Michael Burks

Michael Burks: Show of Strength

by Chris M. Slawecki
April 2, 2013

Michael “Iron Man" Burks grew up playing guitar. A quick study, he soon began leading the blues, rhythm and blues and soul house bands that backed O.V. Wright, Johnnie Taylor and other stars as they passed through the R&B circuit near his Arkansas hometown. Then, Burks put his own career aside for two decades to make sure his daughter had an attentive, responsive father.Burks resurfaced as a “40 year old newcomer" with his self-produced debut From the Inside ...

8th Annual Congressional Blues Festival to feature Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Michael Burks, Sol & Funk Root, Mudcat, Christylez

Source: 9th Floor Music
July 13, 2011

The 8th Annual Congressional Blues Festival will take place on July 27th, 2011 at the National Building Museum. The festival is an effort to honor and showcase American Roots music and help those who helped create this great art form. The 'Blues' is America's own creation and tradition, and is at the heart of our cultural identity and the root of American music. Born from the streets and hearts of Americans, The Blues is recognized and respected globally—reaching every corner ...
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Michael Burks - Rare UK Dates in November

Source: Just Roots PR
October 30, 2010

"Michael Burks is a flamethrower guitarist. He is the complete bluesman: songwriter, singer, riff-master, bandleader, and showman...Savage fury and heartfelt tenderness" —Chicago Sun-Times Michael Burks will be in the UK for three very rare dates and a session for BBC Radio 2's Paul Jones Show. Michael will be back in the UK and Ireland in September and is available for booking via us then. GIG DATES Thursday, 11/11/2010, Session Recording, BBC Radio 2's Paul Jones' Show, Broadcast date to follow ...
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Alligator Recording Artist Michael Burks to Perform in Doylestown

Source: All About Jazz
April 25, 2005

"An immensely talented guitarist and singer who will singe the whiskers right off your face." — GuitarOne

Powerhouse guitarist / vocalist Michael Burks, touring in support of his most recent Alligator CD, I Smell Smoke, will perform live in Doylestown. Boasting remarkable natural talent, deep-rooted soulfulness and driven by an intense, blue collar work ethic, Michael has earned well-deserved national recognition to become one of the blues world's fastest-rising stars. Living Blues magazine named Michael “Most Outstanding Musician — Guitar" ...
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