The Band

Michael Bublé is an extraordinary talent whose sensational voice lends such depths to songs ranging from the classic swing standards through to jazz and contemporary pop. Not only is Michael an incredible singer who has crossed the genres and bridged the generations so effortlessly, breathing a new lease of life into the standards and reinventing classic pop songs and making them his own, he is also an all-round entertainer who has the knack of making his audience fall in love with him at every performance, be it through his physical interaction with the crowd through his dialogue on stage or through his incredible interpretations of the songs he performs.

A Michael Bublé concert experience is like no other ~ incredibly addictive and ever so seductive, an evening with Michael as he woos you with his charm and vocal talents leaves you wanting for more. In no time at all you end up succumbing to the lure of another Bublé concert and not only do you crave seeing Michael perform again but you also want to lap up the talented musicianship of the wonderful band who accompany him. They are guaranteed to take you on an emotional rollercoaster of a ride during the course of an evening, making you laugh, and cry, but ultimately leaving you feeling euphoric and exhilarated - rest assured, you'll leave the concert venue yearning to hear more and no doubt planning the next time you'll be coming back to get your next fix of Michael and the Bublé band!

Michael's love of the standards began when he was a young boy listening to the jazz recordings his grandfather loved so much. Born September 9, 1975 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, Michael was encouraged by his beloved Grandpa Mitch to learn to sing the standards. He was encouraged to enter a talent competition which he in fact won but was disqualified from for being underage. Grandpa Mitch was so certain his grandson had something special to show the world that he offered to do free plumbing work for musicians in exchange for them letting Michael perform with them on stage.

Having taken advantage of these opportunities and relishing the experience of performing live, Michael went onto win first prize in a Canadian Youth Talent Search. He later toured in a Red Rock Diner production playing the part of Elvis and also starred in a musical revue called "Swing". It was during this period that Michael recorded three independent albums: First Dance (1996); Babalu (2001) and Dream (2002).

Michael got his big break when the former Canadian Prime Minister, Brian Mulroney, invited him to perform at his daughter's wedding in 2000 and introduced Michael to the multi-Grammy winning producer, performer, and Warner Brothers Records Executive, David Foster. Foster signed Michael to the 143 / Reprise Records label and together with Humberto Gatica, worked to hone Michael's potential and experimented with his stylistic range.

The result was Michael's impressive self-titled debut album on the Reprise Records label, released in 2003. It contains such classic tracks as "Fever", "Moondance", "For Once In My Life", "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart", "Sway", "The Way You Look Tonight", "Come Fly With Me" and the modern classic written by George Michael, "Kissing A Fool". "They have a heart and a soul", says Michael about the chosen tracks, "and the challenge of any singer is to connect with those qualities and make them real for the audience. Of course, these particular standards have been favorites of mine for as long as I can remember. But the newer material has that special something as well. It's a timeless quality."

"Michael hasn't just learned this music", remarks David Foster, "he's lived it. He brings youthful energy to it, tough and tender at the same time and like nothing else I've ever heard. The great thing is, he's tapped into a repertoire that can last him fifty years. He's at the beginning of a very long career."

Michael's debut album was a worldwide success, charting highly on the Canadian, UK, US and Australian Album Charts. The album went platinum reaching the Top 10 of the Album Charts in the UK and Canada and soared to No. 1 in Australia. Michael followed his chart success by winning the "New Artist of the Year" Award at the 2004 Juno Awards (Canada's Music Awards).

Over the last few years, Michael has enjoyed playing to sellout crowds worldwide and has become a global phenomenon. Feburary 2006 marked Michael's debut series of concerts in Las Vegas at the LV Hilton where he played to a packed audience over four nights emulating one of his music heroes, Elvis Presley, with his own rendition of "Viva Las Vegas" in the very auditorium Elvis played in.

In 2006, together with his Musical Director and Pianist, Alan Chang and with Amy Foster-Gillies, Michael won the “Songwriter of the Year Award” from the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) for the hit song, "Home", which features prominently on Michael's album, "It's Time".

