Michael King: A Heart of The Blues
Born in Dallas, Texas in 1981, Michael was raised in a musical household where his father, John King, served as his lifelong mentor. Music was priority one (after school, of course). Starting on the drum stool in diapers, Michael began formal piano lessons at age 8, performing recitals until 16. He soon drummed for his church youth group, eventually graduating to the main service.
For over 20 years, Michael honed his craft as a drummer in the Dallas/Fort Worth blues scene, sharing stages with legends like Hash Brown, Texas Slim, Holland K Smith, Shawn Pittman, Joey Love, and more. Though he and his brother dabbled with guitar growing up, it wasn't until age 23 that blues truly touched his soul. With influences like Stevie Ray Vaughan lighting the spark, his enthusiasm for blues has grown into a lifelong devotion to Albert Collins, Albert King, Buddy Guy, Gary Moore and creating his own original blues ballads.
In summer 2023, after his previous band dissolved, Michael picked up the guitar in earnest and formed Michael King & The Icebreakers. He dreams of one day sharing the stage with the likes of Kingfish, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Susan Tedeschi.
Michael King & The Icebreakers
Born from a deep love and respect for the late, great Albert Collins, Michael King & The Icebreakers is a Texas Blues/Rock force dedicated to keeping the blues alive. Fronted by Dallas native Michael King, guitarist, singer, and songwriter, this band channels raw emotion through soulful, powerful playing and lyrics drawn straight from real life highs and lows.
The Band
Our mission is simple: keep the blues alive. We blend heartfelt originals with crowd favorite covers to connect generations through the universal language of feeling. We're a passionate crew hungry to hit the road locally, nationally, and internationally, sharing our sound with the world.
Michael King – Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar
Tommy Katona – Rhythm & Lead Guitar
Adam Baker – Bass Guitar
Phillip Law – Drums
John Perry – Baritone Saxophone
Debut Album: Come With Me
Recorded with an all-star lineup, Michael Brown (drums), Reo Casey (bass), and Sparky Montoya (keys/Hammond organ), our first record Come With Me is primed for release. As Michael puts it: "The band needs to get on the road and tour." They're ready to do whatever it takes.
The Power of the Blues
Blues isn't just sound, it's emotion in motion.
It lifts you up when you're low, pulls you back in when you're drifting, and reminds you that you're alive.
It speaks the truths we can't always say, carries the weight of our yesterdays, and fuels our hope for tomorrow.
Music is the beat that keeps our hearts beating.