Already receiving glowing reviews since it's release Friday, BLUE SKIES is simply being described as “Michael Shirtz at his best!” His release show at the State Theatre in Sandusky, Ohio, home to his JAZZ@8 Series, set the stage for a fun and inspirational performance of the tunes and stories behind the album. His performance of such standards like Make Someone Happy & Smile and Pure Imagination paired with John Lennon’s Imagine was greeted with both emotional and celebrated

Groovin', Easy, Simplistically-Complexed, Relaxed, and Cool is how Michael Shirtz's new album BLUE SKIES is being described. His smooth lyrical voice matched with his conversational approach to tunes makes the whole album intimate and honest. Listeners will feel like they are hanging out next to him as he sings. Producer Doug Neel said, "It's Michael Shirtz at his best!" To kick off the release of the album, Michael will share the music and stories that have influenced BLUE S