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'''Michael Tolcher''' is an American [[singer-songwriter]] who blends [[Pop music|pop]], [[blues]], and [[Rhythm and blues|urban grooves]]. He was born in [[Front Royal, Virginia|Front Royal]], [[Virginia (U.S. state)|Virginia]], and has lived most of his life in and around [[Atlanta, Georgia]].
'''Michael Tolcher''' is an American singer-songwriter who blends pop, [[blues]], and [[Rhythm and blues|urban grooves]]. He was born in [[Front Royal, Virginia|Front Royal]], [[Virginia (U.S. state)|Virginia]], and has lived most of his life in and around [[Atlanta]], Georgia.


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Growing up just south of [[Atlanta, Georgia]], Tolcher, who got into music at a young age and wrote his first song at five, had his first public performance in his church choir around the same time. He was into sports his entire life, and ran track at [[University of Tennessee at Chattanooga|UTC]] and [[Georgia Institute of Technology|Georgia Tech]]. He was injured in 1996 and began to then focus on music. He got his start at the [[1996 Summer Olympics|Olympics]] in Atlanta as a street performer. Tolcher soon began touring in small venues around the country. Eventually arriving in New York City, he recorded his album ''[[I Am (Michael Tolcher album)|I Am]]'' with producers Pop Rox in late 2003. It was released on [[Octone Records]] in 2004, and he toured as opening act for such artists as [[Maroon 5]], [[Dave Matthews Band]], [[Blues Traveler]], [[Gavin Degraw]], [[G Love & Special Sauce]], [[The Funky Meters]], [[Pat McGee Band]], [[Everclear (band)|Everclear]], [[The Clarks]], [[Hanson (band)|Hanson]], and [[Sister Hazel]].<ref>Gloss, Megan. "Michael Tolcher", ''[[Telegraph Herald]]'', 2005-04-27, p. A8.</ref>
Growing up just south of [[Atlanta]], Georgia, Tolcher, who got into music at a young age and wrote his first song at five, had his first public performance in his church choir around the same time. He was into sports his entire life, and ran track at [[University of Tennessee at Chattanooga|UTC]] and [[Georgia Institute of Technology|Georgia Tech]]. He was injured in 1996 and began to then focus on music. He got his start at the [[1996 Summer Olympics|Olympics]] in Atlanta as a street performer. Tolcher soon began touring in small venues around the country. Eventually arriving in New York City, he recorded his album ''[[I Am (Michael Tolcher album)|I Am]]'' with producers Pop Rox in late 2003. It was released on [[Octone Records]] in 2004, and he toured as opening act for such artists as [[Maroon 5]], [[Dave Matthews Band]], [[Blues Traveler]], [[Gavin Degraw]], [[G Love & Special Sauce]], [[The Funky Meters]], [[Pat McGee Band]], [[Everclear (band)|Everclear]], [[The Clarks]], [[Hanson (band)|Hanson]], and [[Sister Hazel]].<ref>Gloss, Megan. "Michael Tolcher", ''[[Telegraph Herald]]'', 2005-04-27, p. A8.</ref>


Tolcher's song "Sooner or Later" was the theme song for [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s 2004–2005 series ''[[Life As We Know It (TV series)|Life As We Know It]]''.<ref>Taylor, Chuck (2006-01-07). "Michael Tolcher: Sooner or Later", ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' '''118''' (1): 38.</ref> It also appears in the [[NBC]] sitcom ''[[Scrubs (TV Series)|Scrubs]]'' at the end of the episode titled "[[My Rite of Passage (Scrubs episode)|My Rite of Passage]]".
Tolcher's song "Sooner or Later" was the theme song for [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s 2004–2005 series ''[[Life As We Know It (TV series)|Life As We Know It]]''.<ref>Taylor, Chuck (January 7, 2006). "Michael Tolcher: Sooner or Later", ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' '''118''' (1): 38.</ref> It also appears in the [[NBC]] sitcom ''[[Scrubs (TV Series)|Scrubs]]'' at the end of the episode titled "[[My Rite of Passage (Scrubs episode)|My Rite of Passage]]".


His song,"Bad Habits" featured in the episode [[One Tree Hill (season 2)#Episodes|"Near Wild Heaven"]] in the second season of [[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]].
His song,"Bad Habits" featured in the episode [[One Tree Hill (season 2)#Episodes|"Near Wild Heaven"]] in the second season of [[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]].
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His song "Mission Responsible" was used as part of a public service announcement for the [[American Lung Association]] in 2004.<ref>"Lung association releases music video PSA featuring Octone Records star", ''Health & Medicine Week'', 2004-09-27, p. 500.</ref>
His song "Mission Responsible" was used as part of a public service announcement for the [[American Lung Association]] in 2004.<ref>"Lung association releases music video PSA featuring Octone Records star", ''Health & Medicine Week'', 2004-09-27, p. 500.</ref>


His song : "Speed Feels Better" was licensed out by Hilton Hotels and used for their 2008 Beijing Olympics Campaign.
His song : "Speed Feels Better" was licensed out by Hilton Hotels and used for their 2008 Beijing Olympics Campaign.


