Based in Nashville Tn. Michael is a practitioner of the "less is more" approach to drumming. His "Meat and Potatoes" style,combined with his natural instinct, the ability to play what is right  for the music, deep pocket,  and always making it feel good, are the ingredients that have led to a successful career as a sought after player both live and in the studio.

Michael has performed and/or recorded with a very diverse group of artists including such names as, Charlie Daniels, Jason Aldean, Dan Baird, Todd Snider, Warner E Hodges (Jason and the Scorchers), Bomshel, Cowboy Troy, Mike Aiken, Austin Cunningham, Shawn Mullins, Kristen  Hall, Francine Reed, Col. Bruce Hampton,"Big Bill" Morganfield, Blueground Undergrass, and many many more.

For  several years Michael   held down the drum chair for critically acclaimed national recording artist Chris Knight , appearing on his  2008 studio effort "Heart of Stone" produced by Dan Baird ( Georgia Satellites).   Michael   also handled the drumming duties on the newest release by Chris Knight  titled "Little Victories" engineered and produced by Grammy award winner Ray Kennedy, which  also features guest performances from artists such as Buddy Miller, Dan Baird, and John Prine.After seven years, two records, and countless   live performances, Michael relinquished the drum chair with Chris Knight in order to pursue new projects and continue his growth as a musician . That said Michael is looking forward with great anticipation  towards what is on the musical  horizon  and the promise that it holds. In spring of 2013 Michael accepted the drum chair with multi platinum recording artist Joe Diffie, and is  currently touring in support of Joes new single " Shotgun" and the record to follow this fall. Although the demands of touring promise to keep him busy Michael is still available for sessions and live dates as scheduling permits, and is looking forward with excitement and anticipation  to all of what this, as well as the  coming years have to offer.