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Rock n' Roll rebel, poet, philosopher, hopeless romantic, storyteller, guitar slingin' outlaw in black are only a few of the diverse descriptions of singer/songwriter Michael Ubaldini.

This artist obviously defies categorization...the Los Angeles times stated he is better than Bruce Springsteen at probing the national soul.

From his heart and soul 'Michael' with his cranking band (or with only his acoustic guitar and harmonica) goes against the grain of today's fabricated pop and 'watered down' Punk and Country formula music. Michael plays and sings his songs with a passion and integrity rarely heard these days. He lives and has lived his songs.

Michael started picking out tunes on guitar at the age of seven playing Hank Williams and Ray Charles songs his father taught him. Influenced early on by the likes of Otis Redding, Elvis, Creedence Clear Water Revival, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Gene Vincent, Muddy Waters, The Beatles and Bob Dylan, as well as other writers and poets.

A journalist once dubbed Michael "A Jack Kerouac in a black leather jacket". He toured across the United States and inked a record deal with EMI in 1994. His debut CD 'Mystery Train' produced by Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats which featured Michael's original material and guest guitarist Brian Setzer, who invited Michael to open several shows. Michael's inspired passionate live shows have been attended by the likes of Joe Strummer of the Clash, legendary John Fogerty. In 1999 Michael abandoned his electric guitar and released the indie classic 'Acoustic Rumble' a haunting disc that received rave reviews in the United States and was the LA Times pick for #1 Disc of the year (1999) as well as, 10th best of the entire decade.

In May 2001, after releasing the artistic follow up 'American Blood', the 'Rock N Roll Poet' strapped on his electric guitar and toured the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. When arriving home he formed a new band and the result was 2002's 'Rock N Roll Saloon'. Critically acclaimed in the United States and Europe it was picked by the Orange County register as "One of the top records of the year!".

2005 would turn out to be a big year for Michael with the release of "Avenue of Ten Cent Hearts", an impressive mix of 15 solid Ubaldini originals showcasing Michael's wide range of musical styles. A favorite of fans and critics alike, it earned Michael five star reviews in the United States and Europe. He also won two Orange County Music Awards for Best Roots rock and Best Live Male Performer. In 2007 Michael won the Los Angeles Southern California Music Award for Best Live Male Acoustic Perfomer. A tour of the American South, and the United Kingdom which finished at The Cavern Club in Liverpool England, home of the Beatles.

Michael also contributed a "blistering" version of I'm a Believer for a Neil Diamond tribute record on Delirium records. He also starred in a supporting role as the rockers motorcycle gang leader, in the live rock opera musical version of the Who's Quadrophenia. Michael has toured the world and shared the stage with the likes of Lucinda Williams, Brian Setzer, Leon Russell, Jerry Lee Lewis, Southside Johnny, John Hammond Jr., Peter Case, Billy Zoom, John Doe, The Stray Cats, John Waite, Al Stewart, Johnny Rivers, The Cramps, and Dave Alvin. In 2006 Michael recorded tracks for his Empty Bottles and Broken Guitar Strings at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis TN. He has headlined his own shows either with his band, or merely a lone solo Acoustic Troubadour with nothing more then his acoustic guitar, harmonica, masterful lyrics and his grainy honest singing voice. Michael's live shows are must see. Filled with passion, integrity and raw power. His book "Lost American Nights: Lyrics & Poems" has been released and published by Moontide Press.

Michael is a prolific songwriter, and a Rock N Roll Poet.

He is a true...American Rebel