J Michael Harter
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Flagstaff, AZ
The Museum Club
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Watson Lake
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AUG
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2017
Des Moines, IA
Iowa State Fair Ground
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JAN
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2016
Flagstaff, AZ
Museum Club
I Was There
NOV
28
2015
Hot Springs National Park, AR
Boogies Bar & Grill
I Was There
NOV
27
2015
Hot Springs, AR
Crosswalk Bar & Grill
I Was There
OCT
23
2015
Paradise Valley, AZ
Phoenix Country Day School
I Was There
OCT
10
2015
Mayer, AZ
Bumble Bee Ranch
I Was There
MAY
23
2015
Flagstaff, AZ
The Museum Club
I Was There
APR
12
2015
Florence, AZ
Country Thunder West
I Was There
FEB
01
2015
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Convention Ceneter
I Was There
JAN
30
2015
Phoenix, AZ
Cowboy Lookout Grill
I Was There
JAN
17
2015
Flagstaff, AZ
Twin Arrows Casino
I Was There
JAN
16
2015
Flagstaff, AZ
Twin Arrows Casino
I Was There
JAN
10
2015
Flagstaff, AZ
The Museum Club
I Was There
JAN
09
2015
Flagstaff, AZ
The Museum Club
I Was There
SEP
23
2014
Nashville, TN
3rd and Lindsley
I Was There
SEP
20
2014
Flagstaff, AZ
Continental Country Club Driving Range
I Was There
SEP
19
2014
Payson, AZ
Buffalo Bar and Grill
I Was There
AUG
16
2014
Flagstaff, AZ
Museum Club
I Was There
AUG
15
2014
Flagstaff, AZ
Museum Club
I Was There
JUL
25
2014
Flagstaff, AZ
Museum Club
I Was There
JUN
20
2014
Joelton, TN
Memories
I Was There
JUN
13
2014
Nashville, TN
Belcourt Taps & Tapas
I Was There
MAR
14
2014
Scottsdale, AZ
The Western
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MAY
29
2013
Nashville, TN
The Listening Room Cafe
I Was There
MAY
07
2013
Nashville, TN
Ryman Auditorium
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About J Michael Harter
It takes more than a pleasing voice, the personality to engage a crowd and the energy to bring an audience to their feet to be a great entertainer. It also takes tenacity, hard work, determination and knowing that, above all else, music is your destiny.
At the tender age of 13, J. Michael Harter knew he was born to be a musician. He picked up a Yamaha electric guitar he received that year for Christmas and would almost never put it down. It wasn’t too long until he’d start using his grandfather’s big body Guild acoustic. It was also around this time that he would watch the careers of some of his greatest influences unfold, such as Garth Brooks, George Strait, Clint Black and Alan Jackson.
“I can’t imagine doing anything else,” Harter says with a smile.
In fact, he lists the most important things in his life as being God, family and music, in that order. His family sees his calling the exact same way. His father remembers taking J. Michael to his first concert in Louisiana, and recalls how his passion for music was clear in the way that he was captivated by the art of live music; and in that moment, he knew J. Michael’s true home would be the stage.
A Tempe, Ariz. native, Harter always knew that he wanted to live and pursue his dreams in Nashville – at the “school of hard knocks” just like his musical idols. After building a name for himself in Arizona and perfecting his playing and songwriting skills (by skipping classes at North Arizona University to write and practice), Harter made the 1,723-mile pilgrimage to Music City.
The epitome of a blue-collar, hard working “man’s man,” Harter is an expert at balancing taking care of business while chasing his dreams. He’s worked jobs ranging from construction to steel fabrication to retail, and everything in-between.
However, J. Michael always knew he belonged on the stage. Harter added, “I can’t say that I loved or hated any of my other jobs. I just knew they were temporary solutions until I could get to making music full-time.”
Staying true to his roots and holding his own just like his dad taught him, J. Michael took the path of a troubadour. His music contains powerful lyrics about real life relationships, experiences and struggles, resulting in a deeper form of poetry rather than surface music.
