michael oneill
Gig Harbor
MissJill PR
ForImmediate Release
January 25,2015
Contact:Jill Kettles
T-404-213-8542
The Troubadour Era of Los Angeles
I Like It Like ThatDrives ToA January 20 2015 Release Date
Makes A Bee-line for NON-SXSW In March
“…carries a country/funk groove that sounds like someone rode a horsethrough a Motown studio."- NY Times
Atlanta, GA – Since singer-songwriter Michael ONeill set hissights on releasing his latest independent album, I Like It Like That onJanuary 20, 2015 he’s been scooping up some great reviews. This release is oneof many off his Sleeping Trout Records Label with distribution through MDI outof New Mexico. The cd, is filled with his poetic lyrics, his expressive voiceand infectious melodies are complimented by a knock out group of studio musiciansbacking him – Tony Braunagel (Robert Cray) on Drums, Dean Parks ((Steely Dan)on guitar and Johnny Lee Schell (BonnieRaitt) on guitar just to name a few. The record was created at UltrasoundStudios in Studio City, CA produced by ONeill himself, Mr. Schell and Mr. Braunagel.
“The voice has that ring of truth in it and you justassume this man has lived the life he sings about going through all the love,loss and trials that are referenced in his songs, they are portraits of hislife.” – Elmore
Michael will be a part of the 3rd Coast Music Showcaseshosted by John Conquest:
THURSDAY 19that 1PM - G&S Main Bar
THURSDAY 19that 2PM -AMELIA’S
Based in the Los Angeles area, Michael is a story-teller, atroubadour that commands his audience to listen hard to his lyrics. As the first song,“Raise A Glass” begins,Michael is toasting to his friends, family and life as he leaves them behindwhen he tours. Every traveling musician appreciates the normalcy in life buthas to answer the call of the road to make a living. It’s what makes them who they are, restlessbut content. ONeill comes armed with vignettes of open-eyed romance, highwaydrama, and hard-earned tenderness – vocalized with the assurance and attitudethat comes only from experience.
One of 13 children, he got started in music early and by theage of 24, he cut his teeth opening his first tour for a then-unknown bandcalled U2. As the tour ended in LosAngeles, ONeill found himself signed
“…there’s something foreveryone here wrapped up in a relatable country rock package that’s wildlyappealing and more than endearing.” - Indie-music.com
Whether sweetly acknowledging the stirrings of new love (“WhenYou Come Around”, “Let It Rain”), or offering up a testament to fast women and thepleasures of seduction (“Real Deal”,” I Like It Like That”), they share acommon thread; these songs are as honest as they are vulnerable. An artistwho writes love songs to cities and states as well as people, “Colorado” ispure Americana. Michael is a strong original voice among West Coast singer-songwriters.
Michael ONeill is signed to The Rhonda Barron Agency andCrucial Music, for licensing his music through TV and movies. Promotionalduties are handled by Mark Maynard at Momentum Label Group in Nashville andAmericana radio is handled by Michael De Urso out of New York.
I Like It Like That – Michael ONeill – Sleeping Trout Music(BMI) – Release date: January 20 2015
To hear a song off his CD: https://soundcloud.com/whosbadnow/real-deal
To download a photo for publication purposes: http://missjillpr.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Michael-PR-photo1.jpg
To arrange an interview or obtain a copy of Michael’s CD forreview, please contact: Jill Kettles at Miss Jill PR – T) 404-213-8542 or E) [email protected]