"Poet, composer, singer and guitarist, Andy is a wonderful breath of fresh of fresh air in a somewhat cynical and tumultuous musical world .With his songs adjectively described as “ True Adult Contemporary Music”, Andy has been entertaining appreciative audiences in Australia and overseas for over 15 years. Andy’s first recording "Lucretia's Eylandt" in 1999 received critical acclaim for it's haunting depiction of the bloody events surrounding the wreck of the Dutch ship "Batavia", off the West Australian coast more than 350 years ago. The song culminated in a National TV live appearance with the renown iconic host Kerry-Anne Kennerley describing Andy as “ A wonderful and exciting new Aussie Talent ” Andy’s second CD titled “Lest We Forget” is a tribute to ANZAC and to those men and women who served in the armed services "Soldier", one of the songs from the album is popular at Returned Servicemen League Clubs (RSL) around Australia. He has performed this song the last four years at Anzac Ceremonies in Australia where event organisers have said it is the biggest audience reaction they have ever had. He then released his third CD, Winds of Change is a collection of warm songs with an emphasis on uplifting harmonies and melodies . Now, Andy has released his latest CD called “Every Last Page is a New Book Born” composed and recorded in Bali in 2010 with the best of local Balinese musicians. Clearly his best work to date, it is a fusion of heart felt ballads and inspiring guitar delivered with an amazing vocal emotional impact. Andy has established a popular following over the years with his works constantly compared with fellow Australian contemporary artist Paul Kelly and international Legends , Cat Stevens, Neil Young and Bob Dylan. His voice is unique and gives passion and vitality to his songs. His lyrics are intelligent and profound , yet innocent and appealing. His music empowers his words. His singing style invokes memories of early Bee Gees and his voice has been compared with Fergal Sharkey and even Roy Orbison. Andy has played guitar since a car accident left him temporarily incapacitated before he was 20 years of age. His songwriting prowess followed with his first self penned song 'Rambling Man", a warm and contagious country style song that appeared on his first Album. 'Andy Who" .From there a avalanche of songs and poems have appeared and in recent years two poems were published consecutively in "The Best Poems and Poets" of 2003 and 2004 by the International Library of Poetry, USA.. Andy has not lost his passion for performing, with regular performances around Australia as well as in China, Malaysia and Philippines. His songs have received radio play in many countries including Australia, New Zealand, Philippines and Taiwan. Welcome to the music world of Andy Michaels. Close your eyes and let your senses be soothed and enlightened!