Since then, the award nominations have been rolling in for Michael and he has gone on to win a number of prestigious awards, including Grammy Awards for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for both "Call Me Irresponsible" and "Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden".

Michael finished another record-breaking tour with the concert finale at Madison Square Garden, New York on 5th December, 2008 - the CD/DVD release of "Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden" came out in June, 2009 and has gone on to win 'Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album' in The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards .

In April 2009, for the second year running, Michael's hometown awarded him the Burnaby Now Readers' Choice Award for Best Burnaby Celebrity. Michael has also been inducted into the prestigious BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and won an International Achievement Award at the 2009 Western Canadian Music Awards.

Michael's latest album, "Crazy Love", was originally due for global release on October 13, 2009. However, unprecedented demand for the album pushed the US release date forward by 4 days to October, 9. The album includes two self-penned original songs, "Haven't Met You Yet" and "Hold On" in addition to Michael's unique interpretation of 11 standards. Two of the tracks, "Stardust" and "All I Do Is Dream Of You" have been recorded with the sensational vocal-play group who supported him on tour, Naturally 7, who, once again, have joined Michael as Special Guests on his "Crazy Love" Tour in 2010. 'Stardust' was debuted on stage during the final leg of the "Call Me Irresponsible" tour and also features as a DVD extra on "Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden".

In the US, the "Crazy Love" album stormed up the Billboard 200 chart debuting at Number 1 with 132,000 copies sold in the first three days of release - an incredible achievement. The album has reached Number 1 in the UK, Australia, Canada, Italy and Ireland and has been certified 4 x Platinum in both the UK and Australia, 3 x Platinum in Canada, 2 x Platinum in Italy and Platinum in France. Congratulations, Michael!

Following the success of his duet with Boyz II Men on the "Call Me Irresponsible" album, Michael has returned the favour recording the old standard, "When I Fall In Love" with Boyz II Men for their new album, "Love", released in the US on November 17th, 2009.

Michael has also recorded 'Relax Max' with Naturally 7 which features exclusively on Naturally 7's new album, 'VocalPlay'. For the release dates of 'VocalPlay' in various countries see www.naturallyseven.com.

As part of the WInter Olympics 2010 in his home city of Vancouver, Michael was honoured to be asked to be a torch bearer in the closing stages of the Olympic Torch relay. He also played a significant role in the Closing Ceremony performing 'Maple Leaf Forever'. Well done Michael, your fellow Canadians and fans across the world are exceptionally proud of you!

 

Michael Bublé 'Haven't Met You Yet' Official Music Video

 

Michael Bublé - "Crazy Love" Album Trailer




Michael Bublé's Awards & Nominations

Year
Awards Ceremony
Category
Nomination
Result
2010
Grammy
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Michael Bublé - Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden
Winner
 
Brit Awards
International International Male Solo Artist
Nominated
 
Canadian Smooth Jazz
Male Vocalist of the Year Michael Bublé
Winner
 
Juno
Album of the Year Michael Bublé - Crazy Love
Winner
 
Juno
Fan Choice Award Michael Bublé
Winner
 
Juno
Pop Album of the Year Michael Bublé - Crazy Love
Winner
 
Juno
Single of the Year Haven't Met You Yet
Winner
 
Juno
Artist of the Year Michael Bublé
Nominated
 
Juno
Songwriter of the Year Michael Bublé & Amy S Foster - 'Haven't Met You Yet', 'Hold On' (co-songwriters Alan Chang)
Nominated
 
Meteor Ireland Music Awards
Best International Male n/a
Winner
2009
Juno
Single of the Year Lost
Nominated
 
Burnaby Now
Readers' Choice Awards Best Burnaby Celebrity
Winner
 
Western Canadian Music Awards
International Achievement Award n/a
Winner
2008
Juno
Fan Choice Award Michael Bublé
Winner
 
Juno
Single of the Year Michael Bublé - Everything
Nominated
 
Juno
Pop Album of the Year Michael Bublé - Call Me Irresponsible
Nominated
 
Juno
Artist of the Year Michael Bublé
Nominated
 
Juno
Album of the Year (Sponsored by CRIA) Michael Bublé - Call Me Irresponsible
Nominated
 
