Stained Voodoo

After a dozen years in the music industry, Michael Elsner has written for, produced, played with and toured as a sideman for numerous artists. Now, with the release of his first solo album, Stained Voodoo, Michael continues to prove himself as a multi-faceted musician. The album's 10 tracks vary as much as the artist himself, rooted in rock and blues, and spiced with funk and acoustic. "I wanted to make an instrumental album that both musicians and non-musicians could enjoy," said Elsner. "Although there is definitely some virtuosity in the playing, I wanted to put the focus more on melody, song structure and instrumentation." To the trained ear, Stained Voodoo is a showcase of musicianship and mature songwriting that pays homage to the influences of Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani and Steve Morse, while the melodic focus and diversity appeals to the average listener, making Stained Voodoo a fulfilling listening experience.