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John Michael Hersey

JMH waiting for a train

JMH waiting for a train

Hersey in the Lil' Eucalyptus Grove

Hersey in the Lil' Eucalyptus Grove

December 2019

December 2019

At the Downtown Cafe in Glen Cove with Pete and the Two Michaels

At the Downtown Cafe in Glen Cove with Pete and the Two Michaels

December 2019 with the Bloomingfields

December 2019 with the Bloomingfields

JMH_as_Warden_Whalen

JMH_as_Warden_Whalen

Hersey_with_Tokyo_Rose_Summer_2016 JMH jamming with Tokyo Rose Summer 2016

Hersey_with_Tokyo_Rose_Summer_2016 JMH jamming with Tokyo Rose Summer 2016

Hersey at The West End Lounge December 11th, 2014

Hersey at The West End Lounge December 11th, 2014

The JMH Band at The Fortune Society on 6.17.14

The JMH Band at The Fortune Society on 6.17.14

JMH at The Underground Lounge in NYC on 2.1.14 (no. 2)

JMH at The Underground Lounge in NYC on 2.1.14 (no. 2)

JMH at The Underground Lounge in NYC on 2.1.14 (no. 4)

JMH at The Underground Lounge in NYC on 2.1.14 (no. 4)

Hersey at April 2013 performance in Hermosa Beach, CA

Hersey at April 2013 performance in Hermosa Beach, CA

Hersey circa 1995

Hersey circa 1995

May I help you?

May I help you?

Hersey with the Cadillacs in 2008

Hersey with the Cadillacs in 2008

Tickling the ivories

Tickling the ivories

Won't you give us a smile?

Won't you give us a smile?

Hersey with first band Shale way back in 1980 or so.

Hersey with first band Shale way back in 1980 or so.

With goatee in the early '90s.

With goatee in the early '90s.

Hatching sinister plots.

Hatching sinister plots.

Hersey with the Cadillacs in Atlantic City in 2005.

Hersey with the Cadillacs in Atlantic City in 2005.

Hersey at Creole in Manhattan in 2013.

Hersey at Creole in Manhattan in 2013.

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JMH waiting for a train

JMH waiting for a train

Hersey in the Lil' Eucalyptus Grove

Hersey in the Lil' Eucalyptus Grove

December 2019

December 2019

At the Downtown Cafe in Glen Cove with Pete and the Two Michaels

At the Downtown Cafe in Glen Cove with Pete and the Two Michaels

December 2019 with the Bloomingfields

December 2019 with the Bloomingfields

JMH_as_Warden_Whalen

JMH_as_Warden_Whalen

Hersey_with_Tokyo_Rose_Summer_2016 JMH jamming with Tokyo Rose Summer 2016

Hersey_with_Tokyo_Rose_Summer_2016 JMH jamming with Tokyo Rose Summer 2016

Hersey at The West End Lounge December 11th, 2014

Hersey at The West End Lounge December 11th, 2014

The JMH Band at The Fortune Society on 6.17.14

The JMH Band at The Fortune Society on 6.17.14

JMH at The Underground Lounge in NYC on 2.1.14 (no. 2)

JMH at The Underground Lounge in NYC on 2.1.14 (no. 2)

JMH at The Underground Lounge in NYC on 2.1.14 (no. 4)

JMH at The Underground Lounge in NYC on 2.1.14 (no. 4)

Hersey at April 2013 performance in Hermosa Beach, CA

Hersey at April 2013 performance in Hermosa Beach, CA

Hersey circa 1995

Hersey circa 1995

May I help you?

May I help you?

Hersey with the Cadillacs in 2008

Hersey with the Cadillacs in 2008

Tickling the ivories

Tickling the ivories

Won't you give us a smile?

Won't you give us a smile?

Hersey with first band Shale way back in 1980 or so.

Hersey with first band Shale way back in 1980 or so.

With goatee in the early '90s.

With goatee in the early '90s.

Hatching sinister plots.

Hatching sinister plots.

Hersey with the Cadillacs in Atlantic City in 2005.

Hersey with the Cadillacs in Atlantic City in 2005.

Hersey at Creole in Manhattan in 2013.

Hersey at Creole in Manhattan in 2013.

