Michele Van Kleef

Rank #1 Portland, OR Americana / Acoustic Soul / Country

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Members: Michele Van Kleef

Sounds Like: Sheryl Crow, Heart, Brandi Carlile, Sia Furler, Eva Cassidy

Label: Lazy Bones Recordings

Manager: M. Jakobson

Bio: Michele is currently recording her 2nd full length solo record at Portland's Kung Fu Bakery Recording Studio with Producer/Guitarist Tim Ellis, featuring Hall & Oates drummer Michael Braun, Troy Welstad (Pink, A Fine Frenzy, Hilary Duff) on keyboards, and Jamin Swenson on bass.

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GRASS ROOTS
Apr 5, 2013
So I guess I am doing my own kind of "Kickstarter" campaign, just without a 3rd ... [more]

With a little help from my ...
Apr 4, 2013
Hi friends! So the time has come to get in the studio to start recording this re... [more]

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Press

“Wilsonville musician and Starbucks barista Michele Van Kleef will soon be serving up a double shot of coffee accompanied by her own music. Songs from her CD will be included on the playlist sent May 29 to Starbucks stores worldwide. Van Kleef, an accomplished solo musician and former singer with indie band Calobo, made the connection last June when she was the featured entertainer at the opening of the Starbucks in the Brewery Blocks. Mingling with guests after her solo acoustic set, she met Cliff Burrows, president of Starbucks. The next week, she emailed him and said it would mean the world to her if he would pass on her album to his music department, and he connected her with Timothy Jones, who heads up the music selection for Starbucks stores. She received a voice message from Jones, praising her album and confirming it would be included on one of the playlists mixed especially for Starbucks stores. ”

— Cathie Ericson, The Oregonian

“Michele's voice is one of the best I've heard. It’s silky, strong and diverse, reminiscent of Ann and Nancy Wilson.”

— Ginger Caviness, GC Productions

“Melodic, rich, unexpected and the songs, beautifully crafted. It’s all delivered with really wonderful production detail. (Tchad Blake and Scott Schorr).”

— Inessa- Programming Assistant On Air-On Line Content Producer , KINKfm Radio

"Edgefield Winery: Michele Van Kleef ~ A former member of Calobo and the lead singer of Mackabella, Michele is just straight-up cool. She can sashay from raspy-voiced rocker to acoustic singer-songwriter-type in less time than it takes to put a needle on a record. I especially dig her song "Paint You Red," a tune that starts off almost jazzy, but then slides into rock instrumentation with just a hint of island beats. On top of which, of course, you'll find Van Kleef's well-honed vocals."

— Jonanna Widner, Music Staff, McMenamins Blog

“But it is Van Kleef’s vocal skills that steal the show during a live performance.”

— Josh Kulla, Wilsonville Spokesman

“Amazing Local Musician to Open for KINK FM”

— Villebois Village Center

“A woman whose power will make you feel utterly controlled by the music...”

— Stepping Out - Jackson Hole News

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Michele Van Kleef has a show on 05/19/2013 at 08:00 PM @ Jenkins ... in Hillsboro, OR http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/200856778 #concert

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Play "Your Own Way-Acoustic"

Your Own Way-Acoust…

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Play "Willing - Acoustic"

Willing - Acoustic

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Play "Caught"

Caught

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Play "Snow"

Snow

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Fri
May 31

McMenamins Grand Lodge
Forest Grove, OR, US | 7:00pm
McMenamins Grand Lodge
Forest Grove, OR, US
Fri May 31 7:00pm
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This is Justin's Show and he's graciously invited me to play a set at the Grand Lodge!
Sat
Jun 1

Town Center Park
Wilsonville, OR, US | 1:00pm
Town Center Park
Wilsonville, OR, US
Sat Jun 01 1:00pm
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Wilsonville Festival of Arts
Thu
Jun 20

McMenamins Wilsonville
Wilsonville, OR, US | 6:00pm
McMenamins Wilsonville
Wilsonville, OR, US
Thu Jun 20 6:00pm
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Sat
Jun 29

Malibu's
Vancouver, WA, US | 8:00pm
Malibu's
Vancouver, WA, US
Sat Jun 29 8:00pm
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Thu
Jul 18

McMenamins Old Church a…
Wilsonville, OR, US | 6:00pm
McMenamins Old Church and...
Wilsonville, OR, US
Thu Jul 18 6:00pm
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Outside in the amphitheater!

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CWC.
Hi from CWC-SCOTLAND,glad to share.
Mammsie Graham
amazing music
Madi White
Lovin your songwriting and what a beautiful voice!
So To Speak
Stopping by to listen to some of your great tracks and show support! Take care!
Rich Pulin Musical F...
You sound great! Plz listen to our music..... And lets work together! Kindly, Rich rpmf
MikeWhitePresents
SitarTastic!! Just lovin that Harrison-like groove and vibe to "caught", and when I got into "paint you red", it's clear you've got an amazing skill with twisting words and ...