Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

​One of Blue Frog’s highlight shows of 2016. With nominations for three JUNOs, the Polaris Prize, The CBC "Heart Of Gold"and a pile of albums under his belt, Danny Michel is unquestionably one of Canada’s finest songwriters. His thoughtful lyrics & earnest performances have earned him a devoted fan base. A musical chameleon, able to slip into many genres with ease. An adventurous & fearless artist. A master at striking the right balance between unpredictability and meeting expectations, leaving you wanting more as soon as it’s over.

Danny Michel, environmentalist, pacifist, romanticist, archivist and space enthusiast. Before his passing, David Bowie sent Danny a note complimenting his cover of Young Americans. His album “Black Birds Are Dancing Over Me” was quoted as “One of the finest musical works of our time” By Billboards Larry Leblanc.
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Danny’s most recent project “Khlebnikov” was written & recorded aboard the legendary Soviet-era Russian icebreaker, Kapitan Khlebnikov during an 18-day arctic expedition through the Northwest Passage. Danny was invited to join “Generator Arctic” by Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield who assembled a small group of scientists, photographers, writers, musicians and videographers to capture a unique experience unlike ever before.