Michael Mugrage, songwriter / producer / multi-instrumentalist, began his career in 1974 with is band "Blessings". He inked a deal with ABC records in Hollywood and worked with the legendary producer Gary Katz of Steely Dan.
Michael was invited to join Orleans of “Still the One” and “Dance with Me” fame as lead guitarist during their 1982’s recording of “One of A Kind”. Michael toured with them nationally and performed with Orleans on Solid Gold’s #1 Classics.
James Brown, "the Godfather of Soul", Robben Ford and Bruce Hornsby are among the many other renowned artists that Michael has lent his diverse musical talents to.
ABC’s Good Morning America’s recent, “Good to Go” song and campaign was written and produced by Michael Mugrage and Edd Kalehoff of Monday Night Football.
Michael, also an accomplished musical director, toured with Ronnie Spector, of “Be My Baby” fame for her Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall performances. He also collaborated with the incomparable Felix Cavaliere of “The Rascals” on the major motion picture “Hiding Out” and “Speed Zone”, as well as being his musical director.
Michael’s 'first love' of songwriting, has credits that span over his 30 year career. His songwriting highlights include VH1’s first song aired; Smokey Robinson’s R&B hit “Sleepless Nights”. Chaka Khan’s “Naughty” and AWB’s Alan Gorrie “Diary of a Fool”. Michael’s many TV and film credits include All My Children, HBO, Showtime, MSG Network and ESPN.
Written by: Michael Mugrage, Alan Gorrie (Average White Band)
Written by: Michael Mugrage, Charles Fleischer (aka Roger Rabbit)
Written by: Michael Mugrage, Diane Scanlon (Two Time Grammy Winning Songwriter: Eva Cassidy), Onaje Allan Gumbs (Master Pianist)
Recording Artist: Ada Dyer (unreleased Motown)
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Written by: Michael Mugrage, Rand Bishop (Grammy Nominated Songwriter: Toby Keith's "The List", Film: Stayin Alive)
Recording Artist: J Dale Rose
Guitar: Matt Rae
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Written by: Michael Mugrage, Andrew Gold (Hit Songwriter: Andrew Gold's "Lonely Boy", TV: Golden Girls' "Thank You For Being A Friend")
Recording Artist: Andrew Gold
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Written by: Michael Mugrage, Terry Cashman (Hit Producer: Jim Croce)
Recording Artist: Annie Seem
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Written by: Michael Mugrage, John Scott Sherrill (Country Music Hall of Fame Songwriter), Bob DiPiero (Country Music Hall of Fame Songwriter)
Recording Artist: J Dale Rose
Guitar: Matt Rae
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Written by: Michael Mugrage, Randy Goodrum (Music Hall of Fame Songwriter)
Recording Artist: TBA
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