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Cody Michaels, Solo Piano
PO Box 335 / Montpelier, VT 05601
codypiano@yahoo.com / 888-654-8670
All Songs Copyright/Phonoright Cody Michaels BMI - All Rights Reserved
(for song samples, click on CD images @ upper left // scroll down for bio, quotes, performance history, film credits, etc.)
"Magic"
(Rachel Carter, VermontVibes)
"Extraordinary"
(Robert Resnik, Vermont Public Radio)
"Captivating"
(Joe Goetz, VPR Classical)
"Entrancing"
(Steven Rochlin, EnjoyTheMusic.com)
"Transcendent"
(Rev. Jay Sprout, "First Night" St. Johnsbury, VT)
"Magical and unique"
(Judy Carpenter, Special Educator; Craftsbury, VT, Elementary School)
*Newest release "Winter Suite"
"Best Instrumental Album of 2009"
(The inViTe Tammy Awards, VT)
For award-winning piano soloist and composer Cody Michaels, “the piano is a way to connect with the mystery of creation and every song is a prayer”.
A former park ranger and farmhand, Cody's unique musical expressions inspire comparisons to the likes of Beethoven, George Winston, Keith Jarrett and Phish's Page McConnell. Also a dynamic storyteller and poet, his mesmerizing performances celebrate the wonders of nature, simple living, and the power of the human spirit.
Now based in Vermont's "Northeast Kingdom", Cody grew up in southeastern New Hampshire where he began playing the piano at an early age. His jazz pianist father was his first inspiration, and he also studied classical. But his intuitive approach and wide influences (ranging from classical, jazz, and contemporary instrumental, to folk, popular, rock, and world music) have fostered a style that resists easy categorization.
Cody studied environmental science at the University of New Hampshire, spending much of his free time exploring in New Hampshire's fabled White Mountains (a region he considers to be his "spiritual home"). After college, he headed West to the Colorado Rockies for much of the 1980's, before returning to the White Mountains in 1988 to work for as a backcountry caretaker for the Appalachian Mountain Club. In the early 90's, Cody was as an Appalachian Trail caretaker in Maine, and in the mid-90's he was a wilderness ranger for the US Forest Service in Virginia, Colorado, and Arizona.
Through it all, Cody continuously played the piano as “an emotional, spiritual outlet”. He first appeared in public while in Telluride, Colorado during the mid-80's, warming up crowds before movies at the Nugget Theater. He occasionally played for restaurants and clubs in the various places he spent time in. Ultimately, a long walk on the Appalachian Trail in 1997 gave Cody the clarity to dedicate his life to being a musician.
During the late 90's, Cody played piano for a number of resorts, restaurants, cafes, and clubs in New England, North Carolina, Colorado, and Leipzig, Germany. In 2001, he released his first CD of original works for solo piano, "A Creation Prayer", to critical acclaim, and gave his first concert. Three more highly praised CD's have followed: "Primum Non Nocere" (2004), "Autumn Suite" (2007), and "Winter Suite" (2009), which received an inViTe "Tammy Award" for "Best Vermont Instrumental Album of 2009".
Over the past decade, Cody has given more than 250 concerts and school programs across the northeast USA and beyond. Praised equally for his imaginative, technically precise playing and his engaging, thought provoking stage presence, he has emerged as one of New England's fine "indie" performing artists.
Cody's CD's are also available at his appearances. His MP3's are also available @ i-tunes, Rhapsody, and e-music.
What People Are Saying About Cody:
"Cody Michaels' sensitivity to the natural world is the thread that binds together his original compositions. His fascinating music reaches under the surface of things in many ways, and examines the pulse and chore of what lies beneath, while his interactions with the audience create an intimacy that can make a full hall feel like a one-on-one conversation."
(Jackson Evans, Executive Director; Vergennes Opera House, VT)
"Magic... raw earthen beauty, glorious chords and progressions - the most beautiful piano music I have ever seen live."
(Rachel Carter, VermontVibes)
"Michaels plays with much feeling and a keen sense of how sound and sight intermingle. Here is an example of an artist whose sensibilities are well connected to the world around him. There will no doubt be comparisons to George Winston... Michaels seems no less talented and, if anything, sounds more like Keith Jarrett"
(Art Edelstein, The Times Argus / Barre-Montpelier, VT)
"Michaels' playing is powerful, challenging, and highly expressive. He courageously takes the listener to the who-knows-where of his passions."
(Jane Wilcox Hively, Editor; Mountain Streams Gazette, NH)
"Michaels' music is truly entrancing... the finesse emanating from his piano is as natural as breath. All is expressed with a melodic precision capable only of those who genuinely believe in every note they play."
