Mikael Lewis Music

As a former event planner himself, Mikael Lewis knows well what an event planner expects from a performer. When you hire Mikael Lewis you can expect punctuality, professionalism, presentability, good humor and high level performance. Mikael will consult with you regarding your attendee demographics (age, education level, musical preferences, etc) . He will know what time you expect him to be set up and always be dressed appropriately for the occasion.

Need a solo singer/guitarist or band for your private event? With a plethora of funky popular songs, cover tunes and original compositions, Mikael Lewis is a perfect fit for private events such as weddings, corporate functions, restaurants, pubs and parties. Recent clients include: Toyota, NuSkin, BioFire Diagnostics, Dejoria Center, Hyatt Hotels, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, MarshBerry, Viant, Amgen, Sundance Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Montage Resort, Solitude Resort, Take Shape for Life and many more.

Mikael Lewis performs poetic tales of travel, loss, hopeful dreams, love, humanity, and the evolving beauty of life. These musical landscapes are supported by an adept, rhythmic, and percussive guitar style reminiscent of Lewis’ musical heroes Lindsay Buckingham (of Fleetwood Mac), Ani DiFranco, Peter Mulvey and Canadian troubadour Bruce Cockburn. Lewis carries his tunes with a laid back, soulful voice referencing Sam Cooke, Beck, Michael Stipe, and the occasional spoken word of Johnny Cash.
Since picking up his first guitar, Lewis has been skillfully blending elements of Folk, Lo-fi, Rock and Americana with subtle hints of Jazz, Funk and World Music. He has toured extensively throughout the UK, Ireland and the US both as a solo artist and with his bands Fyre & Reign and Bucket of Witches. Lewis has shared the stage with such greats as The Gin Blossoms, Eddie from Ohio, Cory Mon, John Hammond, Irish troubadour Brian Kennedy and English folk legend Nick Harper. Lewis makes his home in Utah's Wasatch Mountain range where he performs as a solo artist/band leader and as guitarist for soul/funk/R&B band, Certified.

Mikael Lewis typically provides all necessary professional grade sound equipment (Speakers, mixer, cables, microphone, stands, etc). On rare occasions when the selected venue already has appropriate sound equipment in house, Mikael's fee may be adjusted accordingly. Mikael will work directly with the venue to ensure proper equipment is available. Mikael will always provide backup equipment to ensure that technical hiccups will not delay your event.

Mikael plays professional grade guitars from manufacturers such as Teton, Tanglewood, Fender, Washburn and Paul Reed Smith Guitars. Mikael uses Shure microphones and Yamaha mixers.