Born in Trollhattan, Sweden , Michael Martinsson discovered a love for music very early. Inspired by Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Hendrix, he started his own band at the age of 9. At 18 he left Sweden and headed for Los Angeles to follow his dream. Michael soon found himself a promising career in Hollywood. To date he has recorded and toured with over 200 acts throughout the States, England and Sweden.
Since 2009 Michael has toured almost exclusively with Dilana (from the hit TV show Rock Star Super Nova). They've played over 500 shows together throughout Europe and North America.
Michael plays Acoustic and Electric guitar, he also sings backing vocals and lead. Since the late 90's he has mainly used vintage Fender amps and Gibson Les paul guitars.
2014
28 September, Cowbell Bash, Upland, CA (US)
20 September, Red Balls Rock & Roll Pizza, Moorpark, CA (US)
19 September, Route 66 Cruisin Reunion, Ontario, CA (US)
07 September, Live at the Lounge, Hermosa Beach, CA (US)
06 September, Private Show, Redondo Beach, CA (US)
23 August, Counts Vamp'd, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
17 August, Firehouse summer revival outdoor fest, Richmond, Indiana (US)
16 August, Rally on the River festival, Ironton, Ohio (US)
02 August, Oale Jan, Coevorden (Holland)
01 August, Private show, Gravenzande (Holland)
31 July, Dicky Woodstok festival, Steenwijkerwold (Holland)
29 July, Opening tattooshop Luckyshot, Drachten (Holland)
27 July, Cest la Vie festival / Fabels, Emmen (Holland)
28 June, Hradek Rock Summer Festival, Hradek Nad Nisou (Czech Republic)
27 June, Wunderbar Weite Welt, Eppstein (Germany)
26 June, De Nul, Hengelo (Holland)
23 June, Neue Welt, Ingolstadt (Germany)
22 June, P3, Purmerend (Holland)
21 June, Private show, Assen (Holland)
20 June, Bosuil, Weert (Holland)
19 June, JJ Music, Zoetermeer, (Holland)
19 June, Live uit Lloyd RTV Rijnmond, Rotterdam (Holland)
15 June, Blanko, Emmen (Holland)
14 June, DRU cultuurfabriek, Ulft (Holland)
13 June, Calluna, Ommen (Holland)
12 June, Muziekcafe Hesseln, Wachtum (Holland)
07 June, Harley Club, Cape Town (South Africa)
05 June, Tanz Live, Johannesburg (South Africa)
01 June, Back to the Roots, Hartebeespoortdam (South Africa)
31 May, Brauhaus, Rustenburg (South Africa)
30 May, Firkin, Centurion (South Africa)
28 May, Liedjieboer, Midrand (South Africa)
22 May, Strab Fest, Ponta Malongane, (Mozambique)
04 May, The Firehouse BBQ and Blues, Richmond, Indiana (US)
03 May, Nite Cap, Chicago, Illinois (US)
02 May, Bada Brew, Crest Hill, Illinois (US)
26 April, Bikini Bottom Bar and Grill, Green Bay, Wisconsin (US)
25 April, Sandy Hook Tavern, Hazel Green, Wisconsin (US)
24 April, Backstage Bar and Grill, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin (US)
23 April, PhatHeadz, Green Bay, Wisconsin (US)
11 April, Leather Leadership Conference, Voyeur Nightclub, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (US)
06 April, Hog Tails Bar and Grill, Pendleton, South Carolina (US)
30 March, My Friend's Place, Houston, Texas, (US)
29 March, Average Joe's (AJ's), Laredo, Texas, (US)
28 March, Sue Ellen's, Dallas, Texas, (US)
27 March, Blue Max, Midland, Texas, (US)
12 March, Tudor House, Lake Arrowhead, California, (US)
01 March, Theater Hofpoort, Coevorden, (Holland)
28 February, Emmen Rocks, Blanko, Emmen, (Holland)
27 February, Troubadour, Hardenberg, (Holland)
26 February, Cremers, Den Haag, (Holland)
22 February, Calluna, Ommen, (Holland)
21 February, JJ Music, Zoetermeer, (Holland)
20 February, Dolhuis, Dordrecht, (Holland)
16 February, Dollars, Arnhem, (Holland)
15 February, Feest Boerderij Biesterveld, Vorden, (Holland)
12 February, Koffers vol, Vliegende Paard, Zwolle, (Holland)
11 February, Live at readio WOS, Gravenzande, (Holland)
09 February, Bulls Eye, Assen, (Holland)
07 February, Groothuis, Emmen, (Holland)
03 February, Live uit Lloyd RTV Rijnmond, Rotterdam, (Holland)
02 February, Vrienden van Vroeger, Deventer, (Holland)
30 January, Studieboekencentrale, Emmen, (Holland)
25 January, Private show, Redondo Beach, California (US)
23 January, NAMM, Anaheim, California (US)
22 January, Philippines Benefit, Molly Malone's, Los Angeles, California (US)
11 January, The Grove Theater, Upland, California(US)
2013
31 December, My Friends Bar, Houston, Texas (US)
18 December, Concert pub north, Texas (US)
