The soul of this timeless genre was deeply rooted in his psyche and he continues to nurture this passion.

In the 70s, 80s, and 90s Pickett established himself as a musically ground-breaking, electrifying singer/songwriter/harmonica player leading seminal bands Whiskey Howl, Wooden Teeth and the Michael Pickett Band. Musically profound, they pushed the envelope for Blues and funky Roots music offering both original and classic material. He provided the direction for all three projects and surrounded himself with some of the top musicians in the country.

1998 saw the release of Pickett’s long-awaited and much anticipated debut CD Blues Money, an original project which received several awards including a JUNO nomination. In 2000 he followed up with another multi award winning CD Conversation With The Blues receiving another JUNO nomination. Billboard International wrote, “The eleven songs written by Pickett for his sophomore album, Conversation With The Blues, transcend the urban blues idiom with gospel, rural blues, and even classical music touches!”

After Pickett had laid down an acoustic guitar track on each of these CDs, he found himself steadily being drawn back into the world of acoustic Blues where it all started. In 2001 he immersed himself in the guitar practicing up to 14 hours a day. With focus and diligence, this musical transition transformed him into a formidable guitarist on the six-string, twelve-string and National Steel-bodied Duolian.  In 2002, the transition was complete. Leaving the band behind, he re-emerged revealing yet another layer of his seemingly endless reservoir of musical talents.

With exceptional award winning rack harmonica skills and powerful vocals, Pickett delivers charismatic, compelling, and passionate performances that are charged with electricity and filled with authenticity and a unique style. He puts his own spin on