Band - MICHEAL RUFF & THE STRAITJACKETS FEAT. TATA VEGA

Husband, Father, Artist, Songwriter, Producer, Worship leader, He has the privilege of traveling with his family to Europe, Los Angeles, N.Y. and Across the U. S. Giving Concerts, Teaching seminars on songwriting, leading worship, improvisation and musical excellence.
Michael (failed to) grow up on the East coast, then moved to Los Angeles where he lived through the hairspray of the'80's. More well-known among artists and musicians then in the mass music marketplace. A "songwriters, songwriter and musicians, musician". Michael stays close to his home of 20 years (Hawaii) rather than take time away from family for "career". Michael works with many of the top Hawai'ian and international artists, writing and producing music.
A gifted singer and keyboardist and live performer, He has released ten solo CDS worldwide. His worship songs are in demand and are helping to bring people into the presence of God. He has written multi million selling songs for such artists as: Bonnie Raitt, Natalie Cole, India Arie, David Sanborn, Kenny Loggins, BeBe Winans, Huey Lewis and the News, The Doobie Bros. and many others.
Has been musical director for, produced and/or recorded with: Chaka Khan, Lionel Ritchie, Bonnie Raitt, Rickie Lee Jones, David Sanborn, The Winans, Andre Crouch, Crystal Lewis, Carl Anderson, Brenda Russell, Kenny Loggins, Randy Brecker, Gino Vannelli, Jose Feliciano, Right Said Fred, Nancy Wilson, Diane Schuur, Eric Burdon, John Lee Hooker, Stevie Nicks, Cyril Pahinui, Hawaiian Style Band, Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, and many others.
Michael is a gifted producer and engineer that will always focus on the song and artist integrity. As a producer and songwriter, he has been associated with many Grammy Nominations, and has won and been nominated for multiple Na Hoku Hanohano awards (Hawaiian Grammys). His music is used often in Television and Movies.
Also a decent surfer and volleyball player... Michael is a terrible golfer, builder, and is not allowed to be near power-tools.