MUSICIAN

In the great tradition of the American Rhythm & Blues instrumentalists, Michael will bring a soulful approach to your recording project or show whether it be on chromatic or diatonic harmonica, tenor/baritone/alto/soprano saxophone or a written arrangement/scoring. Over 30 years of experience in providing his signature brand of organic, inventive musical ideas & performance has resulted in scores of pleased clients & ecstatic audiences worldwide. Michael is committed to bringing the magic to your music while always serving the song. Over 400 recordings to his credit along with television & film scores are testimony to Michael’s artistry.

Michael is the go-to horn player on the Bay Area Blues and R&B scenes, providing audiences the pleasure of listening and dancing to his inventive and soulful saxophone. Michael has contributed to the work of such artists as Albert King, Ernest Ranglin, Chris Cain and Tommy Castro, but he is best known for his own style of soul-blues which crosses over to R&B, funk and jazz. A performance by Michael is guaranteed to bring you to your feet. Honkin’ – Shoutin’ – Growlin’ just like the days before the electric guitar, when the Tenor Saxophone was king.

Michael Peloquin began his musical journey playing the harmonica. Equally adept on the diatonic and chromatic versions of “People’s Instrument”, he is known for his melodic, horn-inspired and rhythmic style. Always being unaware of any perceived limits of the humble harmonica helped Michael to bring home the gold medal in the Hohner Harmonica World Championship in Germany in 1997. He has numerous credits on recordings, film and television. His entire musical vision has its roots in joy of breathing life into the harmonica.