Event Description
Michel Neray’s songwriting exhibits a depth and intimacy that blends the emotive storytelling of Leonard Cohen with a musical edge that draws inspiration from Americana powerhouses like Jason Isbell.
Neray’s voice carries a sincerity that’s both vulnerable and resilient. Thoughtful arrangements provide the canvas for the lyrics, with fine brush strokes that paint the nuances of the human condition with poetic grace, while never shy to crank out a banger or two. The overall effect resonates deeply, and lingers in the soul.
Michel’s first album, ‘Kiss the Rock’ is a hard driving collecting of tunes that belie the wisdom and sensitivity of the lyrics. His second album, human (being) stretches the genre-bending range of the songs in both directions from Simon & Garfunkel(ish) in the opening track, ‘Been too Long’ to cow-punk in ‘Cobweb in the Corner’. There’s even a cover of ‘Folsom Prison Blues’ performed with an emotional intensity that Johnny Cash might have intended – unlike anything you’ve ever heard at late night bars jams.
On stage, Michel is a magnetic performer who engages listeners with fun banter and backstories.
https://michelneraymusic.com/stream-social
In-Person Event
Sat. June 7th + Add to Calendar
Hotel Wolfe Island
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Free
