THE LATEST NEWS
MG PLEA TO JIMMY FALLON
PERFORMING ON THE TONIGHT SHOW
My aspirations to perform on The Tonight Show and have a lip sync battle with Jimmy Fallon are no longer a secret. In fact - quite the opposite. I started sending Jimmy 1-minute video pleas a couple of months ago and will continue to do so until the end of the tour. I'm beyond a fan of his brilliant talent. On a regular basis - he makes me laugh on the road while my RV is parked in a Vermont Walmart or boondocking in the middle of nowhere in Georgia. This goal might sound a lil' crazy but no crazier than this year long extravaganza. I have my lip sync songs decided on and I'm ready to rock out on that stage with one of the strongest tunes I have ever written. Click below for the latest plea. All the others are also on YouTube.
MY LIL' 48 STATE TOUR
Halfway through! Hard to believe it's been 6 months and 24 states since I sang beside a cactus in Mesa, AZ to kick-off this tour. Even for a gypsy like me - this has been an incredibly transient and magical adventure. Like all true journeys - it has been filled with both divine moments and obstacles but no matter how challenging the road gets - it ALWAYS makes perfect sense when I start singing at a show. Thank-you universe for providing people to meet with hearts the size of the moon. To everyone I have been able to reach through the songs I sing - thank-you. Like my Facebook page below to be notified about my next concert! Thanks Jenks Farmer in South Carolina for this fantastical photo!
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NEW YORK - PART II
A second show was added for NY because...it's NY and it marks the halfway point of the tour AND the campground I stayed at had a bonafide outdoor stage! A special thank-you to my kind contact for allowing me to utilize those floorboards. Some things are meant to be and performing in the picturesque setting of General Clinton Park was one of them. *Full concert link coming soon.
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SCHODACK LANDING, NY
To say this has been an adventure is an understatement. This has already been quite a wild ride - literally! To say it wouldn't be the same without all of you is even a bigger understatement. This was a special night in Upstate New York! We celebrated this 24th virtual show as I sang in front of the house that brought me across the continent.
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BENNINGTON, VERMONT
This virtual concert streamed from the Bennington, VT Welcome Center. This was the 23rd official show of the 'My Lil' 48 State Tour'. I will be performed inside the building as the Green Mountains and the Bennington Monument provided the beautiful backdrop.
BOOK YOUR SPECIAL EVENT
I purposefully set a loose itinerary to be available for extra gigs along the way to maximize my time in each state - ex: private house concerts, special events, concert bookings etc... If you have an event you might want to book me for in the coming months - just reach out. Whether you are in Ohio, Washington or Alabama - knowing a potential gig to add to the calendar ahead of time will help with the trajectory of this traveling extravaganza!
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MAKING A ONE-TIME DONATION
We are 3 states in on this 48 state tour and it seems to get better with every show! Thanks for being in the crowd, for sharing my dream and for all of your inspiring words. Knowing I'm reaching you in a some kind of positive way makes all of these miles make sense. I love what I do and the best feeling is knowing it reaches your soul. Thank-you!
I want to make every show accessible for everyone - which is why there is no charge for every concert. I appreciate the tips because there are unavoidable hard costs such as food and gas to bring you songs live every week form somewhere in the US. Again - for those who were and are in a position to tip - thank-you.
To provide another option for fans who want to help support this tour - you can now donate directly to help with tour expenses. I understand that we are all living in very uncertain times and we all have different monetary situations. If you are fan and want to show your support through a one-time donation - there are 3 ways to donate. Please know that every dollar donated goes to help with the numerous hard costs of this tour. Thank-you in advance.
WAYS TO DONATE
1. PAYPAL
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/michaelgabrielmusic
*You will be given the option to pay in USD or CAD or whatever currency you choose.
2. VENMO:
Profile: Michael-Gabriel-49
*If you have a Venmo account - this is another secure option
3. EMAIL: mgabrielmusic@yahoo.com
*This gives you the option for a direct email transfer.