17 December, Nightrocker live, Texas (US)
14 December, Twisted Murphys, Corpus Christi, Texas (US)
13 December, Average Joe's, Laredo, Texas (US)
12 December, The Saxon Pub, Austin, Texas (US)
11 December, The Blue Max, Midland, Texas (US)
08 December, Poor Davids pub, Dallas, Texas (US)
07 December, Shannahan's, Conroe, Texas (US)
06 December, My friends bar, Houston, Texas (US)
14 September, House of Blues, Hollywood, California (US)
08 September, Live at the Lounge, Hermosa Beach, California (US)
22 August, Jammin for Vets, Viroqua, Wisconsin, (US)
21 August, Whammy Bar, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (US)
19 August, Hattrix Bar, Kenosha, Wisconsin (US)
18 August, Norma Jeans, London, Ontario, (Canada)
17 August, Carparelli Sound Lounge, Windsor, Ontario (Canada)
16 August, Rally on the River Festival, Ironton, Ohio (US)
10 August, CD Release/Dilana Birthday, Roxy, Hollywood, California (US)
03 August, Corporate closed event, Atlanta, Georgia (US)
21 July, Private party, Los Angeles, California (US)
20 July, Genghis Cohen, Los Angeles, California (US)
18 July, The Canyon Club, Agoura Hills, California (US)
16 July Corporate closed event, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
05 July Three Clubs, Hollywood, California (US)
23 June The Pub, Frisco, Texas (US)
22 June Concert Pub North, Houston, Texas (US)
21 June Carrolton Station, New Orleans, Louisiana (US)
20 June Mud and Water, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (US)
19 June Shanahans, Montgomery, Texas (US)
06 June Karma Lounge, Los Angeles, California (US)
30 May Saint Rocke, Hermosa Beach, California (US)
25 May Project Alpha, Valthermond (NL)
24 May Blanko, Emmen (NL)
23 May Vorden (NL), (Private show)
18 May Vrienden van Vroeger, Deventer (NL)
11 May Village fest, Steenwijkerwold (NL)
08 May Nescio, Arnhem (NL)
04 May Het Geveltje, Coevorden (NL)
28 April Africa bike week, Margate (South Africa)
27 April Africa bike week, Margate (South Africa)
24 April Liedjeiboer, Midrand (South Africa)
21 April Dozis Back to the Roots, Hartbeespoort (South Africa)
20 April Rock on the Plot, Pretoria (South Africa)
19 April Warehouse Theater, Windhoek (Namibia)
29 March Genghis Cohen, Los Angeles, California (US)
23 March The Vault, Dalles, Oregon (US)
22 March Tiger Bar, Portland, Oregon (US)
10 February Live At The Lounge, Hermosa Beach, California (US)
26 January Good Hurt, Los Angeles, California (US)
26 January NAMM, Anaheim, California (US)
2012
29 December, Shanahans, Montgomey, Texas (US)
14 December, Zula Bar, Cape town (South Africa)
12 December, Warehouse Theater, Windhoek (Namibia)
09 December, Dozis Back to the Roots, Hartebeespoortdam (South Africa)
08 December, Tanz Cafe Fourways, Sandton (South Africa)
05 December, Liedjeiboer, Midrand (South Africa)
01 December, Vmac's roadhouse, Durban (South Africa)
02 November, Neto's, Santa Clara, California (US)
21 October, Star Theater, Portland, Oregon (US)
05 October, House of Blues, Hollywood, California (US)
05 August, Live At The Lounge, Hermosa Beach, California (US)
26 July, Mile 277, St Louis, Missouri (US)
21 July, Knickerbockers, Lincoln, Nebraska (US)
20 July, The Chesterfield, Sioux city, Iowa (US)
19 July, Rockfest, Cadott, Wisconsin (US)
13 July, El Corazon, Seattle, Washington (US)
12 July, Stars Cabaret, Salem, Oregon (US)
07 July, Dantes, Portland, Oregon (US)
06 July, Clock Towers, The Dalles, Oregon (US)
23 June, Saint Rocke, Hermosa Beach, California (US)
05 May, Wishfest, Columbia, North Carolina (US)
04 May, Outer Banks Brewing Station, Kill Devil hills, North Carolina (US)
28 April, Universal City Walk, Los Angeles, California (US)
21 April, Clock Tower Ales, The Dalles, Oregon (US)
20 April, Tiger bar, Portland, Oregon (US)
01 April, Petie's Place, Tarzana, California (US)
10 March, Hardrock Cafe, Hollywood, California (US)
23 February, Mile 277, St. Louis, Missouri (US)
08 January, Live at the Lounge, Hermosa Beach, California (US)
2011
30 December, Drink Houston, Houston, Texas (US)
14 December, Concert Pub North, Houston, Texas (US)
08 December, The Handlebar, Greenville, South Carolina (US) W/ LA Guns
07 December, The Pour House MH, Raleigh, North Carolina (US) W/LA Guns
04 December, Smith's Old Bar, Atlanta, Georgia (US) W/LA Guns
03 December, State Theater, St. Petersburg, Florida (US) W/LA Guns