A family man to the core, Harter says that his close relationship with his brother, Scott, has led to the production of many of his best songs. The pair has always had a very open and honest relationship, which gives a sense of venerability to Harter’s profound lyrics. In addition to co-writing together, Scott is also J. Michael’s producer.
At a songwriting retreat in Alaska, Michael and his brother collaborated with Scott Laurent, Earl Bud Lee and Bruce Wallace. Michael says that some very special and personal music came from those writes – with many of the cuts making their way onto his EP, Ride On.
He feels this album reflects a snapshot of a transitional period in his life, and recording this particular EP was “special” and “refreshing” for Harter.
He says with a breath of promise, “I am striving to be part of the pendulum swinging the other way to lyrically driven songs that would make you cry, laugh, or make you remember something that touches your heart.”
Harter has had quite the adventure as a musician, and he’s making it clear that he is here to stay. The life of an artist is a journey, and J. Michael Harter is running every step of the way – 1,723 miles down and it’s just the beginning.
At the tender age of 13, J. Michael Harter knew he was born to be a musician. He picked up a Yamaha electric guitar he received that year for Christmas and would almost never put it down. It wasn’t too long until he’d start using his grandfather’s big body Guild acoustic. It was also around this time that he would watch the careers of some of his greatest influences unfold, such as Garth Brooks, George Strait, Clint Black and Alan Jackson.
“I can’t imagine doing anything else,” Harter says with a smile.
In fact, he lists the most important things in his life as being God, family and music, in that order. His family sees his calling the exact same way. His father remembers taking J. Michael to his first concert in Louisiana, and recalls how his passion for music was clear in the way that he was captivated by the art of live music; and in that moment, he knew J. Michael’s true home would be the stage.
A Tempe, Ariz. native, Harter always knew that he wanted to live and pursue his dreams in Nashville – at the “school of hard knocks” just like his musical idols. After building a name for himself in Arizona and perfecting his playing and songwriting skills (by skipping classes at North Arizona University to write and practice), Harter made the 1,723-mile pilgrimage to Music City.
The epitome of a blue-collar, hard working “man’s man,” Harter is an expert at balancing taking care of business while chasing his dreams. He’s worked jobs ranging from construction to steel fabrication to retail, and everything in-between.
However, J. Michael always knew he belonged on the stage. Harter added, “I can’t say that I loved or hated any of my other jobs. I just knew they were temporary solutions until I could get to making music full-time.”
Staying true to his roots and holding his own just like his dad taught him, J. Michael took the path of a troubadour. His music contains powerful lyrics about real life relationships, experiences and struggles, resulting in a deeper form of poetry rather than surface music.
A family man to the core, Harter says that his close relationship with his brother, Scott, has led to the production of many of his best songs. The pair has always had a very open and honest relationship, which gives a sense of venerability to Harter’s profound lyrics. In addition to co-writing together, Scott is also J. Michael’s producer.
At a songwriting retreat in Alaska, Michael and his brother collaborated with Scott Laurent, Earl Bud Lee and Bruce Wallace. Michael says that some very special and personal music came from those writes – with many of the cuts making their way onto his EP, Ride On.
He feels this album reflects a snapshot of a transitional period in his life, and recording this particular EP was “special” and “refreshing” for Harter.
He says with a breath of promise, “I am striving to be part of the pendulum swinging the other way to lyrically driven songs that would make you cry, laugh, or make you remember something that touches your heart.”
Harter has had quite the adventure as a musician, and he’s making it clear that he is here to stay. The life of an artist is a journey, and J. Michael Harter is running every step of the way – 1,723 miles down and it’s just the beginning.
