About Me: Attending a Gordon Michaels performance is an opportunity to experience a deeply personal expression of the soul through music. Music has been an integral part of his life from the age of 3 as a singer in his churches' children choir, and quickly developed into a passion by the time he was accepted into the New York City's Music and Arts High School. Watch closely and you can catch a glimpse of Gordon in the film "Fame", which was made during his matriculation at the school. Noted as an exceptional talent by the academic staff, Gordon was encouraged to further his training. He earned a scholarship from the renowned Boston Conservatory of Music where obtained his BFA in Musical Theater. Powerful is a word that most people would use to describe his smooth baritone voice. His delivery seems almost effortless and his stylistic range is diverse. He is comfortable singing Broadway ballads, jazz standards and gospel and is a treat for those lucky enough to enjoy one of his performances. He is a gregarious southern gentleman at heart and truly an entertainer that will leave you wanting more. Today Gordon resides in Boston and continues to entertain and inspire audiences in theater productions, private functions, charity events and piano bars throughout the region. His reputation as a premiere vocalist has led to performances with internationally known singers Patti Labelle, Jennifer Holiday, James Taylor, Aerosmith, Rod Stewart, Cissy Houston, Keith Lockhart, Tramaine & Edward Hawkins and Natalie Cole. He has also song the National Anthem for the Boston Red Sox in 1994 and the Atlanta Braves in 1996. His talents have also garnered numerous awards including 1st place in the Encore Silver Note Sing Off in 2000 as well as 1st place in the Searching for the Stars competition in 1996. He has been nominated twice for best male vocalist for Jazz and Gospel by the Boston Music Awards in 1993 & 1995. Gordon has also achieved notoriety as an innovator, creating and hosting the popular Gospel Brunch at the original House of Blues in Harvard Square Cambridge, MA. Mr. Michaels has taught voice and many master classes in "Performance Delivery and Connection to a Song". He has also produced many cabaret shows and benefits around town for such charities as the AIDS Action Committee, Make a Wish foundation, The Living Center, and the Tsunami Relief Fund. In 2002 he did his 9th tour of "Ain't Misbehavin", was in "Civil War" the musical in one of the lead roles, and performed in a 25 week tour of "Smokey Joe's Cafe" in the role of Adrian. In 2003 he returned from a four week gospel tour as guest soloist with the Harlem Gospel Choir in Italy where he sang for Pope John Paul II at his Christmas and Holiday TV special. Mr. Michaels was once again in "Smokey Joe's Cafe" as Adrian at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine where he obtained Equity status. Gordon was also featured lead vocalist with the very popular Boston based band Bellevue Cadillac. With Bellevue Gordon did a three week concert tour in Shanghai, China and also opened for the Neville Brothers at the Democratic National Convention in Boston for the Blue Dog Democrats. In 2005 Gordon was one of the leads in a baseball musical review called "Diamonds" in Montpelier, VT. He also reprised the role of Adrian in "Smokey Joe's Cafe" in Columbus, GA. at the Springer Opera House. Gordon just finished a regional theater production of "5 Guys Named Moe" at Cortland Repertory Theater this summer, where he was cast as Big Moe. The reviews from the six local newspapers were all glowing. He was overwhelmingly named as the favorite Moe and declared an absolute joy to watch on stage. For the last four years Mr. Michaels has been writing and performing to rave reviews three of his own One Man Cabaret Shows: "I'm Misbehavin" - The Songs I Never Get To Sing By Fats Waller, "Broadway Revue In Colour" - Hit Songs From Black Broadway Shows, and "Unforgettable - A Tribute to Nat King Cole". Mr. Michaels was a member of The Patterson Chorale performing gospel music at over 50 venues throughout France. In addition, Mr. Michaels formed and performs as a member of the gospel trio Az One with Darlene Wynn and James A. Early. Az One initially performed at the Acton Jazz Cafe Gospel Brunch and now performs at gospel brunches throughout New England. His big venture is his Cabaret Getaway Weekend for Cabaret Month which will be celebrated in March 2007 and will be the 3rd one. This was co-produced with Tommy Hensel and had some of Boston's best artist showing off their talents. See what was said about the weekend here: http://www.gayogunquit.com/archives1.php?sdid=641 Look for Mr. Michaels on the cabaret scene in NYC with Tony Perry in their new show "Music of Our Great Soul Brothers" This is an oldies show with music from the men that made soul music what it is today. They had two great shows at Helen's Hideaway in Chelsea, NY in April 2007 and in June 2007. Michaels also produced an 8-week cabaret series in Boston with some of New England's best artists, kicking off this series with his "I'm Misbehavin" show. Keeping music alive in the Boston area is Mr. Michaels? ultimate goal.

Short Resume: A seasoned entertainer who has been in the business over 20 years as a Vocalist, Actor, Producer, Director, Host/Master of Ceremonies and Cruise Ship Headliner. As a vocalist I perform all styles of music Jazz, Broadway, Blues, Pop, Country, Rock & Roll, Gospel and R&B.
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