Previous Projects, Collaborations, and Awards

Michael is grateful for the privilege of working alongside the following artists, bands, and collaborators and being recognized by these organizations:

• 2x National Beta Club Group Talent Champion (1997, New Orleans, Louisiana; 1998, Nashville, Tennessee)
• Steve Davidson - songwriting collaboration (1999-2001)
• Marks Brothers Productions - recording and production collaboration in Huntsville, Alabama (2000-2001)
• Signal 28 - demo recording for original hard rock band based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama (2001)
• Monday Mutiny - co-founder of original modern rock band based in Seattle, Washington (2008-2011)
• Breaking the Paradox/Obsidian - creator of original metal collaborative project based in Seattle, Washington (2010-2011)
• Hays Guitars - luthier collaboration (2015-2016)
• Spencer Bell, Pat Aube, and Anthony Trombetta - worship team and music ministry collaboration in Huntsville, Alabama (2015-2016)
• Many others who have generously shared their knowledge, experience, and creativity

Michael plays his Carvin Custom Shop 7-string guitar onstage with Monday Mutiny in Seattle, Washington in July 2009. Michael co-founded the band in 2008 and co-wrote all of the band's original music along with lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Ted Sitterley. Photo courtesy Karen Skillings.