Michael Murphy has been writing and singing for most of his life, and while never being one to stand still in a stagnant pond of one style, has grown into a powerful vocalist and instrumentalist. With a big grin, he describes his performances as “not particularly pretty!” And, although his voice, over the years, has abandoned the deep baritone of his youth, it has given way to a divine gravelly texture, that is described by some as haunting and soulful. The same is said about his guitar style, raw, aggressive, but powerful like his voice. His shows are likened to more of an experience than a performance.