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.. Rock n' Roll, rebel, poet, philosopher, hopeless romantic, storyteller, guitar slingin' outlaw in black American born rocker of roots Music are only a few of the diverse descriptions of Gritty singer & 'Prolific' songwriter Michael Ubaldini. His Latest Album "Street Singin' Troubadour " continues this tradition. This artist obviously defies categorization..and while back in the day when many bands in Southern California were entrenched in Hardcore and Punk Michael was as usual Doin' his own thing following no rules and wound up creating his own definitive sound and was a forerunner into was to later be known As 'Americana' or 'Alt Country' .The Los Angeles times stated he is "Better than Bruce Springsteen at probing the national soul". From the heart and soul and the blood of the American dream, Michael and his cranking band rock the way people have forgotten how with the plastic of most of today's Pop and fabricated Punk. Michael plays and sings his lyrics as if the world's gonna come to an end. He plays his own stuff with no messing' about, and when he chooses to do an ol' cover tune from one of his heros, whether it be Otis Redding, Elvis, CCR, the Stones, Chuck Berry, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash or Bob Dylan to name but a few; he puts new life into them. Michael delivers as if his life depends on it. He's been quoted as saying, "I can't betray the music. If it ain't real, it ain't worth it." Michael "The Rock N Roll Poet" has performed all over the world England Canada, Belgium, and Germany. He lived in Austin Texas for a couple of years and Criss Crossed the USA paying his Dues and living A travling Rock n roll trubadour life , writing and singing his songs filled with storytellng lyrics and poetic images that he lives and has lived. "Jack Kerouac in a Black Motercycle Jacket"" as some have described him, Michael has also opened for the Brian Setzer Orchestra on three separate occasions, and Brian jammed with the group at the Viper Room in Hollywood, CA. And The Late Joe Strummer from "THE CLASH" came out to the show to lend his support. His Show at The Legendary "Palamino Club" (Now Defunct) was attended by the Legendary "JOHN FOGERTY" leader of "Creedence Clearwater Revival" Michael also contributed a version of Gene Vincent's "Be Bop a Lu La" on a "Tribute to Gene Vincent" CD, which included top Orange County and California rock-a-billy and blues groups. Michael's version, however, received two top write-ups by Blue Suede Blues Magazine as one of the CD's finer moments. Michael did the song in a Robert Johnson/Son House delta blues style . The first to do and approach the song in that style complete with Michael playing bottleneck guitar. Michael Also a published Poet His book of his lyrics and poetry entitled "LOST AMERICAN NIGHTS" by Moontide press. He Has Won three "Orange County Music Awards" in two years for "BEST ROOTS ROCK" and "BEST LIVE MALE PERFORMER",for 2005 and 2006, And his "ACOUSTIC RUMBLE" CD from 1999 was picked by the LA TIMES as "BEST DISC OF THE YEAR and was picked as 10th BEST RELEASE OF THE ENTIRE DECADE on the top 100 list of the decades best records. For his 2006 CD release "EMPTY BOTTLES & BROKEN GUITAR STRINGS" Michael recorded some of the tracks at the legendary SUN STUDIO in Memphis TN. .The Birth Place of Rock n Roll!! It was also Named "Best CD of 2006" by the O.C. Register. He has toured the UK and The United States even performing at The CAVERN CLUB In Liverpool England. and THE RYMAN GRAND OL' OPRY in Nashville. He performed in the live stage version of "The Who's Quadrophenia" as The Head of the "Rockers" motorcycle gang, and Has played shows with such greats as "Lucinda Williams", "Jerry Lee Lewis" "John Hammond", "Southside Johnny" And Billy Zoom and John Doe of "X" His 2007 release "STORYBOOK" along with the U.K's "Raucaus records release of Michael's "The Mystery Train Sessions".. (a re-issiue of Michaels first CD from EMI in 1994) shows his unwavering Staying power.) He has written over 500 songs and continues to be a prolific writer. He is An American Rebel