Michael is the owner of a 12-year old jingle company, Big Sky Music. As owner of a sister company, Mini Media, he produces ring tones and ring backs for AT&T and Sprint in the U.S

Michael has worked along side Elton John, Michael Bolton, Paula Abdul, Mel Torme, Julian Lennon, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jody Whatley and more. (He sang the jingle for Diet Coke with Elton John and Paula Abdul. He sang high harmonies with Michael Bolton on the commercial for AT&T.)

A singer/songwriter and producer, Michael wrote and produced “The Distance” (a song Nancy Kerrigan skated to at the September 11 Memorial Show held at Madison Square Garden). He’s produced the music for a number of live skating performances and television specials including "Stars On Ice" "Colors of Winter" and "Romance On Ice.”

A professional actor for many years in New York, Michael has appeared in theaters across the country. Some of his roles included Jesus in “Jesus Christ Superstar,” Chuck in “Avenue X” and as Valentino in the film “That’s Adequate” starring Bruce Willis and Robert Downey, Jr. He’s also performed in small honky tonks, state fairs and arenas in the US, on the “Phil Donahue Show,” the Grand Ole Opry and before an audience of 200,000 in China.

• Nickname: Mike
• Birthplace: Washington, DC
• Astrological Sign: Libra
• Heritage: Italian-Scots-Irish-Cherokee
• Family: In the “middle” of 4 brothers
• First Gig: 7th Grade / The Greentree Gang
• Early Musical Influence: Al Green / “Let’s Stay Together”
• Musically Speaking: Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Piano, Drums (self-taught)
• His Role In Buffalo Rome: High harmonies, Guitar & Mandolin, Band manager
• Writing Inspirations: Pain, Beauty, Unanswerable questions
• Words to Live By: Everyone I meet is my teacher; I just need to listen.
• Awards: Montana Addy Awards (1993)
• Favorite Western Movie: Tombstone
• Favorite Western Hero: Jeremiah Johnson
• Favorite Leading Lady: Milla Jovovich
• Women In General: In jeans, wearing sweet perfume, diamonds & hiking boots!

Q & A

What's the best word of advice you have been given (about the business) from another peer that stuck with you?
"What have you suffered to know?"

What's your best word of advice to share with a new up'n coming artist?
"What have you suffered to know?”

What do you personally bring to the group as a musician, songwriter, etc. that compliments, strengthens or rounds-out the sound of Buffalo Rome?
I have varied past in theater, Pop and Country which affords me a good sense of harmonies and arrangements. I’m also the more social one in the group.

From your personal perspective, what do the other members bring to the group as individuals?
Kevin is sensitive, he has a “pretty” voice, he’s well read and he’s a great writer. Bill has a great and original sounding voice. His skills as a musician and songwriter are solid.

Why the name “Buffalo Rome?”
The name “speaks.” It’s evocative and clever and the Buffalo is strong and emblematic.

Before even opening the new Buffalo Rome CD, describe what the listener can expect to hear?
Music that massages the soul.

If the group had a slogan or motto, what would it be?
“Wherever you go, Buffalo Rome.”