Michael Kaeshammer November 1, 2016

When Michael Kaeshammer moved to Victoria from Germany with his family at the age of 18, he immediately earned a reputation as a musical enfant terrible. He played often at the Fernwood Inn and the Gorge Pointe Pub, thunderously navigating boogie-woogie’s treacherous bass lines with dinner-plate-sized hands, quoted Adrian Chamberlain from Victoria's Times Colonist.

The prolific Vancouver Island-based singer/songwriter/pianist/producer has earned a loyal international following as a triple threat. He’s a piano virtuoso with a technical mastery of many different styles, an eloquent singer/songwriter, and a charming and engaging performer.

On "No Filter", released September 16th of this year, Michael mixes his well-crafted and melodic original songs with a couple of evocative piano instrumentals, and the result is a delightfully varied collection.
Kaeshammer has completely come to terms with his eclectic taste in music, something showcased on the record.“The songs here are just things I wanted to write,” he explains. “If they sound as if they have been influenced by a lot of different things, then that is just the way it is. To me, it just sounds like my music.”

On "No Filter", Michael takes the listener on a highly entertaining journey through refreshingly diverse musical terrain. It begins, fittingly enough, with “Letter From the Road”, a buoyant and upbeat romp with exuberant horns and Michael in top boogie-woogie form. “Nothing Seems To Reach You” has rich dynamics via the combination of horns, organ and backing vocals, and it also showcases Michael’s smooth and soulful voice. Photo and information from the website www.kaeshammer.com.

VIDEO ADDITIONS: Berrycup Blooze Band (1), Chrissy Steele Band (5), Idle Eyes (3), Kids Wanna Rock (2), Maurice and The Cliches (2), Skylark 2 (1), Special Delivery (3) and Steelback (3).

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