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Wow!…Just returned home from a “quick and exhausting” trip to London and a KILLER solo appearance at The 12 Bar Club in London on Denmark St, to promote my new blues CD release on Cargo Records entitled “Tattoo Burn”.

The 12 Bar Club reminded me of a New York club called “CBGB” I use to hang out at long time ago. In attendance were my loyal London fans, record company, booking agent and PR company… and my life time friend “Ciro” who in his “grande style” brought along his bevy of friends including some of London’s beautiful models! I loved this performance as it was solo, and I could stop and tell the stories of each song I performed off the new CD like; “Greens and Barbecue,” “Mojo Black Coffee” and the CD’s tittle track “Tattoo Burn”. Of course I had to perform a few of my Jimi Hendrix faves such as “Red House”(NOTE: on the Tattoo Burn CD my mate Bill Wyman from The Rolling Stones plays bass recorded LIVE in Hyde Park) and “Voodoo Chile” (slight return). I also had an excellent bassist I met at Ciros Pomodoro restaurant in Knightsbridge named “Franco” join me as well for a few songs and he was as they say in the UK; in “top form”! For my fans who couldn’t be there…well the rumor is I will be back in London July 6th performing with…WELL!!!….I can’t tell you that until it’s TOTALLY confirmed!!!

Below are quotes from a “few good friends” and one from “yours truly” used in a London press release which accurately describes how they feel about me and how I feel about my connection with the blues;

“I’m not into guitar technique and or speed. I am a simple “blues-rock inspired guitarist”, influenced by the greats that came before me; Muddy Waters, Albert King, John Lee Hooker, Billy Gibbons and Jimi Hendrix to name a few. I am only interested in the outcome of my guitar playing in connection with my songwriting or a good “free form jam”….did it move my audience and listeners, did we connect on the level of music” -Micki Free

“Micki Free, is a multi-talented maker of mad machinations in a most mesmerizing manner” -The Rev. Billy F. Gibbons, ZZ Top
“Jimi Hendrix rides again!” – Bill Wyman (who performs with Micki on a version of ‘Red House’ on the album)
“Micki Free is not a Jimi Hendrix impersonator, but a Jimi Hendrix innovator,” -Gene Simmons

I used one of my favorite guitars for this performance, my Gibson Custom Shop NAMM 1961 Korina Flying V, and it didn’t let me down! I performed songs from “Tattoo Burn” CD as well as songs from my other solo works as well such as my hit “Wounded Knee”. Here is the Cargo Records link for the CD as a digital download; http://www.cargorecords.co.uk/release/18882

Hope to see everyone soon,

Cheers….Micki Free

After speaking to my old friend Willie Basse of the band “Black Sheep” fame, featuring Slash in the day, (AND WHO AUDITIONED FOR MY BAND “CROWN OF THORNS” AS WELL BACK IN THE DAY!), i’ve decide to perform for a major benefit called; “FEED AMERICA NOW”! I will be performing with the original” Crown of Thorns” rythmn section, Hawk on drums and Michael Paige on bass…bad ass baby!!!

Besides championing for Native American causes, I support any and ALL programs that will take care of our own first. Below is the mission statement for this program. Please support and come see me at the Key Club Nov 17th!

“America is the land of plenty, with more than enough to go around.
But our rapidly changing economy has created a tremendous increase in demand for Food bank food distribution programs.

Our Government is cutting such programs by 20-30%, or eliminating them all together. For 1 in 6 Americans, hunger is a reality. Right now, millions of Americans are struggling with hunger. These are often hard-working, educated adults, children and seniors who simply cannot make ends meet and are forced to go without food for several meals, or even days. Predominately children, working poor families, and the recently unemployed. 1 in 5 children go to bed hungry every night.

The mission at Feed America-Now is to create financial support from Music and Entertainment to feed America’s hungry through Food banks nationwide and engage our country to end hunger”.  www.feedamerica-now.org

It’s Official!!! After meetings with Howard Hewett in LA, Micki Free is on board to tour with Shalamar in 2012!

“My fans know first and foremost I am a solo blues-rock artist, and Howard has his solo career, but in no way do our solo careers interfere with our coming together once again as the Grammy award Winning group Shalamar! “I am excited to tour with Howard again and perform some of the songs that made Shalamar a household name such as our mega smash “Dancing In The Sheets”!

Taking the girl slot in the group is the very talented Carylon Griffey, daughter of record magnet, the late Dick Griffey. Look for Shalamar on tour in your city in 2012!

