Originally from Florida, Michael Lesousky began playing music when he was fifteen years old. Upon moving to Georgia (where he currently resides), Lesousky found his musical place with the Grassland String Band. And now, furthering his musical journey, Lesousky will independently release his first solo album, Deep Shade of Blue, on August 16th. The seven track project showcases a simple style, with only vocals and acoustic guitar, that flows with the sounds of country, blues, and folk. Telling the story of Michael’s move to Athens and the path that led to him discovering himself as an artist and individual, the album begins with the simple honesty and gentle strumming of “Bored Out of My Mind.” That’s followed by the bouncy “Locomotion” where he plows forward while also acknowledging being held back by the “ghosts of my past,” the blues, and emotion, filled “Don’t Walk Away” and the desolate “Dark Hollow." The album is rounded out by three impactful tracks: “Back In The Bottle,” a sorrowful and lonesome song whose sentiments can be felt even more powerfully on “Deep Shade of Blue” and the reflective "Hope & Desolation" which features vocal assist from Mamie Davis. According to Lesousky, Deep Shade of Blue aims to “move the listener to a deeper depth of emotion” and with his uncomplicated style he does it effectively, taking the listener through a journey of sadness...and ultimately hope.
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