Michael and Marisa just completed a four-track EP co-written and produced by Peter Zizzo, an award-winning songwriter/producer who has been instrumental in developing the careers of several artists including Avril Lavigne and Vanessa Carlton. Gina Schock, drummer for The Go-Go’s, is also credited with a co-write along with Emmy nominated Amy Powers. This lastest EP showcases a more evolved pop rock sound with lyrics that kids find very relatable. EP is available now as part of a fan package prior to its official release on September 7, 2010.
Michael and Marisa heading out on the Bamboozle Roadshow Tour
New Jersey based Rock & Pop Festival THE BAMBOOZLE will hit the road for their 3rd nationwide tour this Summer kicking off May 21 in Columbia, MD. The tour features headliners Boys Like Girls, All Time Low, Third Eye Blind, & LMFAO, along with a stacked billed of support and is set to hit 26 major U.S. cities.
Michael and Marisa will be playing four dates on the Bamboozle Tour from June 24-27 at Six Flags Great Adventure in NJ, Hershey Park Stadium in Hershey, PA, Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY and at the Comcast Center, Mansfield, MA. They look forward to seeing you there!
March 2010
Marisa and Mattel!
Marisa was chosen by Mattel to represent their new documentary webisode series called "I Can Be.....a Drummer". The interview was recorded last year while she and Michael were performing in Los Angeles. Check out the video clip here!
December 2009
Michael and Marisa were the opening act for David Archuleta on December 19, 2009 at House of Blues in Boston.
October 2009
Michael and Marisa's latest song, "Mr. Know It All" from their upcoming CD is available for digital download starting on October 1st at both Nimbit and iTunes.
September 2009
Michael and Marisa were the opening act for Mitchel Musso as part of his U.S. tour produced by Radio Disney and Live Nation.
Michael and Marisa "LIVE" at the Hard Rock Cafe Boston!
August 9, 2009
TIME: Doors open at 5:30 PM, concert starts at 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Hard Rock Cafe, Faneuil Hall, Boston
ADDRESS: 22 Clinton Street, Boston
TICKET PRICE: $7.00
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE MUSIC ON & UP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
A fund established to support school and community music
programs managed through charitable organizations.
Michael and Marisa on FACEBOOK?
Yes! Please stop by and visit us at our new FACEBOOK page! CLICK HERE!
Spring 2009
Michael and Marisa "LIVE" at the Hard Rock Cafe Boston!
Have you seen the LIVE video of Michael and Marisa from their February 2009 show at The Hard Rock?? CLICK HERE!
Winter 2009
Michael and Marisa "LIVE" at the Hard Rock Cafe Boston!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Fall 2008
MICHAEL RECEIVES ENDORSEMENT FROM GIBSON GUITARS
Michael is very excited to have recently received an endorsement from Gibson guitars and looks forward to working with Gibson. Even at age 10, Michael understands what an honor it is to receive an endorsement from the premier guitar manufacturer in the world. That Gibson is willing to enter into a relationship with Michael, and the Michael and Marisa band, confirms that they feel that the band’s future endeavors will be successful. Thanks Gibson!
MICHAEL AND MARISA SHOWCASE AT CMJ IN NEW YORK CITY
Michael and Marisa just returned from showcasing at the CMJ Music Marathon in New York City to an enthused group of people from the music industry. After a couple of songs as a duo, for the first time, Michael and Marisa invited backup band members to join them. Michael and Marisa have been performing for three years as a duo and adding the three band members at the showcase was a milestone for them.
NEW INTERVIEW
Check out Michael and Marisa's interview on Kidzworld.com
Summer 2008
“A GUY LIKE ME” CHOSEN FOR COMPILATION
Michael and Marisa’s song A Guy Like Me was selected to be included in Emerge Volume 3’s compilation CD which was distributed to colleges in the Mid-Atlantic United States.
SUMMER TOUR
Michael and Marisa just finished a summer tour of 25 shows that included six United States: NY, NJ, MA, NH, PA and GA. Check out our new music video filmed at one of the August shows.
Zookazoo.com signs three Michael and Marisa songs to be played on their virtual world web site. The songs are: Happily Ever After, A Guy Like Me and I Bet I Could.
Spring 2008
The NEW CD from Michael and Marisa has been released!
"Kickin' It Together"
12 original songs, 9 of them written by Michael and Marisa.
Michael and Marisa were invited to join the 2008 Camplified Northeast Summer Tour.
Camplified is in its sixth season celebrating rock concert experiences at Summer Camps. They run an excellent concert tour and we are thrilled to be a part of it! www.Camplified.com
Summer 2007
Hey all! We had a rockin’ time seeing a lot of you this summer.
We continued to record our first CD of original songs and played more than 20 gigs through 5 states, including our first visit to Nashville, Tennessee where we performed in front of some really great audiences! If you ever get the chance and you’re looking for lots and lots of great music, visit Nashville. There’s no place like it. Thank y’all in Tennessee for your hospitality.
Enjoy the rest of the summer!!!
Rockin’ Out at Nashville’s Rocketown
Performing at the Lowell Summer Music Series
Spring 2007
Just back from Los Angeles, Michael and Marisa performed at the Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood and attended the 2007 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards and after party. There is a short review of their performance in Sugarbuzz Magazine. One of their favorite parts of the trip was visiting the set of Nickelodeon’s new iCarly television show produced by Dan Schneider, and starring Miranda Cosgrove (Drake & Josh, School of Rock). The show makes its debut on Nickelodeon in September and is sure to be a big hit!
Check out our pictures from our LA trip by visiting dotphoto.com
Michael and Marisa in front of the famed Roxy in LA.
You gotta love Nickelodeon!
A few weeks later they performed in New York City for the first time. “We loved how people in the audience were dancing and singing to our show and are looking forward to going back there again soon.” Michael and Marisa continue to work with producer Billy Garzone, on their first full length CD of original songs and will update their performance schedule as more engagements are added. Thanks for checking in!
Michael and Marisa to Release New Original Music
Michael and Marisa heading out on the Bamboozle Roadshow Tour
Michael and Marisa in front of the famed Roxy in LA. 