america
2007
Your World
2004
10/16/07 - "america" hits national TOP 10 radio!

Once the high-volume lead guitarist of Femme Fatale and The Sharks (aka Mick Nichols), Michael now makes waves around the world with an Acoustic/Pop/Rock solo career. His most recent release - 'america' (2007) - reached #6 on the national Adult Contemporary charts. Touring almost exclusively in East Asia for the last few years, Michael's mission is creating a cultural bridge through his music, and through his non-profit organization - hashi.org -dedicated to facilitating cultural exchange between America and East Asia.
"america" CD
Your World CD
"Your World" at iTunes
"Bridge of No Return" at iTunes
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MJD Your World Lyrics
Michael - guitars/vocals

LATEST NEWS...

June, 2008 - Michael returns to Japan. BLOG here. Does show in Tokyo, and promotes hashi.org.

March, 2008 - "Bridge of No Return" video chosen as Official Selection at upcoming International Digital Video Festival in Hollywood, CA during the last week of March - CLICK HERE.

January,2008 - "america" honored to be in Top 100 for 2007 national radio charts. CLICK HERE to see FMQB national year-end chart.

November,2007-"america" music video showing in theaters across California. Cinespots signs deal to include video in pre-shows.

October 19,2007 - "america" hits the TOP10!!!! This week,#6 on the nationwide FMQB AC charts! "america" continues to be added to radio stations' playlists across America! CLICK HERE

October 13, 2007 - "Bridge of No Return" music video is honored at the Kern Projections Film Festival CLICK HERE.

October 3,2007 - Michael written up in the industry magazine "FRIDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK" CLICK HERE

September 2007 - Michael tours Japan - this time...unplugged! CLICK HERE for tour blog and pics.

September 14, 2007- MICHAEL J. DOWNEY is Touring Japan as Single "america" Goes TOP 40! CLICK HERE.

September 4, 2007 - The new domestic release from Michael J Downey and the World, a 9-song CD - "america" - available in stores and online. For more info, CLICK HERE. UPDATE 09/07/07 - "america" SOLD OUT at Amazon.com and CDBaby on the first day! CDBaby now re-stocked, Amazon.com will be soon.

August 31, 2007 - The world premiere of the new video "america"! MJD and the World's new video will premiere on Google Video at 6pm (PST). Michael will be online from 6-7pm to answer your comments and questions online! CLICK HERE for details.

August 22,2007 - "america" #1 MOST-ADDED SINGLE on the FMQB AC charts! "america" is added to radio stations' playlists across America! CLICK HERE

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Christina Rasch- Keyboards/vocals
Jessica - Bass Guitar