You've Got A Friend In The 'Biz

About the Book

Author Michael Wood has been described as “the hardest working man in show business”.  He has been called one of the “most connected people in today’s music industry”.  Everything from touring North America to voting on the Grammy Awards to now being a professor at one of the largest colleges in Canada, Michael has tried to take everything he has learned along the way and help aspiring musicians and music executives to reach their goals.  On top of sharing his experiences and ideas, he has called upon some of his “friends in the ‘biz” to share their stories and help point you in the right direction.  People such as Casey Kasem, Ruth McCartney (Paul McCartney’s sister), JT The Brick (Fox Sports Radio), Don Kronberg (worked with Jerry Seinfeld, Martina McBride), Dale Penner (Producer, Nickelback), Shawn Mullins (Grammy Award winning songwriter) and many more have all participated to make this book a down to earth, unpretentious and humorous guide to the music industry.

The back of the book contains contacts in the industry and an opportunity to contact Michael directly to receive hundreds of more contacts making this the most interactive music industry book between writer and reader on the market today.

About the Author

Michael Wood has been involved with recording and touring for most of his adult life.  At the young age of only 31, he has performed for thousands upon thousands performing with Kansas, Buckcherry, Vince Neil (Motley Crue), Everclear and many more.  Michael has performed for the Chicago White Sox, The Cincinnati Reds, The Memphis Redbirds, the IRL and the NHL.  He is currently a member of the recording academy and is voting on the 2008, 50th anniversary Grammy Awards.

Michael is currently signed to Top Sail Productions/Warner, Elektra, Atlantic and was discovered by Casey Kasem.  His major label, debut record was recorded by Dale Penner (Nickelback) and has had tracks featured in MTV's Road Rules and Real World: Denver. 

Michael is currently a college professor teaching "Introduction To The Music Business" and other music related courses at one of the largest schools in Canada.  On top of being a professional musician, Michael has operated City Lights Entertainment, a full service music company that works as a musician/producer management company, a booking agency, a musician consulting company and more.