Guitar legend Charlie Sexton and bass player George Reiff join Fracasso on the track, but it\u2019s the frontman\u2019s achingly lovely vocal performance that beams \u201cMy Blue Heaven\u201d skyward.<\/p> Rolling Stone<\/a>
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\u2026Michael Fracasso has an extraordinary voice, a bright, high tenor that can drive a song or float through it\u2026
<\/p> Dave Marsh, The Austin Chronicle (cover)
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On his new album, \u2018A Pocketful of Rain,’ he often sounds like Phil Everly and has written several songs worthy of Boudleaux Bryant, author of the Everly Brothers\u2019 biggest hits.
<\/p>Geoffrey Himes, the Washington Post
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Michael Fracasso, one of America\u2019s songwriting geniuses\u2026
<\/p> San Luis Obispo Metro Times
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Fracasso seems poised to move to the top of the tier \u2026with the release of his stunning new effort, \u201cA Pocketful of Rain.\u201d
<\/p> Lee Zimmerman, South Florida\u2019s Entertainment News and Views
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\u201cOn his new album (A Pocketful of Rain) Fracasso consistently licks the odds and transcends the broadly defined ( Americana) genre\u2019s limitations. Part of that is his distinctive voice, a high ringing tenor that manages to evoke both Everly brothers.\u201d
<\/p>Mike Thomas, Pacific Sun
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Michael Fracasso always seems to hold an audience\u2019s attention\u2026(he) needs only a guitar and his smooth tenor to transfix a room.
<\/p> Deborah Benjamin, Oklahoma Gazette
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\u201cThis terrific fifth release (A Pocketful of Rain) from Michael Fracasso\u2026shines from the great new batch of tunes he\u2019s written\u2026\u201d
Miles of Music\u201cHe\u2019s a folkie badass.\u201d
Terry Sawyer, Popmatters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMichael Fracasso is indubitably one of the greatest singer\/songwriters from the United States yet to break out of his regional fan base.\u201d
Paul E. Comeau, Dirty Linen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA one man catalogue of American music.\u201d
Steve Johnson, Chicago Tribune<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMichael Fracasso has the heart-melting potential of Gene Pitney or Don Everly\u2026 his voice remains a marvelous instrument throughout.\u201d
Don McLeese, Rolling Stone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2026transcend(s) the realms of hardcore honky-tonk and folksy excess. Fracasso\u2026 gloriously integrated a countrified Texas twang with Beatlesque popisms and rocking enthusiasm.\u201d
Mitch Myers, New City<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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281\/907-0587 www.countryrootsmusic.com\/3rdcm www.tcmnradio.com\/far<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Austin-American Statesman<\/strong>
Austin singer-songwriter Michael Fracasso tells his story through food in new cookbook<\/a>
by Addie Broyles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New York Times<\/strong>
For Novelist, a Magical Turn as a Record Producer<\/a>
by Jim Lewis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Austin Chronicle<\/strong>
Texas Platters: Michael Fracasso\u00a0<\/a>
by Jim Caligiuri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin360.com<\/strong>
Michael Fracasso releases CD of his career with \u2018Saint Monday\u2019<\/a>
by Michael Corcoran<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Examiner<\/strong>
Michael Fracasso soars on the brilliant, shimmering Saint Monday<\/a>
by Robbie Woliver and Kenny Herzog<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My San Antonio<\/strong>
by Hector Saldana<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maverick-Country<\/strong>
Michael Fracasso CD Review<\/a>
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