The Heart Machine, taken from from Fritz Lang's 1927 sci-fi masterpiece Metropolis, originated in February, 2010. Original music is the focus of this local Sarasota, Fl. band, playing catchy, lyrical indie rock in the Sarasota area and beyond. Formed by singer/songwriter Michael Miller, the three piece rock band is enjoying local success as the band continues to evolve and expand their fan base.

I do play guitar and sing regularly originals and I used to play covers more but not so much anymore.  I also love playing clarinet and I have a battery of other instruments I mess on but voice/guitar/clarinet are my top priorities. I just haven't gotten the courage up really to post my playing.. though i will play at parties and friends houses/gatherings whenever it seems right.. so.. Its a kinda personal challenge I've procrastinated  to long to start posting my songs.. z( one of these days.. take care peeps. 

Jim Beckwith is a singer with a unique and compelling voice; a soulful texture that draws on influences from jazz and pop to R&B and voices from around the world. His voice has been called 'a male Sade' and Placido Domingo, Jr. called it something "like a refined Sting". Even so, he shows up with a voice all his own, and lyrics that make you think and feel. As a solo performance he'll usually do finger-style acoustic guitar, but don't be surprised if he pulls out a drum or bass to sing along with. Beckwith has players on his CD that have worked with major artists like Sting, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Rickie Lee Jones and Taj Mahal.


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