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 Michael Tiernan's Profile |
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Bottom turn, bash the lip |
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| Location: | DEL MAR, California |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Apr 29, 2008 (581 days back) |
About Me |
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| The New Album "Spaces" is ready for purchase!!! Get your's at TiernanTunes.com or get it direct here for a special price:
Download Michael's tunes! Join Michael's Email List so he can let you know when he's passing through your neighborhood. Put yourself on the Tiernan Tunes Task Force map - Check it out!!*************The Story "So a priest walks into a bar and pulls out a guitar..." Sound like the beginning of a joke? The funny thing is - a few years back, this could've described an evening in Michael Tiernan's life. It's hard to believe that just several years ago as a young seminarian studying at the Vatican, Tiernan was raising the ire of his superiors by playing gigs in the pubs of the city. Just a year away from being ordained, Tiernan left that calling for a higher one: his life-long love of music. Today, he's one of the West Coast's hottest songwriters, and his rise in the national singer/songwriter scene is the blossoming of an amazing story. A cancer survivor, a world traveler, a student of languages, philosophy and religions, his music is fully seasoned with the experiences of ten lifetimes. A believer in the power of music to heal, express, unite, and encourage, Tiernan is a songwriter who "makes you think while he entertains you" (Folk Wax Magazine). The Music Now three albums into a burgeoning career, Tiernan's music has developed into a unique brand of acoustic guitar-centric blending of folk, rock, pop, soul, and bluegrass. Stylistically, it "adheres to no boundaries; every genre is crossed as Tiernan showcases his technical skill with exceedingly intricate guitar work" (San Diego Reader). Drawing comparisons ranging from James Taylor to Jack Johnson, from the Counting Crows to Woodie Guthrie, his music is both completely modern and relevant, yet contains a timeless "wealth of wisdom" (Santa Barbara Independent), demanding that one relaxes, listens, thinks, relates, and hopefully, feels good about living. The Show Both as a talented solo performer and an invigorating band leader, Tiernan thrives on intimate connection with the audience, storytelling, and control of dynamics to create an experience that strives toward, and often reaches, the spiritual. As the leader of the Michael Tiernan Band, a whole different emotive and energetic side of the music comes out, creating a spicy, lively, and danceable show with ace players on fiddle, bass, and drums. The Community Tiernan also gives back to the community through his participation in local and national cancer-support foundations and through organizing music events to showcase up-and-coming artists in his native San Diego. - 2006 Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competition Finalist - 2006 Endorsed Artist, Independent Artists Registry - 2005 AAA Album of the Year, Los Angeles Music Awards Winner - 2004 Independent Male Singer/Songwriter of the Year, Los Angeles Music Awards Winner - 2005 Orange County Music Awards Nominee - 2005 Hot Pick Artist - Pacific Songwriting Competition - 2005 Finalist - KRCL Performing Songwriters Competition - Winner: 2004 Call to Arts Song Contest for the song "Better" - Honorable Mentions: 2004 & 2005 Billboard World Song Contest |
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Music:Member Since: 10/27/2006Band Website: tiernantunes.com Band Members: Michael Tiernan - Vocals / Guitars Sim Ziff - Drums Sam Johnson - Bass And a host of guest musicians.... album price MICHAEL TIERNAN: Spaces $13.99 MICHAEL TIERNAN: Jumping In $10.00 MICHAEL TIERNAN: Still Listening $10.00 Choose how many, and click Orders sent by CD Baby - the fastest, safest, and easiest place to buy CDs online. You can also call 1-800-BUY-MY-CD to order by phone.
Influences: David Wilcox, Martin Sexton, Patty Griffin, Joni Mitchell, Steve Earle, U2, Jeff Buckley, Ellis Paul, Allison Krause and Union Station, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, Nancy Griffith, and O so much more... Sounds Like: Check out these live videos of Michael and Band: "Early Neil Young" - Music Connection Magazine "Jack Johnson" - San Luis Obispo New Times "Ellis Paul and David Wilcox" - Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange "A more upbeat Counting Crows" - The Santa Barbara Independent "Damien Rice, David LaMott, Tom Prasado-Rao" - WVUD "Cross between Kurt Cobain and David Gates" - Harris Radio "Distant echoes of Brian Wilson" - Town and Country Radio What do you say? Record Label: Still Listening Productions Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Acoustic / Pop / Folk Rock) |
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Encinitas tonight PLUS a big thank you! |
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| Hi friends!
Wow - thanks so much for a wonderful night at the Belly Up this week to help celebrate my B-day, the birth of some new songs, and an all-around great time!Here's a picture of one of the co... Posted by Michael Tiernan on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:28:00 PST |
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O, the songs... |
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OK - so last update, I told you I was going to be blogging more - both text and video. I've got some good down-home, living room style video coming for you soon, but for now, I was ... Posted by Michael Tiernan on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:52:00 PST |
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O, the songs... |
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OK - so last update, I told you I was going to be blogging more - both text and video. I've got some good down-home, living room style video coming for you soon, but for now, I was ... Posted by Michael Tiernan on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:51:00 PST |
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Michael Tiernan February Update.... |
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| How goes it, friends??!!OK - so I&39;m not nominated for a Grammy (dangit!!), but I am playing during the Grammy&39;s. Well not actually at the Grammy&... Posted by Michael Tiernan on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:11:00 PST |
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From my heart - I want you to see this |
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| Hi friends,
OK, this is the most personal I'll probably ever get in a blog, but I want you to see this. Please watch the video (link below) and if you feel like it, read on about how it ca... Posted by Michael Tiernan on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 04:55:00 PST |
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Big announcement - You can Help!!! Plus Party Bus and Allied Gardens... |
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| Hello my dear friends!
I need your help!! I have two good bits of news for you, so wherever you are, you can help!
..***Michael Tiernan - Nominated for "Best Acoustic Act" for the 2007 San Diego ... Posted by Michael Tiernan on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:10:00 PST |
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Michael Tiernan June Newsletter - Tiernan on ABC's "Men in Trees" |
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| Hi MySpacers! Here's some fun June tidbits for you if you'd like to catch up....
Happy almost-summer to you!!! Can you believe it? There are tons of exciting things happening in my little ... Posted by Michael Tiernan on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 03:30:00 PST |
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Tiernan wins KPRI's "New Music Cage Match" - Vote Today and all next |
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Thanks so much for your votes yesterday!! My song, "So Cruel" was featured in KPRI FM's "New Music Cage Match" and is now the champion! Today, I'm pitted against Grammy Winner,... Posted by Michael Tiernan on Fri, 23 Feb 2007 02:12:00 PST |
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