Michael Orlen + Musician in Amherst, MA

ABOUT

Michael Orlen is a singer songwriter with roots in the Boston music scene of the late sixties and early seventies. He was a frequent performer at legendary Boston venues including the Sword in the Stone and Turk’s Head. He performed alone and later as a member of folk pop duo “Orlen and Gabriel”, as well as the popular seventies acoustic rock trio “Home Free”. He now lives in the northern Connecticut River Valley in Western Massachusetts, is a member of the Franklin County Musician’s Cooperative, and has performed at coffee houses and festivals throughout New England and in New York state. His own songs are confident expressions of optimism with a dose of irony thrown in. He also draws on an extensive knowledge of twentieth century folk, blues, and ragtime music to choose songs that resonate in today’s world. His pleasure in performing these songs is obvious and infectious, and his engagement with his audience adds an extra dimension to his shows.

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Screen name:

Michael Orlen

Member since:

Nov 09 2010

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

45

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Days

Influences

.....in his guitar, you'll hear the influences of Mississippi John Hurt, Monte Dunn, Ian Tyson, and many of the pioneers of modern day folk music...this with a uniquely evolved lyrical and musical perspective....once referred to as "one of the best singer/songwriters you never heard of"

MUSIC