On The Rise… Indie Artist Michael Shapiro Lands Coveted Feature On Extra's New Emerging Artists Segment Airing Saturday, Dec. 17

West Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) December 12, 2005

Portand-based indie recording artist Michael Shapiro, whose soulful performance and emotionally complex lyrics have ignited a recent buzz, has landed a much-coveted feature segment on NBC’s popular nationally syndicated entertainment program Extra, hosted by Sugar Ray frontman Mark McGrath, to air Saturday, December 17. Please check your local listings for airtimes in your market.

Shapiro, whose gearing up to release his solo debut CD entitled Somehow Someway in 2006 (date tba), featuring the #9 Hot AC single “Hope,” was covered live by Extra at LA’s Viper Room. Shapiro previously fronted the rock band Trip, which drew an impressive following on the VH1 Rock Across America tour.

Comments Shapiro: “This has been an amazing year. It’s really cool to receive this type of support early on from Extra. I can’t wait to get out there and tour!”

Veteran music journalist Laurel Fishman gives Shapiro her endorsement: “He’s got a voice as smooth as silk and is extremely talented. He’s also easy on the eyes!”

Mondo Gordo seconds that thought: “He is one of those leading men that the girls will swoon over. He has the look of Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs.”

Shapiro’s music burns the listener up with emotionally complex lyrics that convey real life experience. His live performance has the easy spontaneity of an impromptu jam session, igniting the audience. Somehow Someway is a twelve track tour-de-force of highly impassioned and soulfully crafted rock grooves. For more information, please visit http://www.michaelshapiromusic.com.

Contact:    

Karen Sundell – Rogers & Cowan

310/854-8167

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