About Michael Vesterskov

Michael Vesterskovs music is characterized by catchy and meaningful pop/rock songs, that never leaves the audience untouched. Besides being a frank songwriter Michael Vesterskov is distinguished by a rarely seen sense of his audience. He is the confidential troubadour, and with intimacy and humor, in close dialogue with his listeners, he leads them through life and the world as it appears in Vesterskovs poetic universe.

In addition to new songs from the upcoming CD Michael Vesterskov plays songs from his huge back catalog, such as Shower to the People, One day you’re in next day you’re out, En dag i Madrid, Dreams and strange pictures, Vil gøre det godt igen, Sådan er det, and others – all songs, that are played frequently on Danish Radio P4 and P4 Sweden.
Michael Vesterskov appears as both solo and with band.

Listen to the songs Dreams and strange pictures, Get on the wheels, Instrumentel with words
Watch the video Down by law from the latest album Morning Sessions

About Michael Vesterskov
Since the debut album Westwood from 1992, Michael Vesterskov has released 10 albums, 2 EPs and several singles – including the critically acclaimed albums Stockholm sessions, Blossom from the dirt and Længslernes allé.
In 2009 Vesterskov stood behind the theatre concert Det blå hotel at Jomfru Ane Teatret in Aalborg. Debuted in 2010 as author of I lænestolens dybe stille ro.
The EP Så ryster vi posen released in september 2011 as a comment to the danish parliament.
New Album Morning sessions out junly 2012.
New single out Drømme drømmes alene on the occasion of a tour in Denmark spring 2012.

I can truly state that Michael Vesterskov is one of a kind. I was a witness at his performance at JAX, in which he captivated the audience with his lush vocal melodies and intricate guitar textures. He drew you in with each song, each strum, each breath and left the audience wanting more. I now sit and wait for his return.
NATHAN FELIX, ORGANIZER AT THE CONCERT IN AUSTIN TEXAS, AUGUST 2012

Michael Vesterskov F. 1959 i Aalborg. Bosiddende i København
Civil stand: Gift , 2 børn
Michael Vesterskov er født i Aalborg og vokset op ved limfjorden i den nordjyske by Nibe.

Michael Vesterskov er musiker, sanger og komponist – men frem for alt et menneske med alt, hvad det indebærer: skrøbelig og samtidig stærk. Usikker og stålsat. Lys og mørke. Sensitiv, hudløs, tænksom, melankolsk til tider sorrigfuld, som et såret dyr der trækker sig bort for at slikke sine sår når livet gør ondt – på andre og på ham selv. Michael Vesterskov er et retfærdighedssøgende menneske med en stærk moral og stor empati.

En tøjlet rebel – tøjlet, fordi han ved, at han med for stærk vrede støder andre fra sig. En sandhedssøger i stadig bevægelse efter at finde sin bestemmelse i livet. Og i stadig søgning efter svar på livets store og små spørgsmål. Et barn omgivet af nisser og feer, drømme og fantasier og samtidig til stede i det nu, der omgiver ham – politisk engageret og indigneret og engageret og interesseret i mennesker. I liv.

På alle de energier skaber Michael Vesterskov sine tekster og sine sange. Hudløse, dybe sange inspireret af en stemning, en avisartikel, en morgentåge udover marken ud for hans vindue, børns leg, et menneskes sorg – hans egen sorg. Michael Vesterskov tør det de færreste tør. Og gør det de færreste gør: han lytter.