"Walt Michael has established himself as one of the most innovative and expressive of traditiional musicians..." Lincoln Center

Considered to be a virtuoso of tremendous influence in the revival of the hammered dulcimer, Walt's wide repertoire ranges from old-time Southern Appalachian, to Celtic, to breath-taking original compositions.

His various musical incarnations, including Bottle Hill, Michael, McCreesh & Campbell and Walt Michael & Co., have spanned over 35 years and taken him from the coal camps of Appalachia to the Closing Ceremonies of the 13th Olympic Winter Games.

As a vocalist and mulit-instrumentalist he has recorded fourteen albums and instructional videos, appeared at the White House, the Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and toured extensively throughout the US, Canada, Europe and the UK. His music has been heard on ABC-TV, NBC's Tonight Show, Broadway, BBC, TNN, CBC, OLN and PBS.

Walt's most recent studio endeavor is as musical producer, composer and musician for the Outdoor Living Network's 13 episode documentary series, Cowboy 101 which premiered in October 2004.

Walt is the Artist-in-Residence at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland as well as Founder and Executive Director of Common Ground on the Hill, an international arts organization which seeks to promote interracial and cultural harmony through traditional arts.