tag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=4NEWS2023-07-22T16:10:11-07:00Michael Grimmfalsetag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/72459172023-07-22T16:10:11-07:002023-12-22T08:50:23-08:00My Facebook Page was stolen!<p>During the last few days of my hospitalization, my official Facebook page was hacked into and before we could do anything, all administrators were removed. The hacker stole the page and is now doing two things - </p><ol>
<li>Slamming the page with random images to establish a history and try and claim the page as theirs</li>
<li>Messaging fans and asking for money! </li>
</ol><p>Please do NOT fall victim! Facebook is refusing to remove the page and is doing nothing to help us get it back. You would think being verified by FB would hold some power but no. They seem to want to support the existence of hackers because it continues to make them money. </p><p>Lucie has set up a new page for me while we deal with this; please follow and like the page so we can migrate everyone over to a safe page: </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/michaelgrimmmusic2" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">https://www.facebook.com/michaelgrimmmusic2</a></p><p>You should also follow her page, just in case: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/luciejgrimm/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">https://www.facebook.com/luciejgrimm/ </a></p><p>Between the two pages, you will stay up to date on everything going on.</p><p>As a personal favor, I am also asking you to do a couple things;</p><ol>
<li>Please let fans on the original page know that it is no longer me! Let them know it has been hacked. The hacker has blocked me so I can no longer get on the page. You can use this image under each comment. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/518828/8acc29dd7f99a74ee11fbfe15cf4ab99e6a2b7b2/original/img-5626-3.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></li>
<li>Please share my new page with your friends or invite them to the page. Here is a screen shot of how to do that. Just click on the three dots and select invite friends. It will go to a screen allowing you to select your friends and sending an invite.</li>
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</tbody></table></figure><p>If you so choose, you can also REPORT PROFILE, then pick FAKE PAGE, then SUBMIT.</p><p>Thank you in advance for that. I have had several people give me their two cents on who they think the hacker is. We are now trying to find a lawyer that can assist us. We have turned to the media to help spread the word. </p><p>If you can report it a few times, we stand a better chance of facebook flagging it. Once you feel like you are happy with your efforts, I would HIGHLY recommend unfollowing the page! </p><p>I hope it gets fixed, but if it doesn't, at least we can move forward on the new page. Unfortunate that I have to loose my fan base and the celebrity verified status. </p><p>Thank you all for your help with this. It is the last thing we thought we would be dealing with right now.</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/72459132023-07-22T15:40:59-07:002023-07-22T15:41:00-07:00The Messenger Article: ‘AGT’ Winner Michael Grimm Breaks Silence on Mystery Illness After Hospital Stay: ‘I Feel Reborn’ (Exclusive)<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://themessenger.com/entertainment/agt-winner-michael-grimm-breaks-silence-on-mystery-illness-after-hospital-stay-i-feel-reborn-exclusive?fbclid=IwAR21yyLwO-xcpB4Vob8BXHxXK7yf7y_txQg9QBVRiMjwnrO_zk9dOWAUWKg" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Click here to go to the original article</a></p><h2>'When I was in the hospital, I was near death,' the singer exclusively shared with The Messenger after spending weeks battling a mystery illness</h2><div class="lg:flex lg:justify-between lg:items-end mb-6" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;align-items:flex-end;border-style:solid;border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);display:flex;font-family:"Atlas Grotesk", sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;justify-content:space-between;letter-spacing:-0.32px;margin-bottom:1.5rem;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;'><div class="mb-4 lg:mb-0 [&>*+*]:mt-2" style="--tw-backdrop-blur:;--tw-backdrop-brightness:;--tw-backdrop-contrast:;--tw-backdrop-grayscale:;--tw-backdrop-hue-rotate:;--tw-backdrop-invert:;--tw-backdrop-opacity:;--tw-backdrop-saturate:;--tw-backdrop-sepia:;--tw-blur:;--tw-border-spacing-x:0;--tw-border-spacing-y:0;--tw-brightness:;--tw-contrast:;--tw-drop-shadow:;--tw-gradient-from-position:;--tw-gradient-to-position:;--tw-gradient-via-position:;--tw-grayscale:;--tw-hue-rotate:;--tw-invert:;--tw-numeric-figure:;--tw-numeric-fraction:;--tw-numeric-spacing:;--tw-ordinal:;--tw-pan-x:;--tw-pan-y:;--tw-pinch-zoom:;--tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5);--tw-ring-inset:;--tw-ring-offset-color:#fff;--tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-offset-width:0px;--tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-rotate:0;--tw-saturate:;--tw-scale-x:1;--tw-scale-y:1;--tw-scroll-snap-strictness:proximity;--tw-sepia:;--tw-shadow-colored:0 0 #0000;--tw-shadow:0 0 #0000;--tw-skew-x:0;--tw-skew-y:0;--tw-slashed-zero:;--tw-translate-x:0;--tw-translate-y:0;border-style:solid;border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:0px;">
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<p><span style="color:rgb(282828/var(--tw-text-opacity));">Lanae Brody and Mike Vulpo</span></p>
<p>Michael Grimm is doing all that he can to get back onstage.</p>
<p>After <a class="no-pjax" href="https://themessenger.com/entertainment/agt-winner-michael-grimm-released-from-hospital-nearly-6-weeks-after-being-bedridden-for-mystery-illness"><u>spending weeks in a hospital</u></a> followed by a stay at a physical therapy rehab facility, the <i>America's Got Talent</i> winner is back home and feeling stronger. </p>
<p>"I'm doing better every day," Grimm exclusively shared with The Messenger on Wednesday. "It's just been a whirlwind of things [that have] happened to my body for the years that I've put my body through hell."</p>
<p>The 44-year-old singer says he needed a physical and mental break after being hospitalized for a <a class="no-pjax" href="https://themessenger.com/entertainment/agt-winner-michael-grimm-bedridden-following-undisclosed-illness-wife-shares"><u>mystery illness</u></a>.</p>
<p>And now that he's finally home, Grimm is hopeful that he can resume performing and doing what he loves.</p>
<p>"I am ready to get back in the saddle," he shared before teasing an August 9 <a class="no-pjax" href="https://thesmithcenter.com/tickets/2324/michael-grimm-tribute-to-bill-medley/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>concert event</u></a>. “I'll be at the Smith Center in Las Vegas doing a tribute to my idol, my mentor, Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers. And I'll be back on my feet again when it comes to that, when it comes playing music. I'm looking forward to it. I feel much better so every day's a new day of getting better.”</p>
<p>He's also finalizing a 2024 tour with fellow <i>America's Got Talent</i> superstar Jackie Evancho. While exact dates and locations are expected to be announced later this year, Grimm is determined to be ready for the shows.</p>
<p>With his full speaking voice and his mobility back, Grimm is following full outpatient protocol with professionals working through his schedule of care, which includes re-establishing his singing voice, relearning the guitar, continuing mental health sessions and physical therapies.</p>
<p>According to Grimm, he couldn't have made this amount of progress without the love and support of his wife Lucie Grimm. </p>
<p>"She's my rock, my foundation, my light," he gushed. "I'm blessed to have her. She's definitely been through a lot recently with this." </p>
<p>As he continues his recovery, Michael said he is keeping his wife and higher power close as he counts his blessings. </p>
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<p>"When I was in the hospital, I was near death," he shared. "Liver was fatty and my kidneys weren't doing too well. If anything, I'm just stopping all bad habits and introducing the good. I think I feel reborn in a way."</p>
</div></div>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/72439022023-07-18T17:43:07-07:002023-07-18T17:44:02-07:00Review Journal Article: Michael Grimm planning comeback months after being on life support<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/michael-grimm-planning-comeback-months-after-being-on-life-support-2873614/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=section_row&utm_source=local&utm_term=Michael+Grimm%2C+in+recovery+mode%2C+mapping+August+comeback" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">click here to go to the original article</a></p><div class="rj-field-byline" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Merriweather, serif;font-size:19px;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.34;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">By <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/staff/john-katsilometes/" rel="tag"><strong>John Katsilometes</strong></a> <span>Las Vegas Review-Journal</span>
</div><div class="rj-field-published-time" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(109, 110, 113);font-family:Raleway, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;'>July 18, 2023 - 4:17 am</div><p><strong>Michael Grimm</strong> isn’t ready to sing today. But he’s singing next month.</p><p>Grimm is back at his home in Las Vegas. He’s returned after two weeks in a Utah wellness and medical facility, and two months after his wife, <strong>Lucie Grimm,</strong> <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/michael-grimm-fighting-for-his-life-at-las-vegas-hospital-2789974/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">raced him to Southern Hills Hospital’s emergency room.</a></p><div class="rj-ins-obj" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Raleway, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;'> </div><p>The latest from the Grimm camp:</p><div class="rj-ins-obj" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Raleway, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;'><div class="rj-widget-num-2 rj-widget-even tpl-1_p-3 tpl-7_p-3 rj-widget rj_widget_text" style="box-sizing:inherit;" id="rj_widget_text-738"><div class="textwidget" style="box-sizing:inherit;"><div style="box-sizing:inherit;" id="flipp-ux-slot-c93jc7"> </div></div></div></div><p>— The Season 5 champion of “America’s Got Talent” sounded strong during a phone chat as he talked of his “baby steps” in returning to health. His Aug. 9 performance at Myron’s at the Smith Center is on the books. The show is a tribute to the legend known as Grimm’s musical father, <strong>Bill Medley</strong>, with Grimm’s backing band back intact.</p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">— Medley, who returns with Bucky Heard to South Point Showroom next Tuesday and July 26-27, says he spoke to Grimm just before he left Utah. “He sounded great. I hope he stays that way. I love him and I’ll do what I can.”</span></p><p>— Grimm is not discussing the details of his illness, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/michael-grimm-after-fighting-for-his-life-this-has-been-an-eye-opening-experience-2805370/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">which reached a nearly fatal point just after Memorial Day.</a> Lucie related that her husband had turned yellow, was unable to walk or talk or think clearly. “I almost died in the hospital. I was on life support,” Grimm said. “But’s so soon to talk publicly about it right now. I’m still collecting the pieces that I can pick up and put back together.”</p><p>— The video submitted by <strong>Barry Manilow </strong>at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/vegas-entertainers-raise-60k-for-agt-champ-grimm-2870153/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grimm’s July 9 benefit</a> at Veil Pavilion at the Silverton has inspired Grimm to return to songwriting.</p><p>“When I was getting back back from winning (“AGT”), a call just came out of nowhere,” Grimm said. “I didn’t know the number, and the guy on the other end says, ‘Hi, Michael, this is Barry Manilow … ’ Of course, I’m like, ‘What? Someone is pulling my leg.’ ”</p><p>The two sat at the piano, Grimm with a guitar, asking Manilow to “simplify” the chords he was playing, to make them “more bluesy.” The work was never finished, but Grimm said, “I’d love to go see him and continue the road back.”</p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">— Lucie, who also works as Grimm’s manager, is talking of a tour with Season 5 “AGT” runner-up </span><strong>Jackie Evancho</strong><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"> in 2024. The two haven’t been on stage together since then-series host </span><strong>Nick Cannon</strong><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"> announced Grimm as the show champion Sept. 15, 2010.</span></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/72439032023-07-18T17:41:29-07:002023-07-18T17:44:02-07:00Review Journal Article: Vegas entertainers raise $60K for ‘AGT’ champ Grimm<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/vegas-entertainers-raise-60k-for-agt-champ-grimm-2870153/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=latest&utm_source=entertainment_entertainment-columns_kats&utm_term=Vegas%20entertainers%20raise%20%2460K%20for%20%E2%80%98AGT%E2%80%99%20champ%20Grimm" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">click here to go to the original article</a></p><div class="rj-field-byline" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Merriweather, serif;font-size:19px;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.34;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">By <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/staff/john-katsilometes/" rel="tag"><strong>John Katsilometes</strong></a> <span>Las Vegas Review-Journal</span>
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The paid crowd in the room was about 500. Counting tickets sold, the take for the show’s livestream feed, individual donations and merch sales, approximately $60,000 was raised.</p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Vegas performer </span><strong>Mark OToole</strong><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">, a friend of Michael’s, quickly secured Veil for a fundraising show as word of Grimm’s condition wound around the entertainment community. OToole knew the property well, as he opened the resort some 30 years ago when it was known as Boomtown.</span></p><p>OToole ably piloted what was either a rather long variety show or rather short telethon.</p><p>Those who contributed included members of Grimm’s backing band over the past 20 years, led by guitarist/vocalist <strong>Jim Tripi </strong>(who has changed his name from Jim Buck) and guest vocalists <strong>Michelle Johnson </strong>and<strong> Christine Shebeck</strong>; New York-New York ventriloquist <strong>Terry Fator</strong>; Harrah’s comic performer <strong>Tape Face</strong>; Tropicana’s Laugh Factory magician <strong>Murray Sawchuck</strong>; comic performer and vaunted <strong>Donald Trump</strong> impressionist <strong>John Di Domenico,</strong> and ex-“Jersey Boys” cast member <strong>Travis Cloer</strong>.</p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">The classic-Vegas format inspired some classic routines.</span></p><p>The Grimm band powered through a kind of greatest-hits medley, usually sung by Michael himself, with “10th Avenue Freeze-Out,” “Walking In Memphis,” and “You Can Leave Your Hat On” in the set list.</p><p>Fator brought out his “AGT” championship companion Winston the Impersonating Turtle.</p><p>Tape Face presented his oven-mitt duet of “Endless Love,” familiar to those who saw his run Season 11 run on “AGT” in 2016.</p><p>Sawchuck, also an “AGT” alum (a semifinalist the year Grimm won), performed his newspaper tear-reconstruction, how he’s closed his show for 20 yeas.</p><p>The Trumpian Di Domenico bragged of the Trump hotel’s pool having “the wettest water, wetter than any water, extreme wetness” and the crowd size of “50,000, in this room today, but the fake news media won’t report it.”</p><p>Cloer, with his sky-high vocal range, performed, “Can’t Take My Eyes Of Off You.”</p><p>The livestream broadcast, produced by <strong>Aaron Elekes</strong> at Go Live Vegas, remains posted on Grimm’s official website, MichaelGrimmMusic.com. Watch it and donated, any time.</p><p>About all that was missing from this event was the man for whom this show was produced.</p><p>Grimm has been admitted to a recovery center out of state after experiencing tremors and difficulty speaking May 26. He declined further the morning of May 30, unable to walk without assistance and turning yellow. Lucie drove him to the ER at Southern Hills Hospital. He spent several days in ICU, where he was placed on a ventilator and under a battery of medications.</p><p>“This has been physically and emotionally exhausting,” Lucie Grimm said Monday afternoon, adding that Michael had not watched the event as <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/michael-grimm-after-fighting-for-his-life-this-has-been-an-eye-opening-experience-2805370/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he is in intensive physical rehab</a> and counseling. “But he will watch it when he’s out. I sent him some clips of everyone who was there. He was very humbled at everyone who showed up.”</p><p>Grimm might be released as early as next week, Lucie said. His next steps depend on if his care can be maintained remotely.</p><p>For Sunday’s event, a host of headliners and those who have been close to Grimm submitted video messages. One was <strong>Jackie Evancho</strong>, the little girl who was runner-up to Grimm when he took the “AGT” title in 2010.</p><p>The now 23-year-old recording artist sang, “When A Man Loves a Woman” the song Grimm performed to win the show’s championship. It’s also the song Grimm dedicated to Lucie on the show that aired the night before he proposed to her live on “Ellen.”</p><p><strong>Bill Medley</strong> and <strong>Bucky Heard</strong> of the <strong>Righteous Brothers </strong>cut a clip in support. Medley has been a friend and mentor of Grimm’s for at least 15 years. “I know I’m kind of your musical father, and I love you,” Medley said.</p><p><strong>Barry Manilow</strong> also contributed, remembering how Grimm caught his attention during his “AGT” run. Manilow swiftly reached out to write with the talented songwriter.</p><p>“You were so beautiful as a singer and guitar player,” Manilow said. “I thought, ‘I’ve got to get in touch with this guy.’ I’ve never done that before.”</p><p>The two worked on a couple of songs, but nothing has been recorded. Lucie Grimm says she’s encouraged her hubby to return to collaboration with Manilow when he is recovered.</p><p><strong>Wayne Newton, Howie Mandel, Tony Orlando </strong><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">and</span><strong> Carrot Top</strong><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"> also were in the video mix.</span></p><p>OToole sent the crowd off with “You Know Me,” which Grimm performed in his “AGT” audition, a song OToole himself has been singing for at least 15 years.</p><p>“I could barely keep it together,” the showman said. “It was just such a special experience, for a very special guy.”</p><div class="rj-ins-obj" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;"><div class="rj-widget-num-4 rj-widget-even tpl-1_p-7 tpl-7_p-7 tpl-13_p-7 tpl-sponsored_p-7 rj-widget rj_widget_text" style="box-sizing:inherit;" id="rj_widget_text-517"><div class="textwidget" style="box-sizing:inherit;"><div class="nlsm-small" style="box-sizing:inherit;">