02 December, Bar Louie, Orlando, Florida (US) W/LA Guns
30 November, One Eyed Jacks, New Orleans, (US) W/LA Guns
29 November, Red Eyed fly Ltd, Austin (US) W/LA Guns
12 November, Jaxx Niteclub, Springfield, Virginia (US) W/LA Guns
11 November, Kingdom, Richmond, Virginia (US) W/LA Guns
09 November, Lizard Lounge, Lancaster, Pensylvania (US) W/LA Guns
06 November, Daniel Street, Milford, Connecticut (US) W/LA Guns
05 November, The Rebel, New York City, New York (US) W/LA Guns
04 November, Le Petit Campus, Montreal, Quebeck (Canada) W/LA Guns
02 November, The Rockpile club, Toronto, Ontario (Canada) W/LA Guns
01 November, Altar Bar, Pittsburgh, Pensilvania (US) W/LA Guns
30 October, Hamilton St. Pub, Saginaw, Michigan (US) W/LA Guns
29 October, The Flamingo, Houston, Texas (US)
28 October, Whammy bar, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (US) W/LA Guns
27 October, The Crunchy Frog, Green Bay, Wisconsin (US) W/LA Guns
26 October, Reggies Rock Club, Chicago, Illianois (US) W/LA Guns
24 October, The Chesterfield, Sioux city, Iowa (US) W/LA Guns
22 October, Wreckers, Lubbock, Texas (US) W/LA Guns
21 October, Backstage Live, San Antonio, Texas (US) W/LA Guns
30 September, Anthology, San Diego, California (US)
23 September, The Dive, Redondo Beach, California (US)
16 September, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas (US)
13 September, Saint Rocke, Hermosa Beach, California (US)
11 September, Live At The Lounge, Hermosa Beach, California (US)
20 August Proving Ground Army Base, Aberdeen, Maryland (US)
13 August Fort Knox Godman Army Airfield, Radcliff, Kentucky (US)
06 August Universal City Walk, Hollywood, California (US)
23 July Concert Pub North, Houston, Texas (US)
16 July Le Chateus Wineri, Walla Walla, Washington (US)
15 July Rendez Vous in the Park, Moscow, Idaho (US)
02 July De Lakei, Helmond (NL)
01 July De Boerderij, Zoetermeer (NL)
30 June De Kade, Zandaam (NL)
25 June Holland Casino, Valkenburg (NL)
24 June De Post, Midwoud (NL)
18 June Private party, Emmen, (NL)
17 June Straq, Emmen (NL)
11 June Good Hurt, West Hollywood, California (US)
28 May, Molly Malones, Los angeles, California (US)
04 May, House of Blues, West Hollywood, California (US)
22 April, Brixton, Redondo Beach, California (US)
10 April, Reality Rocks, LA Convention Center, Los Angeles, California (US)
25 March The Music Room, Atlanta, Georgia (US)
11 March The Roxy Theater, Los Angeles, California (US)
12 February, Safe Passage Valentines Charity Event, Los Angeles, California (US)
12 January, Concert Pub North, Houston, Texas (US)
11 January, Concert Pub Galleria, Houston, Texas (US)
2010
17 December The Dive, Redondo Beach, California (US)
25 August, Dubai, (Arab Emirates)
24 August, KAB, (Afghanistan)
22 August, PRT, (Afghanistan)
21 August, KAF, (Afghanistan)
19 August, CM, (Afghanistan)
10 August Sturgis Biker Rally, Sturgis, South Dakota (US) Guest appearance with The Marshall Tucker band
14 May Live at The Lounge, Hermosa Beach, California (US)
24 April Africa bike week festival, Margate (South Africa)
15 April El Rey Theater, Los Angeles, California (US)
05 April The Mint, Los Angeles, California (US)
19 March Brixton, Redondo Beach, California (US)
05 February The Roxy Theater, Los Angeles, California (US)
2009
19 December, Vmacs Roadhouse, Durban, South Africa
03 December, Johns Place, Houston, Texas (US)
29 November, Crazy Froggs Saloon, Houston, Texas (US)
27 November, The Galaxy, Orange County, Texas (US)
26 November, Drillers, Houston, Texas (US)
22 November, The Roxy, West Hollywood, California (US)
22 September, The Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles, California (US)
18 September, Lobsterfest (Ports of Call), San Pedro, California (US)
15 August, The Bitter End, New York, New York (US)
30 July, Viper Room, Los Angeles, California (US)
20 June, Safe Passage Charity Event, Los Angeles, California (US)
02 June, Molly Malones, Los Angeles, California (US)
28 May The Roxy Theater, Los Angeles, California (US)
25 April, The Brixton, Redondo Beach, California (US)
15 March, Trip, Los Angeles, California (US)
25 February, Cafe Cordiale, Sherman Oaks, California (US)
22 February, The Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles, California (US)
16 January, Live at the Lounge, Hermosa Beach, California (US)
09 January, The Knitting Factory, Hollywood, California (US)