MikelParis
MikelParis Live at The Midtown GR
The Midtown GR
123 Ionia Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Jun 19, 2024
7:30 PM EDT
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About this concert
MP will be performing songs from his Snidbits, HIHOWAREYA Vol 1, Flow, and upcoming GuitarDrumming albums.
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The artist & audience favorite formerly known as Listening Room.
Join us for an intimate, unique setting in the heart of Grand Rapids, MI.
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MikelParis Biography
MikelParis™ (pronounced "Michael Paris – one word, two capitals") is a multifaceted
artist whose “over a decade tenure” as keyboardist, percussionist, and backup vocalist
for the celebrated American rock band O.A.R. – is only the beginning of his story.
The MikelParis experience is a vibrant fusion of funk, folk, soul, and rock that has him
spinning a kaleidoscope of sound. He masterfully weaves the art of 'stomping' from his
early days with the percussive Off Broadway ensemble Stomp, with his signature
'GuitarDrumming’ technique, creating a rich musical tapestry.
His songwriting merges lyrical introspection with energetic spontaneity that draws
inspiration from the classic sounds of Billy Joel, Elton John and James Taylor to
modern icons like Prince and Peter Gabriel, and bands like U2 and Dave Matthews
Band.
He is also the producer and host of "TuneTrek" and “6 Days,” music docuseries that
takes MP across the U.S. as he unearths musical gems in history's hidden corners –
from the echoing halls of haunted inns to the serene ambiance of castles, museums,
and zoos.
His new album, “Snidbits” (2024), is a vibrant showcase of his life on stage, on the open
roads and during the COVID-19 pandemic with fan-favorite tracks “Is What It Is” and “B
Good 2 Me.”
Read Moreartist whose “over a decade tenure” as keyboardist, percussionist, and backup vocalist
for the celebrated American rock band O.A.R. – is only the beginning of his story.
The MikelParis experience is a vibrant fusion of funk, folk, soul, and rock that has him
spinning a kaleidoscope of sound. He masterfully weaves the art of 'stomping' from his
early days with the percussive Off Broadway ensemble Stomp, with his signature
'GuitarDrumming’ technique, creating a rich musical tapestry.
His songwriting merges lyrical introspection with energetic spontaneity that draws
inspiration from the classic sounds of Billy Joel, Elton John and James Taylor to
modern icons like Prince and Peter Gabriel, and bands like U2 and Dave Matthews
Band.
He is also the producer and host of "TuneTrek" and “6 Days,” music docuseries that
takes MP across the U.S. as he unearths musical gems in history's hidden corners –
from the echoing halls of haunted inns to the serene ambiance of castles, museums,
and zoos.
His new album, “Snidbits” (2024), is a vibrant showcase of his life on stage, on the open
roads and during the COVID-19 pandemic with fan-favorite tracks “Is What It Is” and “B
Good 2 Me.”
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