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</div></div></div></div><p><br> </p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/72439012023-07-18T17:35:02-07:002023-07-18T17:40:07-07:00Access Article: ‘AGT’ Winner Michael Grimm Walking On His Own & Speaking Again After Mystery Illness Hospitalization<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.accessonline.com/videos/agt-winner-michael-grimm-walking-on-his-own-speaking-again-after-mystery-illness-hospitalization" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Click here to go to the original article</a></p><p><span style="color:rgb(44,62,80);">Michael Grimm’s wife is sharing good news about his recovery weeks after he was hospitalized for a mystery illness. On Friday, Lucie Grimm took to the “America’s Got Talent” Season 5 winner’s Facebook page to give fans the latest on his health journey. “I’m thrilled to say that his speaking voice is completely back, and he is in full speaking voice. So the speech therapy portion of it and that has been very successful,” she shared. Lucie also said that Michael is “walking on his own” and will soon work toward regaining his singing voice and guitar-playing ability.</span></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/72439002023-07-18T17:32:16-07:002023-07-18T17:32:16-07:00Billboard Article: ‘America’s Got Talent’ Winner Michael Grimm Can Speak But ‘Doesn’t Have His Singing Voice Yet,’ Wife Says in New Update<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/americas-got-talent-winner-michael-grimm-recovery-no-singing-voice-1235369124/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">click here to go directly to the original article</a></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">The singer is now in a recovery facility after being rushed to the ICU in May, his wife Lucie Zolcerva-Grimm shared.</span></p><header><div class="lrv-u-flex u-align-items-center@tablet lrv-u-flex-direction-column@mobile-max lrv-u-justify-content-space-between" style="align-items:center;border-style:solid;border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;">
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<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.billboard.com/t/americas-got-talent/" id="auto-tag_americas-got-talent" data-tag="americas-got-talent"><i><strong>America’s Got Talent</strong></i></a> season 5 winner Michael Grimm is officially in recovery, his wife Lucie Zolcerva-Grimm shared with fans in an update posted to Instagram on Saturday.</p>
<p>Zolcerva-Grimm says the singer “is now in a recovery facility for physical therapy, speech therapy. His mind and body has disconnected so we are working on reconnecting that. So he’s been through a lot,” she said.</p>
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<p>In a June 12 update to fans, Zolcerva-Grimm revealed that Grimm’s health started becoming a concern around Memorial Day weekend after he experienced body tremors and difficulty speaking. He was then rushed to the ICU and placed on a ventilator under heavy medication so as to prevent him having a stroke or flatlining.</p>
</div></figure></div></article><p>The new update, however, is a more positive one — “I’m thrilled to say that his speaking voice is completely back. So the speech therapy portion of it has been very successful,” Zolcerva-Grimm said, adding that while her husband “doesn’t have a singing voice yet, he is not stressed over it. He feels that with proper vocal exercises and retraining he will get back on track.”</p><p>Grimm had also seen a large improvement over his mobility: “He is walking on his own and that’s a huge thing for us, getting that leg strength back, getting his coordination and his equilibrium back, those were all massive things. That’s probably his biggest win right now.”</p><p>The update came ahead of a planned four-hour benefit in Las Vegas to help pay for Grimm’s medical costs on July 9. Fans can also contribute to a <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3YJWKXSYVMJUN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" data-ml-dynamic="true" data-ml-dynamic-type="sl" data-orig-url="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3YJWKXSYVMJUN" data-ml-id="0" data-ml="true" data-xid="fr1689725838522cbb" data-skimlinks-tracking="xid:fr1689725838522cbb"><strong>PayPal</strong></a> for donations.</p><p> </p><figure><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper" style="border-style:solid;border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;"> </div></figure><p><br><br><br><br> </p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/72438762023-07-18T17:29:43-07:002023-07-18T17:29:44-07:00People article: AGT’s Michael Grimm Is Recovering in a Rehab Facility After Mystery Illness<p id="article-subheading_1-0"><a class="no-pjax" href="https://people.com/agt-michael-grimm-is-recovering-mystery-illness-7557924" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">click here to go directly to the original article</a></p><p id="article-subheading_1-0">The America’s Got Talent winner ended up on a ventilator in the ICU following an undisclosed illness</p><div class="comp article-meta-dynamic article-meta mntl-block" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;align-items:flex-start;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);display:flex;flex-direction:row;font-family:"Limerick Serial", Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:13.5px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;justify-content:space-between;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;' id="article-meta-dynamic_1-0" data-tracking-container="true"><div class="comp type--rabbit people-bylines mntl-bylines" style='box-sizing:border-box;font-family:"Limerick Serial", Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:0.875rem;letter-spacing:0.0313rem;line-height:1.25rem;margin:0px;padding:0px;text-underline-offset:0.1875rem;' id="people-bylines_1-0"><div class="comp mntl-bylines__group--author mntl-bylines__group mntl-block" style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;line-height:1.25rem;margin:0px 0px 0.5rem;padding:0px;" id="mntl-bylines__group_1-0">
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0"><a class="no-pjax" href="https://people.com/americas-got-talent-michael-grimm-sedated-mystery-illness-7509849" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1"><u>Michael Grimm </u></a>is continuing to recover after a mystery illness landed him on a ventilator in the ICU.</p>
<div class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);font-family:"Limerick Serial", Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:13.5px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;' id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-1"> </div>
<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-2">His wife, Lucie Zolcerva-Grimm, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuZf0JZgNE7/" target="_blank" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="noopener"><u>posted an update</u></a> Saturday on her husband's Instagram, sharing that while Grimm is out of the hospital, he still has a long road ahead of him.</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-4">"He is now in a recovery facility for physical therapy, speech therapy. HIs mind and body has disconnected so we are working on reconnecting that. So he's been through a lot," she said of the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://people.com/tag/americas-got-talent/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1"><i><u>America's Got Talent</u></i></a><i> </i>winner.</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-6">However there were some "positive updates," Zolcerva-Grimm said. "I'm thrilled to say that his speaking voice is completely back. So the speech therapy portion of it has been very successful."</p>
<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-10">Although Grimm "doesn't have a singing voice yet," she said. "He is not stressed over it. He feels that with proper vocal exercises and retraining he will get back on track."</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-12">Grimm will begin those exercises next week.</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-14">He's also "gotten his mobility back," she added, meaning that he's no longer walking with the assistance of a walker or cane.</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-16">"He is walking on his own and that's a huge thing for us, getting that leg strength back, getting his coordination and his equillibrium back, those were all massive things. That's probably his biggest win right now."</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-20">Zolcerva-Grimm added that when her husband came off the ventilator, "it caused him to have this sort of disconnect," she explained. "His mind was telling him he could do certain things, but the messages were not being sent to the body."</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-22">"That part is really coming back. He's made great strides there."</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-24">"In his mind he knows how to play the guitar, but physically he can't," she added, saying that he's going to start physical therapy that focuses on finger dexterity.</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-26">And while "he's anxious to get back on stage," she added that his health was the priority.</p>
<p><br>Grimm’s health struggles <a class="no-pjax" href="https://people.com/americas-got-talent-michael-grimm-sedated-mystery-illness-7509849" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1"><u>began in May</u></a>, when his wife said he was “lacking energy and not...able to fulfill shows.”</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-31">His condition worsened over Memorial Weekend. Zolcerva-Grimm said the blues singer, 44, “was looking increasingly sickly, all of a sudden he could barely walk, couldn’t lift his head, he couldn’t respond right away when I would ask him things, he would be really fussy,” <a class="no-pjax" href="https://people.com/americas-got-talent-michael-grimm-sedated-mystery-illness-7509849" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1"><u>she recalled</u></a>.</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-33">Fearing a stroke, she rushed him to the emergency room. While at the hospital, “for the safety of his health they had to put him on a ventilator and sedate him pretty heavily so he wouldn’t stroke out, so he wouldn’t flatline.”</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-35">He was taken off the ventilator on June 11; However, he still struggled with side effects from his medication and treatment, Zolcerva-Grimm shared.</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-39">“His voice is slowly coming back but unfortunately a lot of the medications he was on for sedation…one of the side effects of it is hallucinations and confusion and anger and anxiety,” she shared. </p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-41">“The hallucinations have really been the worst part of it...because he’s really kind of now waking up to reality,” Zolcerva-Grimm said at the time. “With the medications causing hallucinations, he’s having a hard time distinguishing what’s actually in the room and what’s not.”</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-45"> "It’s creating a lot of confusion for him, and a lot of frustration and anger, because he thinks things are happening that really aren’t.”</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-47">The family has set up a <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3YJWKXSYVMJUN" target="_blank" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow noopener"><u>PayPal</u></a> for donations towards Grimm's medical bills, which she said are mounting due to a lack of insurance coverage.</p>
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</div></div></div>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/72438752023-07-18T17:26:25-07:002023-07-18T17:26:25-07:00Us Weekly Article: ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 5 Winner Michael Grimm Hospitalized and ‘Heavily’ Sedated Amid Mystery Illness<h2 class="content-byline" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(236, 43, 140);display:inline-block;font-family:museo-sans, "Trebuchet MS", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-size:7.5px;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1;margin-bottom:0.35714em;margin-right:0.42857em;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;width:auto;word-spacing:0px;'>
<span class="text-big" style="color:rgb(236,43,140);">HEALTH UPDATE </span><span class="text-big"><strong>By </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.usmagazine.com/author/sdonnellan/" title="Posts by Sara Donnellan" rel="author"><span class="text-big"><strong>Sara Donnellan</strong></span></a>
</h2><p><strong>July 10, 2023</strong></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/agt-winner-michael-grimm-hospitalized-for-mystery-illness/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>click here to go to the original article</strong></a></p><p><strong>UPDATE 7/10, 2 p.m. ET:</strong> After his two-week ICU stay, <strong>Michael Grimm</strong> was moved to an out-of-state physical therapy, mental-health and rehab facility but still does not have an official diagnosis.</p><p>”I’m doing much better. This has been an eye-opening experience for me in a big way, brother,” Grimm told the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/michael-grimm-after-fighting-for-his-life-this-has-been-an-eye-opening-experience-2805370/" target="_blank" aria-describedby="audioeye_new_window_message"><i>Las Vegas Review-Journal</i></a> on July 7. “That is putting it the best way I can. I’m still repairing, but I have my loved ones here with me.”</p><p>He is walking without a cane, wife<strong> Lucie Zolcerva-Grimm</strong> shared in a July 7 update via <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/MichaelGrimmMusic" target="_blank" aria-describedby="audioeye_new_window_message">Facebook</a>, adding that his voice is back as well. “They are starting on vocal exercises. He doesn’t have a singing voice yet but he is not stressed over it. He feels that with proper vocal exercises and retraining he will get back on track,” she said.</p><p>His family hosted a fundraiser earlier this month to help pay for more than $250,000 in medical bills.</p><p><i>Original story:</i></p><p><strong>Michael Grimm</strong>, the season 5 winner of <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.usmagazine.com/shows/americas-got-talent/"><i>America’s Got Talent</i></a>, has been hospitalized and remains in an intensive care unit as he battles an unknown illness.</p><p>The 44-year-old singer’s wife, <strong>Lucie Zolcerva-Grimm</strong>, shared <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CtKsZsWJLTt/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-describedby="audioeye_new_window_message">an update</a> via Grimm’s Instagram page on Tuesday, June 6. In the video, Zolcerva-Grimm noted that her husband had recently been “struggling with his health” and that his symptoms — which included “lacking energy” — worsened on <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/memorial-day-weekend-2023-how-heather-rae-el-moussa-more-celebrated/">Memorial Day</a>.</p><p>“He was looking increasingly sick. All of a sudden, he could barely walk,” she shared. Zolcerva-Grimm explained that she then took the blues musician to the emergency room, fearing that he was having a stroke, which “wasn’t the case.”</p><p>The Lucie’s Apothecary businesswoman noted that Grimm’s condition worsened once he got to the hospital where he “started talking gibberish” as “physical tremors” began to set in. He was then transferred to the ICU.</p><p>“Michael has been in [the] ICU all week. For the safety of his health, they had to put him on a ventilator and sedate him pretty heavily,” Zolcerva-Grimm said. “The good news is that the doctors were finally able to remove the ventilator today and he is breathing on his own. … They do still have him sedated so he doesn’t seize or flatline from the fluctuating blood pressure.”</p><p>The booking manager emphasized that the cause of her husband’s illness remains unknown and that doctors are isolating different organs to rule things out. She added that when Grimm is feeling better, he will have to undergo physical therapy due to spending a week in bed.