Michael Shapiro, born in San Jose, raised in Las Vegas, and now residing in Portland, Oregon, picked up his first guitar at 13. Shapiro was only 16 when he had an opportunity to jam with Bruce Springsteen, an event that changed his life forever. He was encouraged to pursue a career in music from that moment on … After stints in cover bands in his teens, Shapiro formed the band Trip, released a cd, and toured the country. An ill-fated gig involving a tragic incident moved Shapiro to deeply reflect on life, resulting in a prolific songwriting period that gave way to his current release, “Everything”