Discover Sax Man MICHAEL BYINGTON
About Sax Man
If you are looking for great entertainment at the Lake of the Ozarks and if you want your entertainment to be tastefully done in an atmosphere that is family-friendly, then prepare yourselves for Sax Man Michael Byington’s Audio Art For The Soul!
From Osage Beach to Camdenton, Lake Ozark to Linn Creek, or North in Versailles, Laurie, Greenview or Sunrise Beach, whether you are visiting Lake of the Ozarks or if you’re a restaurant, winery or club owner; when you are seeking fun and looking for upscale entertainment, Sax Man Michael Byington provides professional entertainment that’s a cut above.
“Audio Art for the Soul”
Local recording artist, Sax Man Michael Byington, has been playing professionally for more than four decades. His expertise and musical prowess have accentuated top bands of many genres, including Smooth Jazz, Motown, Classic Rock and Blues.
Formerly from the St. Louis area, Michael has been living and playing music at the Lake of the Ozarks since 1999.
Michael currently does a solo act using high-quality accompaniment tracks and he provides a wide variety of musical entertainment including pop and rock, jazz standards, a few country classics, and his favorite, contemporary smooth jazz.
Contact Michael for rates and available dates or visit the Sax Man Michael Byington Facebook page for the latest news and information.
So, if you are in the mood for something out of the ordinary, come relax and experience the sounds of the Sax Man.
Michael’s passion for music is evident through his saxophone. You are sure to enjoy his “Audio Art for the Soul”
Sax Man, Michael Byington, has been playing sax for more than 4 decades. Born in St. Louis, Michael’s love for good music began at an early age when his dad would listen to Boots Randolph albums. Because of Randolph’s influence, Michael began saxophone lessons in 4th grade.
In high school, he joined the Jazz Band and found his musical niche. It was also around this time that Michael was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease that would cause him to gradually lose his eyesight. However, instead of becoming discouraged, his passion for the sax remained strong. Although reading the music was getting to be more difficult, he continued to practice and play. Eventually, Michael and his guide dog, Sam, attended classes at Webster University where he studied in the Jazz Program.
Michael started performing professionally over 30 years ago. His expertise and musical prowess have accentuated bands of many genres, including Funk, R & B, Blues, Rock N Roll, Retro ’50s & ’60s, Jazz, Country, & Christian. Michael has recorded 3 CDs of his own.
He has also done studio work for many other musical artists. In St. Louis, his band, “Code Blue”, played the bi-state metro area, plus they aired on the K-SHE morning show. He has shared the venue with acts such as Rare Earth, The Greg Kihn Band, Phil Driscoll, and Darrell Evans.
Michael moved to the Lake of the Ozarks in 1999.. In that time, he has performed with many local musicians at several of the clubs and restaurants in Osage Beach and Camdenton. Michael currently does a solo act using accompaniment tracks and providing a wide variety of musical entertainment including pop and rock, jazz standards, a few country classics, and his favorite, contemporary smooth jazz.
So, if you are in the mood for something out of the ordinary, come relax and experience the sounds of the Sax Man. Michael’s passion for music is evident through his saxophone, he plays from his heart. You are sure to enjoy his audio art for the soul.
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Independence Day
What it is ?
Last week our nation observed the 249th anniversary of its independence from the rule of tyranny of Britain. People celebrated by going on family trips and camp-outs, and by hosting and attending barbecues and block parties. Then, just as in every other year, when the sun went down, we filled our skies with beautiful fireworks. On the night of July 4th, the residents of my small neighborhood in central Missouri patriotically lit off over $10,000 of Chinese fireworks, followed by enthusiastic cheers and applause.
Please don’t get me wrong, I enjoy camping trips and parties and barbecue and fireworks just as much as the next guy. But, as people engage in all the Independence Day activities, I wonder how much thought is given to what our forefathers sacrificed to gain and maintain our independence. I think there are a lot of people who really enjoy the celebratory activities but have little idea of what the celebration is about. How can a person genuinely appreciate something that they don’t actually know about or understand? I see the same phenomenon happen every year during the Christmas holiday, Thanksgiving and Easter.
I encourage everyone to take some time to contemplate and consider the things we celebrate. Don’t just focus on the fun and the party. Learn about what’s being celebrated. When you do, your holidays will be filled with more meaning, and you will gain a deeper, greater appreciation of those holidays.
Check out this enlightening video about our national anthem. We’ve heard and sung this song countless times. This video teaches us the real story of what we’ve been singing about for years.
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Sax man sponsors Camdenton Baseball
Sax man Michael Byington loves to support the Camdenton Lakers Baseball team. Go Lakers !