I perform a mix of classic Rhythm & Blues + Soul songs and “originals”with a focus on soulful music and blues guitar. My setup includes a telecaster, and a Fender Princeton .
My repertoire includes covers of legendary artists such as BB King, Otis Redding, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Ray Charles , Eric Clapton, Bobby Blue Bland,
Freddy king, Wilson Picket just to name a few .
I'm meticulous about sound quality and ensure a professional setup for every performance
1 review
George C.
August 11, 2025We enjoyed Michael's performance, it was very entertaining and professional. Strong soulful vocals, great guitar skills and songs. Very enjoyable evening!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Price range: $350-500$
Languages: English, French
Gig length: 120 - 200 minutes
Unions: AFM
You can expect me to be there 1:30 minutes before the show start for set up and logistics . Ready to deliver a high-quality, & passionate performance, while always remaining friendly and professional at all times .
Bio (2025)
By the age of twelve, Michael Coleman Grondin was already writing songs on his first guitar and performing at
school and church concerts. Formal classical training in Sherbrooke, Québec gave him a deep grounding in music
theory and vocal technique, but a late-night TV performance by Eric Clapton changed everything—Michael dove
headfirst into the blues and never looked back.
Montreal jam sessions became his real classroom, where he honed his fearless improvisation and stage presence
alongside seasoned players like Stephen Barry. A hand injury nearly ended his career, but the setback only
sharpened his resolve. After recovery, he moved to Austin, Texas, performing dynamic solo and trio shows in the
heart of the live music scene, recording demos, and building a devoted following.
Michael’s soulful voice and expressive finger-style guitar reflect decades of immersion in rhythm & blues, classic
soul, and contemporary blues. Today he delivers dynamic solo shows that blend rhythm, lead, and vocals into a
sound that is timeless, melodic, and unmistakably his own.
I provide sound for a small to medium size room. I don’t require much floor space but 10 x 10 would be idea . I like to move around while performing .I can adapt to most situations and rooms.
Theses are songs I perform live
They are my version of great rhythm blues standards . All of my shows have elements of improvisation and blues guitar playing electric amd acoustic which creates a one of a kind performance for your quests .
If your looking for unique and passionate your at the right places .
Talk to my Baby , Elmore James G#7 funky 1 4 5
Night train, Tab Benoit C# vamp on 1
Ruthless games , Cm 1m- 4 groove Chorus 4m-5m-4m-5m 5# turnaround
Sky is crying ,Albert King D7
Breaking up somebody homes , Albert King Ebm 1m 4 m. 1m 4 3. 4 1m 4 1 4 1 7 1
Seem that life ,Original Albert Collins style upbeat fast shuffle B7 1 4 5
Rambling on my mind ,Robert Johnson Funk C#7 1 4 5
Looking back ,orig Eb mid tempo blues 1m 4m 5m
Pride and Joy ,G walking bass major (nothing like original laidback)
These arms of mine ,Otis redding C 1 5 4 5 1 5 chorus 1 3 4 1 5
Macth box blues, D7 riff at beginning (funk)
Wait on time ,Kim Wilson B7
I’m Torn down ,Freddy King Eb + Punch 1 step lower
When is all comes down ,BB King A7 -D7 verse chorus : A E7 F#m A7 D7 E7
Hard time ,Ray Charles. A 1 3 VI m7 V7 IV7 I V IV I
Thrill is gone ,BB king Dm
It hurt me too Elmore James B 8 bars blues
Life by the drop ,SRV C verse 1 5 6m 4 chorus 6m 4 5 I x3 back to 1 last time
Dock of the bay, Otis Redding C 1 3 4 7 1 6 bridge B Gb E x3 A Gb
Me and my guitar ,Freddy king C# + punch on 4 and 3 chords
Aint no sunshines , Bill Weather D Im 5m 7 5m 4m
Can’t judge a book ,Willie Dixon C funk
Same old story ,BB King G# : 1m 4m 1m 5 1m 4m 1m 5 1m 5# 5
Big legged woman Freddy King C punch on 3 & 4 chords
Wouldn’t treat a dog ,Wilson Pickett verse Ebm7 Db7 punch B7 Bb7 B7 Db7 irregular verse length see cue
King Bee, Slim Harpo F
Midnight rider ,Greg Allman C Fm B
Someday after a while , Freddy King C7 F7 F7 F#diminished C7 A7 D7 G7 C7
Cold shot ,SRV Eb
Hide away, E Freddy king
Georgia on my mind Ray Charles A 1 3 4 (5b dim) I7 6m 2m7 5 1 bridge. 6m II7 5 (x2) 4 3 4 5
I like to live the love I sing about BB King B I. 3m 7 (listen to the original lots chords change )
Worried life blues Clapton vs 8 bar blues
Every day I have the blues BB King B upbeat blues
Simone. B funk blues riff original
Somedays slow blues Cm7 12/8 with syncopated riff, originals 1 4 5
Key to the highway G# 8 bars blues 1 5 4
Hard to handle B Otis Redding
My repertoire and influence includes artists such as
BB King, Otis Redding, Stevie Ray Vaughn,
Ray Charles ,Eric Clapton ,Bobby Blue Bland,
Freddy king ,Wilson Picket Willie Dixon , Albert king, just to name a few .
Sun shade for outdoors events , Grounded AC outlet within reach ,small table or chair I can use to set up mixer
10x10 area for performance ideally
Warm green tea with honey 🍯 prior
Singer/Songwriter
