Thompson, Gary Moore, and Albert Lee as major influences, Michael is equally adept on both electric and acoustic fingerstyle guitar. Though the blues informs a great deal of his playing, he readily incorporates elements of celtic, rock and country-rock styles into his ever-evolving ‘guitarmanship’.
Though Hard Ticket is unapologetically guitar-driven, it also showcases Michael’s considerable chops on both the mandolin and violin, both of which add wonderful colour to the album’s already diverse palette. There’s something on this record for everyone - searing blues, rootsy pop-rock, bluegrass, New Orleans flavoured “feel-good musicâ€, country, folk and even instrumental celtic-rock - it’s both difficult to categorize and easy to enjoy!
As a relatively young musician who has already begun to achieve national/international exposure (appearances on CTV’s nationally broadcast ‘Open Mike with Mike Bullard’, The Mitch Albom Show out of Detroit, etc.), Michael Schatte stands poised to bring his energetic and uncompromising musicianship to music lovers everywhere.
Visit Michael Schatte on the web at www.michaelschatte.com.
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.michaelschatte.com
Track List:
1. Turn
2. Room For Me
3. Hey Pocky Way
4. Crying Uncle
5. The Hardest Part
6. Tear Stained Letter
7. If You Be My Baby
8. Slow Burn
9. All Work and No Play
10. Tipsy On the Cork
11. Under a Stormy Sky
12. Big Chimney
13. Aspasia
14. Five Alive
15. Not Home
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
At the ripe old age of 22, Michael Schatte is truly a unique phenomenon. Exposed to his father's impressive music collection from a very early age, Schatte developed a passion for a wide variety of musical styles including blues, rock 'n' roll, traditional Irish and Scottish music and beyond. This eclecticism has influenced everything he's ever been involved with musically; from his participation in the celtic band The Marauders at age 13, to leading the high-octane Canadian blues power trio Midnight Mojo from age 15 to 18, and finally to his current status as an emerging solo artist.
Crossing traditional genre boundaries means nothing if it isn’t done with both skill and taste. Thankfully for his listeners, Michael has these and other qualities in spades. As a respected and fiery guitarist, Schatte has been compared to world-class players decades his senior. Counting Richard Thompson, Gary Moore, and Albert Lee as major influences, Michael is equally adept on both electric and acoustic fingerstyle guitar. Though the blues informs a great deal of his playing, he readily incorporates elements of celtic, rock and country-rock styles into his ever-evolving ‘guitarmanship’.
Though Hard Ticket is unapologetically guitar-driven, it also showcases Michael’s considerable chops on both the mandolin and violin, both of which add wonderful colour to the album’s already diverse palette. There’s something on this record for everyone - searing blues, rootsy pop-rock, bluegrass, New Orleans flavoured “feel-good musicâ€, country, folk and even instrumental celtic-rock - it’s both difficult to categorize and easy to enjoy!
As a relatively young musician who has already begun to achieve national/international exposure (appearances on CTV’s nationally broadcast ‘Open Mike with Mike Bullard’, The Mitch Albom Show out of Detroit, etc.), Michael Schatte stands poised to bring his energetic and uncompromising musicianship to music lovers everywhere.
Visit Michael Schatte on the web at www.michaelschatte.com.
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.michaelschatte.com
Track List:
1. Turn
2. Room For Me
3. Hey Pocky Way
4. Crying Uncle
5. The Hardest Part
6. Tear Stained Letter
7. If You Be My Baby
8. Slow Burn
9. All Work and No Play
10. Tipsy On the Cork
11. Under a Stormy Sky
12. Big Chimney
13. Aspasia
14. Five Alive
15. Not Home
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
- BLUES: Electric Blues
- ROCK: Roots Rock
- FEATURING GUITAR