Thank you all for listening. While 2011 presented all of us new possibilities and challenges, I want to thank all of you out there for listening and thank those of you for reaching out to me from near and far off places. I also want to thank the many new radio stations that have added my music to their rotation over the last year. I’m grateful and still happy to say that my music can be heard on rock, blues, adult contemporary and jazz stations all around the world. Blue Planet Records has circulated over tens of thousands of my ten singles to radio stations around the globe!

As for your humble singer, songwriter and indie artist over the last year I’ve been putting the finishing touches over the many songs that I’ve written for my new CD “Too Many Roads Home” and even more music and surprises are to come. Back in the studio shortly!

Look for my new releases in 2012!

Email for your free MP3 copy of “Brother Can You Spare a Dime” or any of Michael Tinholme’s singles through the contact page of the website.

• April 15^th, tax day, Blue Planet Records will be re-releasing and sending thousands of my first single, “Brother Can You Spare a Dime” to radio stations everywhere.
• June 2012 re-release of my exciting dance single “Xsamba” featuring the great guitarist Mike Miller.
• August 2012 look for my new single, Burt Bacharach’s classic song “A House is Not a Home” with orchestra conducted by Bruce Fowler and with an all-star band.
• August 2012 look for my new original songs “I Don’t Want to Cry Anymore” and “My Sin” featuring an all-star band.
• October 15^th look for my re-release of my critically acclaimed Christmas singles, “When Winter Falls on New York,” “Silver Bells,” “Happy Christmas, War is Over” featuring legendary guitarist Steve Lukather.

Look for upgrades and new fan features to my website mcihaeltinholme.com coming soon!

Thank you all for listening, I hope you will keep tuning in, and I greatly appreciate your encouragement and support of my music.

I wish you all everything wonderful in the year 2012!

Michael Tinholme

November 4, 2011

For general release / radio stations worldwide

On the way to you now!

Blue Planet Records is proud to announce the re-release of Michael Tinholme’s original debut single “When Winter Falls on New York the Whole World Knows Its Christmas Time.” Thousands of promotional copies of this new Christmas classic by Michael Tinholme are on route to radio stations worldwide.

Three years on the air! Thank you radio stations around the globe for your support of our artist, singer, songwriter and entertainer Michael Tinholme.

“When Winter Falls on New York” is featured on two of Michael Tinholme’s CD’s: “The Lost Christmas Card” and his critically acclaimed “It’s Christmas Time in the City.” Both CD’s feature his legendary all-star band with Tom Fowler on base (Ray Charles, Frank Zappa), Gary Novak on drums (Alanis Morissette, Natalie Cole), Guitar master Mike Miller (Bette Midler, Chick Corea), Grammy award winning pianists Bill Cunliffe and featuring the legendary saxophonist Albert Wing.

The re-release of “When Winter Falls on New York” marks three years of Michael Tinholme’s music being continuously played on radio stations worldwide and the first of his ten singles and three CD’s that have been released and distributed to audiences around the world.   

Michael Tinholme’s music has received airplay on rock, blues, adult contemporary and jazz radio formats worldwide.

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Thank you radioland for your support! Blue Planet Records and Michael Tinholme would like to support you and your events.

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When I began this journey just a few years back with a short meeting with Tom Fowler I had no way of knowing then that it would develop into such a wonderful music career where I’d be recording and working with some of the best and accomplished musicians and artists in the music business today.

If someone had told me then that I would be recording with the likes of Tom, Walt and Bruce Fowler Gary Novak, Mike Miller, Albert Wing, Jeff Babko, and my old friend Steve Lukather as well as a long list of musical geniuses I would have told them that they were crazy. And this dream still continues to unfold wonderfully.

I recently had the honor and great pleasure of taking the stage at the world famous Catalina Jazz Club in Los Angeles  with Mike Miller who recorded on all my CD’s, Tom Brechtlein, who I studied drums with for a short time, Reggie Hamilton one of the greatest bass players of all time, and pianist/ composer David Witham.

After being in and out of recording studios for the last couple of years it was such a great pleasure to sing and perform in front of such an enthusiastic audience.

It was also great to have kids from Covenant House there and I want to thank all the kind and generous contributors that made it possible.

I will never forget the kindness of Manny and Catalina to me and the band. I’m thrilled and humbled to report that I will be making many other appearances at Catalina’s in 2011.

I want to wish everyone out there listening all the blessings of the holiday and a great 2011!

Happy New Year!

Michael Tinholme

Thursday October 28^th and Wednesday December 15^th for my Christmas Show

I am thrilled and  honored to report to you out there listening that yours truly will be performing at Catalina”s in Hollywood and on two show dates, Thursday October 28^th and Wednesday December 15^th for my Christmas Show.

