"A song is an organism that has a history and has different meanings to many different people," says Rusted Root lead vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Michael Glabicki. "Those people attach themselves to this organism and because of that, it¹s a ritual, a way to jointly go places."

Rusted Root, the multi-platinum sextet out of Pittsburgh, evolved around front-man Michael Glabicki¹s distinct sound and grew into a musical entity that has thrived in a non-genre specific category all its own. Rusted Root built their career around dramatic performances; their polyrhythmic, multicultural rock-and-soul picked up fans like a junkyard magnet as they swept across the nation on tour.

Now, over a decade into a career with Rusted Root, Michael is ready to explore roads less traveled. What began as an opening act for Rusted Root shows, Michael¹s solo tunes are beginning a new life completely independent from the successful jam band.

"It¹s a little bit more out and in your face," said Michael about his new sound. "It¹s not so jolly and community oriented It's more intimate material."

More intimate and appealing to an even larger audience. Michael¹s writing is evolving like the living project that it is. In order to more clearly identify his solo endeavors, he has separated from his moniker with Rusted Root and taken the name Michael Ki. The name, as well as the sound is a new entity and while it may be rooted in his past endeavors, it is clearly a new musical phenomenon.

Michael will be touring for the first time with a solo band playing material off his upcoming solo album along with Rusted Root favorites. A four song demo download will be given away free with purchase of the concert ticket. The band will consist of on Michael on acoustic and electric guitar, and lead vocal, Colter Harper on bass and baritone guitar, percussion, and vocals and Preach Freedom on drums, percussion & vocals. Both Harper and Freedom are currently touring and recording with Rusted Root also.