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Welcome to Michael Stadler Music

Northern California musician, writer and teacher, Michael Stadler, gives a glimpse of his personal and musical roots on the great central seas of North America in his Little Dead / Fiddling Cricket release North Country.

The liner notes sum it up nicely: "Michael Stadler was raised in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, A sparsely populated, starkly beautiful place, the U.P. is bordered by Lake Superior, empty sand beaches, and nearly unbroken expanses of forest. Life there requires perseverance and luck, since, as in many rural areas, underemployment is a given. That's why one of the area's chief exports is people. Whether vocals, guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin or bass, Michael's passion for his music is immediately obvious."

Michael is available for performances - solo and group - and teaching - individual and classes/workshops. Connect with Michael using his contact form.

Upcoming Performances & Events

Nearly Beloved Duo Matt Lax and Michael Stadler

2012-03-23
8:00 - 10:00PM

The Cozmic Cafe
594 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667
(530)642-8481

Matt played for a decade with Zulu Spear and has returned to his more American roots, yet retains what he gleaned from the Zulu days. We mix it up.

The Mike Stadler and Mary Gibbons Band, with Jon Mitguard on the resophonic guitar and pedal steel and Chuck Ervin on bass Spice Monkey Café & Restaurant

2012-02-10
7:30 to 9:30 PM

1628 Webster St. (corner of Webster and 17th)
Oakland, CA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Spice-Monkey-Caf%C3%A9-Restaurant/134701513264236

We'll be on the second floor of this beautifully tiled and mosaic'd venue. Full bar and excellent food.

Contradance with Jack Knife and the Big Rigs (Caller: Chuck Galt)

2012-02-11
8:00 - 11:00 PM with a 7:30 lesson for newcomers

North Bay Country Dance Society
Marin Masonic Lodge,
Lootens Place @ Fourth
San Rafael, CA
http://www.contradancelinks.com/schedule_CA.html#SanRafael

Chris Grampp on guitar, Adam Cavan on bass, Mike Stadler on other.

Music Samples

Solo guitar from Clawhammer Guitar: The Collection on Solid Air Records

Traditional Finnish medley - Renki Jussi and Raatikkoon


Original tune medley - Dogs in the Creek Bed / Gator in the Lap Lane


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With the Stadler Gibbons Band

The Flame in My Heart (George Jones-Bernard Spurlock)


I Won't Be Home (Hank Williams)


Tell Me True (Mary Gibbons)


More Samples








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