“Retuning to Arizona will be like a dream come true for me…..I felt like Geronimo while I did my six year stint in Florida”. Taken from the land I love so deeply….Arizona’s new red sand, and thrust into humid, hot VERY uncomfortable weather and strangers. “I’m a northern plains Indian…black shawl Comanche, the horse people…..Arizona i’ve missed you and Sedona!” September I will be coming home for the first time on MY terms to perform songs off my two new CD’s and DVD: “Micki Free American Horse LIVE in Hyde Park, featuring Bill Wyman  formerly of The Rolling Stones and my new blues CD “Tattoo Burn,” both will see a Winter 2011 or Spring 2012 release. Wild Horse Pass Resort is a stellar Native owned property.

I’ve had this CD in the vault with no time to record it. I was approached while living in Sedona AZ by a therapy company to join with them and write a flute cd that could be used in meditation. I’ve always know that flute music is healing and very soothing to the soul so it was a no brainer and I accepted their offer. “Micki Free / Native American Flute & Therapy” is the out come. As you rexlax and meditate the music can be used to heal and unwind. Burn “white sage” as well and feel the warmth and comforting wave of the flute gently sooths your mind. Spa owners, healers, therapists around the world hear me now….coming soon; “Micki Free / Native American Flute & Therapy” is for peace,tranquility and healing of the mind, body and soul.

PRELEASE DATE  SPRING 2012

http://www.wingilariver.com/index.php/wild-horse-pass/entertainment-events/Micki-Free-phoenix-concert

Micki Free American Horse Trio * featuring Cindy Blackman-Santana & David Santos

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Micki Free is a Native American guitarist who has performed with some of the biggest names in rock and roll. Discovered by Gene Simmons of rock super group KISS, Free is a Multi-Platinum, Grammy-award winning recording artist. He rose to fame as guitarist for the group Shalamar and has played, recorded and or jammed withmusical luminaries including; Billy Gibbons of  ZZ Top, Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons of KISS, Janet Jackson, Prince and Billy Wyman of the Rolling Stones. Micki Free will showcase songs from his latest DVD/CD “Micki Free American Horse LIVE! In Hyde Park” when he visits Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino. Micki’s new merchandise line will also be available; CD’s, DVD’s, T-Shirts, wrist bands, stickers and more!!!!

Micki will be performing at the Grand Traverse Resort & Casino on August 19th – keep checking this website for more information!!

JFAR is a non-profit organization that I am happy to be part of and will continue to suppor with help from me and my “rockstar” friends. Justice For All Revolution, one of the first online interactive, self-help social networks dedicated to offering direction and hope to people around the world, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day! Their mission and vision is to help people to remember, mourn and heal from their past and present crisis situations, in order to become the victorious person that God has always meant for them to be. Whether you need someone to talk too, or have a desire to share your personal story to help someone else, Justice For All Revolution is a platform that allows your voice to be heard! www.justiceforallrevolution.com

I am honored to be chosen as “Artist of the Week” for The Americans Veterans Radio!!! I support our troops 100%….my brother-in-law Floyd Riester is a veteran of the NAM…where they kicked ass and took names supporting this great country we call AMERICA!!! I am proud to be Native American and support ALL the veterans that have fought and died so I can play music in the FREE WORLD!!!! Please read below for words from AVR:

Welcome to American Veterans Radio (AVR). AVR first turned on OUR switch (as we like to call it) August 31, 2009 and we are currently the fastest growing and most popular Veteran owned and operated radio station on the internet. AVR is dedicated to OUR Military, 1^st Responders, Indie Artists and without a doubt, the BEST Listeners, in the World: Period! American Veterans Radio allows family and friends of Our Military and 1^st Responders to connect with one another all the while bringing a personal and sincere source of entertainment to OUR great listeners worldwide. AVR brings all of this to the proverbial table without the Bull!@#$ that many other so-called “Veteran Friendly” stations try to disseminate. Founder and Owner DJ Doctor Jim is an U.S. Army Veteran who served eight (8) years and is personally aware of what it’s like to be away from loved ones regardless of the time of the year or location. Doc’s father served in Korea and his son is currently serving as a Combat Medic in the U.S. Army with two (2) tours of Iraq under his belt. AVR’s Mission Statement is to bring a small piece of home to our Military Veterans wherever they may be, to recognize our 1^st Responders for being available 24/7, spotlighting the wonderful talents of the Indie Artist and last but surely not least, bringing great tunes to our Listeners Worldwide – Live!