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Genres:
Country, Country Blues
Hometown:
Nashville, Tennessee
No upcoming shows
Send a request to J Michael Harter to play in your city
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Bandsintown Merch
Circle Hat
$25.0 USD
Live Collage Sweatshirt
$45.0 USD
Rainbow T-Shirt
$30.0 USD
Circle Beanie
$20.0 USD
Concerts and tour dates
Past
OCT
19
2018
Flagstaff, AZ
The Museum Club
I Was There
OCT
12
2018
Prescott, AZ
Watson Lake
I Was There
APR
27
2018
Flagstaff, AZ
The Museum Club
I Was There
OCT
13
2017
Prescott, AZ
Watson Lake
I Was There
AUG
11
2017
Des Moines, IA
Iowa State Fair Ground
I Was There
JAN
09
2016
Flagstaff, AZ
Museum Club
I Was There
NOV
28
2015
Hot Springs National Park, AR
Boogies Bar & Grill
I Was There
NOV
27
2015
Hot Springs, AR
Crosswalk Bar & Grill
I Was There
OCT
23
2015
Paradise Valley, AZ
Phoenix Country Day School
I Was There
OCT
10
2015
Mayer, AZ
Bumble Bee Ranch
I Was There
MAY
23
2015
Flagstaff, AZ
The Museum Club
I Was There
APR
12
2015
Florence, AZ
Country Thunder West
I Was There
FEB
01
2015
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Convention Ceneter
I Was There
JAN
30
2015
Phoenix, AZ
Cowboy Lookout Grill
I Was There
JAN
17
2015
Flagstaff, AZ
Twin Arrows Casino
I Was There
JAN
16
2015
Flagstaff, AZ
Twin Arrows Casino
I Was There
JAN
10
2015
Flagstaff, AZ
The Museum Club
I Was There
JAN
09
2015
Flagstaff, AZ
The Museum Club
I Was There
SEP
23
2014
Nashville, TN
3rd and Lindsley
I Was There
SEP
20
2014
Flagstaff, AZ
Continental Country Club Driving Range
I Was There
SEP
19
2014
Payson, AZ
Buffalo Bar and Grill
I Was There
AUG
16
2014
Flagstaff, AZ
Museum Club
I Was There
AUG
15
2014
Flagstaff, AZ
Museum Club
I Was There
JUL
25
2014
Flagstaff, AZ
Museum Club
I Was There
JUN
20
2014
Joelton, TN
Memories
I Was There
JUN
13
2014
Nashville, TN
Belcourt Taps & Tapas
I Was There
MAR
14
2014
Scottsdale, AZ
The Western
I Was There
MAY
29
2013
Nashville, TN
The Listening Room Cafe
I Was There
MAY
07
2013
Nashville, TN
Ryman Auditorium
I Was There
Show More Dates
About J Michael Harter
It takes more than a pleasing voice, the personality to engage a crowd and the energy to bring an audience to their feet to be a great entertainer. It also takes tenacity, hard work, determination and knowing that, above all else, music is your destiny.
At the tender age of 13, J. Michael Harter knew he was born to be a musician. He picked up a Yamaha electric guitar he received that year for Christmas and would almost never put it down. It wasn’t too long until he’d start using his grandfather’s big body Guild acoustic. It was also around this time that he would watch the careers of some of his greatest influences unfold, such as Garth Brooks, George Strait, Clint Black and Alan Jackson.
“I can’t imagine doing anything else,” Harter says with a smile.
In fact, he lists the most important things in his life as being God, family and music, in that order. His family sees his calling the exact same way. His father remembers taking J. Michael to his first concert in Louisiana, and recalls how his passion for music was clear in the way that he was captivated by the art of live music; and in that moment, he knew J. Michael’s true home would be the stage.
A Tempe, Ariz. native, Harter always knew that he wanted to live and pursue his dreams in Nashville – at the “school of hard knocks” just like his musical idols. After building a name for himself in Arizona and perfecting his playing and songwriting skills (by skipping classes at North Arizona University to write and practice), Harter made the 1,723-mile pilgrimage to Music City.
The epitome of a blue-collar, hard working “man’s man,” Harter is an expert at balancing taking care of business while chasing his dreams. He’s worked jobs ranging from construction to steel fabrication to retail, and everything in-between.
However, J. Michael always knew he belonged on the stage. Harter added, “I can’t say that I loved or hated any of my other jobs. I just knew they were temporary solutions until I could get to making music full-time.”
