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The Music of Michael Millet

This is some text prior to the author information. You can change this text from the admin section of WP-Gravatar Joe is a photographer born and based in New Orleans. He specializes in portraiture and documentary projects. During the day he works for a cargo agency specializing in humanitarian aid and relief. Read more from this author

For several years now, my Dad and I have bumped into Michael on a monthly basis--as we're shuffling off stage, he's tuning-up and mic-checking for his set following.  But only recently have we had the chance to sit down, talk, and get to know him a better, and what a cool guy he is.  You can find him regularly haunting the eclectic Hi Ho Lounge on Mondays and Neutral Ground Coffee House the first Friday of every Month.  For more info on when, as well as the many other venues where he may be found, check out his site.  Plus, you can listen to some of his music!

Born in Houma, LA, he did a stint in California in the nineties, but he's back in New Orleans--the city he calls home--making a life with music.

Michael's been playing some form of music for the last two decades, so it's no surprise that he counts the completion of his second album, Hard Times on the Bayou, as one of his greatest achievements to date.  It's a solid work of storytelling laid to a sweet bluegrass/folk soundtrack that many natives of this area, no doubt, can relate to as simply, a way of life.

This past year Michael has been busy rubbing shoulders with many of the local greats including Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, the Hone¥ Island Swamp Band, Pat Flory, and Gina Forsyth (whom he recorded with this past November).  Last fall, he was invited to sing at the Abita Springs Opry and on the WWOZ pledge drive.

When the day's all done, you can find Michael either relaxing on his front porch, or searching the lands for live music.  Michael and I find common ground in our deep-rooted desire for live music.  There's not much else like it.

Check him out!

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Joe is a photographer born and based in New Orleans. He specializes in portraiture and documentary projects. During the day he works for a cargo agency specializing in humanitarian aid and relief.