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“ With Light Still Shines The Same, Mike Gutierrez-May has crafted an album that is both deeply personal and broadly accessible. His ability to balance serious social commentary with lighthearted fun gives the album a sense of balance that few artists can achieve. It’s a record that invites reflection while also offering moments of joy and humor, showcasing Gutierrez-May’s multifaceted talent as a songwriter and performer. Whether he’s confronting history’s darker moments, grappling with personal loss, or indulging in the absurd, Gutierrez-May brings sincerity and heart to every note. Light Still Shines The Same is an album that proves Mike Gutierrez-May is not only a master of his craft, but a storyteller with a rare gift for capturing the intricacies of the human experience. ” - Whitney Miller, Vocal Media
“Michael Gutierrez-May’s “Destiny” is a quietly captivating country-folk track that leans heavily into the beauty of simplicity. From the very first note, the listener is drawn into a world that feels both intimately personal and universally relatable. Gutierrez-May's vocal delivery is the heart of the song—soft and welcoming, it envelops the listener in a warmth that only grows as the story unfolds. His voice carries a sense of vulnerability, with each line feeling like an earnest conversation between him and the listener, as if he's confiding a life story steeped in both joy and struggle. Michael Gutierrez-May creates a space where the listener is invited to reflect alongside him. With a vocal presence that feels both tender and reassuring, paired with a guitar arrangement that is as earthy as it is effective, “Destiny” is a song that honors both the beauty and complexity of life’s journey, and does so with a subtle grace that lingers long after the track has ended. ” - Andre Avanessian, Radio Airplay Reviews”
“Short, sweet, and loving, She Was My Angel by Michael Gutierrez-May melts the heart and tries to sooth the soul. This new Folk song is a remembrance to someone who made a life-changing impact before passing away too soon. It describes her as being angelic, protective, and a best friend. While this material could give rise to an outburst of emotions, Gutierrez-May sings gently with conviction and sincerity. He has created a wonderful overall sound that pulls at the listener's feelings while still being dignified. All of this occurs over a simple acoustic guitar accompaniment, and is peppered with some lovely harmonies in the song's chorus. Overall, She Was My Angel is a wonderful tribute song by Michael Gutierrez-May that can bring a tear to any listener's eye.” - Zachary Larson, Radio Airplay Reviews”
Light Still Shines The same
December, 2024
This new album (2024) features 12 original songs and guest appearances from six other local artists! Produced by Stephen Martin, sound engineering by Joe Clapp at Ultrasound Studios. Album outtakes featured in music player below, Cover art by Ashley Mauzy.
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Michael Gutierrez-May is a singer-songwriter who is focusing on original songwriting, songwriting collaborations and occasional live performances. He has been involved in folk and acoustic music for the past 35 years as a coffeehouse manager, concert organizer and now as a songwriter and performer.
His new album Light Still Shines The Same, released in December 2024 has been described as a “luminous journey through history with heart and humor” by Whitney Miller of Vocal Media. The two singles, Destiny and She was My Angel can be found on Spotify, Pandora and other streaming platforms and the title track Light Still Shines The Same is currently featured on the World Music platform Ethnocloud, where it is #19 in the Top 40 for the month of March.
Michael has two previous studio albums, Drifting To The Right (2021) and Firefly In A Jar of Emotion (2017), one studio EP, Fifty Miles Away (2011) and one digital album of live recorded performances, Carrots, Geese and the Dead Leprechaun (2012). All are available via streaming services (Spotify, Pandora, Tidal, Apple Music, Amazon Music) and on Bandcamp.
Over the past 12 years, Michael has participated in the annual February Album Writing Month (FAWM) online. Since 2017, he has also been part of a songwriting group, the Quiet Corner Songwriters Meetup organized by Kala Farnham (Connecticut State Troubador, 2022). He also belongs to ISSA Boston/Northeast and has performed in songwriting showcases for the past two years. Michael is a member of NSAI and American Songwriter. Michael works as a psychotherapist by day. He currently lives in Uxbridge, MA with his partner Diane Wood.
Michael Gutierrez-May
Mikegtz22@aol.com,
508-415-5096
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