His EP ''In the Meantime'' was released on March 10, 2009, and features "Speed Feels Better", "Wanting You Now", "Speed Feels Better Acoustic", and "Speed Feels Better" video. The "Speed Feels Better" video features cameos from various athletes: [[Amanda Beard]], [[Andy Roddick]], [[Barry Sanders]], [[Kimmie Meissner]], and [[Rick Ankiel]].
His EP ''In the Meantime'' was released on March 10, 2009, and features "Speed Feels Better", "Wanting You Now", "Speed Feels Better Acoustic", and "Speed Feels Better" video. The "Speed Feels Better" video features cameos from various athletes: [[Amanda Beard]], [[Andy Roddick]], [[Barry Sanders]], [[Kimmie Meissner]], and [[Rick Ankiel]].




Tolcher released his second full length album "Eleven" on May 4, 2015.
Tolcher released his second full length album "Eleven" on May 4, 2015.
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In 2016 Michael had the good fortune of meeting [[REO Speedwagon]] at the [[Chicago White Sox]] game while singing the national anthem. He was invited on the spot to open some shows for them around the country.
In 2016 Michael had the good fortune of meeting [[REO Speedwagon]] at the [[Chicago White Sox]] game while singing the national anthem. He was invited on the spot to open some shows for them around the country.


Spring/ SUMMER 2018 : Tolcher is in the process of recording another album and will join [[Chicago (band) ]] and [[Reo Speedwagon]] on tour in 36 cities around the USA.
Spring/ SUMMER 2018 : Tolcher is in the process of recording another album and will join [[Chicago (band)]] and [[Reo Speedwagon]] on tour in 36 cities around the USA.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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*''[[I Am (Michael Tolcher album)|I Am]]'' (2004)
*''[[I Am (Michael Tolcher album)|I Am]]'' (2004)
* ''Eleven'' (2015)
* ''Eleven'' (2015)
* ''Elemental'' (2018)


=== Singles ===
=== Singles ===
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Latest revision as of 08:06, 29 September 2023

Michael Tolcher
Background information
BornFront Royal, Virginia, U.S.
OriginAtlanta, Georgia
GenresPop rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
LabelsA&M/Octone
Universal Music Group
Websitemichaeltolcher.com

Michael Tolcher is an American singer-songwriter who blends pop, blues, and urban grooves. He was born in Front Royal, Virginia, and has lived most of his life in and around Atlanta, Georgia.

Biography

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Growing up just south of Atlanta, Georgia, Tolcher, who got into music at a young age and wrote his first song at five, had his first public performance in his church choir around the same time. He was into sports his entire life, and ran track at UTC and Georgia Tech. He was injured in 1996 and began to then focus on music. He got his start at the Olympics in Atlanta as a street performer. Tolcher soon began touring in small venues around the country. Eventually arriving in New York City, he recorded his album I Am with producers Pop Rox in late 2003. It was released on Octone Records in 2004, and he toured as opening act for such artists as Maroon 5, Dave Matthews Band, Blues Traveler, Gavin Degraw, G Love & Special Sauce, The Funky Meters, Pat McGee Band, Everclear, The Clarks, Hanson, and Sister Hazel.[1]

Tolcher's song "Sooner or Later" was the theme song for ABC's 2004–2005 series Life As We Know It.[2] It also appears in the NBC sitcom Scrubs at the end of the episode titled "My Rite of Passage".

His song,"Bad Habits" featured in the episode "Near Wild Heaven" in the second season of One Tree Hill.

His song "Mission Responsible" was used as part of a public service announcement for the American Lung Association in 2004.[3]

His song : "Speed Feels Better" was licensed out by Hilton Hotels and used for their 2008 Beijing Olympics Campaign.

His EP In the Meantime was released on March 10, 2009, and features "Speed Feels Better", "Wanting You Now", "Speed Feels Better Acoustic", and "Speed Feels Better" video. The "Speed Feels Better" video features cameos from various athletes: Amanda Beard, Andy Roddick, Barry Sanders, Kimmie Meissner, and Rick Ankiel.

Tolcher released his second full length album "Eleven" on May 4, 2015.

In 2016 Michael had the good fortune of meeting REO Speedwagon at the Chicago White Sox game while singing the national anthem. He was invited on the spot to open some shows for them around the country.

Spring/ SUMMER 2018 : Tolcher is in the process of recording another album and will join Chicago (band) and Reo Speedwagon on tour in 36 cities around the USA.

Discography

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EPs

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  • Michael Tolcher EP (2003)
  • See You Soon EP (2008)
  • In the Meantime EP (2009)

Albums

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  • I Am (2004)
  • Eleven (2015)
  • Elemental (2018)

Singles

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  • "Mission Responsible" (2004)
  • "Sooner or Later" (2005)
  • "Speed Feels Better" (2009)

Compilations

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  • "Auld Lang Syne" on New Artist Holiday EP (2005)

References

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  1. ^ Gloss, Megan. "Michael Tolcher", Telegraph Herald, 2005-04-27, p. A8.
  2. ^ Taylor, Chuck (January 7, 2006). "Michael Tolcher: Sooner or Later", Billboard 118 (1): 38.
  3. ^ "Lung association releases music video PSA featuring Octone Records star", Health & Medicine Week, 2004-09-27, p. 500.
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