</p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">“He currently has no voice, he’s gotta go under </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/stars-who-have-undergone-vocal-surgery/">vocal cord repair</a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"> from time being on the ventilator,” Zolcerva-Grimm said. She acknowledged that Grimm might not “like” her sharing an update on his health via social media as he is “a </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/celebs-with-secret-social-media-accounts-kylie-jenner-more/">very private person</a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">.” However, she decided to keep fans in the loop as she’s had to cancel several of the </span><i>AGT</i><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"> alum’s upcoming performances.</span></p><p>During his time on the reality completion show, the “You Don’t Know Me” singer beat out then-10-year-old vocalist <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/jackie-evancho-andrea-bocelli-to-perform-at-trumps-inauguration-w455931/"><strong>Jackie Evancho</strong></a> in the 2010 season finale. He dedicated his winning performance of “When a Man Loves a Woman” to Zolcerva-Grimm at the time.</p><p>“I really thought Jackie had it in the bag,” he said during the finale after being crowned the season 5 champion. “This is definitely an out-of-body experience. This whole journey has been, but especially now.”</p><p>The Colorado native went on to compete in season 2 of <i>America’s Got Talent: The Champions</i> in 2020 but was eliminated prior to the semi-finals.</p><p>Zolcerva-Grimm, for her part, concluded her Instagram update by asking Grimm’s fans to be patient amid his <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/celebrity-injuries-201335/">health crisis</a> and thanked everyone for their support. “Mostly I just need everyone to keep Michael in their prayers, in their minds and their hearts,” she said.</p><div class="ad_med ad-slot-wrapper ad__w300 ad__h250 ad__align" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;align-items:center;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);display:flex;flex-direction:row;font-family:museo-sans, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:300;justify-content:center;letter-spacing:normal;min-height:250px !important;min-width:300px;orphans:2;padding:0.5rem 0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;width:345px;word-spacing:0px;' data-viewport-child="Fed5G5Yt"> </div><p><br> </p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/72438742023-07-18T17:21:19-07:002023-07-18T17:22:18-07:00TMZ Article: 'AMERICA'S GOT TALENT' WINNER MICHAEL GRIMM MAKING STRIDES ... In Mystery Illness Recovery<section id="cb-b21c4ffdee2dd688b8c480ac87d4290a" data-context='{"section":"permalink","name":"text_block"}'><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/07/07/americas-got-talent-winner-michael-grimm-improving-mystery-illness/#:~:text=7%2F7%2F2023%2012%3A30%20AM%20PT&text=Michael%27s%20wife%2C%20Lucie%2C%20tells%20TMZ,and%20put%20on%20a%20ventilator." target="_blank" data-link-type="url">To Go To Original Article Click here.</a></p>
<h5><i><strong>7/7/2023 12:30 AM PT</strong></i></h5>
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<p>Michael Grimm, famous for winning "America's Got Talent" season 5, is showing big signs of improvement after being hospitalized with a serious, and mysterious, health issue.</p>
<p> </p></section><section id="cb-069634b7ece1d6e5b5cc63d6c297b8ef" data-context='{"section":"permalink","name":"text_block"}'><p>Michael's wife, <strong>Lucie</strong>, tells TMZ ... he recently had a breakthrough in his recovery, and he's now able to speak and even walk under his own power.</p>
<section id="cb-37e0a9de7ebe067ad21d4c778dd049db" data-context='{"section":"permalink","name":"text_block"}'><p>It's big news for Michael, who has been in the hospital since Memorial Day, when he was rushed to an intensive care unit and put on a ventilator.</p>
<p> </p></section><section id="cb-3e07792ab23bcb57e39e8e50ff4a4699" data-context='{"section":"permalink","name":"text_block"}'><p>Michael's wife says he's still in the hospital and doctors have so far been unable to diagnose a specific disease or syndrome behind his hospitalization.</p>
<section id="cb-49787f94f6e63babcf2ac2784793c568" data-context='{"section":"permalink","name":"text_block"}'><p>We're told Michael had an adverse reaction to being on the ventilator ... his wife says his brain stopped communicating with the rest of his body.</p>
<p> </p></section><section id="cb-37e4a0b00fc3eaca26de852c47fe1bcc" data-context='{"section":"permalink","name":"text_block"}'><p>So, now he needs to relearn movement and speech, which is why walking is such a milestone for his recovery.</p>
<section id="cb-73db3c6449909f731f9216657034dd18" data-context='{"section":"permalink","name":"text_block"}'><p>While Michael no longer needs a cane and is able to speak, his wife tells us he still can't sing or play guitar ... but he's working on different exercises to get back his musical talents.</p>
<p> </p></section><section id="cb-6f254b7a3fb28a03576f34ef51e9ea92" data-context='{"section":"permalink","name":"text_block"}'><p>The breakthroughs are nice, but there are still some issues ... Michael's wife says he has PTSD from being on the ventilator and some past personal trauma has been resurfacing during rehab.</p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(35,35,35);">We're told Michael's hospital bills have crossed the $200,000 mark ... but other Las Vegas performers are rallying to help cover costs, and there's an upcoming benefit concert scheduled for Sunday in Sin City.</span></p></section></section></section></section>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/72388872023-07-08T18:08:09-07:002023-07-08T18:08:36-07:00Review Journal: Michael Grimm, after fighting for his life: ‘This has been an eye-opening experience’<div class="rj-field-byline" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Merriweather, serif;font-size:19px;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.34;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">
<br>By <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/staff/john-katsilometes/" rel="tag"><strong>John Katsilometes</strong></a> <span>Las Vegas Review-Journal</span>
</div><div class="rj-field-published-time" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(109, 110, 113);font-family:Raleway, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:5px;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;'>July 7, 2023 - 4:31 pm</div><div class="rj-field-published-time" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(109, 110, 113);font-family:Raleway, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:5px;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;'> </div><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Until</span><strong> Michael Grimm</strong><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"> is able to perform, his friends in the Las Vegas entertainment community will do it for him.</span></p><p>A benefit for the Season 5 “America’s Got Talent” champ and Vegas performer is set for 4 p.m. Sunday at Silverton’s Veil Pavilion. Under the formal title “The Benefit of Love,” the event is hosted by the popular Vegas showman <strong>Mark OToole </strong>and features a bounty of the city’s top performers (tickets are $50, with livestream set at $25, go to michaelgrimmmusic.com for tickets and intel).</p><p>All money raised will be sent to Grimm’s family for his ongoing medical treatment. Grimm’s medical bills have risen to $250,000, and that does not yet include his two-week stay in ICU.</p><p>Grimm was admitted to the emergency room in Las Vegas on May 30, suffering from stroke-like symptoms and “fighting for his life,” as his wife, <strong>Lucie Grimm</strong>, said at the time. Grimm had initially begun to slide on May 26, cancelling his Memorial Day Weekend performances, before his health further deteriorated and Lucie hustled him to the ER.</p><p>But Grimm is clearly improving. The 44-year-old singer has been moved to an out-of-state physical therapy, mental-health and rehab facility. He is not permitted phone use in the center, but did record an audio message on Lucie’s phone.</p><p>”I’m doing much better. This has been an eye-opening experience for me in a big way, Brother,” Grimm said in an audio message. “That is putting it the best way I can. I’m still repairing, but I have my loved ones here with me.”</p><p>Loved ones will flood the Veil stage, too.</p><p>OToole is heading up Sunday’s show, with such Vegas luminaries as New York-New York ventriloquist and “AGT” Season 2 champ <strong>Terry Fator,</strong> Harrah’s comic performer <strong>Tape Face;</strong> comic actor/<strong>Donald Trump </strong>impressionist <strong>John Di Domenico</strong>; Laugh Factory magician <strong>Murray Sawchuck</strong>; Vegas vocalists <strong>Michelle Johnson, Christine Shebeck, Sandy Knights</strong> and<strong> Amanda King; Reckless in Vegas</strong> founder <strong>Michael Shapiro</strong>; <strong>Train’s Charles Colin </strong>with <strong>Stephen Wesley</strong>; <strong>Chris Phillips</strong> and <strong>Jamie Lynch</strong> of <strong>Zowie Bowie;</strong> country artist <strong>Chase Brown</strong>; “Fantasy” singer and host <strong>Lorena Peril</strong>; and rock band <strong>SwaggerMouth </strong>(led by <strong>Jason</strong> and <strong>Janea Ebs</strong>).</p><p>Members of Grimm’s backing band (<strong>Jimmy Tripi, Bruce Wallace, Nikki Logan, John Wedemeyer, Jimmy Mack, Dave Hart, Eric Runquist, Michel Angelo Vattima, Joe Escriba, Neil Maxa </strong>and <strong>Sergio Adame</strong>) are also being highlighted. And! We’ll hear from <strong>Vita Drew and The House Band</strong> (<strong>Nan Fortiere, Larry Esparza, Frank Fabio, Joey Melotti, Mark Hall Speights </strong><span><strong>and</strong></span><strong> Steve Johnson</strong>).</p><p>Video messages are also being corralled from an array of headliners, among them Grimm’s close friend and mentor <strong>Bill Medley </strong><span>of the</span><strong> Righteous Brothers, Barry Manilow, Wayne Newton</strong> “AGT” co-host and judge <strong>Howie Mandel, </strong>MGM Grand club owner and headliner<strong> Brad Garrett, </strong>“Divas Las Vegas” and “Legendary Divas” headliner <strong>Frank Marino, Clint Holmes, Bronx Wanderers, “American Idol”</strong> finalist (the season <strong>Carrie Underwood</strong> won) and Grimm collaborator <strong>Bo Bice, </strong>Vegas vocalist and Westgate headliner <strong>Daniel Emmet</strong>, Grimm’s fellow “AGT” champs<strong> Shin Lim </strong>and<strong> Mat Franco.</strong></p><p>Vegas entertainment pros <strong>Megan Belk</strong> and<strong> Kathy Wolfe</strong> have been instrumental (really) in assembling all these musicians, singers and comedians.</p><p>The next natural step would be Grimm’s own return to the stage. His wife is emphasizing patience. Grimm has just started the vocal exercises to bring back his singing voice. He’s walking without a cane, regaining his leg strength. He is returning to health. But it’s a long process.</p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">“Everyone is hopeful that within the next week or so, he can start working on his finger dexterity so he can get back to playing the guitar,” Lucie Grimm says. “Overall, I feel like he seems to be in pretty good spirits and making excellent progress.”</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Link to actual article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/michael-grimm-after-fighting-for-his-life-this-has-been-an-eye-opening-experience-2805370/</span></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/72227202023-06-07T10:59:18-07:002023-07-08T18:08:36-07:00Billboard Article: ‘America’s Got Talent’ Winner Michael Grimm Hospitalized, ‘Sedated’ & on a Ventilator<p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">"We don't know what's wrong," the musician's wife, Lucie, revealed in a video message to fans. </span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Michael Grimm could use some positive thoughts sent his way. The </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.billboard.com/t/americas-got-talent/" id="auto-tag_americas-got-talent" data-tag="americas-got-talent"><i><strong>America’s Got Talent</strong></i></a><i> </i><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">season five winner was recently hospitalized and placed on a ventilator with a severe unknown illness that’s wreaking havoc on his mind and body, according to a video posted by his wife, Lucie Zolcerva-Grimm.</span></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/americas-got-talent-michael-grimm-hospitalized-ventilator-1235347947/" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Read Full Article</span></a></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">“I know you all love Michael and while I want to protect his privacy and his request to not disclose anything, we’re kind of in a situation,” she began, tearing up at times, in a long update shared Tuesday (June 6) on Michael’s Instagram page. “It’s been an emotional ride.”</span></p><p>“You may have noticed that he was struggling with his health a lot, lacking energy and not being able to fulfill shows,” Lucie continued, revealing that during Memorial Day weekend, her husband’s mystery condition kicked into high gear.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/americas-got-talent-michael-grimm-hospitalized-ventilator-1235347947/" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Read Full Article</span></a></p><p>Over the holiday, Lucie said, Michael began looking sickly and had trouble lifting his head or responding to conversation, experiencing tremors and eventually speaking “gibberish.” He was rushed to the ICU and placed on a ventilator, heavily sedated so that he wouldn’t stroke out or flatline.</p><p>“The doctors were finally able to remove the ventilator today, and he is breathing on his own,” Lucie said. “However, due to the last week, his body went through a lot. They do still have him sedated so he doesn’t seize or flatline from the fluctuating blood pressure.”</p><p>“We don’t know what’s wrong,” she added. “My priority right now is to stand by Michael.”</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/americas-got-talent-michael-grimm-hospitalized-ventilator-1235347947/" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Read Full Article</span></a></p><p>To fans wanting to help the family, Lucie encouraged people to send supportive letters to Michael and provided information on how to donate money toward his medical expenses. “I’m asking all the fans to be patient, please,” she said. “Keep Michael in their prayers, in their minds and their hearts.”</p><p>The 44-year-old singer-guitarist was the fifth ever <i>AGT </i>winner, taking the prize in 2010. At the time, he revealed that it was then-girlfriend Lucie who inspired his winning <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJQEEBvkI5Y" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow"><strong>finale performance</strong></a> of Percy Sledge’s “When a Man Loves a Woman.” One day after winning, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/americas-got-talent-winner-michael-grimm-proposes-on-tv-956267/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Michael proposed</strong></a> to Lucie on<i> Ellen</i>, and they’ve been married since 2011.</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/72227192023-06-07T10:55:52-07:002023-06-07T10:55:53-07:00TMZ Article: 'America's Got Talent' Winner Michael Grimm Hospitalized, Sedated for Health Issue<section id="cb-05e423ab5886c5b48b77eaa959a3f6d9" data-context='{"section":"permalink","name":"text_block"}'><p><strong>Michael Grimm,</strong> famous for taking home the title on "America's Got Talent" season 5, is sedated and in intensive care after a mystery health issue.</p></section><section id="cb-19e36ee4676fd3c75c1ec232642a51cb" data-context='{"section":"permalink","name":"text_block"}'><p>The singer's wife, <strong>Lucie Zolcerva-Grimm</strong>, says Michael has been hospitalized since Memorial Day and remains unconscious, though he's finally breathing on his own again.</p></section><section id="cb-1bcc4b982a8c3ad76db67b0bfbc94f48" data-context='{"section":"permalink","name":"text_block"}'><p>Michael's wife says the root of the issue is not clear ... but he had not been feeling well for a while, lacking energy and having a tough time finishing his recent performances.</p>
<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/06/06/americas-got-talent-winner-michael-grimm-sedated-hospitalized-mystery-health-issue/" data-link-type="url">See Full Article</a></p>
<section id="cb-06960ebe1d2a1c01fe3bddd096f619e8" data-context='{"section":"permalink","name":"text_block"}'><p>She says things reached a head last month when he became increasingly sick. Michael's wife says he could barely walk and couldn't lift his head, so she rushed him to the emergency room, where things got worse.</p></section><section id="cb-2a2f7f37d561be377c056c5dab359b65" data-context='{"section":"permalink","name":"text_block"}'><p>Michael's wife says his blood pressure skyrocketed when he got to the ER and he started talking gibberish, so he was rushed to the ICU ... where he remains.</p></section><section id="cb-640cfb35a2b2eb87f893cc035b6e5628" data-context='{"section":"permalink","name":"text_block"}'><p>Doctors put Michael on a ventilator and sedated him, his wife says, and he's only recently been taken off the ventilator ... though he's still sedated.</p>
<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/06/06/americas-got-talent-winner-michael-grimm-sedated-hospitalized-mystery-health-issue/" data-link-type="url">See Full Article</a></p>
