John Michaels

While his first record, "A Legend In His Own Mind," established John as a 'quirky' folk rock musician with a sense of humor, the new record "Other Side of the Stars" tears that stigma to shreds. Much more serious and much more intense, John has raised the bar on his songwriting skills. The band mates he has surrounded himself with are also serious, and they have helped steer the sound of the new record to be a little less 'folk' and a lot more 'rock.' Although John's songwriting partner Brian McMahon still has some influence to be felt the new album is more from John, with the ambiance created more through the band. 

Barbara Hollek

Barbara has added a major influence to the sound of "Other Side of the Stars" that was obviously not prominent on the first record. Having a much greater presence now, her enchanting vocals take the feel of the new music to a higher level. She has the kind of smoky blues voice you'd expect from a diva with her background (though she doesn't smoke) and has utilized this voice through her own music. She brings a sultry blend of heart and soul to the words in each song, and in each performance. 

Brian "NatureDevil" Lambrecht

Better known as NatureDevil, Brian is the one musician in the group you wouldn't expect to find here. Fronting his own punk rock alternative grunge band, NatureDevil, his screeching vocals and hard hitting guitar have been left far behind for a much more soothing, harmony-filled punch emanating from his bass. John's music has allowed Brian to explore new territory through his bass playing, forcing him to step up his game while adding a new dimension of hard rock melody into the folk rock style found on "Other Side of the Stars." Brian's other interests also include filmmaking.

Jim Green

His fans know him as The Wandering Endorphin, and his style is so unique and ever changing that many of those fans familiar with his work might not recognize his playing on "Other Side of the Stars." Playing soft and majestic, to loud and raunchy (something in the same song) his electric guitar helps define John's music much more thoroughly, and appropriately, than most guitarists could. Any good guitarist can play lead and solo through a song, but only one with passion for the music and a vision shared by the songwriter can truly make it work. 

Mike Sabia

Confident, self assured, and slightly maniacal on stage, Mike is simply not just a drummer. His sense of rhythm and timing is only rivaled by his choice of patterns and search for the perfect 'groove.' Carrying around a worn down book of drumming rudiments that he has had for most of his career will keep you assured that his technical prowess is unmatched, but performing with him and feeling his playing live will provide so much color and excitement that you won't be able to stop yourself from rocking out. Mike understands what it takes to be a professional, tasteful drummer, and he has proven it on "Other Side of the Stars."

Jason Kluss

Although Jay does not appear on the record itself, joining the lineup after initial studio recording started, he has been affiliated with this musical crew for a long time. Jay has painstakingly worked alongside John to master all the acoustic guitar parts needed for the live and unplugged performances, meeting the deadlines set for him by the rigorous demands of this working musical operation. To hear both John and Jay play side by side really showcases the symbiotic style they both create and adhere to in the live setting.