Michael Coughlan is a songwriter who has lived in towns across the country - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Drummondville, Quebec, Toronto, Ontario, and Medicine Hat, Alberta to name a few. His debut album, 'The Sixth Avenue Verses' was produced by underground roots music hero Shannon Lyon. From a lyrical standpoint he paints in bold strokes, delivering unfettered compositions strongly rooted in story. His influences include Neil Young, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, The Replacements, Shannon Lyon, Leonard Cohen, Steve Earle, Rush, Bob Dylan, Warren Zevon, and many more. ﻿Coughlan is also an actor and is sometimes recognized for his starring role in the underground classic short film 'Nuit Blanche'.

Contact: wmcoughlan@gmail.com
National Midnight Star was formed by songwriter Michael Coughlan upon meeting drummer Dan Roseveare and his multi-instrumentalist uncle, Jim Roseveare in early 2012. The band has quickly captivated audiences with their neo-roots anthems and folk-country parables. Lyrically, Coughlan paints in bold strokes, spinning tales of triumph and woe over evocative and haunting harmonies. His songwriting is inspired by the likes of Neil Young, Shannon Lyon, Bob Dylan, Warren Zevon, Dinosaur Jr, Steve Earle,The Replacements, Son Volt, Whiskeytown, and Kris Kristofferson. National Midnight Star is based in Medicine Hat, Canada.

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