The Official Bio

Michael was born in Pinehurst, NC, and lived in the small town of Red Springs for the first few years of his life.  His family moved to Charlotte, NC, where his father served as Music Minister of a large church downtown.  Michael's passion for music was fostered at a very early age, as he was involved in a local children choir, and began playing the violin.  After a painful experience with one of the strings on the violin (and after hearing Maurice Murphy's incredible sound on the trumpet in the Star War's films), Michael decided to follow in his father's footsteps and play a more "manly" instrument.  This instrument led him all the way to Lexington, Ky, where he was recruited to play at the University of Kentucky.  He is currently finishing up dual degrees in Trumpet Performance and Business Finance, and lives in Lexington with his beautiful wife, Tembre.

Other Random Facts

Favorite singers: Frank Sinatra, Brian McKnight, Michael Buble, Josh Groban, David Phelps, James Taylor

Favorite food: Crab ravioli at Sals restaurant here in Lexington.  Amazing...

Favorite movies: Inception, Gladiator, and all of the old Star Wars movies (pre-computerized puppet era)

Favorite past-times: Being with my lovely wife, Tembre.  I also enjoy a good game of basketball... or 10.  

Favorite drink: Coffee, two splendas, vanilla creamer.  I fell asleep in an early Economics class once, and the professor called me out mid-lecture.  Needless to say,  I have loved this caffeinated treat ever since!

Favorite worship artists/bands: Hillsong, Jesus Culture, Lincoln Brewster, Kristian Stanfill, Tye Tribbet, Hezekiah Walker, Anberlin, the list goes on...

Favorite Scripture verse: Jeremiah 29:11.

Places I love the most: Any beach at any time.  It was on a beach that I felt God's call on my life, and it was also on a beach that I proposed to my wife!

Favorite place to pray: on a rooftop (which will remain unnamed) in the middle of Lexington.