Episode 17: Michael Klooster

Michael Klooster—keyboardist, producer, song writer, and composer is a Nor-Cal artist who relocated to Nashville by way of Los Angeles. Michael is the keyboardist for the band Smash Mouth since 1997, and spends much of his off-the-road time in the studio and on various live projects. Michael also is an singer/songwriter who fronts his own band, KLOOSTER with a rotating cast of members from Michael’s career. From electronic to soulfully organic, retro to modern—-Michael’s love of eclectic instruments and wide range of musical influences produce a unique sounds that tells his story.

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