Michael K & The Chapman Stick

Michael is a Solo Chapman Stick® musical artist with 48 years of experience on an instrument that has only existed for 50 years. Michael provides instrumental music for all occasions on a unique instrument you've probably never even heard of! Chapman Stick players are almost as rare as unicorns, yet Michael has made a successful career as one of the instrument's strongest advocates and prolific recording artists. His music has charted on Billboard, and is used in spas, resorts, airlines, and the CARE Channel, which is beamed into 1500 hospitals nationwide.

Michael has performed for hundreds of corporate and private events and has an impeccable professional reputation. Happy past clients have rewarded him with almost a hundred written reference letters (available on request.)

His music has been featured at Weddings & Receptions, Corporate Events, Art & Wine Events, Festivals & Concerts, Cocktail & Dinner Parties, Galleries, Banquets, Memorial Celebrations, Anniversaries, Business Functions, Luncheons, or any events that would be enhanced by tasteful live music.

Michael Kollwitz is an award-winning artist who has charted on the Billboard charts four times with over 30 releases. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of a revolutionary stringed instrument called The Chapman Stick®. This instrument is capable of producing impressive expressiveness and simultaneous multi-part arrangements. It combines elements of guitar, bass, keyboards, and percussion, and is played more like a piano than a guitar. A true professional, his music is welcomed anywhere tasteful music is appreciated.

Michael Kollwitz's music has resonated globally, receiving significant international airplay. His compositions have been featured in diverse settings, from spas and airlines to over a thousand hospitals on The CARE Channel. A chance encounter in Lahaina, Maui, with the legendary Carlos Santana further underscored the universal appeal of his music. Santana, visibly moved, acknowledged Michael's 'gift of the heart' and how his music brought him joy from the very first listen.

Completely self-contained. If need be I can use battery-powered amplifiers and I can play anywhere. Use your imagination. Clients have hired me to perform in some of the most unusual places! My equipment easily fits into a Jeep, so I could conceivably perform just about anywhere in the Sedona area as long as you take me to the desired location. Of course, I also perform in typical settings. I can also work with your professional sound reinforcement provider at more significant, larger events. Just ask: I've probably already done it somewhere over the years, and I'm confident we can work out whatever you wish.