John Michalak
Statesville, North Carolina
43 Years Old
Singer-Songwriter, Vocalist, Songwriter
43 Years Old
Singer-Songwriter, Vocalist, Songwriter
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"Breaching The Surface"
BIOGRAPHYArtist Introduction/Vision:
In the chaos of electronic stimulation that we're bombarded with from waking to sleeping, it's often hard to be still and know that there's a God out there who loves every fiber of our being. Like clearing our heads with a walk in the mountains, or listening to the silence of the sea just after a storm, we suddenly realize what we've been missing, that the Spirit of God wants to speak to us in the quiet and pierce our souls with His presence. For the most part, that's the vision behind my music and my passion for songwriting.
What Others Are Saying:
"John Michalak’s music is full of passion—the kind of passion that will keep a dead flashlight battery burning through a cold winter’s night. Meshing obvious natural talent with deeply felt truth is a potent combination—one that has the strong potential to move you; move you to think, to worship, to praise God, and maybe—just maybe—move you to action. Here’s one thing I know for sure: You won’t be able to listen passively to Michalak’s songs. He belts the words out with intensity and authority, as if he really believes that which prompts him to sing. No doubt, he does." --Curt McLey, Phantom Tollbooth Magazine
Background/Mission:
I have been performing for over 14 years as a worship leader, band member, and solo act at many different venues from churches, to coffeehouses, to conferences and camps. I recently graduated with a Master's degree in Biblical Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, which I will use to teach and write inspirational books. My musical mission is to continue sharing my gifts with a wide and diverse audience, regionally and nationally. I also hope to record a debut CD in the near future, which I believe will be a helpful ministry tool and keepsake for those in need of more continual inspiration in their daily journey with God.
In the chaos of electronic stimulation that we're bombarded with from waking to sleeping, it's often hard to be still and know that there's a God out there who loves every fiber of our being. Like clearing our heads with a walk in the mountains, or listening to the silence of the sea just after a storm, we suddenly realize what we've been missing, that the Spirit of God wants to speak to us in the quiet and pierce our souls with His presence. For the most part, that's the vision behind my music and my passion for songwriting.
What Others Are Saying:
"John Michalak’s music is full of passion—the kind of passion that will keep a dead flashlight battery burning through a cold winter’s night. Meshing obvious natural talent with deeply felt truth is a potent combination—one that has the strong potential to move you; move you to think, to worship, to praise God, and maybe—just maybe—move you to action. Here’s one thing I know for sure: You won’t be able to listen passively to Michalak’s songs. He belts the words out with intensity and authority, as if he really believes that which prompts him to sing. No doubt, he does." --Curt McLey, Phantom Tollbooth Magazine
Background/Mission:
I have been performing for over 14 years as a worship leader, band member, and solo act at many different venues from churches, to coffeehouses, to conferences and camps. I recently graduated with a Master's degree in Biblical Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, which I will use to teach and write inspirational books. My musical mission is to continue sharing my gifts with a wide and diverse audience, regionally and nationally. I also hope to record a debut CD in the near future, which I believe will be a helpful ministry tool and keepsake for those in need of more continual inspiration in their daily journey with God.
LEVELaspiring
GENRESFolk, Christian
Contact
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Booking: eiszoe@hotmail.com
Administrative: eiszoe@hotmail.com
INSTRUMENTSacoustic guitar / piano / trumpet / vocals
INFLUENCESMichael Card, Fernando Ortega, Pierce Pettis, Chris Rice, Sara Groves, Rich Mullins, Bob Bennett, Andrew Peterson, Andy Gullahorn, David Wilcox, George Winston, John Michael Talbot, Keith Green, Dan Folgelberg, James Taylor, Emily Saliers, Marty Goetz, Michael John Poirier.
DAY JOBI'm a freelance copywriter for businesses and assist my wife with her web design/SEO business.
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I WRITE:For a living
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I Also Write:
by myself
for myself
for others
I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music
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