Americana, alternative country, adult contemporary, singer/songwriter with guests Chris Hillman, Herb Pedersen, Ron Sexsmith and Don Kerr.

14 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Americana, FOLK: Gentle



Details:
Born in Southport, England Michael Weston King put a down payment on his first Fender Telecaster at the age of 16 and cut his musical teeth in various bands in the early 80s Liverpool scene. Inspired by Gram Parsons, Hank Williams and The Byrds, as well as the new wave of country acts such as Lyle Lovett, Dwight Yoakham, and Nanci Griffith, he joined forces with some like minded souls and over 4 years he performed over 250 shows throughout Europe with the band Gary Halland the Stormkeepers. Along the way, they released two albums and two singles, one for BMG before going their separate ways.


Michaelâs next step was to form The Good Sons who offered up an authentic British alternative to, what for them, was the most exciting form of music currently on offer and hailing from America, the burgeoning Alternative Country movement. Michael remembers, âI wanted to combine my love of songwriters such as Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, and Townes Van Zandt with the contemporary country rock feel of The Jayhawks."

In 1995 they released their debut album Singing the Glory Down which featured a guest appearance by the legendary Townes Van Zandt on Michaelâs song âRiding the Rangeâ. A few months before his death Townes cut his own version of the song with Nashville bluegrass band The Calvins.

In 1996 they released the much more acoustic orientated album The Kings Highway and in 1997 rockinâ Wines Lines and Valentines. Eventually, Wines Lines and Valentines was both repackaged and retitled, Angels in the End and released in America. That year Michael left The Good Sons and came across the pond to share the stage at the annual SXSW festival with Billy Bragg, Loudon Wainwright and Nick Lowe. When Michael returned home he embarked on a series of European solo tours holding opening slots with Ron Sexmith, Steve Forbert, Chris Hillman and Nick Cave.

Soon songs for the album A Decent Man were taking shape. Produced by Jackie Leven, the record received great reviews and Michael spent much of the year touring to support the release. 2005 brought a retrospective album focusing on Kingâs solo work called The Tender Place. Now, step into the future as Poptown Records presents A New Kind Of Loneliness, the newest and most promising release from the incredible British singer/song writer Michael Weston King!

Get more information about Michael Weston King, including US and UK tour dates, at www.PoptownRecords.com