A fifth generation Californian, Michelle grew up in Southern California in a big musical family; Mom and Dad playing guitar, teaching all 6 kids how to sing and harmonize around the kitchen table. As one of the youngest, competing for the spotlight, it was great training to learn to how to capture an audience. Michelle always tries to keep her audience engaged, dancing and singing along.
She is influenced by a wide range of popular American music…..R and B, Motown, Blues, Rock, Country. She is influenced by and a huge fan of Aretha, Etta, Dolly, Bonnie, Stevie, (Nicks and Wonder) Elvis, Freddy, Elton, Jaggar and absolutely adores horn bands (Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Kool and the Gang)
A multi award-winning entertainer, a National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences voting member for the Grammy Awards, member, Michelle has traveled throughout the US opening for such acts as Eddie Money and sharing the stage with such legends as Frankie Avalon, Darlene Love, Lou Christy, The Crystals, Leslie Gore, Del Vikings, The Diamonds, Gary US Bonds, Chris Montoya (Let’s Dance), The Fireballs (Bottle of Wine).
Michelle has been a professional singer since her teens, continues to perform with various groups and is the California blonde and a long time member of theL.A. Party Dolls, a tribute to the 60s Girl Groups and Motown. Bandleader of Retro Station.
She loves music, history, animals, golf, visual design. getting out in nature and old classic architecture. She lives with husband John and 2 fur babies Tux and Spooky in Palm Springs and Lake Arrowhead.
Fun facts
Wow...have I really been singing all my life?
I pondered this question when someone asked me recently... Well?.. at least most of my life, YES!! I guess when you get to a certain age the time spent doing something continues to grow..So YES, today I can say 97.8% of my time on this planet has been performing/singing.
My singing career has enabled me to travel to memorable places and be a part of many remarkable events, some which were high points and certainly, some low points. The highs? As a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, voting for and attending the Grammy Awards; National Anthem for the LA Lakers and my fav the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa where the annual Winter Dance Party is held, celebrating the lives and music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper....And the lows? So many that only one is appropriate to share; ...Performing with The L.A. Party Dolls, my dear sisters in song, Laura and Rosanne always made our performances look seamless and effortless ...This particular event was at Hot August Nights in Downtown Reno....With a port-a-potty for a dressing room, 105 degree heat, the day my "Aunt Flo" was visiting, I sang and danced in a 50s prom dress, wig and black heels. It was so hot that the sun blistered the tops of my toes through my black heels.....ahhh the memories❤️
