"Progressive folk mixed with redwoods, diners, grassy plains, a dash of longing, and a bit of road dust for texture."

Michael lived in central Alaska for many years before migrating to the music circles of Portland, Oregon. Together with travels across the U.S. and a period in Europe as a child, the pure wilderness and extreme seasonal swings of Alaska crystallized his sense of what is often felt even more than is seen. These journeys along roads less traveled resulted in a deep fascination with open, cinematic spaces, along with the wider language of the heart.  All are elements which find their way into his imagery-rich songwriting. "It is often in these quieter places that what is true and real becomes more apparent; one can feel the unbroken connection to the pulse of life," he says.

Seattle, WA alt/folk/punk/country band.

email: thethreateningtownsfolk@gmail.com
facebook: The Threatening Townsfolk

EP Release - September 2015

Contact: Dan Gallagher 206-734-2971 for booking info.

Wordsmith Strummer with a bad guitar and a good song.

Independent Review for "A Game of Swans" from Marc Higgins (Northern Sky Magazine):  "Eleven songs and an instrumental to close, this is an album of smooth Folk Blues and Country by a fine vocalist and songwriter. It flows around you, comfortable, comforting, well crafted and warming, like a familiar vintage coat on a fresh woodland walk. "  January 2019

I'm a performing songwriter based in Seattle originally hailing from Central Oklahoma.  My latest CD is "Roses Guide To Time Travel" (2010 Rose Rock Records).  New cd in the works now "A Game of Swans".

"Dillon has a quiet laid back approach, but she doesn’t have to hoot and holler loudly to get her message across. ‘Sweet Honey’ has echoes of Vika and Linda, ‘Last Train On The Line’ chugs along to emphasise the train theme, ‘Desert Song’ revisits Gram and Emmylou territory and ‘No Goodbyes’ references not only Paul Kelly but also Townes van Zandt."

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