Michael Sackler-Berner

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Michael Sackler-Berner
Born1983 (age 38–39)
New York City, United States
Occupation(s)Songwriter, singer, guitarist
InstrumentsGuitar
Websitewww.msbrecords.com

Michael Sackler-Berner (born October 12, 1983) is an American songwriter, recording artist, guitarist, singer and actor.

Early life[]

Sackler-Berner was born in New York City. He began playing guitar and songwriting at the age of 11, playing in numerous bands throughout his teen years. He attended McGill University for Music Technology.[1] Sackler-Berner's first professional band was Hearts of Palm, based in Montreal, Quebec. After releasing a full-length album the band had national television licenses on NBC and CBS, and two regional tours. Their final performance was at the international Live 8 festival in 2005.[2]

Solo career[]

Sackler-Berner performed solo concerts in Greenwich Village, New York City from 2006 to 2009. His debut album, "MSB," was released in 2010. "MSB" was produced by Bob Thiele Jr., and featured contributions from longtime Bob Dylan bandmates Jim Keltner and David Mansfield. Songs from "MSB" went on to be licensed over 30 times on cable and network television programs including FX's Sons of Anarchy, and NBC's Law and Order.[3] Sackler-Berner was then signed to Razor and Tie Music Publishing in 2013.[4]

Sackler-Berner performs regularly at Joe's Pub at The New York Public Theater, as well as other clubs around the Tri State Area.[5][6][7]

After the release of "MSB," Sackler-Berner recorded the following recordings:

2011 – Shimmer and Shine – Produced by David Kahne, best known for work with Regina Spektor and Paul McCartney.[8]

2013 – Let Love Be – Produced by Steve Jordan, best known for work with John Mayer and Keith Richards.

2015 – Fragile Magic – Produced by Grammy and Oscar winning producer Leo Sidran.[9]

2015 – The Beginning End and in Between – Produced by platinum selling singer songwriter Marshall Crenshaw and Stewart Lerman.[10]

2017 – Accounting for Taste – Produced by Grammy and Oscar winning producer Leo Sidran.[11]

2018 – Short Stories – Produced by Joel Hamilton[12]

The Slim Kings[]

Sackler-Berner founded rock band The Slim Kings in 2013 with drummer Liberty DeVitto. The band has released two albums, "Fresh Socks," "Expensive Habits," and selected singles. The Slim Kings have toured alongside ZZ Top, Los Lonely Boys, Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes, The Spin Doctors, and other headliners. They have had music featured in over a dozen television programs including Netflix's Bloodline, Showtime's Nurse Jackie, NBC's Chicago Fire, and Lifetime's Army Wives.[13][14]

Family[]

Sackler-Berner is the son of Elizabeth Sackler and television and film producer Fred Berner.[15] He is the grandson of Milton Berner and Arthur M. Sackler.[16] [17]

Acting[]

Sackler-Berner has had television roles on Law & Order and Law and Order: Criminal Intent. He also had small roles in the Disney feature film, Straight Talk, and HBO film, A Dog Year.[18]

References[]

  1. ^ "'Shimmer And Shine': Michael Sackler-Berner talks new single, side project - AXS". Archived from the original on May 23, 2016.
  2. ^ "A Man and his music Michael Sackler Berner". November 16, 2015.
  3. ^ "A Man and his music Michael Sackler Berner". November 16, 2015.
  4. ^ http://razorandtiemusicpublishing.com/catalog/michael-sackler-berner/
  5. ^ "'Shimmer And Shine': Michael Sackler-Berner talks new single, side project - AXS". Archived from the original on May 23, 2016.
  6. ^ https://msbrecords.com/tour-dates/
  7. ^ https://msbrecords.com
  8. ^ "Songwriter Michael Sackler-Berner Shimmers and Shines". HuffPost. March 24, 2011.
  9. ^ "Popdose Exclusive Video Premiere: Michael Sackler-Berner, "She Loves Love"". October 2014.
  10. ^ "Popdose Exclusive Video Premiere: Michael Sackler-Berner, "She Loves Love"". October 2014.
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  12. ^ "MSB Details a Dysfunctional but Irresistible Relationship in 'A Thousand Times': Video Premiere". Billboard. January 23, 2019.
  13. ^ "Rant 'N' Roll: The Slim Kings | the Aquarian".
  14. ^ http://www.slimkings.com
  15. ^ "A Man and his music Michael Sackler Berner". November 16, 2015.
  16. ^ "The Family That Built an Empire of Pain". The New Yorker. October 23, 2017. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  17. ^ "Elizabeth A. Sackler Supports Nan Goldin in Her Campaign Against OxyContin". Hyperallergic. January 22, 2018. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  18. ^ "ichael Sackler-Berner". IMDb. Retrieved April 1, 2016.

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