Staying true to his roots and holding his own just like his dad taught him, J. Michael took the path of a troubadour. His music contains powerful lyrics about real life relationships, experiences and struggles, resulting in a deeper form of poetry rather than surface music.
A family man to the core, Harter says that his close relationship with his brother, Scott, has led to the production of many of his best songs. The pair has always had a very open and honest relationship, which gives a sense of venerability to Harter’s profound lyrics. In addition to co-writing together, Scott is also J. Michael’s producer.
At a songwriting retreat in Alaska, Michael and his brother collaborated with Scott Laurent, Earl Bud Lee and Bruce Wallace. Michael says that some very special and personal music came from those writes – with many of the cuts making their way onto his EP, Ride On.
He feels this album reflects a snapshot of a transitional period in his life, and recording this particular EP was “special” and “refreshing” for Harter.
He says with a breath of promise, “I am striving to be part of the pendulum swinging the other way to lyrically driven songs that would make you cry, laugh, or make you remember something that touches your heart.”
Harter has had quite the adventure as a musician, and he’s making it clear that he is here to stay. The life of an artist is a journey, and J. Michael Harter is running every step of the way – 1,723 miles down and it’s just the beginning.
At the tender age of 13, J. Michael Harter knew he was born to be a musician. He picked up a Yamaha electric guitar he received that year for Christmas and would almost never put it down. It wasn’t too long until he’d start using his grandfather’s big body Guild acoustic. It was also around this time that he would watch the careers of some of his greatest influences unfold, such as Garth Brooks, George Strait, Clint Black and Alan Jackson.
“I can’t imagine doing anything else,” Harter says with a smile.
In fact, he lists the most important things in his life as being God, family and music, in that order. His family sees his calling the exact same way. His father remembers taking J. Michael to his first concert in Louisiana, and recalls how his passion for music was clear in the way that he was captivated by the art of live music; and in that moment, he knew J. Michael’s true home would be the stage.
A Tempe, Ariz. native, Harter always knew that he wanted to live and pursue his dreams in Nashville – at the “school of hard knocks” just like his musical idols. After building a name for himself in Arizona and perfecting his playing and songwriting skills (by skipping classes at North Arizona University to write and practice), Harter made the 1,723-mile pilgrimage to Music City.
The epitome of a blue-collar, hard working “man’s man,” Harter is an expert at balancing taking care of business while chasing his dreams. He’s worked jobs ranging from construction to steel fabrication to retail, and everything in-between.
However, J. Michael always knew he belonged on the stage. Harter added, “I can’t say that I loved or hated any of my other jobs. I just knew they were temporary solutions until I could get to making music full-time.”
Staying true to his roots and holding his own just like his dad taught him, J. Michael took the path of a troubadour. His music contains powerful lyrics about real life relationships, experiences and struggles, resulting in a deeper form of poetry rather than surface music.
A family man to the core, Harter says that his close relationship with his brother, Scott, has led to the production of many of his best songs. The pair has always had a very open and honest relationship, which gives a sense of venerability to Harter’s profound lyrics. In addition to co-writing together, Scott is also J. Michael’s producer.
At a songwriting retreat in Alaska, Michael and his brother collaborated with Scott Laurent, Earl Bud Lee and Bruce Wallace. Michael says that some very special and personal music came from those writes – with many of the cuts making their way onto his EP, Ride On.
He feels this album reflects a snapshot of a transitional period in his life, and recording this particular EP was “special” and “refreshing” for Harter.
He says with a breath of promise, “I am striving to be part of the pendulum swinging the other way to lyrically driven songs that would make you cry, laugh, or make you remember something that touches your heart.”
Harter has had quite the adventure as a musician, and he’s making it clear that he is here to stay. The life of an artist is a journey, and J. Michael Harter is running every step of the way – 1,723 miles down and it’s just the beginning.
Show More
Genres:
Country, Country Blues
Hometown:
Nashville, Tennessee
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