(James S. Pike; Face Magazine, ME)
"Michaels' compositions and musical skill were wonderful, and he was a delight to work with. He is a fine musician, and he spoke eloquently to his listeners, painting pictures that were illustrated by his songs."
(Mary Laury, Executive Director; "Schoodic Arts For All"; Winter Harbor, ME)
"Cody is a talented gentleman with a gift for music that touches the heart and mind."
(Nancy McHugh, Vermont Festival of The Arts)
"Cody's music, stories, and poetry inspired our student's imaginations. Their time with him was fun and productive."
(Patricia Passmore Alley, President; Greensboro Wonder and Wisdom School, VT)
"Most of all, it is Michaels' elegant touch and deep commitment to melodic communication that hold the listener rapt."
(Kevin McNeil Brown, Buch Speiler Music; Montpelier, VT)
"Do yourself a favor: discover Cody Michaels... he captures the essence of spirit and beauty of nature as few before"
(Lucky Clark, The Cool News; North Conway, NH)
"Hello. I just read your review of Cody Michaels' CD at your website, and I want to let you know that his musicianship is even more enjoyable and rich in person."
(Emily, EnjoyTheMusic.com "Letters To Us")
Current News:
In 2012, Cody intends to release his fifth album (a tribute to Everett Ruess, legendary artist, poet, and explorer of the American Southwest)
Music Licensing
Cody's music is available for licensing for films, videos, advertising, etc.
Film Credits include:
"Our Marine Heritage"
(UNESCO Marine Heritage Programme)
Additional licensing projects include Yokibics Production's "My Fearless Flyer", a multi-media relaxation experience for air travelers (available on "playaway" digital audio system @ www.yokibics.com)
Radio airplay includes both contemporary instrumental and classical/jazz programs (New Age Reporter Top 100, BMI Royalties)
Radio interviews/features include WAMC-Albany, NY's “Performance Place”; KCRL-Salt Lake City, UT; WERU-Blue Hill, ME; WGDR-Goddard College, VT; WCVT-Waterbury, VT ("Classic Vermont") and Vermont Public Radio ("VPR Classical")
Televised appearances include WCVB-Boston's "Chronicle" and WCAX-Burlington, VT's "Music In The Morning"
Cody's performances feature his compositions and occasional spirited interpretions (eg. "Over The Rainbow", "Summertime", "Clair De Lune", "Fur Elise", "Carol of The Bells")
Cody is available for concerts (including house concerts), school performances, lectures, workshops, artist residencies, conferences, retreats, special events and receptions, music therapy, etc.
Cody is registered with New England Foundation For The Arts (NEFA), Meet The Composer (MTC), and the Vermont Arts Council.
Cody's presentations for non-profits qualify for funding from NEFA and MTC.
Cody offers special themed programs such as "Conversations With Nature", "Autumn Suite', "Winter Suite", Appalachian Trail celebration & Everett Ruess Tribute (legendary artist, poet, music lover, and explorer of the American Southwest)
Selected Performance History:
"First Night" St. Johnsbury, VT (12/31/11)
Stone Church Arts / Bellows Falls, VT (11/19/11)
St. Albans Society For The Performing Arts / St. Albans, VT (10/22/11)
"Colors of The Kingdom" Fall Festival / St. Johnsbury, VT (9/17/11)
Greensboro United Church / Greensboro, VT (8/21/11)
Silver Bay YMCA / Silver Bay, NY (7/14/11)
Newfields Community Church / Newfields, NH (5/7/11)
First United Church / Burlington, VT (3/31/11)
Appalachian Mountain Club / Gorham, NH (2/21/11)
College of The Atlantic / Bar Harbor, ME (2/19/11)
Alumni Hall / Haverhill, NH (1/23/11)
"First Night" St. Johnsbury, VT (12/31/10)
Vermont Holiday Festival / Killington, VT (12/10-11/10)
St. Albans "Festival of The Trees", VT (12/3/10)
New Britain Museum of American Art, CT 10/10/10)
Manchester City Library / Manchester, NH (9/23/10)
"Colors of The Kingdom" / St. Johnsbury, VT (9/18/10)
Charles R. Wood Theater / Glens Falls, NY (8/18/10)
Schroon Lake Arts / Schroon Lake, NY (8/3/10)
Rangeley Friends of The Arts / Rangeley, ME (7/27/10
