From his powerhouse recordings to his hard-hitting live show, it’s easy to see why Michael Burks’ nickname is Iron Man. He’s the blues fan’s version of a sure thing­-- with his fearsome guitar attack and deep, soul-packed vocals. One of the brightest young lights in the blues world and a constant draw on the road, Michael’s last release, I Smell Smoke, has sold nearly 17,000 units worldwide since 2003.

Michael plays over 100 dates a year all across the U.S. and around the world with dates in Canada, Australia, Switzerland, France, Slovenia, Chile and Argentina. A performer who’s been praised in the pages of BILLBOARD, GUITAR ONE, GUITAR PLAYER, VINTAGE GUITAR, LIVING BLUES, BLUES REVUE, BLUESNEWS (Germany), BLUES IN BRITAN, BLUES MATTERS (UK), BLOCK (Netherlands) and RED HOT ROCK MAGAZINE (Sweden), expect Michael’s press coverage to continue as his Iron Man reputation builds around the world.

We can also expect strong support from blues and roots radio and internet music programmers worldwide.

IRON MAN is a potent dose of contemporary blues, almost crushing in its intensity. Burks wields his axe like a man possessed, breathing fire into every track, whether it’s the charging rocker “Quiet Little Town,” the chilling blues of “Icepick Through My Heart” or his sizzling take on Free’s “Fire And Water.”

MUSICIANS
Michael Burks Guitars and Vocals | Wayne Sharp Organ and Piano | Don Garrett Bass | Chuck “Popcorn” Louden Drums | Frank Donaldson percussion on “Fire And Water”