About

Michael is an accomplished 5-string banjo player, multi-instrumentalist and composer living in the NW Highlands of Scotland. In recent years he has been making a name for himself as a distinctive voice on the acoustic folk and old time roots music scene with his delicate and soulful approach to the banjo. He records and gigs regularly with artists such as Wayward Jane,  Hannah Read and recently with Vera Van Heeringen and Cahalen Morrison. Michael is a sought after musician for session work and can be heard on many critically acclaimed recordings, including Hog Eyed Man’s ‘Across The Sea’, Hannah Read’s ‘The Fungi Sessions’ and Lisa Fannen’s ‘Faultline’.

Michael is a gifted teacher and has been offering instrumental lessons on the banjo and guitar for many years. He has taught privately in Edinburgh, Dundee and the Highlands and continues to work with the Scots Music Group to provide group banjo classes. He has also led workshops at renowned festivals like Fire In The Mountain.

Michael can be found on YouTube where he regularly puts out videos for banjo nerds and old time music geeks.