Over the past 5 years Michael has toured all over Europe and America, sharing the bill with many great artists (Nick Cave, John Cale, Steve Earle, Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman, Rodney Crowell, Guy Clark, Joe Ely, Joe Henry, Ron Sexsmith and many, many others) and earning himself a formidable reputation as a stunning live attraction, due to the stark intensity of his performances which have seen Michael compared to some of his favorite performers....Tim Hardin and Phil Ochs. Added to this is his growing reputation as a songwriter of the highest caliber; his songs have been covered by a number of established artists. The highest compliment being when one of the worlds greatest songwriters, Townes Van Zandt, cut a version of his song, 'Riding The Range'.