Canadian Smooth Jazz
Male Vocalist of the Year Michael Bublé
Winner
 
Canadian Smooth Jazz
Best Original Composition presented by SOCAN Michael Bublé/Alan Chang/Amy Foster-Gillies - Everything
Winner
 
Burnaby Now
Readers' Choice Awards Best Burnaby Celebrity
Winner

2007

Grammy
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Michael Bublé - Call Me Irresponsible
Winner
 
Grammy
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Michael Bublé - Everything
Nominated
 
Juno
Fan Choice Award Michael Bublé
Nominated
2006
Juno
Single of the Year Michael Bublé - Home
Winner
 
Juno
Pop Album of the Year Michael Bublé - It's Time
Winner
 
Juno
Artist of the Year Michael Bublé
Winner
 
Juno
Album of the Year (Sponsored by CRIA) Michael Bublé - It's Time
Winner
 
Canadian Smooth Jazz
Male Vocalist of the Year Michael Bublé
Winner
 
Canadian Smooth Jazz
Album of the Year Michael Bublé - It's Time
Winner
 
Canadian Smooth Jazz
Best Original Composition presented by SOCAN Home
Winner
 
Canadian Radio Music
Songwriter of the Year (Sponsored by SOCAN) Michael Bublé/Alan Chang/Amy Foster-Gillies - Home
Winner
 
ECHO
Jazz Production of the Year - International Michael Bublé - It's Time
Winner
 
Juno
Fan Choice Award Michael Bublé
Nominated
2005
Grammy
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Michael Bublé - Caught In The Act
Nominated
2004
Juno
New Artist of the Year (Sponsored by FACTOR and Canada's Private Radio Broadcasters) Michael Bublé
Winner
 
Juno
Album of the Year (Sponsored by CRIA) Michael Bublé - Michael Bublé
Nominated




Michael Bublé Discography  


Digital download only

Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden   Michael Bublé ~ Special Delivery (2010)

 

CDs with DVDs

* dates in brackets are UK release dates

 

Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden    Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden (2009)

 

Watch the trailer!

 

Caught In The Act    Michael Bublé ~ Caught In The Act (2006)*

            
Come Fly With Me    Michael Bublé ~ Come Fly With Me (2004)*

 


CDs

A Taste of Bublé    Michael Bublé ~ Crazy Love (2009)

 


A Taste of Bublé    Michael Bublé ~ A Taste of Bublé (2008)

            
Let It Snow! EP    Michael Bublé ~ Let It Snow! (EP) (2007)

            
Call Me Irresponsible Tour Edition    Michael Bublé ~ Call Me Irresponsible Tour Edition (2007)

            
Call Me Irresponsible     Michael Bublé ~ Call Me Irresponsible (2007)

            
With Love, Michael Bublé    With Love, Michael Bublé (2006) (exclusive to Hallmark)

            
More    Michael Bublé ~ More (2004) (exclusive to Target)

            
It's Time    Michael Bublé ~ It's Time (2005)*

            
Michael Bublé   Michael Bublé [Special Edition with Bonus CD] (2004)*

            
Let It Snow! EP   Michael Bublé ~ Let It Snow! EP (2003)

            
Let It Snow! EP [Australian IMPORT]  Michael Bublé ~ Let It Snow! EP [Australian IMPORT] (2003)

            
Michael Bublé   Michael Bublé ~ Michael Bublé (2003)*

            
Dream   Michael Bublé ~ Dream (2002)


Babalu   Michael Bublé ~ Babalu (2001)


First Dance   Michael Bublé ~ First Dance (1996)

 

CD Singles

Lost   Michael Bublé ~ Lost (2007)

            
Everything [CD1]   Michael Bublé ~ Everything [CD1] (2007)

            
Everything [CD2]   Michael Bublé ~ Everything [CD2] (2007)

