Bio

Photo credit: Ben Exter
"A rising star."
- Billy Costa, KISS 108FM Boston, MA
Jeff Michaels Band delivers heartland rock with a piano rock spirit and a storyteller’s touch. Inspired by the expressive energy of Bruce Springsteen and the immersive storytelling of Billy Joel, Jeff Michaels Band blends emotionally charged lyrics with the dynamic feel of a full-band arrangement—perfect for road trip playlists, acoustic rock collections, or Americana-inspired mixes.
Drawing from decades of creative expression, singer-songwriter and pianist Jeff Michaels crafts songs built on warm textures, captivating piano melodies, and lyrics rich with personal insight, social awareness, and emotional authenticity. His upcoming album, Luckiest By Far, his most personal to date, offers a heartfelt look at the many facets of his life that have become part of his music and message.
Jeff’s career spans a wide range of standout performances, from his early days with the band Luce—whose song “Good Day” was featured in the film 13 Going on 30—where he opened for artists like Nelly Furtado and Sister Hazel, to leading his band Even Elroy at SXSW’s Red Gorilla Fest. With Even Elroy, his song “Another Song About Life” earned over 3.7 million streams on Pandora.
Also an author, Jeff’s comedic travel book Please Hug Me—I’ve Been Delayed was featured on NPR and the Chicago Tribune. Now signed with Rexius Records, Jeff Michaels Band continues to deliver piano-rich, lyrically driven rock that resonates with fans of honest storytelling, Americana spirit, and open-hearted songwriting.
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