October 28^th I’m honored to say that I will be taking the stage with some of today’s acclaimed and accomplished artist musicians, Guitarist-Mike Miller, Piano and Keyboards-Mitch Forman, Bass-Reggie Hamilton, Drums-Tom Brechtlein, Sax/Horns-Albert Wing, Trumpet/Horns-Mike McGuffey and some special surprise guest appearances.

Wednesday December 15^th My Christmas Show with an all star band! Stay tuned for more details.

I’m proud to say that portions of the proceeds benefit Covenant House they really do open doors for homeless and exploited kids on the streets.

A Proud Supporter of:

On many occasions I have had the great pleasure of going to Catalina’s to see my favorite artists and the very best on the music scene in the world of Jazz, Blues, Rock n Roll. I am absolutely elated to have the opportunity to appear on such a prestigious stage.

I am extremely grateful to you out there listening for playing and supporting my music. For the last few years I have had the great good fortune to work and record with some of the very best in music. Now after months in the studio I get to go out and play with the best at one of the most prestigious venues out there. What a Great Trip!! I hope to see you there and I thank you for listening.

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While I’ve been in rehearsals, Blue Planet Records has been preparing the release of my new original dance single, Xsamba-The Xcentric Samba, which features some amazing virtuoso guitar work by guitar master Mike Miller, sizzling hot trumpet from Walt Fowler and a burning hot band of legendary musicians.

•  Bass: Tom Fowler
•  Drums: Gary Novak
•  Trombone: Bruce Fowler
•  Trumpet: Wayne Bergeron
•  Percussion: Ray Yslas

Arrangement by Mike Miller and Nathan Inouye

Xsamba: The Full Story (the dance track) features a sexy voiceover from acclaimed Columbian Artist/Painter Martha Moody.

Xsamba is on its way to the Top DJ’s and Mix Masters at the Hottest Dance Clubs Everywhere!

Prior to its general release Blue Planet Records is also releasing my new original action packed dance single Xsamba to hundreds of the top DJ’s at the hottest rave and dance clubs around the world. Xsamba is on the way to the very top DJ’s at the hottest dance clubs everywhere!

Xsamba on its way to Radio and Television Stations

& Music/News outlets around the world!

On September 10th Blue Planet Records will be releasing my new dance single “Xsamba” to radio stations, television outlets and Music/News Media around the world.

Xsamba the Real Story

This song came out way beyond my expectations, especially the dance track. And the arrangement by Mike Miller and Nathan Inouye is a killer. I’ve always been a big fan of Latin Jazz and Latin Rock-n-Roll. The artists that come to mind are of course Herb Albert, Arturo Sandoval, Sergio Mendes, Tito Puente, Carlos Jobim, Sting, Carlos Santana, Marc Anthony and Shakira.

I guess you could say that this song is about the missteps of romance and how exciting but yet frustrating the pursuit of love can be. To all of you out there listening I hope your romance or the pursuit of it is more exciting than frustrating and perhaps a little Xcentric.

Thanks again for listening,
Michael Tinholme

In the last few weeks Blue Planet Records has re-released my single “Brother Can You Spare a Dime”.  Thousands are on their way to radio stations in every corner of the globe. In March of last year Blue Planet Records first released this single to College Radio and National Public Radio and then to commercial radio all over the US and Canada, where it’s received continuous radio airplay.

College Radio and National Public Radio here in the states were the first to broadcast my music. I really want to thank College Radio and NPR stations all over the country for first airing my rock-n-roll remake of this classic song.  Any notoriety and air play that my music has received on commercial radio first began with College Radio and NPR. I simply would not have my music on the air anywhere without their support.

I recorded this song a few years ago, now.  I’ve played and sang it at the piano for years. The song spoke to me and my own story in a way that I haven’t been able to write in a song myself, at least not yet.

I have received comments from many of you out there listening who have reached out to me from Warsaw Poland, London England to Paris France, Japan, Indonesia, Germany, Brazil, Portugal and from listeners in places in between. I guess “Brother Can You Spare a Dime” is one of those great songs allot like “Amazing Grace” that is universal and timeless in its message. 

I think this songs message is hopeful and powerful because it reminds us all that we are more alike than different. And that happiness can be a very fragile thing, no matter where you come from or what you have. And, that when times get hard as they seem be everywhere around the world right now it is our brother and our neighbor that we can truly count on.

I want to thank all of you out there for listening. I wish you everything wonderful.

 -Michael Tinholme-

Over the last several weeks my representation has had me busy with all those non-musical activities needed to promote my upcoming live performances across the country.  Which brings me to the photo shoot.