            
Save The Last Dance For Me   Michael Bublé ~ Save The Last Dance For Me (2006)


Home [CD 1]   Michael Bublé ~ Home [CD 1] (2005)*

            
Home [CD 2]   Michael Bublé ~ Home [CD 2] (2005)*

            
Feeling Good    Michael Bublé ~ Feeling Good (Single) (2005)

            
"Spiderman" Theme / Sway CD Single [IMPORT]   Michael Bublé ~ "Spiderman" Theme (2004)

            
Sway [IMPORT]   Michael Bublé ~ Sway (2004)





Other Recordings featuring Michael Bublé 

CDs with DVDs

Hit Man: David Foster & Friends (CD/DVD)   Hit Man: David Foster & Friends (CD/DVD) (2008)

 

CDs

Anne Murray's Christmas Album  Anne Murray's Christmas Album (2008)

 

Paul Anka ~ Classic Songs My Way  Paul Anka ~ Classic Songs My Way (2007)

 

Various Artists ~ We All Love Ella  We All Love Ella : Celebrating the First Lady of Song (2007)

 

Tony Bennett ~ Duets   Tony Bennett ~ Duets: An American Classic (2006)

 

Las Vegas Original Soundtrack   Las Vegas Original Soundtrack (2005)

 

Chris Botti ~ To Love Again   Chris Botti ~ To Love Again (2005)

 

Barenaked Ladies ~ Barenaked For The Holidays   Barenaked Ladies ~ Barenaked For The Holidays (2004)

 

Jane Monheit ~ Taking A Chance On Love   Jane Monheit ~ Taking A Chance On Love (2004)

 

Down With Love ~ Official Soundtrack   Down With Love ~ Official Soundtrack (2003)

 




Music DVDs featuring Michael Bublé 


Hit Man: David Foster & Friends (CD/DVD)   Hit Man: David Foster & Friends (CD/DVD) (2008)

            
Tony Bennett: Duets (The Making of An American Classic) Tony Bennett: Duets (The Making of An American Classic) (2007)

            
Tony Bennett: An American Classic     Tony Bennett: An American Classic (2006)

            
Soundstage: Chris Isaak Christmas     Soundstage: Chris Isaak Christmas (2004)





Michael Bublé Vocal/Piano Songbooks  


Michael Bublé ~ Call Me Irresponsible    Michael Bublé ~ Call Me Irresponsible (2007)

 

Michael Bublé ~ It's Time    Michael Bublé ~ It's Time (2005)

 

Michael Bublé ~ Come Fly With Me    Michael Bublé ~ Come Fly With Me (2004)

 

Michael Bublé - Piano, Voice, Guitar Michael Bublé ~ Michael Bublé (Piano, Voice, Guitar) (2003)






Films / TV DVDs featuring Michael Bublé


Da Kath & Kim Code (2005) (Region 4 DVD)

Michael appears as himself in this Australian comedy telemovie.

Da Kath & Kim Code 

 

The Snow Walker (2003)

Michael has a minor acting role in this movie, playing the character "Hap".

The Snow Walker



Las Vegas ~ Series 2: Unseen & Exposed (2005)
*

Michael appears as himself in Series Two, Episode 4 "Catch of the Day"

Las Vegas ~ Season 2   

 

Totally Blonde (2001)

Michael plays the role of "Van Martin", a singer/bar owner in this comedy movie.

Totally Blonde DVD

 

Duets (2000)

Michael appears as the finale singer in this comedy movie starring Gwyneth Paltrow.

Duets




Michael Bublé - Official Websites

www.michaelbublé.com - Michael Bublé's Official Website

Bungalow-B - The Official Michael Bublé Fan Club

Michael Bublé Message Board - Michael Bublé's Official Message Board

Michael Bublé on MySpace Music - Michael Bublé's Official MySpace Page

YouTube - The Official Michael Bublé YouTube Channel

UK Call Me Irresponsible Website - Call Me Irresponsible Website (UK)

It's Time - Website on Michael's "It's Time" CD

Michael Bublé - Website on Michael's self-titled CD

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