Cabot Public Library / Cabot, VT (7/20/10)
Brandon Music / Brandon, VT (6/19/10)
T. W. Wood Arts Center / Montpelier, VT (5/23/10)
Marlboro College / Marlboro, VT (5/2/10)
Kearsarge Regional Middle School / North Sutton, NH (3/23/10)
Middle New Hampshire Arts Center / Franklin, NH (1/23/10)
"First Night" Montpelier, VT (12/31/09)
"First Night" St. Johnsbury, VT (12/31/09)
First Congregational Church / North Adams, MA (10/25/09)
Sacred Heart St. Francis de Salles Church / Bennington, VT (10/3/09)
Vermont Academy / Saxtons River, VT (10/2/09)
Vermont Festival of The Arts / Waitsfield, VT (8/15/09)
Fryeburg Academy / Fryeburg, ME (8/3/09)
Eleva Chamber Players / Duxbury, VT (6/18/09)
The Arkell Museum / Canajoharie, NY (6/13/09)
Sky Meadow Retreat / Stannard, VT (5/24/09)
Appalachian Mountain Club / Gorham, NH (2/16/09)
"First Night" St. Johnsbury, VT (12/31/08)
Vergennes Opera House / Vergennes, VT (12/5/08)
Mahoosuc Arts / Bethel, ME (10/26/08)
Appalachian Mountain Club / Gorham, NH (10/25/08)
Cultural Center of Cape Cod / South Yarmouth, MA (10/11/08)
Adirondack Lakes Center For The Arts / Blue Mountain Lake, NY (10/4/08)
Unitarian Universalist Church / Montpelier, VT (9/13/08)
Currier Museum of Art / Manchester, NH (6/22/08)
Lake Placid (NY) Center For the Arts (5/18/08)
"Music For A Sunday Afternoon" / Newport, VT (3/30/08)
"First Night" Montpelier, VT (12/31/07)
Goodrich Library / Newport, VT (12/8/07)
Appalachian Mountain Club / Gorham, NH (10/27/07)
The Clemens Center / Elmira, NY (10/19/07)
Schoodic Arts / Winter Harbor, ME (10/12/07)
Hunt Memorial / Nashua, NH (4/22/07)
Memorial United Methodist Church of White Plains, NY (2/11/07)
"First Night" St. Johnsbury, VT (12/31/06)
"First Night" Montpelier, VT (12/31/06)
Bundy Center For The Arts / Waitsfield, VT (10/15/06)
Escalante Canyons Art Festival , UT (10/6/06)
Winnekenni Castle / Haverhill, MA 9/29/06)
"Music For A Sunday Afternoon" / Newport, VT (6/4/06)
North Pointe CFA / Kinderhook, NY (3/25/06)
Appalachian Mountain Club / Gorham, NH (2/24/06)
"First Night" St. Johnsbury, VT (12/31/05)
Kripalu Center / Lenox, MA (11/23/05)
Manchester City Library / Manchester, NH (10/6/05)
Town Hall Theater / Woodstock, VT (10/1/05)
Currier Museum iof Art / Manchester, NH (3/20/05)
Appalachian Mountain Club / Gorham, NH (2/24/05)
"First Night" St. Johnsbury, VT (12/31/04)
"First Night" Montpelier, VT (12/31/04)
Squaw Valley Chapel / Olympic Valley, CA (12/17/04)
Appalachian Mountain Club / Gorham, NH (10/30/04)
Mount Washington Hotel / Bretton Woods, NH (8/25/04)
St. Kierans Center For The Arts / Berlin, NH 6/6/04)
Kripau Center / Lenox, MA (2/11/04)
"First Night" Wolfeboro, NH (12/31/03)
Grace Church / Nashua, NH (11/29/03)
Winnekenni Castle / Haverhill, MA (10/13/03)
Immanuel Episcopal Church / Bellows Falls, VT (8/22/03)
Old Forge Arts Center / Old Forge, NY 7/21/03)
Unity Center For The Arts / Unity, ME (7/11/03)
Alexander Twilight Theater / Lyndon State College, VT (4/11/03)
Appalachian Mountain Club (2/18/03)
"First Night" Wolfeboro, NH (12/31/02)
First and Second Church of Boston, MA (9/22/02 - 9/11 Memorial)
Nashua Public Library / Nashua, NH (9/15/02)
Appalachian Mountain Club (7/21/02)
Federated Church of Marlborough, NH (6/14/02)
Kripalu Center / Lenox, MA (4/27/02)
Lopez Island Community Center, WA (1/27/02)
"First Night" Montpelier, VT (12/31/01)
Appalachian Mountain Club / Gorham, NH (10/27/01)
Manchester City Library / Manchester, NH (6/21/01)
Nashua Public Library / Nashua, NH (4/1/01)
Appalachian Mountain Club / Gorham, NH (2/24/01)
Press kit w/ references, programs offered, preferred fees, etc., available to presenters upon request.
Some of Cody's Favorite Quotes:
"Music induces a kind of pleasure that human nature cannot do without."
(Confucius)
"Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual."
(Ludwig Von Beethoven)
"The rush and pressure of modern life are a form of its innate violence.
(Thomas Merton)
"Mother Earth gives us Power, Father Sky makes us Magic"
(John Trudell)
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