<section id="cb-eb5737b6544d3dab7c08534ea131ac3b" data-context='{"section":"permalink","name":"text_block"}'><p>Michael's wife says most of his upcoming shows this month have been canceled ... noting he will not only need to regain consciousness but also undergo physical therapy because he's been bedridden for over a week.</p></section><section id="cb-2aef0bde5fcebb6e2cd89ba8e5e6b87a" data-context='{"section":"permalink","name":"text_block"}'><p>What's more, she says Michael has no voice and will have to undergo vocal chord repair due to his time on a ventilator. While the situation sounds dire, Michael's wife says fans shouldn't panic because he has great doctors.</p></section></section></section>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/69902602022-06-09T09:25:44-07:002022-06-09T09:28:42-07:00Grimm in "Red"<p>Thank you John Kats for the article in the <a contents="Review Journal on June 3, 2022" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/sting-pulls-strip-doubleheader-with-carrot-top-fantasy-2586920/" target="_blank">Review Journal on June 3, 2022</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/4c143dc144de73f9c854587b1e0a75c3ee65d08b/original/img-0402.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/69873042022-06-07T17:06:46-07:002022-06-07T17:06:46-07:00New Merchandise Coming<p>We are excited to announce the introduction of new merchandise into the Michael Grimm Store. Upon the completion of The Red Album, the finances were drained too much to turn around and invest in a bulk order of new T-shirt designs for fans to enjoy but fans of course wanted souvenirs to go with the new release. So, we decided to partner up with a print-on demand company that would be able to utilize the amazing designs that Neal Portnoy created for the album and apply them to multiple products for fans to enjoy! There are of course both pros and cons to print-on-demand merchandise, but overall it will allow us to provide fans with a variety of merchandise in a multitude of designs without having to invest thousands of dollars in production and storage.</p>
<p>Lets talk about some of the pros to the print-on-demand service we have chosen. First off, it integrates seamlessly with our current storefront so fans won't even notice the difference. We chose a company that provided comparable quality in material to what we already provide and what fans expect from the Michael Grimm brand, so fans can shop with confidence knowing they are buying quality. There will be a lot more choices being added to the store in the coming months that will give fans a much bigger opportunity to show their support and sport their "Grimm Gear" without compromising their own sense of style. </p>
<p>The biggest con with print-on-demand is the wholesale cost. Since we are not buying items in large bulk, the cost of each individual item is almost triple, which means the overall wholesale cost is significantly higher. In order to make it affordable to our fans, we made the retail cost just slightly above wholesale, basically making sure all expenditures are covered, and the profits are a wash for the Michael Grimm Store. So why do it? It's simple. While merchandise is income, it is also a source of advertising. We are using this platform as a way to get the Michael Grimm name, brand, image and product out there - advertising, so the items made for print-on-demand we consider advertising items. It will not be all of the store.</p>
<p>The other con of this service is time. We do not stock these items and fans will not find them at shows. Fans will order them online. Once ordered, it will take up to 5 business days from the point of purchase to print & ship and then you have to account for shipping time. So your item(s) will take anywhere from 5-10 days to arrive. However, because it is all integrated together under one store, fans can order in-stock and print-on-demand merchandise in one order. They will ship separately and it will be notated on your packing slip accordingly.</p>
<p>So how can fans tell what is print-on-demand and what is in-stock? We will identify print-on-demand with a POD following the product title and you will see a separate additional shipping charge at checkout.</p>
<p>When is this all happening? This will all roll out with the release of The Red Album and continue throughout the summer and into fall. During this time we will also be designing new merchandise we intend on stocking, clearing out older merchandise - so look for clearance sales - and resurrecting some fan favorites.</p>
<p>We hope the new products will bring fans a new sense of Grimm spirit! </p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/69864042022-06-05T10:10:52-07:002022-06-05T10:10:52-07:00New Album Completed!<p>You may have seen posts for the first couple of singles (<a contents="'Humdinger'" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/3064198/humdinger" target="_blank">'Humdinger'</a> and <a contents="'How You Are'" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/3064197/how-you-are" target="_blank">'How You Are'</a>) and you may have even seen, or gone to, the Album Release Concert & Afterparty celebrating the completion of my latest album! It's true! My latest album entitled, The Red Album, is finished and those that supported the project by pre-ordering or attending the special event all received early copies. The album will be released on June 25th and it is something that I am really excited about.</p>
<p>This album is a collection of originals resurrected from my youth. I refers to these songs as my red-headed step children. Some were released when I was a teen and some were never heard. I wrote the majority of the songs both lyrically and musically. 'How You Are, ''Night Like Tonight,' and 'Don't Let Go' were lyrically collaborated on with the talented Kevin Hunter. While 'Dancing With Angels' and 'Taking Out The Trash' were co-written with Sturken & Rogers. I rounded the album off with a couple of covers that were personal to me - 'Rainbow Connection,' which is one of my favorite songs and 'Humdinger,' which I recorded when I was young and my wife has been bugging me to lay down on an official album. So, there it is.</p>
<p>The album was beautifully produced in Las Vegas by Bobby Ferrari at Skeleton Key Recording, the Las Vegas band I play with at Smith Center came in and played all the tracks, everyone put in their own DNA into the project and I feel like it might actually be one of my favorite works. To finalize the artistry of this album, I am so blessed to say that artist and friend Neal Portnoy (www.portnoygallary.com) offered to hand-draw my album cover. He even drew some of the insert graphics while watching the magic take place in the studio! It turned out to be the coolest thing ever! Lucie digitized it and did the graphic art on the album to put all the pieces together.</p>
<p>Without even realizing it or intending it, the album has several songs that will resinate with people given the state of affairs today. Most notably 'Sit Down And Shut Up,' "How You Are,' 'Rainbow Connection,' 'I Don't Want To Be Alone' and 'Taking Out The Trash.' While every person will find a song they resonate with more than another, these songs seem to capture a lot of what people want to say or are saying already. So, let me know which one resonates with you! </p>
<p>Facebook will have photos from the Album Release Concert and we did record it, so if you were unable to attend, you can watch it from the comfort of your own home here: <a contents="WATCH." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.crowdcast.io/e/RedAlbumLive" target="_blank">WATCH.</a><a contents="WATCH" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.crowdcast.io/e/RedAlbumConcert" target="_blank"> </a></p>
<p>I hope you enjoy it as much as I do and please, the biggest compliment you can give me is to share it with as many people as you can! Word of mouth is always the best advertising! If you still need to pre-order a copy you can do so by clicking here: <a contents="PRE-ORDER" data-link-label="Upcoming Album" data-link-type="page" href="/upcoming-album" target="_blank">PRE-ORDER</a>.</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/68718402022-01-17T13:15:37-08:002022-01-17T13:15:37-08:00"Grimm Hour" and "Live with Michael Grimm"<p>I've had an out-pouring of fans reach out about the discontinued livestreams of <em>Grimm Hour</em> and <em>Live with Michael Grimm</em>. Once venues opened back up, my team was focused on getting the band back onto the stage and making money. This does not mean that the livestreams are gone forever! Know that we will be resurrecting them. They may end up looking a little different, but we will bring them back.</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/65651522021-03-04T15:09:19-08:002022-05-27T02:47:38-07:00It's Been A Year!<p>Can you believe it's been a year since we started Patreon? Time flies! Thank you all for being such dedicated fans! If you transferred your membership from Patreon to this website, your membership time is transferred over. I hope you enjoy the content that you get on this site. Always open to thoughts, suggestions or personal wishes. </p>
<p>If you are celebrating your 1 year marker as a member, keep an eye out for the mail! You have an anniversary gift arriving soon. Some of you are receiving videos and shout outs... look for those here and on social media. Much love to you all!</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/65016842020-12-17T09:00:26-08:002022-05-23T07:16:24-07:002020 - What a mess!<p>This year was scheduled with so many shows, contests and special events in store. Unfortunately, it all got cancelled due to the COVID pandemic. It has affected peoples lives, incomes, careers and, in many cases, psyches. While many have taken advantage of government subsidies where available, in the end, it has put everyone in a rocky situation and many in debt. We are looking to end 2020 with a livestream to cheer up the world! A Christmas/Holiday special to bring some joy, laughs, distractions and a positive outlook on what lies ahead.</p>
<p>2021 is already looking brighter! Provided that we stay on the path to reopening, you can start scrolling through the many shows that are currently on the show schedule, with more being added everyday. Michael's residency at Smith Center will resume once the venue re-opens, which we are hoping will be by early summer. In the meantime, he will be performing wherever safe and possible. We will also continue to bring you livestreams whenever possible, contests will be revived and implemented late Spring, and backstage access and meet and greets will be implemented when safe to do so. </p>
<p>Also note that we are working on some new concert structures that will allow Michael and the band to perform in person, all over the US, with full social distancing and safety for all. More to come on that as it unravels. </p>
<p>"Hoping everyone stays healthy both physically and mentally, and wishing you all a wonderful holiday!" ~MG</p>
<p><a contents="Click here to check out the show schedule." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://michaelgrimmmusic.com/show-schedule" target="_blank">Click here to check out the show schedule.</a></p>
<p><a contents="Click here to register for the Holiday livestream on Dec. 20th" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.crowdcast.io/e/live-with-michael-grimm--13" target="_blank">Click here to register for the Holiday livestream on Dec. 20th</a></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64575632020-10-16T15:55:59-07:002022-06-20T02:25:00-07:00New website revamp!<p>Hi all!</p>
<p>As you can see, we revamped the website. I'm liking the new look and I feel like it's a little more user friendly. We worked in a similar membership as Patreon and incorporated it into the website so you don't have to go to other sites. Even livestreams can be watched directly from the website. Check it out ~ Let me know what you think! ~MG</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64542252020-02-01T15:55:00-08:002021-12-26T08:57:33-08:00T-Shirt Design Contest<p>Many fans have submitted T-shirt designs over the years or offered up suggestions. We are now able to entertain some ideas! So, we are calling all you creative types to action! </p>
<p>Between now and June 1st of 2020, you will have the opportunity to submit your very own design for a Michael Grimm T-shirt! On June 1st, the fans will vote on their favorite design and the winner will receive two VIP tickets to the July 19th “I AM Michael Grimm” show, a private meet & greet, a two-night stay at a local hotel and a printed version of your final design! Your design will also be printed in a limited quantity run for other fans to enjoy! All proceeds from your design will be donated to a charitable organization associated with Michael Grimm. </p>
<p>Design guidelines: </p>
<ol> <li>Decide on a unisex, male or female design & enter the shirt name & code as listed under each image with your design (Example: 6004 Women’s The Favorite Tee) </li> <li>Pick a shirt color. Under each shirt selection are your color options, please list your color option as this is your canvas color. (Example: 6004 Women’s The Favorite Tee in Brown-31) </li> <li>Create a design on the front, back or both </li> <li>Your design must be isolated to a printable area and not bleed off the shirt </li> <li>Your design cannot exceed 4 ink colors (black and white are ink colors) – You can reference the Michael Grimm store shirts for ideas. </li> <li>You may use any image you own or an original design. Do not use any copyrighted materials! An image owned by Mattikay or Tinane Entertainment can be used as inspiration but not for replication. </li> <li>Once your design is complete, follow these steps EXACTLY: </li>
</ol>
<p> 1- Email to: pr@MichaelGrimmMusic.com </p>
<p> 2- Subject: T-shirt Contest Submission </p>
<p> 3- Body of Email: </p>
<p> ~ Your full name </p>
<p> ~ Your email address </p>
<p> ~ Your phone number </p>
<p> ~ Your facebook page </p>
<p> ~ Your shirt style & color (Example: 6004 Women’s The Favorite Tee in Brown-31) </p>
<p> ~ Attach your design </p>
<p>Once submitted, you should receive an email within 48 hours confirming receipt. If you do not receive a confirmation within 48 hours, then your email did not go through. Try again or contact Tinane Entertainment at 702-595-2727. </p>
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<p><em>Previous charitable organizations associated with Michael Grimm include: </em></p>
<p><em>Hurricane relief organizations such as American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity and active hurricane support </em></p>
<p><em>Local Veteran Support </em></p>
<p><em>Children’s organizations such as HOPE, SolesforSouls, IMAGINE music programs, St. Jude, Toys for Tots and more.</em></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64542262020-01-25T15:55:00-08:002022-01-04T07:06:22-08:00Las Vegas artist Michael Grimm faces down ‘AGT’ one last time<p>Review Journal’s John Kats interviews Michael Grimm about his experience on AGT. Would he do it again?</p>
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<p><a contents="Read the Article" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/las-vegas-artist-michael-grimm-faces-down-agt-one-last-time-1943080/" target="_blank">Read the Article</a></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64542292020-01-21T16:00:00-08:002021-12-27T03:06:06-08:00‘AGT: The Champions’ Fans Are “Done” With the Show After Michael Grimm Gets Eliminated<p>A fun read for those that were less than happy with the outcome of Monday’s episode.</p>
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<p><a contents="Read the Article" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/a30609399/agt-champions-2020-contestant-michael-grimm-eliminated/?fbclid=IwAR3uLsbwR4etnQm5C3bJzaSgkTHJXH1Rtk8EzTMWjPVgEY-WfLeCH-4FlII" target="_blank">Read the Article</a></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64542302019-12-30T16:05:00-08:002021-08-17T12:54:53-07:00Michael Grimm Returns to AGT!<p>Yes, you heard right, Michael Grimm has been asked to return to America’s Got Talent to compete in Season 2 of the Champions Show. We, of course, had to find out all the details so we sat down with Michael to get some answers. </p>
<p>Hello Michael. </p>
<p>– Hey, how are you doin’? </p>
<p>So we hear you are returning to America’s Got Talent. </p>
<p>– Yeah, you know. </p>
<p>How did that happen? </p>
<p>– Well, my manager received a call from the producers of The Champions show asking me if I would be interested in participating in the show. I honestly hadn’t ever thought about returning to do another competition and I really didn’t know what this show was about so I had to look into a little to see if it was something I wanted to get back into. </p>
<p>So my understanding is that The Champions show is a collection of past winners from all of the different “Got Talent” shows from all over the world. </p>
<p>– Yeah, I believe it’s winners, fan favorites and runners up. </p>
<p>Is that why you had hesitation? </p>
<p>– Well honestly, it wasn’t just the thought of competing against the best that made this opportunity something I had to think about. People don’t realize the pressure and anxiety that come with being in a show like that. </p>
<p>Can you tell us a little more about that? </p>
<p>– Well it’s a combination of things, you know? It’s long hours, a lot of pressure to pick the right material and then the pressure to present that material to the best of your ability. There is costuming, which is tricky because you want to be represented the way you see yourself and not current trends. Then there is the photography, publicity, interviews and that all happens before you even get on stage. So all the build up can ultimately build up a lot of anxiety and stress because not only do you have to deliver on what you have presented but now you are going to be judged by a panel, by America and against other talent. It’s a lot. </p>
<p>But you’ve been on TV before, you have performed in front of tens of thousands of people, even along side iconic stars like Heart, Stevie Nicks, Bill Medley, are you saying the pressure still gets to you? </p>
<p>– Well sure. You are putting yourself out there for everyone to see, criticize… you are basically opening the doors to judgement. That can be a burden for anyone in entertainment. People don’t realize the amount of preparation that goes into that performance they go to see. </p>
<p>So you agreed to do Season 2 of The Champions show. </p>
<p>– Yeah. After a lot of contemplation, I decided to go ahead and do it. </p>
<p>How do you feel about that decision? </p>
<p>– Now that I’ve committed, I’m pretty nervous about it (laughs). I realized that I would have to re-live all those pressures and anxieties I felt the first time around. </p>
<p>Can you tell us what you will sing? </p>
<p>– Not sure yet. Still deciding. </p>
<p>Well, we know it will be amazing no matter what it is. </p>
<p>– Well, thank you. I appreciate the vote of confidence (laughs). </p>
<p>There you have it folks. Michael will be back on NBC starting January 6th to compete on The Champions Show. Tune in and cheer him on!</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64546822019-09-20T10:25:00-07:002022-03-10T03:09:06-08:00Smith Center Extended through 2020!<p>We are thrilled to announce that Michael Grimm’s exclusive Las Vegas Residency at Myron’s Cabaret Jazz at the Smith Center has been extended through 2020! </p>