You would think that someone in the entertainment business would enjoy having their picture taken but the truth is that I’ve always dreaded it. As I’ve mentioned before, any sentence with the word ‘shoot’ in it, as in ‘photo-shoot’ sounds intimidating to me! And it seems that every photo that I have ever taken is a series of red eyes, or an astonished ‘deer in the head-light’ look.  That was until recently when I met a great and gifted photographer by the name of Kate sZatmari. It’s Either that, or she’s extremely good at retouching photo’s.

But seriously, after spending a day with photographer Kate sZatmari, it was very clear that I was in the hands of and working with a gifted artist, with a well trained eye and a great sense of composition. I don’t believe that I’m over stating her ability and I sincerely think that years from now people will put her in the same league as, Annie Leibovitz and Herman Leonard.

It’s either that or I became much better looking over night. Thank you Kate sZatmari for making me feel so comfortable and making me look much better than I am. But still less than I deserve.

Kate, only you shoot me (with a camera) from now on.

Thank you,

Michael Tinholme

PRESS RELEASE: FOR GENERAL RELEASE

LOS ANGELES-April 19, 2010 – OC Register Interviews Michael Tinholme

International recording artist, singer, songwriter and entertainer Michael Tinholme’s star continues to rise. His emotionally charged singing and writing style continue to find an enthusiastic audience around the world and Michael Tinholme is receiving recognition from news and media outlets all around the globe.

The front page feature article and expose in the OC Register (http://www.ocregister.com/articles/tinholme-244514-says-family.html?pic=1) by columnist Tom Berg, chronicles the amazing story of our beloved recording artist Michael Tinholme, and his journey from homelessness to professional recording artist working with today’s most accomplished and renowned musicians in the world today.

Blue Planet Records wants to thank program directors, music directors, radio and television hosts all across the country for their continued support of our artist Michael Tinholme. Because of you Michael Tinholme’s audience now reaches around the world.

Blue Planet FilmWorks / Blue Planet Records / Blue Planet Mix

Serving the entertainment industry for over a decade

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While I’ve been writing and working on my new CD that will be coming out later this year, as well as rehearsing the band and getting ready to go out on the road in just short weeks from now, two greatly talented people that I happen to know and call friends and have had the great privilege to work with have been busy at continuing to turn out what is just terrific work.

On March 28^th I was very fortunate to attend the world movie premier of the new feature film “Seducing Charlie Barker” directed by the very talented director Amy Glazer, produced by Lynn Webb with the movie score by acclaimed film scorer, musician, conductor Bruce Fowler. The film score features an all-star ensemble of some of the greatest jazz musicians on the scene today. “Seducing Charlie Barker” is a sophisticated character study and an examination of human frailties and the many blind sides of some very intelligent people.  This film is defiantly in the great tradition of one of my favorite directors Woody Allen and the film has already received awards and I’m sure will be a favorite to many.

Barry Braverman is widely considered to be one of the top cinematographers, camera man and experts on film production and film technology in the movie business today. Barry is well known for his work on 60 Minutes, HBO, and his work alongside the director Wes Anderson and many others. He is one of the leading educators on how to create impactful, memorable stories in the visual medium with today’s leading camera technology-both digital and film. It’s a great pleasure to congratulate my good friend Barry on his new book “Video Shooter: Story Telling with HD Cameras (2^nd Edition)” which is read and used in film schools around the world.

Congratulations and continued success to both of these great talents!

Michael Tinholme

Happy New Year! I hope all of you out there listening had a wonderful Holiday and are excited about this New Year.

The best Christmas present I got this year was hearing my music on the radio! “Happy Christmas – War is Over” with that great guitar solo by Steve Lukather, received a lot of airplay over the holidays as well as my original Christmas single “When Winter Falls on New York” featuring the great saxophonist Albert Wing.

I’m also happy to say that my CD “It’s Christmas Time in the City” was voted one of the best Christmas CD’s of 2009 and was featured on the Dr. Christmas radio show, the Christmas Radio network, NPR and commercial radio stations across the country and around the world. I especially want to thank ChristmasReviews.com for including “It’s Christmas Time in the City” in its list of Best of 2009 Christmas CD’s.  I’m just thrilled and honored to be included on the same list along with great artists such as Bob Dylan, Chris Squire, and Petula Clark and thank you Christmas Reviews for putting my Christmas CD right next to one of my favorite artists, Sting.

I want to congratulate my co-producers; Dennis Moody and Kim Hansen, for their great work on the CD as well as Tom Fowler, Walt Fowler, Bruce Fowler, Mike Miller, Gary Novak, Bill Cunliffe and the rest of the cats for their contributions.

Thanks JAZZIZ Magazine for featuring my Christmas CD in your winter issue and for your support of my career in your fall issue. All About Jazz, Magnet Magazine and JazzReview.com-thank you for your continuing support. And I want to thank all of these publications for donating free ad space and for supporting my efforts with Covenant House.

I want to wish all of you out there listening a great 2010!

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