Michael Ward Trio

Michael has spent decades in the live music scene in WA and thrives as lead vocalist and guitarist driving his passion for songwriting and performing live. Joined with professional jazz percussionist Ryan Daunt on drums, the pair have remarkable intuition and on-stage energy. The results from touring together are evident with their groove locked down tight. The Brazilian beast Adam Springhetti adds depth through his mastery on the bass and this group means business.

Michael’s music is filled with fast flurries of guitar hammers and pulls, deep percussive grooves with energy injections from the bass driving the bottom end. Michael emulates Peter Garrett’s vocals and big on-stage energy while he alternates from sawing rhythm to John Butler fingerwork. Lyrically he writes songs born from his love for adventure, the ocean and surfing, to love and respect for his partner.

His engaging way of drawing people into the history of his songs and making them relatable adds tothe intrigue and depth of his shows.