<p>Michael will continue to perform twice a month from February – December and has put together another amazing line up of shows. No two months are the same. Each month will feature a show theme filled with originals, covers and brand new music as well as variations on the band! One month might be a four- piece intimate experience while another might be a 12-piece featuring Michael’s amazing Delta Bound Band! </p>
<p>You will find some fan favorites repeated in 2020. These were sold out shows that had people waiting in line for no-shows, so we have brought them back in 2020 to enjoy again. </p>
<p>A new adjustment for 2020 is the show times and days of the week. We listened to your feedback and selected a weekday evening performance at an earlier time of 7pm to allow people the opportunity to come see the show and still have energy at work the next day, and a weekend matinee at 2pm for those that simply can’t come out during the week. </p>
<p>FAN TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE SEPTEMBER 24TH! </p>
<p>Michael will NOT be performing anywhere else in Las Vegas during this residency! </p>
<p>Seats are limited and we will not have spares so plan ahead! </p>
<p>CHECK OUT THE 2020 SHOW LINE UP: </p>
<p>January 26 at 2pm & February 18 – 7pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm – A Night of Southern Rock N Roll </p>
<p>Southern Rock is Back! Witness Michael’s raw, unmatched talent doing what he does best; Southern Rock n Roll. Get your fill with favorite songs by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers and Marshall Tucker Band, while exploring plenty of new songs filled with the unrivaled passionate voice of Michael Grimm! </p>
<p>March 8 at 2pm & March 24 at 7pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm Honors the Music of New Orleans </p>
<p>Let the Good Times Roll! Join Michael Grimm in true New Orleans spirit. Whether you are in Mardi Gras mode or just looking to enjoy the soul funk music of the big easy, this show will definitely not disappoint! Bring your New Orleans spirit and get ready to be dancing in the aisles! </p>
<p>April 5 at 2pm & April 28 at 7pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm – Memphis Soul </p>
<p>Michael Grimm returns with Memphis inspired originals and famous tunes by Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Al Green & Sam N Dave just to name a few. Get ready to sing along, toe tap and walk-on into Memphis. </p>
<p>May 12 & 22 at 7pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm – Mississippi Delta Blues </p>
<p>Join Michael on a journey through the Delta and experience the origin of the Blues. Featuring Delta inspired originals and hand selected hits by Delta blues legends such as Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robert Johnson, Buddy Guy and Muddy Waters to name a few. </p>
<p>June 14 at 2pm & June 27 at 7pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm – A Tribute to the Divas of Soul </p>
<p>If you’ve ever witnessed Michael Grimm wail out the songs of Aretha Franklin or Etta James, you know you have to see this show! Michael has a way of not only paying tribute but truly honoring the sound of some of the most amazing divas of soul music. Enjoy songs by Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha, Etta James and Tammy Terrell to name a few. </p>
<p>July 19 at 2pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm – I AM </p>
<p>That’s right – it’s a night of Michael Grimm originals! Loose yourself in a night of Soul, Americana, Blues and Adult Contemporary originals all written and performed by Michael Grimm in this special night entitled I AM. Enjoy award winning originals like Blackbird, I AM, Roses, The Reason along with rarely performed gems like Jerry Walker, Where We Went and Michelle. It will be a night to remember. </p>
<p>August 4 at 7pm & August 9 at 2pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm – A Night of Americana Rock N Roll </p>
<p>A genre that Michael knows and delivers all too well, Americana Rock N Roll will take your on a journey of award winning originals and hits by artists like Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and The Eagles. This America’s Got Talent Winner may surprise you with something new or maybe a special guest? </p>
<p>September 1 at 7pm and September 13 at 2pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm – Performs A Tribute to Otis Redding </p>
<p>How can a soulful artist pay homage to his idols? With a tribute! Michael has chosen to perform a tribute to his idol & musical inspiration Otis Redding by performing Otis’s greatest hits and some personal favorites. </p>
<p>October 6 at 7pm & October 11 at 2pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm – Rhythm & Blues </p>
<p>Join Michael for a night of R&B favorites featuring songs from the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles and soulful originals that will have you begging for more! </p>
<p>November 8 at 2pm & November 17 @7pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm Performs A Tribute to Ray Charles </p>
<p>How can a soulful artist pay homage to his idols? With a tribute! Michael has chosen to perform a tribute to his idol & musical inspiration Ray Charles by performing Ray’s greatest hits and some personal favorites. </p>
<p>December 10 & 11 at 7pm </p>
<p>A Grimm Christmas </p>
<p>Make it a date, grab some eggnog and get into the Spirit of the Season with Michael Grimm and friends! </p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547032019-02-28T10:35:00-08:002022-03-03T22:14:42-08:00New Film, “Best of Enemies,” to Feature Michael Grimm<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/d75a1260e834bddbf82eb83be302398cae4c1728/original/boe-2-607x900.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Michael Grimm’s soulful voice rendition of “So Tired of Being Alone” will be featured as part of the soundtrack for the new film “Best of Enemies.” </p>
<p>So Tired of Being Alone was recorded live in Las Vegas at the former Ovation Room at Green Valley Ranch in 2010 and released on an album by the same name. The album remains to this day the highest selling independent Michael Grimm album and even hit the Billboard Charts in multiple categories: #1 Heart Seekers, #19 Top R&B/Hip Hop Album, #22 Independent Album, #22 Digital Album, #101 on Billboard 200! The album is still available for purchase today on iTunes, Amazon and Michael Grimm’s online store.</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547042018-09-28T10:35:00-07:002020-10-13T10:32:59-07:002019 Smith Center Residency!<p>Michael is thrilled to announce that he will have an exclusive Las Vegas Residency at Myron’s Cabaret Jazz at the Smith Center for 2019! He will be performing twice a month from February – December and has put together an amazing line up of shows. No two months are the same. Each month will feature a show theme filled with originals, covers and brand new music as well as variations on the band! One month might be a four- piece intimate experience while another might be a 12-piece featuring Michael’s amazing Delta Bound Band! </p>
<p>The Smith Center has graciously agreed to give Michael Grimm fans first dibs on all tickets so that you can get the best seats possible! You will get five days to choose the tickets you want! </p>
<p>FAN TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE NOVEMBER 8! </p>
<p>Michael will NOT be performing anywhere else in Las Vegas during this residency! </p>
<p>Seats are limited and we will not have spares so plan ahead! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>CHECK OUT THE SHOW LINE UP: </p>
<p>February 5 & 26 – 8pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm – A Night of Southern Soul </p>
<p>Join Michael this February for his debut performances at the Smith Center filled with raw, unmatched talent doing what he does best; Southern Rock n Roll. Get your fill with Michael’s originals and favorite songs by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers and Marshall Tucker Band, while exploring plenty of new songs filled with the unrivaled passionate voice of Michael Grimm! </p>
<p>March 12 & 26 – 8pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm & Delta Bound Band Gear Up for Mardi Gras </p>
<p>Let the Good Times Roll and start Mardi Gras season in true New Orleans spirit with Michael Grimm & Delta Bound Band! Michael has combined some of his New Orleans originals with well known Mardi Gras tunes like Shake Your Tambourine, Congo Square & Qualified, and plenty of new authentic New Orleans Funk to keep your spirit dancing till dawn! </p>
<p>April 9 & 30 – 8pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm Performs A Tribute to Otis Redding </p>
<p>How can a soulful artist pay homage to his idols? With a tribute! Michael has chosen to perform a tribute to his idol & musical inspiration Otis Redding by performing Otis’s greatest hits and some personal favorites. </p>
<p>May 14 – 8pm – One Night Exclusive! </p>
<p>Michael Grimm’s Country Roots </p>
<p>At the age of 17, Michael was the first person in history to win the CCMA star of tomorrow award for his song John Wayne and Jesus. Michael started his young career in country music, releasing several albums before transitioning into the soul singer we know today. In this one night performance, Michael will share the inspirational favorites that got him on the path to music with songs by Hank Williams, George Jones, Merl Haggard, Vince Gill and More! </p>
<p>June 4 & 18 – 8pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm – Dreams of Rhythm & Blues </p>
<p>Join Michael for a night of R&B favorites featuring songs from the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles and soulful originals that will have you begging for more! </p>
<p>July 30 – 8pm – One Night Exclusive! </p>
<p>Michael Grimm Performs A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn </p>
<p>How can a soulful artist pay homage to his idols? With a tribute! Michael has chosen to perform a tribute to his idol & musical inspiration Stevie Ray Vaughn by performing Stevie’s greatest hits and some personal favorites. </p>
<p>August 13 & 27 – 8pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm – A Night of Americana Rock N Roll </p>
<p>A genre that Michael knows and delivers all too well, Americana Rock N Roll will take your on a journey of award winning originals and hits by artists like Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and The Eagles. This America’s Got Talent Winner may surprise you with something new or maybe a special guest? </p>
<p>September 10 & 24- 8pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm – A Night of Blues </p>
<p>Michael Grimm is the first white man to win the Black Music Award for Best Blues Performer and for good reason! Join him and experience the sound of original songs and hand selected hits by BB King, Muddy Waters and Jonny Lang to name a few. </p>
<p>October 8 & 22 – 8pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm & Delta Bound Band Go To Memphis </p>
<p>Delta Bound is back with Michael Grimm to capture the soulful voice of Michael Grimm with originals and famous tunes by Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin & Sam N Dave just to name a few. Get ready to sing along, toe tap and walk-on into Memphis. </p>
<p>November 5 & 19 – 8pm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm Performs A Tribute to Ray Charles </p>
<p>How can a soulful artist pay homage to his idols? With a tribute! Michael has chosen to perform a tribute to his idol & musical inspiration Ray Charles by performing Ray’s greatest hits and some personal favorites. </p>
<p>December 6 – 8pm </p>
<p>December 7 – 3pm & 8pm </p>
<p>It’s A Grimm Christmas Full Of Holiday Spirits </p>
<p>Make it a date, grab some eggnog and get into the Spirit of the Season with Michael Grimm and friends!</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547052018-02-14T10:35:00-08:002022-02-18T05:28:16-08:00“Leave Your Hat On” to be featured on FOX<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/5bd1d1458e93a8ad019d11d33f670446fa0ce493/original/f29e6ca3-7ad2-4463-b56d-68f6748c24e7.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>We love that people can’t get enough of this rendition! Tonight, Michael’s VOICE returns to television with his rendition of “Leave Your Hat On.” The song will be used in this evening’s special Valentine’s Day episode of Last Man Standing on FOX. Tune in this evening on FOX TV – check your local listings. </p>
<p>Leave Your Hat On was recorded live in Las Vegas at the former Ovation Room at Green Valley Ranch in 2010 and released on an album by the same name. The album remains to this day the highest selling independent Michael Grimm album and even hit the Billboard Charts in multiple categories: #1 Heart Seekers, #19 Top R&B/Hip Hop Album, #22 Independent Album, #22 Digital Album, #101 on Billboard 200! The album is still available for purchase today on iTunes, Amazon and Michael Grimm’s online store.</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547062017-01-06T10:40:00-08:002021-10-22T06:46:25-07:00Red Rock Residency 2017<p>Michael Grimm will be a resident headliner at the Red Rock Hotel & Casino for 2017 performing with his core band the first Friday of every month inside Rocks Lounge. </p>
<p>January 6 <br>February 3 (Cancelled) <br>March 3 <br>April 7 <br>May 5 <br>June 2 <br>July 7 <br>August 4 <br>September 1 <br>October 6 <br>November 3 <br>December 1 </p>
<p>The performance is from 8pm – 9:30pm and is complimentary to all guests. Doors open at 7pm. Table reservations & bottle service available – please contact the venue for more information. </p>
<p>Out of town guests can book a hotel room on property.</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547072016-06-20T10:40:00-07:002022-03-23T14:01:30-07:00A Southern Soul Prepares For A Southern Run<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/ec5a2ac722f4a217378c5f2ce958f34078a14480/original/mg1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Michael Grimm is preparing for an August run of the South and this time he is bringing variety! It has been about two years since he last played Texas & Mississippi, excluding his solo performance in late April for a local fundraiser, and Michael decided that this time he wants to give the fans something different. This August, Michael Grimm is hitting the south with not only his southern charm & bluesy voice but with a band! </p>
<p>Texas dates will feature a powerhouse trio direct from Las Vegas including drummer Earl Campbell and bassist Colin Hotchkiss, who was part of Michael’s latest album “Grimm.” For the Mississippi stop in Biloxi, Michael is planning on flying his full Las Vegas band for a concert like his hometown hasn’t seen since his AGT win. Rumor has it that his band will be as big as 7 pieces and they are getting ready to tear the house down. The tour ends in Baton Rouge, LA for a raw solo acoustic performance that is planned to be intimate and rewarding for all fans. </p>
<p>The question on everyone’s mind is what kind of music will the shows consist of? Will it all be material off the new album? </p>
<p>“I plan on doing something a little different at each location. Yes, I will play a few songs off the new album, but that is not going to be the focus of the tour. I just want to reconnect with my fans and give them a little bit of everything; the stuff they want to hear and some that they won’t expect!” says Michael Grimm </p>
<p>Tickets are on sale now! </p>
<p>August 12 – Dosey Doe in Woodlands, TX (near Houston, TX) </p>
<p>August 13 – Rock 101 Grill in Frisco, TX (near Dallas, TX) </p>
<p>August 14 – One World Theatre in Austin, TX </p>
<p>August 20 – IP Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, MS </p>
<p>August 21 – Lava Cantina in Baton Rouge, LA</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547332016-02-20T10:40:00-08:002022-05-09T00:50:22-07:00Michael Grimm & Hawaii 5-0 on CBS<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/a5c796f3b2d0d75500ec5b0b081e014fe91c896b/original/hawaii-five-0-season-6-cbs-2015.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Michael Grimm’s soulful voice captured the attention of millions on season 5 of America’s Got Talent. Tonight, Michael’s VOICE returns to television with his rendition of “Leave Your Hat On.” The song will be used in this evening’s special Valentine’s Day episode of Hawaii 5-0 (Season 6) on CBS. Tune in this evening at 8/9 central on CBS – check your local listings. </p>
<p>Leave Your Hat On was recorded live in Las Vegas at the former Ovation Room at Green Valley Ranch in 2010 and released on an album by the same name. The album remains to this day the highest selling independent Michael Grimm album and even hit the Billboard Charts in multiple categories: #1 Heart Seekers, #19 Top R&B/Hip Hop Album, #22 Independent Album, #22 Digital Album, #101 on Billboard 200! The album is still available for purchase today on iTunes, Amazon and Michael Grimm’s online store.</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547352015-12-12T10:50:00-08:002020-10-13T10:51:35-07:00Michael Grimm live on Danker Music & Talk<p>Michael was a guest on Danker Music & Talk TV show taped live in Switzerland. Other guests included Bruno Heini throughout, German guest Laith Al-Deen (starts at 28:00 – worth a listen) and USA guest Shayna Steele (starts at 42:40 – a must)! </p>
<p>Enjoy Michael’s segment starting at 14:07 :</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="DsQHtua8EWw" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/DsQHtua8EWw/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DsQHtua8EWw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547342015-12-09T10:45:00-08:002020-10-13T10:50:32-07:00Michael Grimm – Performer of the Year!<p>Last night, after performing two songs for the PN Las Vegas Personalities and Performers Award Concert, Michael Grimm is honored by the United States Senate, United States Congress and PN Las Vegas as the 2015 Performer of the Year! Michael with Luke Perry of PN Las Vegas.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/a40672ea52c65a9e03d0020ad082fbdba5636c96/original/image-1-e1449641786998.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Dean Heller from the United States Senate presented Michael with a Senatorial Recognition:</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/53849a425ca323fc34830ec696b7b3cf94e35ab3/original/dean-heller.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Joe Heck, our United States Congress Representative, presented Michael with a Certificate of Special Recognition:</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/753011816feb67ec6e8d2cad79b141ade25357b5/original/joe-heck.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>And finally – PN Las Vegas presented Michael with a poster to commemorate:</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/2054a568c526b4618bf503960ee4c68d347a6fa2/original/performer-of-the-year.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />photo credit on the poster above: Shelley Davies</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547362015-12-03T10:55:00-08:002020-10-13T10:52:41-07:00Michael Grimm NOMINATED for POLL AWARDS<p>Michael Grimm is nominated for three (3) 2016 Rockwired Reader’s Poll Awards! </p>
