A tireless traveler and troubadour, Singer Songwriter Michael McNevin plays clubs and festivals across the U.S., penning numerous and poignant tales of the people and towns he comes across, hightlighting a seasoned voice, unique guitar work, and a vivid brand of storytelling. With 4 CDs to his credit, he's been a main stager at the Kerrville, Philadelphia, and Strawberry Music Festivals, and has been billed in the concert halls with Johnny Cash, Shawn Colvin, Donovan, Richie Havens, and many others. He is a winner of the Kerrville, Napa Valley, and Columbia River New-Folk Competitions, won the NARAS/NCSA "Unplugged Unsigned" competition, and is a 4-time winner of the NCSA "Song of the Year" award. He's been included in The Performing Songwriter Magazine's "Top-12 DIY's" of the Year, and is a past nominee for "Artist of the Year" by the National Academy of Songwriters. In addition to his music, McNevin has carved himself a niche in the art world as well,doing impossible drawings on the Etch A Sketch (not kidding - check out the CD Cover art to "Sketch"). He is also a published author - segments he calls "Napkin Literature - Stories From The Road" appear regularly in the Harbinger Magazine - episodes ranging from his being caught in the Nashville Tornado, to chasing down a robber in Carbondale Illinois. (You can Visit his music, Etch A Sketch art, and journals at www.michaelmcnevin.com)

"I don't know what's best about this CD - Michael McNevin's music or his Etch A Sketch drawings that accompany each song. McNevin is a singer-songwriter of the highest order."
-Acoustic Guitar Magazine

"The talent of Michael McNevin lies in his ability to extract juicy bits of life from his surroundings and let a tale unravel from each one."
-Performing Songwriter Magazine

"Michael McNevin's 'Secondhand Story' is an evocative peek into a stranger's life."
-Chicago Tribune

"Michael McNevin has been kicking around from coast to coast for years now, a maven who delights his audiences with story-songs and patter... Here are sketches of people, places, and events. Michael McNevin has come up with a bang-up good collection."
-Sing Out! Magazine

"Heard you on the KFOG acoustic Sunday morning show. Bagging groceries and an Etch-A-Sketch. Two of my historical accomplishments -- dig the tunes."
-Tony Bennett