biographical info
Michael K. Myers has been a performing musician, singer, and songwriter for most of his life in Kingston, Ontario, starting in the '60's with the original 'Growing Pains', and now in it's present incarnation. He also performs every summer with Spencer Evans on The Island Queen cruise boat as one half of The River Cats. 'A Lovely Day For A Cruise', from his 'My Kind Of Play' cd, is a whimsical tribute to his experience working there. You might also see Michael in various musical acts around Kingston and the area, like at a local legion with Tim Hallman, or as a solo entertainer at seniors homes , or playing Irish and down east music with Greg Forbes in a neighbourhood pub as one half of Paddy Whack. Or you and your kids might have attended a theatrical version of one of the classic fairy tales that Michael has written the songs and music for(Theatre 5,Bottle Tree Productions). Recently, Michael has turned his talents to writing, and performing a musical revue called 'The Bobby Show', a tribute to the great Bobby singers of the late 50's, and early 60's (Darin,Vee,Vinton,Curtola etc.)
Michael K. Myers has two cd releases of his songs, the jazz influenced self titled 2003 album, and 'My Kind Of Play' from 2008. Here, he showcases 'The Long Road' from 'Michael K. Myers', and 'Undone' from 'My Kind Of Play'. 'When I Was A Fool' is a recent demo that he wanted to share. And when spring was in the air, Michael added an appropriate song, 'In The Spring', from his self titled 2003 release. The video is of a song from the cd 'Michael K. Myers'.
influences
Burt Bacharach
The Beatles
Gordon Lightfoot
Nat King Cole
Cliff Richard
Rodgers and Hart
Gilbert O'Sullivan