<p>Categories are: </p>
<p>Best Male Artist </p>
<p>Best Song – Generation Next </p>
<p>Best Music Video – Generation Next </p>
<p>Polling begins Monday, December 7, 2015. </p>
<p>ROCKWiRED MAGAZiNE AND ROCKWiRED.COM ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE NOMiNEES FOR THE 2016 ROCKWIRED READER’S POLL AWARDS!!! VOTiNG BEGiNS DECEMBER 7, 2015 AND THE WiNNERS WiLL BE ANNOUNCED ON A SPECiALTWO HOUR PRESENTATION ON THE ONLiNE RADIO STATION RADIOKSCR.COM </p>
<p>Award season is upon us here at ROCKWIRED MAGAZINE and today we are pleased ot announce the nominees for the upcoming 2016 ROCKWIRED READERS POLL AWARDS. Our award season has always been a huge to do but this time around we will be doing it bigger than we’ve ever done before. This year the voting will begin on Monday, December 7, 2015 here at ROCKWIRED.COM with polling provided by MICROPOLL. This year ROCKWIRED MAGAZINE will be publishing an official guide to the 2016 ROCKWIRED READER’S POLL AWARDS with profiles on each of the nominees as well as some interactive features such as audio interviews and music. The OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE 2016 ROCKWIRED READER’S POLL AWARDS will be published and ready for public consumption by January 5, 2016 one day the same day as the release of our regularly scheduled January issue of ROCKWIRED MAGAZINE which will feature a few READER’S POLL AWARD goodies as well. Toward the end of January the winners pf the 2016 ROCKWIRED RADIO MUSIC AWARDS will be announced on a two-hour presentation whish will be featured on the online radio station RADIOKSCR.COM. THe date and time for this presentation are still being discussed. The February issue of ROCKWIRED MAGAZINE will available February 2, 2016 and feature exclusive interviews with the 2016 winners. </p>
<p>This year we have come to a concensus on an impressive list of nominees. Please take a good look at who we have selected and remember that voting begins Monday, December 7, 2015. </p>
<p>Full article: <a contents="http://www.rockwired.com/2016rrpanominees.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rockwired.com/2016rrpanominees.html" target="_blank">http://www.rockwired.com/2016rrpanominees.html</a></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547372015-11-24T10:55:00-08:002020-10-13T10:54:06-07:00Michel Grimm makes Rockwired Magazine’s 2015 Editor’s Choice List<p>Michel Grimm makes Rockwired Magazine’s 2015 Editor’s Choice List</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.rockwired.com/rockwiredmagazine44.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.rockwired.com/rockwiredmagazine44.html" target="_blank">https://www.rockwired.com/rockwiredmagazine44.html</a></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547382015-11-08T10:55:00-08:002021-09-07T13:41:43-07:00SEAT Music Session 2015 – It’s all about the journey<p>SEAT Music Session 2015 – It’s all about the journey <br>Impressions, Thoughts, Thanx, Memories, Reflections & Highlights – Laith Al-Deen Michael Grimm Marina Ortega, Damian Lynn, Shayna Steele, SEAT Music Session #seatmusicsession</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="k0o3h6YOKkg" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/k0o3h6YOKkg/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k0o3h6YOKkg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547402015-10-30T10:55:00-07:002022-03-29T09:57:44-07:00Michael Grimm performs “When A Man Loves A Woman” Live!<p>Michael Grimm starts off the second half of the SEAT Music Session Concert with a rendition of “When A Man Loves A Woman” </p>
<p>Performed live in Switzerland.</p>
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<p>Finally I was able to witness this myself… What an experience! I can tell you one thing: SEAT Music Session has totally blown me away. </p>
<p>This year is the 7th year that this event, with its unique 360° stage is on tour throughout the entire country. Never have I been able to be so close to the band and the artists, which by the way, have given me the feeling of being part of this show from the very beginning. </p>
<p>Experiencing soundcheck </p>
<p>We were lucky enough to have been invited to experience soundcheck as well – thanks to SEAT for the invitation! The reception was super nice and sincere. The girls working there really seemed like a family. They then accompanied us to the venue, where Phil Dankner and his band were soundchecking already. Already during soundcheck I realized, that this will be a great evening with many unforgettable moments. </p>
<p>After the soundcheck was done, we were invited, together with the SEAT Ambassadors, to enjoy a little aperitif on the upper floor. Immediately my eyes started to glow and my heart warmed up. Not because I was close to starving, nope, the reason for being so happy: the snacks they served were, just like me, Spanish! Tortilla, Paella, a good glas of Spanish wine or a ice cold San Miguel beer. My Spanish heart was happy! </p>
<p>Let the show begin! </p>
<p>Right on time, we sat down on comfy lounge stools at 8pm to enjoy this special music-experience. Michael Grimm, the winner of the US casting show “America’s Got Talent” opened up the show. With his warm but still somewhat raspy voice, he performed 2 of his own songs and won over the audience in a heartbeat. </p>
<p>Next up was swiss popsinger Marina Ortega. You could tell that she’s comfortable on stage. As her second song, she performed her original song “Eleven”. </p>
<p>Damian Lynn, who was awarded the Prix Walo for „Best Swiss Upcoming Artist”, was up next. With just his guitar, a loop station and his voice, he enchanted the entire audience. I haven’t known him until then, but I’m sure that he has the potential to be the next best thing, especially with the young girls ? </p>
<p>Shayna Steele managed to get everyone out of their seats and excited. Her powerful R’n’B voice has helped her get on peoples radar. She definitely isn’t a newcomer anymore with collaborations with Snarky Puppy or appearances Jimmy Fallon, Conany O’Brien or at the Grammy’s. </p>
<p>With his passionate voice, with just the right amount of soul, german musician and producer Laith Al-Deen was the last of the 5 artists to go on stage. I was totally looking forward to him, and let me tell you, I wasn’t disappointed. His debus single from a few years ago “Bilder von Dir” had everyone singing along. When he sang one of his newer hits “Was Wenn Alles Gut Geht” gave me goosebumps all over. </p>
<p>We’re ready for part II </p>
<p>After a 30min break, part II was about to start. The same artists went back on stage, this time they performed together, as duo’s trio’s and at the end all of them together. They covered songs like Adam Lambert’s “Whataya Want From Me” or Train’s “Drops of Jupiter”. </p>
<p>As an encore and unfortunately last song, everyone came back on stage to perform a little Stevie Wonder medley. The audience thanked them with a great round of applause that almost wouldn’t stop. </p>
<p>I personally thought the show was over way too fast. I have to admit, I had no idea what kind of show I was about to experience and how wonderful the music will be. I was super surprised and am still fascinated. </p>
<p>The SEAT Music Session is still on tour until November 7th. Most of the dates are sold out already, but there are still a couple left. So go check out their website for more info. I can highly recommend this to you, it really was a great show. Also, tickets for next years tour are on sale already. The 2 first acts are confirmed as well. Johannes Oerding and Levin Deger will be on the 360° stage in 2016. Comment and let us know if you’re going to one of the shows or if you’ve been to one already. </p>
<p>Once more, thank you SEAT for the invitation, you certainly don’t only have great cars, but you’ve also managed to set up an incredible live-music event. Kudos! </p>
<p><a contents="Click here to view full article" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.loadsofmusic.com/2015/10/seat-music-session-2015/nggallery/thumbnails" target="_blank">Click here to view full article</a>.</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547472015-10-20T11:25:00-07:002022-03-31T10:40:32-07:00Michael Grimm performs “Generation Next” in Switzerland<p>Michael Grimm performs “Generation Next” in Zug, Switzerland as the opening of the Switzerland SEAT Music Session Tour 2015. </p>
<p>Totally different band than the album, playing live and still amazing!!</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="O2C5qtuIFyU" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/O2C5qtuIFyU/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O2C5qtuIFyU?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547492015-09-13T11:25:00-07:002020-10-13T11:24:50-07:00Rudolf Music “Grimm” Review & Interview<p>Link to original publication: <a contents="http://www.rudolfsmusic.com/michael-grimm/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rudolfsmusic.com/michael-grimm/" target="_blank">http://www.rudolfsmusic.com/michael-grimm/ </a></p>
<p>(Translated from Dutch) Michael Grimm as artist of great qualities have proves the fact that he won in 2010 ‘America’s Got Talent’. The 36-year-old American singer Michael Grimm from Henderson, Nevada shifts on his sixth album already the focus of soul and blues to more rock-oriented music. </p>
<p>The best surprise choice picks for me – splendid. </p>
<p>The album ‘Grimm’ are twelve songs written by Michael Grimm along with singer-songwriter and guitarist Kevin Hunter. The music of Michael Grimm is sincere and most importantly the singer sets the bar very high for his music. It’s almost inevitable that we are going to hear a lot of the unique talent of Michael Grimm. </p>
<p>My favorite tracks are on the album ‘The Tide’ and ‘High School Stories.</p>
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<p>MICHAEL GRIMM INTERVIEW </p>
<p>What’s the first song you ever remember hearing? </p>
<p>White Lightning by George Jones </p>
<p>What are your fondest musical memories? In your house? In your neighborhood or town? </p>
<p>Singing with my sister while my grandmother played piano. </p>
<p>If you have to describe your music in there of four words,what would you call it? </p>
<p>Soulful, honest, swampy and heartfelt. </p>
<p>How did you become involved in the type of music you play? </p>
<p>My grandmother inspired me to follow music and I borrowed from her, church and country music to begin molding my sound. </p>
<p>What can people expect to see at your live performances? </p>
<p>A real person, not a showman, who loves to share not only music I wrote but music I grew up on and moved me. </p>
<p>Do you have any fan comments of how your music or a song affected them? </p>
<p>Over the years there have been so many stories and comments on how my music has touched them personally. Overall, I find it a beautiful thing that fans come out to see me and find friends and lovers whom they met at my shows. That makes it all worth it. </p>
<p>If you could perform with anyone in the world, either dead or alive, or broke up who would it be? Why? </p>
<p>I have always loved Otis Redding. I hear that he was a nice guy and I would have loved to sing with him. </p>
<p>What is the furthest show from your home that you have done? </p>
<p>I had the great honor to play in Shanghai, China two years ago. Even ran into people I knew from the US – Small world! </p>
<p>Just for fun…………. Please fill in the blanks, </p>
<p>Without music i would be …………… depressed. </p>
<p>I write the songs because …………… they help me say what is weighing on my soul. </p>
<p>Music is …………… my therapy in every way.</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547662015-09-12T11:25:00-07:002023-12-22T08:50:23-08:00Colorado Music Buzz September 2015<p>Featuring America’s Got Talent winner Michael Grimm, tons of local and national content, reviews, exclusives and more. Colorado’s only dedicated music magazine delivers!</p>
<p> </p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547672015-08-24T11:40:00-07:002022-03-21T01:08:41-07:00Belgium reviews Grimm Album<p>De 36-jarige Amerikaanse soulzanger Michael Grimm uit Henderson, Nevada was in september 2010 de uiteindelijke winnaar van het vijfde seizoen van de zangwedstrijd ‘America’s Got Talent’ die op de televisiezender NBC werd uitgezonden. Het liedje waarmee hij de finale won, was “When A Man Loves A Woman” van Percy Sledge. Naast de 1 miljoen dollar-geldprijs is het winnen van die wedstrijd natuurlijk een ideale springplank voor een muzikant die een carrière in de muziekbusiness uit wil bouwen. </p>
<p>Vooraleer hij de status van beroemdheid verwierf in Amerika had hij sinds zijn start als muzikant in 1996 al drie albums uitgebracht, maar de eerste cd die hem internationaal succes wist op te leveren was het album “Michael Grimm” dat hij in 2011 al snel na zijn overwinning op de markt heeft gebracht. Daarop profileert hij zich als singer-songwriter van op blues en soul geïnspireerde hedendaagse rockmuziek. </p>
<p>Michael Grimm haalde ook de internationale persbelangstelling omwille van zijn onverwachte huwelijksaanzoek aan zijn vriendin tijdens de op televisie veel bekeken ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’. In juni 2011 vond het aangekondigde huwelijk dan ook effectief plaats op een strand in Hawaii. Een andere reden voor grote persbelangstelling was zijn beslissing om een groot deel van zijn gewonnen miljoen dollar te investeren in een splinternieuw huis dat hij in Mississippi liet bouwen voor zijn grootouders die hem hadden opgevoed toen zijn ouders in geldnood waren gekomen. </p>
<p>Op muzikaal vlak ging het Michael Grimm nadien eveneens voor de wind. Na de release van het naar hem vernoemde album verscheen in 2012 een opvolger in de vorm van de cd “Gumbo” met eigen songs en enkele covers. Nu is er alweer een nieuwe, zesde soloplaat die simpelweg “Grimm” als titel meekreeg. Er staan twaalf nieuwe eigen composities op deze cd en zoals hierboven al aangegeven schuift Michael Grimm deze keer wat meer op van blues en soul naar moderne rockmuziek. </p>
<p>Intussen werden er ook al twee singles uit dit album uitgebracht met eerst “Generation Next” (zie video) en recent volgde de ballad “Black And White”, één van de negen liedjes die Michael Grimm samen met singer-songwriter en gitarist Kevin Hunter voor deze nieuwe plaat heeft geschreven. Volgens ons staan er nog wel enkele andere kandidaat-singles op dit album met het van een Motown-soulbeat voorziene “She Drives Me Crazy”, de knap gezongen ballads “Lonely” en “Bliss”, de van een heerlijke basgitaarintro voorziene rocksong “Goodbye Sammy” en de afsluitende akoestische ballad “The Wind”. Elke song op deze plaat laat duidelijk horen over welk uniek vocaal talent deze Michael Grimm beschikt. We gaan ook in de toekomst nog heel wat van deze singer-songwriter horen, neemt u dat maar gewoon van ons aan. </p>
<p>(valsam) </p>
<p>Link to actual article: <a contents="http://www.rootstime.be/index.html?http://www.rootstime.be/interviews.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rootstime.be/index.html?http://www.rootstime.be/interviews.html" target="_blank">http://www.rootstime.be/index.html?http://www.rootstime.be/interviews.html</a></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547692015-07-27T11:40:00-07:002020-10-13T11:40:14-07:00Music Review: Michael Grimm – ‘Grimm’<p>America’s Got Talent Season 5 winner Michael Grimm‘s sixth album, Grimm, features songwriting that’s sophisticated and catchy, with earthy guitar-driven arrangements, clear and expressly masculine vocals, and melodic hooks, all of which give the album a not-of-its-time flavor. You can hear why it made sense to send Grimm on tour with Stevie Nicks and Heart after his 2010 AGT win. </p>
<p>Sometimes the retro qualities of Grimm’s work are explicit, as with the clear echoes of Bad Company in “The Tide,” the bass quote from the O’Jays’ “For The Love Of Money” in the ironically themed “Generation Next,” and the rhythmic borrowing from the old Supremes hit “My World Is Empty Without You” in “She Drives Me Crazy” (which borrows only its title from the Fine Young Cannibals hit). But there’s nothing wrong with paying homage to great predecessors, and anyway there’s enough originality in most of the songs (written primarily by Grimm and Kevin Hunter) to keep the term “retro” at just enough of a distance. </p>
<p>Stylistic twists give some of the songs an interesting element of surprise, too. “Tragic Figures” offers a curious juxtaposition of a plodding garage-rock beat and a Police-like melody, with unexpected cross-rhythms sneaking in as well. </p>
<p>An unthreatening, often gentle tone informs the sensibility of the album overall, exemplified in the mid-tempo pop-rock of “Black and White” and the easy adult-contemporary groove of “Lonely.” But a welcome variety of styles and influences rises from this bed – blue-eyed soul, ’70s guitar pop, blues, even slippery country-rock. (“Roses” makes me think of Alannah Myles’s “Black Velvet.”) There are some fine choruses, as in “Black and White.” </p>
<p>Grimm addresses his evident love of past musical trends explicitly in the dream lyrics of “1982,” with music that echoes the soft new-wave of Billy Joel’s 1980 Glass Houses album: “It’s a retro reality…Say my good mornings to yesterday…She said my future was missing me, come on.” </p>
<p>I’m sure part of my positive response to Grimm comes from the fact that I grew up listening to the kinds of music it pays tribute to. But another part of it arises from the high-quality songwriting and musicianship, the melodicism, the literate lyrics, and the strong vocals – a pretty powerful formula. </p>
