Michelle will put your people at ease with her humor, perform crowd-pleasing covers with energy and enthusiasm like she wrote the songs herself, and close a 3-hour set leaving them wanting more!
Hit songs + an engaging performance = people raving about your wedding
Squirrel of Shame at the High Dive (Seattle)
Fey Moth at Columbia City Theater (Seattle)
Hurricane Hitch Blues Band at Taste of Tacoma
OVER 15 YEARS COVERING POP, ROCK, AND BLUES CLASSICS
For 16 years, I sang in an 80s rock anthem cover band called Squirrel of Shame, performing all over the Puget Sound area -- at weddings, charity events, bars, and house parties.
In 2014 I played the keyboard and sang harmony vocals with Fey Moth, an electro-pop band based in Seattle
From 2018-2019 I sang in the Hurricane Hitch Blues Band, performing all over the Kitsap peninsula and landing spots at the Bite of Seattle and Taste of Tacoma in 2019.
Now, without a band for the first time since 2008, I'm offering solo musical performances throughout the Pacific Northwest with carefully curated sets of cover songs guaranteed to engage and delight your guests or customers!
Sing, dance, laugh
Michelle has performed standup comedy in and around Seattle, honing an ability to read the room and playfully connect with the crowd.
There are plenty of artists who can sing and play songs, but laughter builds trust and rapport on a deeper level. When you have an entertainer that gets people singing, dancing AND laughing, your event becomes exponentially more memorable!
SAMPLE
RECORDINGS
Below are studio recordings featuring my vocals with two cover bands: Squirrel of Shame (80s rock) and Hurricane Hitch (blues and classic rock).
NOTE: I no longer perform with these bands -- when you book me, I'll be performing solo with a keyboard -- but these tracks provide a sample of my vocal range and style.
Take Me to the River (with Hurricane Hitch Blues Band)
Roadhouse Blues (with Hurricane Hitch Blues Band)
Dreams (with Hurricane Hitch Blues Band)
Jukebox Hero (with Squirrel of Shame)
Call Me (with Squirrel of Shame)
Sweet Child of Mine (with Squirrel of Shame)
Separate Ways (with Squirrel of Shame)
Heartbreaker (with Squirrel of Shame)
Highway to Hell (with Squirrel of Shame)
Bayou (with Hurricane Hitch Blues Band)
Rocky Mountain (with Hurricane Hitch Blues Band)
Carry No Thing
Performing "Carry No Thing" by SYML at a backyard show in October
BOOKING PROCESS
submit your event details
Let me know about your event, where it will be, when it's happening, the performance area, and what you want the music to do for your audience (get people dancing, provide a mellow vibe for conversation and dining, sing-along party, etc.)
GET A QUOTE, APPROVE THE SETLIST, AND SET THE DATE
I'll process your event details submission and respond to you with:
01 | A custom quote based on the length of the event, travel time, and other factors.
02 | A list of potential songs for your event to customize with "must have" and "no thank you" columns
03 | Available date and time options
CONFIRM DETAILS & BOOK
When the details of the gig have been confirmed, lock in the booking with a deposit and Performance Agreement
book now
Email michelle@michelle-martinez.net to request a quote to have me perform at your venue or event.
Use subject line "Music booking request" and include the following information to begin the booking process:
1. The location and date / potential dates and time frame for your event (e.g., any Thursday in May, from 6-9pm)
2. How long you want me to play (e.g., 3 hours)
3. What vibe/energy you want the music to bring (e.g., soothing and relaxing, nostalgic sing-along, get up and dance)