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monTe micHel bLeu (a/k/a Michel Dasse) has drifted in and out of the regional music scene for decades. His music career has been like the 10 Little Indians tale. "My music path began in a six piece band as a teenager, and over the years has dwindled down in increments to; quintet, quartet, trio, duo, and down to these (infrequent) solo appearances. The logical progression would be for me to now vanish into thin air."

monTe�s solo debut was in 2006 when invited to perform at singer/songwriter Riley O�Connors Songwriter Showcase at Mishawaka, Indiana�s legendary Midway Tavern. "Up until then, I never imagined playing as a solo, the mere notion petrified me. But that evening I found a true liberation in presenting my compositions in such a naked way. Within that bare bones type of performing, there�s a unique and intimate chemistry & bond between artist and audience, playing songs as they were written, one instrument/one voice."

monTe�s original compositions might fall under "contemporary roots based Americana"; as styles draw from folk, traditional country, delta blues, and roots rock idioms. Revered mandolinist Molly B. Moon has offered; " (His) songs are as melancholy as leaves falling on a crisp autumn day."

monTe�s favored food group is pie.

Recording credits include;

Dolce Far Niente by hardWater~bisCuit

Gypsy Twang Gang by The Gypsy Twang Gang

Help Is On the Way by Rachel Reynolds

Independent Film Soundtracks;

Kaleidoscope by Mac Blink

March 22 by Mac Blink