<p>by: Jon Sobel </p>
<p><a contents="http://blogcritics.org/music-review-michael-grimm-grimm/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://blogcritics.org/music-review-michael-grimm-grimm/" target="_blank">http://blogcritics.org/music-review-michael-grimm-grimm/</a></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547682015-07-27T11:40:00-07:002022-03-23T14:01:24-07:00Michael Grimm and the power of persistence<p>Luckily for Michael Grimm, the first search result for his name on Google is for his website, MichaelGrimmMusic.com, with only several of the ensuing entries being about the disgraced New York congressman who shares his name. </p>
<p>“I have to tell people to make sure they put ‘music’ after my name,” he laughs, and the musical Grimm has reason to smile these days, with a new album, Grimm, recently released and five dates in his adopted home state of Nevada before he takes his show on the road in September. More importantly, he’s running his own ship, and he likes it. </p>
<p>“I’m not with a major record company,” he said. “I did this album on my own, so I really had no corporation looking down on me, telling me what to do this time around, and I love having that freedom and I think any artist loves having that freedom. It (making Grimm) was a long ride. It took us eight months of a good two albums’ worth of material just to get the one album down. We had a great time putting it together, it was an emotional ride, and I’m very proud of the project.” </p>
<p>He should be, as the new record hits all the right notes, whether you’re a fan of rock, pop, soul or anything in between. This eclectic mix could have produced a disastrous result, but when you could sing a grocery list and make it compelling like the 36-year-old Grimm can, it all works, making this a collection of tunes that can appeal to anyone and everyone in a particular household. Of course, that could also be a kiss of death for an artist not easily categorized in a music world that apparently needs categories, but Grimm’s fanbase has stayed strong and consistent, raising over $46,000 for him through Kickstarter to get the new record done and out to the world. </p>
<p>“I was very scared about that,” he admits. “But it was very humbling in the end, because it worked. It’s overwhelming, actually. When that went through, I said I can’t believe after more than five years since I was on that TV show, America’s Got Talent, that they’re still out there and still want more material from me and are supporting me.” </p>
<p>Grimm was just on “that TV show,” but he won the fifth season of AGT in 2010. It was undoubtedly a great moment for someone who had paid his dues and put out two albums while playing the Vegas scene for over a decade, but the winners of such talent shows are often put into the graveyards of what could have been, with only a select few able to parlay that national television exposure into long and successful careers. Grimm has navigated his share of bumpy roads since winning the show, but the fact that he’s still here and still putting out good music bodes well for him being one of those “long and successful” folks and not the answer to a trivia question. </p>
<p>“I realize that a lot of these acts that go on these shows, you don’t hear from them anymore, and I think a lot of them just get discouraged,” Grimm said. “If there’s any secret with me, it’s that I get up and I just keep going every day. Music is all I know and I’ve been doing this for 25 years. It’s a long road and it’s been good to me, and there’s no giving up. That’s the key.” </p>
<p><a contents="http://www.examiner.com/article/michael-grimm-and-the-power-of-persistence" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.examiner.com/article/michael-grimm-and-the-power-of-persistence" target="_blank">http://www.examiner.com/article/michael-grimm-and-the-power-of-persistence</a></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547712015-07-16T11:40:00-07:002021-09-05T16:24:07-07:00VTYO – Generation Next #1<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/5a7a9951fa9558b11705df120d1e4da9e5af85c5/original/gennextcharts.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547722015-07-13T11:50:00-07:002020-10-13T11:50:08-07:00Junior’s Cave Interview With Michael Grimm<p>Junior’s Cave <br>Music Interview <br>with Singer/Songwriter, <br>Michael Grimm <br>Early Summer (August 01, 2015 – September 01, 2015) Edition <br>Miles High Productions Music Series </p>
<p>by Isaac Davis Junior, BGS, MBA</p>
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<p>Singer/Songwriter Michael Grimm <br>Album Cover: GRIMM </p>
<p>Michael Grimm charmed millions of viewers as a contestant on season five (2010) of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” Grimm was awarded the coveted prize of being the winner of “America’s Got Talent” at the end of the show’s season five. It was his soulful voice that this publication believes was why he received this well-deserved recognition during the show. Moving fast forward to 2015, Grimm released his latest album, GRIMM, which features of ton a great songs written and performed by the talented artist. His first single, “Generation Next,” can be heard on his official website. We spoke to Grim about his music, his influences, and other fun facts in this cool spotlight. </p>
<p>Isaac: What are you most thankful for both personally and professionally? </p>
<p>Michael: I’m thankful for having lived a life full of love and heart ache and being able to express those feelings, which make us feel so alive, three song. </p>
<p>Isaac: I would like to ask you for the readers of this online publication who have never heard your music, explain your sound in 5 words: </p>
<p>Michael: honest, heartfelt, soulful, emotional and melodic. </p>
<p>Isaac: With respect to musical icons, who would you consider to be your most significant musical influences? </p>
<p>Michael: I grew up in South Mississippi listening to George Jones, the Neville Brothers, and my all-time favorite Otis Redding </p>
<p>Isaac: We think your music transcends and elevates on such a positive and enriching level. What do you believe is the greatest aspect to what makes listening to your music enjoyable? </p>
<p>Michael: I surround myself with the best song writers and musicians in the business. That is what ensures a great song to listen to! </p>
<p>Isaac: Let’s talk music videos. Why do you think music videos are still important factor in one’s music career? </p>
<p>Michael: I think they add a visual dimension to the song allowing the viewer, or listener, to experience the song using other senses. </p>
<p>Isaac: What are some of the feedback and reactions you have received concerning some of your music videos? <br>Michael: For the most part, I’ve heard nothing but positive feedback on my videos but I don’t know as much about directing music videos as I do writing songs. In my opinion, I believe that music videos can only help promote a song. </p>
<p>Isaac: I am interested to know who you are listening to at the moment. What bands and artists should we have our ears on right now who you think deserve the spotlight? </p>
<p>Michael: Mark Broussard and Alabama Shakes.</p>
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<p>American Songwriter Michael Grimm </p>
<p>Isaac: Since you write your own music; where do you draw inspiration from when you write songs and what’s your favorite part about the process? </p>
<p>Michael: I draw inspiration from every day experiences, the people around me, and pretty much life! My favorite part of the process is collaboration. They say two brains are better than one, and a second brain certainly allows for another aspect, idea or concept that I may have not seen. Sometimes I use it, sometimes I don’t. It all depends on where the song takes me. </p>
<p>Isaac: If you could go open up for any artist on tour right now who would it be? </p>
<p>Michael: Alabama Shakes. </p>
<p>Isaac: So, what’s your favorite thing to do when you aren’t writing/producing/playing etc? </p>
<p>Michael: I love to go camping with my wife and our two dogs. There’s something very special about camping here in the West! </p>
<p>Isaac: Now for our non-music question: Name five things you can’t live without? </p>
<p>Michael: Family, friends, laughter, seafood gumbo, and music! </p>
<p>Isaac: What is the most trouble you’ve ever gotten into when you are performing or on the road that you can let us in on? </p>
<p>Michael: One time I open for the band Heart and broke a string in front of 15,000 people. It was so embarrassing but I made it through the set and sold more CDs that night than I ever had before! I was expecting a riot, but instead I got full support. </p>
<p>Isaac: Knowing what you know now, would you do it again (Making music)? </p>
<p>Michael: Absolutely! I really feel blessed to have lived a life doing what I’m so passionate about. I do it all over again in a heartbeat! </p>
<p>Isaac: If you were not performing, what do you think you would be doing professionally and why? </p>
<p>Michael: I come from a blue-collar family of offshore man. Maybe a fisherman? I have a secret passion for science; an insatiable curiosity about life and our universe- perhaps with the right role models, I would’ve become a physicist or scientist of some sort. </p>
<p>Isaac: What’s your motto or the advice you live by? </p>
<p>Michael: Never cruel nor cowardly. Never give up, never give in! – Dr. Who </p>
<p>Isaac: Dr. Who ROCKS!</p>
<p>Isaac: Ten years from now you will be…. </p>
<p>Michael: I learned from my past to only prepare for the future but I only live in the moment. I never really thought about that, but I’ll keep going until the powers that be stop me. </p>
<p>Isaac: As a great send off, tell us about one of your greatest moments as a performer. </p>
<p>Michael: The greatest moments, for me, was shared with America when they voted for me to win America’s Got Talent in 2010. I will always be grateful to those who made that happen! </p>
<p>Official Website: <br>https://michaelgrimmmusic.com/ </p>
<p>Official Facebook Music Page: <br>http://www.facebook.com/MichaelGrimmMusic</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547732015-07-09T11:50:00-07:002022-03-09T12:30:41-08:00CD Spotlight: ‘Grimm’ by Michael Grimm<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/c577d9b172850634ce262472fd69481ce82c34e7/original/grimmcd.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Michael Grimm’s new CD, Grimm, features a dozen pop, rock and blues songs. Key tracks include Black and White, The Tide and The Wind. </p>
<p>Press Release – With his soulful voice and earthy, Southern manner, MICHAEL GRIMM charmed millions of viewers as a contestant on season five (2010) of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” Flash forward to 2015: he released his latest album, GRIMM, via his Mattikay Records label to online retail outlets worldwide. Funded by fans through Kickstarter, the highly anticipated album was recently launched with the release of the first single, “Generation Next,” which can be heard on his official website. A video for the track can be seen on MICHAEL’s official YouTube page. </p>
<p>“This album has been in the works for many years,” MICHAEL exclaims. “Most of the songs you will hear on this album were written by Kevin Hunter and myself. Eight months went in to working on the music production and album artwork, and I’m extremely proud to present my newest album, GRIMM. We couldn’t have done this without the fans! Thank you so much. </p>
<p>To coincide with the release of GRIMM, MICHAEL will be announcing future tour dates where he’ll be performing songs from the latest album, as well as some of his well-known classic cover tunes, including “Stay With Me (Baby),” “Gasoline and Matches,” and “You Can Leave Your Hat On.” He also performs a couple of songs with wife Lucie, who he proposed to on “The Ellen Degeneres Show” shortly after his “America’s Got Talent” win. </p>
<p>“I couldn’t think of a more complimentary venue for the new look, style and sound of the new album,” MICHAEL says. “Can’t wait to see you all there!” </p>
<p>Thanks to his first-place finish on “America’s Got Talent,” MICHAEL took home the $1 million prize and headlined the first-ever U.S. “America’s Got Talent Tour.” Following the trek, he toured with Stevie Nicks and Heart, performing in front of tens of thousands of fans across the country. </p>
<p>After releasing five albums on his own (which are available on his website, Amazon and iTunes), MICHAEL’s self-titled major label debut album was released in the spring of 2011 on Sony/Epic Records and reached #14 on Billboard’s “Top 200 Albums” chart. It was produced by Grammy® Award winning producer Don Was (The Rolling Stones, Elton John, B.B. King) and featured some legendary talent, including Ann Wilson (Heart), Ian McLagan (Faces, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer), Davey Faragher (Elvis Costello), and Greg Leisz (The Eagles), Kenny Aronoff on drums and Waddy Wachtel on guitar. </p>
<p>-Don Sauer </p>
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<p>www.youtube.com/user/michaelgrimmone</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547742015-07-08T11:55:00-07:002022-02-22T03:55:06-08:00Rockwired Magazine Interview with Grimm<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/5a87cb327a867edee80cfd8a3c954c8f6bb5026f/original/11700874-10155923211095144-5049146865842002085-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547752015-07-06T11:55:00-07:002022-03-23T14:01:35-07:00Muzik Man Review of “Grimm”<p>Rock-Blues-Pop Review: Michael Grimm-Grimm </p>
<p>Release Date: June 16, 2015 </p>
<p>Label: Mattikay Music </p>
<p>Website </p>
<p>Out of the gate Michael Grimm is one of the most impressive emerging artist I have heard in quite some time. He won the America’s Got Talent contest in 2010 and he has developed with ligthning speed since then. His first release came out in 2007 and with the latest release Grimm, I am certain his popularity will spike. </p>
<p>Grimm’s funky, soulful and bluesy delivery is deeply textured and emotive. He has the the all around the talent to be a worldwide superstar and I think that is right around the corner. </p>
<p>On the CD insert Grimm comments that this album is not what people are accustomed to hearing, it is a different sound on this album compared to others. With this “new” sound he has created with his band, I am quite certain new and old fans alike will find plently to enjoy. </p>
<p>“Black and White” (featured on our Rate The Tracks site) is one of the focal points of the album and with good reason. This track focuses on the many talents of Grimm. The musicianship is superb as it is throughout this entire album however everything about this particular track just sparkles and shines. </p>
<p>“Lonely” is not a cry for help it’s letting you know its ok to feel what you feel and makes it ok be lonely. The music pulls you in and helps to ease the pain of this emotion if you happen to be feeling it. </p>
<p>“Goodbye Sammy” is funky and fast moving. The vocals are outstanding and what I heard was a more difficult cadence from Grimm. He shows how versatile his styles can be within in one song. The music drives it all along and works from strength to strength. </p>
<p>“Bliss” is another fine outing that brings different flavors to the table. Once again great musicianship and powerful vocals rule the day. This is the tone of the entire album, strong and true from track to track. </p>
<p>Grimm is a five star performance from beginning to end. I heard no weaknesses in any aspect of this album; the presentation from top to bottom was a pure and pristine recording from star talent at every position. This is the kind of music you can never tire of because it is eclectic and consistently entertaining. </p>
<p>5/5 Stars </p>
<p>Key Tracks: Black and White, Lonely, Goodbye Sammy </p>
<p>Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck-Write A Music Review Founder </p>
<p>July 6, 2015</p>
<p>Review Provided By Write A Music</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547772015-07-02T11:55:00-07:002021-10-12T01:49:01-07:00Music Existence Review – Grimm<p>Michael Grimm – Grimm </p>
<p>Primary URL: https://michaelgrimmmusic.com/ </p>
<p>Not too bad, not too bad at all. I’ve heard a few of Michael Grimm’s recordings over the years and it sounded like he was putting the blues back in rock. New music is so often a drag and chore to sit through, so it’s good to hear these current musicians embrace the past. They were simpler times for everyone involved. </p>
<p>While his classmates were outside playing regular children’s games, Grimm was busy shut up in his room learning how to play a guitar given to him by Nashville country gospel goddess, Ann McNair. Over a short amount of time he found himself capable of playing his favorite and his career has been on a rocket ride ever since. From America’s Got Talent to a span of several successful albums with accompanying tours his star began getting bigger. On his latest record Grimm he serves an enticing soul food meal of blues, funk, pop and rock. He calls upon several genres for his unique sound, yet never ripping off his peers and expanding on traditions. </p>
<p>“Generation Next” is an arena rocking anthem right out of the gate. This tune feels crafted for a couple of thousand people singing along at the top of their lungs. The guitars have a salsa, reggae type style to them and the rhythm section breaks it down into a funky, affecting blues. When the chorus hits the song takes off into the stratosphere. A dirt road, lover’s lament jam “She drives me Crazy” raises the energy level to a crest that is brought into tranquil pastures thanks to the warm, fluffy pop of the single “Black and White.” You can tell there is a definite and finite message to Grimm’s work and the lyrical imagery used in his tunes. </p>
<p>As the album creeps in on the halfway point the heavy hard rock guitar is melded with a downhome blues on tracks such as “The Tide,” “Roses,” “Tragic Figures,” “Goodbye Sammy” and “Bliss.” “The Tide,” “Roses” and “Goodbye Sammy” go way back from the blues, culling the mountainous guitar figures and fat rhythms of the early to mid-70s legends. “Tragic Figures” toys with playful jazz textures and swaying rhythms that keep pushing and pulling against the rhythmic backdrop. “Bliss” takes the earlier pop structuring and combines the resulting harmonic touches with some muscular rock. Closer “Brother Wind” is a sparse, saddened piece about lost love (perhaps either a breakup or death, hard to tell) and it a stripped-down, raw-to-the-bone country song with more than a smattering of the genre’s patented heartbreak in tow. This cut is quite frankly one of the best in the Grimm album’s arsenal. </p>
