Michael Prewitt

Bluegrass Singer/Songwriter

Hailing from the hills of East Kentucky, Michael, known for his creative and hard-driving approach to the mandolin over the last few years with Grammy-nominated and IBMA award-winning bluegrass band Special Consensus, has released a debut vocal album of original songwriting, titled Something He Can Handle. 

On this album, which Bluegrass Today termed "a brilliant effort," he showcases his fresh, inventive take on what bluegrass songwriting can be. In his live shows, these original songs are paired with many detours onto the bluegrass back roads of forgotten B-sides, respectful covers, and old fiddle tunes, such as those found on his first album, The Peerless Mountain Sessions.

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“'Something He Can Handle' is a brilliant effort. Along with being a first rate musician, Michael Prewitt is a phenomenal lyricist and interpreter of songs written by others. ”

— Bluegrass Today

“Michael is one of the most creative and accomplished mandolin players in the world of bluegrass music today, and writes songs that tell stories with memorable lyrics and melodies. It was a joy to have him as a band mate -- he is talented, reliable, and just fun to hang out with.”

— Greg Cahill

“This is my first real exposure to the range of Michael's gifts as a writer, and I'm very impressed and moved.”

— Chris Jones

“Like humans playing real music in an actual space...refreshing!” - Joey Black

— SiriusXM's Bluegrass Junction

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