JMH_in_the_The_Winter_s_Tale

JMH_in_the_The_Winter_s_Tale

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A Virtual Event to Benefit Ben Solotaire, Candidate for City Council

A Virtual Event to Benefit Ben Solotaire, Candidate for City Council

Wednesday, January 6 @ 7:00PMWed, Jan 6 @ 7:00PM

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First Friday with John Michael Hersey

First Friday with John Michael Hersey

Friday, September 4, 2020 @ 6:00PM — 8:00PMFri, Sep 4, 2020 @ 6:00PM — 8:00PM

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park,, The Bronx, NY 10464

First Friday is kicking off the season with a performance by John Michael Hersey. Enjoy the music, explore the museum, and stroll the garden; light refreshments are available.

Heritage Members and above: Free; Friend Members: $5; Not-Yet Members: Adults $15; Seniors/Students $10

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Sep13

The Michaels

Friday, September 13, 2019 @ 12:00AMFri, Sep 13, 2019 @ 12:00AM

808 Social, 185 Summerfield Street, Scarsdale, NY

The Michaels will be doing our acoustic guitar duo thing this Friday, 9/13 from 7:30 to 10:30pm. Join us! http://808socialny.com

Free

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Jun2

The Michaels

Sunday, June 2, 2019 @ 12:00AMSun, Jun 2, 2019 @ 12:00AM

Paddys on the Bay, 50 Pennyfield Ave, Bronx, NY

Free

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May10

John Michael Hersey Casting Shadows

Friday, May 10, 2019 @ 12:00AMFri, May 10, 2019 @ 12:00AM

Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave, Pelham, New York

The Pelham Art Center is pleased to host an evening of of music and wine with John Michael Hersey. Singer/Songwriter/Actor John Michael Hersey has released ten albums of his music including the March 2019 album Casting Shadows. Known for his sophisticated yet accessible melding of rock, pop, folk, blues and country, Hersey is first and foremost a storyteller, one who happens to play a mean guitar.

Beachsloth.com wrote that Hersey’s album, Dreamtime “proves to be an absolute, unhinged kind of joy, one sung straight from the heart, showing off [an] uncanny ear for melody.” And Tom Franks of folkwords.com wrote that Hersey’s Adirondack “is raw, hard, observant and thought provoking.”

Hersey performs as a solo act and as a member of the duo The Michaels. For many years he was the musical director, guitarist and second tenor for the legendary doo-wop group Speedo and the Cadillacs. In 2010, UMass Press published his book, Forever Doo-wop, about his experiences working with the Cadillacs and other vocal groups. As an actor he recently appeared as Joe Belarosky in the Theater for the New City production of William Electric Black’s Betty and the Belrays and as Warden Whalen in the La Mama production of Tennessee Williams’ Not about Nightingales. Currently he serves as Manager of Creative Arts at The Fortune Society, a non-profit that provides services for people involved with the criminal justice system.

Come experience the talents of this Pelham resident.

This event is free and open to the public.

Free

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Mar17

One Summer Morning

Sunday, March 17, 2019 @ 12:00AMSun, Mar 17, 2019 @ 12:00AM

TADA Theater, 15 West 28th Street 2nd Floor, New York, NY

I'm playing the role of Homeless Man in this cool musical for one night only!

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Dec31

The Michaels

Monday, December 31, 2018 @ 12:00AMMon, Dec 31, 2018 @ 12:00AM

808 Social, 185 Summerfield St, Scarsdale, NY

The Michaels (Rob Michael and me) gettin' all acoustic at 808 Social, New Year's Eve. Join us!

Free

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Nov17

The Michaels

Saturday, November 17, 2018 @ 12:00AMSat, Nov 17, 2018 @ 12:00AM

Paddy's on the Bay, 50 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Oct27

The Michaels

Saturday, October 27, 2018 @ 12:00AMSat, Oct 27, 2018 @ 12:00AM

Paddy's on the Bay, 50 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Sep22

The Michaels

Saturday, September 22, 2018 @ 12:00AMSat, Sep 22, 2018 @ 12:00AM

The Irish Bank, 230 E. Hartsdale Avenue, Hartsdale, NY

Free

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