New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Michael
Alexander is a Middle Western style recording artist born in Virginia and raised in Madison Wisconsin. He has played all over the United States over a time Period of the Last 18 years. He was the lead singer and Rhythm Guitar player in the Rock band SAND for 10 years. Michael has shared the stage with some of the best in music to include support for many national acts in many different Genres such as: Gary Allan, Dwight Yoakam,
Wynonna Judd, Justin Moore,
Aaron Lewis, Rick Springfield, Joan Jett, Everclear, Lita Ford, Lorrie Morgan,
Smash Mouth,
George Thorogood,
George Clinton and Korn...just to name a few.
Michael is also a member of "The Brotherhood" (also performing at 3:00 on May 29th) With Nashville Recording artist Rick Monroe and Scott Wilson of the Rock Band "Saving Abel". The First Brotherhood single was released in early 2022 "Till the Wheels Fall" and featured Marshall Dutton of
Hinder and Neal Middleton of Royal Bliss.
The return of MABW to
Willow Island after the start of COVID induced a 2 year hiatus, holds much more impact for
Alexander than the Typical artist playing Brat Fest, as Michael has also helped book the event for the last 17 years, as well as being the Entertainment director for the event for the last 8 years.
When asked about being back on the island,
Alexander stated "It feels great, what else is there to say, It's a very special event, I feel lucky to be part of something that means so much to so many people. Tim and
Kevin Metcalfe have carried on the tradition their Father Tom started 40 years ago, of an amazing civically minded event and has really taken it to another level.
We have been able to raise Over 2.3 Million dollars for charity while having a lot of fun doing it. Not holding the event was tough. For the charity's, for the Community and for us as the people that put on the event. It's good to be back!"
You can Check out Michael
Alexander & Big Whiskey's set at 6:00 on the Grand Stage Friday night. For more information go to www.Bratfest.com
Big Whiskey is: Paul Zander, Dain DiMattia, Mike Huberty and Wendy Lynn Marcus. They are the backing band for Michael Alexander.