<p>Michael Grimm treads a lot of ground on his latest release. He doesn’t stick to one thing doggedly, instead mixing up the style seamlessly whenever it is needed most to attain song differentiation. There is enough gruff, gritty rock here to please the set that thinks such music died in ’79. And the younger crowd who yearn for feel good, spirt lifting hooks will find a dense plethora throughout Grimm’s twelve inspired tracks. There is nothing much to complain about with this disc. There is no shortage of high wattage electric guitar and gutsy vocals, but Michael smooths everything into a shine with his penchant for delivering bristling, bouncy melodies. He still has room for growth. As it stands, this is a great statement from him in the right here and now. </p>
<p>8 out of 10 stars. </p>
<p>– Alonzo Evans </p>
<p>Music Existence </p>
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<p>Purchase Link: <a contents="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/generation-next/id998798240?i=998798242" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/generation-next/id998798240?i=998798242" target="_blank">http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/generation-next/id998798240?i=998798242</a></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547762015-07-02T11:55:00-07:002020-10-13T11:54:48-07:00Gas House Radio reviews “Grimm”<p>Michael Grimm – Grimm </p>
<p>Michael Grimm has made quite a name for himself in a very short amount of time. Unlike a lot of the vapid performers that grace the stage of America’s Got Talent, Grimm is a genuine musician, writer and singer that first got national notice because of the aforementioned show. He’s been on tour with Stevie Nicks and Heart, played with many distinguished players on his prior album Michael Grimm and on his latest record Grimm he brings soul n’ grit back to the rock climate. </p>
<p>Opener “Generation Next” kicks off with a funky, all business bass line before Grimm’s guitar follows up with jangly licks befitting of a reggae artisan. The chorus is instantly affecting, delivering hard rock riffs in tandem with a soaring vocal presence that makes the moment instantly stick to the brain. This is just the kind of lively, lucid grooves that could save modern rock radio if DJs are approaching their playlists with an open mind. Possessing more bravado and classic grooves than country music has today, “She Drives me Crazy” borrows its twang from rural music but splits the electric licks between vintage ock, ska and reggae in order to create a passionate boogie overflowing with killer lyrical hooks. </p>
<p>“Black and White” mingles sullen acoustic/electric guitars with a vibrant rhythm section that’s shaded in autumnal light like an evening sky bathed in rays of orange, auburn sun. As a ballad it has a nice rise and fall, the chorus riff-y and elevated, leaving the verse to build a charming, smokestack darkness that’s about as blue collar honest as it gets in terms of rock n’ roll. If you ran Mellencamp, Springsteen, Bonamassa, The Outlaws and Leslie West through a blender, you might end up with the crunching, southern blues of “The Tide” and “Roses.” These tunes are all about the big bluesy backbreaking riffs…tougher than an adrenaline charged construction worker but with the finesse of an Olympic runner, Grimm’s take on surly blues sneers when it needs to and slinks in all of the right places. “Roses” also has a rollicking solo that’ll put you flat on your back and Michael’s voice climbs to some of the highest peaks on the entire record during the chorus. </p>
<p>Calling on the unearthly powers of Thin Lizzy and Phil Lynott, the punch-drunk, radio ready soul of “High School Stories” certainly reminds of Lizzy’s knack for composing big hits that still had more than a surplus of rock in their back pockets. “Lonely” reverts back in time to Grimm’s noted country influences with glimmering acoustic guitar sailing across the rippled waves of a trippy funk rhythm. Combining a stuttered, waltz tempo (thanks to a pounding, slightly staccato beat) with twinkling blues licks and riff rock, “Tragic Figures” is a heavy slammer benefitting from an uplifting chorus. The style of rockin’ takes a page from 50s hip shaking in the pyrotechnic “Goodbye Sammy,” Grimm updating the malt-rock twist to the sound of the explosive 70s based hard rock legends. Grimm is rounded out by the subtle balladry of “Bliss,” the hefty boogie of “1982” and acoustic closer “The Wind” which is truly a show stealer in its own right. </p>
<p>There’s really no faulting this record. Perhaps one or two songs could be a bit more memorable but otherwise Grimm is full of variety, style and sizzle. It’s the kind of rock n’ roll that everybody is afraid to make any more in the wake of the post grunge malaise brought on by Nickelback and Creed. These aren’t the riffs that you hear on the radio; Michael Grimm has a rough edge and spirit that’s hard to match. If you like your rock with an emphasis on ROCK, then this album is a must hear. </p>
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<p>4/5 Stars </p>
<p>– Jay Snyder </p>
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<p>Grimm is the fifth album released by Colorado-born singer-songwriter and America’s Got Talentwinner Michael Grimm. The album begins with “Generation Next.” a track that was clearly calculated to be a single with its catchy chorus and anthemic style which attempts to lyrically unify the artist and the listener. Instrumentally, the track is solid with a great, funky bass line and a smooth, albeit truncated, guitar solo. Grimm changes things stylistically on the next track, “She Drives Me Crazy” which has a surprisingly modern indie-sounding guitar intro that the more varied listener may be able to pick out as representing the sound of Vampire Weekend, but Grimm diverts from this track in favor of a climbing melody and chorus set to a toe-tapping drum beat. </p>
<p>“Black and White” features slow strumming and ethereal backing vocals that set the tone for a measured story detailing a past heartbreak and a slew of shattered expectations all while Grimm pleads for vibrancy. Characteristically uncharacteristic, the album fluctuates from the aforementioned toned-down, torch-carrying requiem to a more traditional blues sound. With a crunchy, dirty bit of soul guitar, Grimm delivers an autobiographical sermon with “The Tide” in the style of some of John Mayer’s later work, replete with an obvious vocal quaver. “Roses” continues the traditional sound found on the previous track with a stuttering, but old fashioned, rhythm and some light guitar improvisation, giving the listener the most recognizably blue track. </p>
<p>The title of “High School Stories” may instantly bring to mind Bryan Adams’ smash hit “Summer of ‘69,” but this bittersweet bit of nostalgia places the narrator in the present tense and, although accompanied by up-tempo strumming, the lyrics allude to an act of betrayal. “Lonely” shifts to a much lower gear as an ode to isolation and happy tears, with a steel-string support; although absent, the listener can feel the presence of living dreams and dead memories. “Tragic Figures” continues the more pain-centered focus of the heart of the album, but does so with an up-and-down melody and a collective chorus. The track is also notable for featuring the second guitar solo of the album, this one containing a progressive arpeggio before it is quickly interrupted by a welcome contribution from the bass player. “Goodbye Sammy” is another example of the excellent bass work on this album as it is used in a more conspicuous manner. The guitar begins as a supportive underlay, then takes on a “My Sharona” riff, before sliding into a brief solo. </p>
<p>“Bliss” opens the last quarter of the album as an acoustic Seal-like ballad with a belting chorus and gentle vibrato. The song begins with a metronome-like ticking which perfectly exemplifies the way in which the guitar and vocals perfectly sync up, both speaking the same language: “Bliss” also contains the best and lengthiest guitar solo on the album. In “1982,” Grimm wrings every bit of island sound out of his strings overtop a grumbling bass rhythm. The album concludes with the entirely acoustic ballad of lost love, “The Wind,” ending the album with an introspective, lamenting note. Fans of easy-listening rock and light blues will enjoy this contribution from an experienced songwriter and musician. </p>
<p> The Review: 7.0/10 </p>
<p>Can’t Miss Tracks </p>
<p>– She Drives Me Crazy <br>– The Tide <br>– Roses <br>– Bliss </p>
<p>The Big Hit </p>
<p>– Bliss </p>
<p>Review by McKinnie Sizemore </p>
<p>Original Article: <a contents="http://bluesrockreview.com/2015/06/michael-grimm-grimm-review.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bluesrockreview.com/2015/06/michael-grimm-grimm-review.html" target="_blank">http://bluesrockreview.com/2015/06/michael-grimm-grimm-review.html</a></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547782015-05-30T11:55:00-07:002020-10-13T11:58:26-07:00Vinyl spins with Michael Grimm<p>By John Katsilometes <br>Published Saturday, May 30, 2015 | 4:35 p.m. <br>Updated Sunday, May 31, 2015 | 12:59 p.m. <br>The Kats Report Bureau checked in with Michael Grimm on Friday night at Vinyl at the Hard Rock Hotel. He’s beginning a residency at the 600-seat rock club that lasts through the end of August. The nights are 8:30 Fridays through Sundays, plus 6:30 Saturdays. <br>The 2010 champion of “America’s Got Talent,” Grimm is remains a dichotomy, onstage and off. He is blessed with rare, penetrating vocal qualities and a real knack for delivering classic rock and R&B songs. He’s also a terrific songwriter, as his new release “Grimm” reminds. Grimm feels the music and makes you feel it, too, but between songs he puckishly apologizes for his perceived (by him) lack of stage presence. </p>
<p>“I’m sorry,” he says, more than once, “but I’m not good with words.” But such moments only pull the audience closer, as Grimm is forever the guy you want to succeed, at whatever level. </p>
<p>Grimm’s show is further boosted by the presence of his wife, Lucie, who is becoming more of a presence in Grimm’s career as a stage performer and also in helping to book his shows. He has given her credit for lining up this gig at Vinyl, and Lucie hits the stage in the show in two dance sequences. The most tantalizing is during Grimm’s cover of “You Can Leave Your Hat On,” in which she performs an abbreviated striptease. </p>
<p>“I am forgetting what I’m singing,” Grimm laughed while watching Lucie groove across the stage in Friday’s performance. “I didn’t expect this.” But expect some stripped-down, live music from Grimm and his three-piece backing unit. The man, the album and even the band are just called “Grimm,” and it’s simple enough.</p>
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<p>Original article: <a contents="http://lasvegassun.com/blogs/kats-report/2015/may/30/vinyl-spins-michael-grimm-ceo-taking-over-downtown/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://lasvegassun.com/blogs/kats-report/2015/may/30/vinyl-spins-michael-grimm-ceo-taking-over-downtown/" target="_blank">http://lasvegassun.com/blogs/kats-report/2015/may/30/vinyl-spins-michael-grimm-ceo-taking-over-downtown/</a></p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547802015-04-17T12:05:00-07:002021-06-01T04:09:09-07:00Grimm’s Journey to New Music and a New Residency<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/df52cfa345357ccc529cd1e7920bce8918a89209/original/04032015-vinyl-04-06-15-michael-grimm-release-party-collateral-suite-eflyer-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>His golden voice stunned us and he seared our souls with his passion when Michael’s America’s Got Talent audition aired on June 1, 2010. He won our hearts and our votes. On the night of the AGT finals, he defined his dream and went on to deliver his electrifying, winning performance. Following his AGT Season 5 win, we’ve journeyed with him as his dizzying ride-of-a-lifetime began. Doors opened and opportunities appeared at every turn. </p>
<p>Michael kicked off the 2010 AGT All-Star 24-city Tour with a headlining performance at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. Soon he was touring with Stevie Nicks, opening for Heart, and cutting his major label album produced by Don Was, featuring world-class vocalists and musicians and debuting four of his original songs. He’s toured across the U.S. and overseas, appeared on countless TV and radio shows, returned to his beloved Mississippi Gulf Coast for several concerts, and self-released his 2012 “Gumbo” album for his fans. In 2014 he recorded a 2-Disc Live CD/DVD at Ron Decar’s Event Center in Las Vegas, featuring all originals and introducing some new, exciting material – a taste of things to come. New fans continue to discover Michael’s music on social media, internet radio, video and music download sites, and through his loyal fans who constantly share their love of Michael and his music with friends and strangers. </p>
<p>Though the path has not always been smooth along the ever-challenging, sometimes shaky ground of the music business, Michael has persevered, mastering his skills and remaining focused on his dream. In late 2014, he struck gold with the formation of Studio 824 with friends and fellow musicians, Jamie Borden and Drew Masterpole. Fans successfully funded the “Generation Next” Kickstarter campaign and the recording of Michael’s latest album was underway. This upcoming June release is a labor of love, the culmination of many months of intense collaboration between Michael, Jamie, Drew, and new band members Carlos Guerrero and Colin Hotchkiss. The inspiration of such consummate musicians and the melding of their creative minds brings full expression to Michael’s life experiences and evolving perspective. The dream is realized, and Michael shares his gift and his unrivaled passion through the original compositions and unique sound on this new album. We are told it is unlike anything we have heard from Michael before, so let’s join now in celebrating the success of the new album as this grand journey’s next path opens and GRIMM rocks our world at the CD Release Party on May 23rd! The album – entitled “Grimm” – will officially release on June 15th with a June 1st pre-sale date. </p>
<p>Before Michael can take a breath from his intense schedule of the past few years, the journey continues as Michael accepts a summer residency in the Vinyl Room at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Immediately following his CD Release Party, Michael will enter into rehearsals for his 4 show-a-week residency at Vinyl opening June 5th and playing until the end of August. Shows will fall on the weekends: one show Friday, two shows Saturday, and one show Sunday. Michael plans to streamline his sound and image to deliver a Las Vegas-style show with an emphasis on music. On Saturdays, Michael will be doing an early show offering the fans a unique, personalized musical experience. Fans will want to plan on attending both Saturday shows and experience Michael at his best! Click here for show schedule! </p>
<p>With a national Tour being planned this fall and a 13-city Tour in Switzerland is scheduled later this year, it looks like there is no downtime for Michael anytime soon. Fans will have lots to listen to, talk about and share with others this year. The excitement builds as fans anticipate what our journey with Michael will bring next year! </p>
<p>Written by: The Grimm Fans </p>
<p>April 15, 2015</p>Michael Grimmtag:michaelgrimmmusic.com,2005:Post/64547832015-02-01T12:10:00-08:002020-10-13T12:07:05-07:00Michael returns to Switzerland for a 2015 Tour!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/fb33f80d7404e1ea93677c5242004dc65e04702c/original/logo.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>After his amazing experience with SEAT Music Session at his debut show in Zurich this year, Michael Grimm will be rejoining SEAT Music Session for a 12 show tour throughout Switzerland in Oct/Nov of 2015. </p>
<p>“This was one of the neatest experiences! The artists are amazingly talented and the energy of this show is inspiring,” says Michael. </p>
<p>SEAT Music Session is a unique concert experience were artists of all genres come together on stage for an eclectic powerhouse of a show. Presented by the renowned artist, singer and songwriter Phil Dankner, SEAT Music Session is a series of small but fine performances as an intimate 360° concert experience. Guests surround the the musicians to experience the music and stars up close. Each concerts seats about 450 guests and with the amazing talent lined up for 2015, the tour is expected to sell out fast. </p>
<p>The 2015 series will feature up to 5 International Artists. Each artists performs 2-3 original songs, 2 duets and 2 Allstars songs towards the end of the show. </p>
<p>The house band consists of Switzerland’s finest studio and live musicians, giving each artist full musical support. For the 2015 tour, these musicians are Massimo Buonanno (Drums), Pierangelo Crescenzio (Bass), Cyrill Camenzind (Guitar), Mark Hauser (Saxophone), Marvin Trummer (Keys), Christian Portmann (Percussion). </p>
<p>Don’t miss one of the most intimate and awe-inspiring concert series of the year! </p>
<p>Visit the show page (www.MichaelGrimmMusic.com/shows) for full details and ticket links.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/26a9759068d74b0ca6575044fb80513854e3308a/original/10251963-883497105016634-873647566824888417-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/ab107bd031240d07dae73d078ed5b4497223e5bb/original/seat-session-2013-totale.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/08e7b3e12e6561ffb5a032e97908f013c7587859/original/10802056-883498495016495-7252212453538201798-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/518828/175d8cfed1e8a86bf1c5691f7eafd6e2574eaf7a/original/150146-883497961683215-7343637138322356826-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Michael Grimm