Uke Ringtones and You
A step-by-step tutorial on how to get Mike's original ringtone (soon to be ringtones) onto your phone. Free and easy.
Facing the Fall Turns 10
Stand Up Eight's second album lives on in our hearts, and on iTunes.
Introducing Hank
On January 13, 2009 at 6:53 at Kaiser hospital in San Francisco, our family welcomed its newest member: the mighty Pickle himself, Henry Vensano Roberts, a strapping lad full of sunshine and wiggles. Check out regularly updated photos of Hank on his Shutterfly homepage.
Private Lessons with Mike
The Michael T Guitar Studio returns to Berkeley. Check out the Lessons section for info and testimonials, as well as some handy links and downloads. This section is expanding as I begin to implement a number of new features to the studio, so please check back for updates!
Now on the Jukebox: Mike's epic, blow-out Graduate Recital: May 17, 2008
Click the headline for the concert program of Mike's big show at the SF Conservatory, which included world premieres of a new string quartet, guitar duet, vocal quintet—'ets aplenty!—with great new performances of works already premiered during Mike's two years at SFCM.
Listen to selections on the Jukebox (under "Explore the History...")
“Lotus Blooming In A Sea of Fire” On The Web
First Hanover, NH and now the world. Streaming audio excerpts, scene-by-scene synopses, and the full libretto immerse you in a complex world of fantasy and mystery. Flash plug-in (ver. 4 or higher) required.
Old News:
Mike Graduates from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. In May 2008 Mike took home his Master of Music degree in Composition, sweetened by special Honors awards in Composition and Music History/Literature.
The Mad Farmer Revolution Takes Gold (March 2007)
Stand Up Eight tribute show to Joe Nagraj Raises $5,000 for Brain Cancer Research (November 2005)
February 2005: Mike Does Evita
Café Amsterdam, Tues. November 23, 2004: Again, the complete set list.
July 2004: The Mid-Summer Report!
March 2004: Mike Plays Lunatic Guitarist in UC Berkeley Production of "Marat/Sade"
"Lotus" in Tampa, Feb. 2003: Mission Accomplished
"Lotus" To Be Performed at Tampa Arts Magnet
Jam Music Magazine: Stand Up Eight's "Facing the Fall" wins Album of the Year in 2001 Reader's Poll
Mike Joins The BMI Musical Theatre Workshop
“Lotus Blooming In A Sea of Fire” CDs, Videos Now Available
Musical Theatre Professionals Critique “Lotus”
“Lotus” CD Reviewed With Great Fanfare In The Dartmouth