A blank screen, with an infinitely blinking line, stares mockingly with a loss of words, in hopes of trying to describe a local artist, who has grown to national recognition, but still reads as a boy with his heart on his sleeve. An acoustic guitar by his side, and a smile that relays every strength in his stride, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald has grown into an artist who needs no introduction, other than a friendly hand shake and an exchange of names.

Music, and its forever evolution in shaping boys into men, girls into women, and experiences into stories, has changed the way we look at ourselves and our world around us. It seems that the musical influences that shaped this amazing local talent, has changed him into a powerful performance force of nature, that to some, has now shadowed over his predecessors.

Michael has been known for his solo talents throughout the start of his career in Southern Alberta, playing in small bars and cafes during his stay with the University of Lethbridge. It was to no surprise that this energetically motivated character would soon be hosting breath taking collaborations with two hundred artists on stage simultaneously.

From “These Proportions are Epic”, to the now critically acclaimed sold out shows of “Michael Bernard Fitzgerald & The Loud Love Choir”, we have always been huge fans of Michael, and will always hold him so close to our hearts as a small town hero, with love for his music and the ones around him.

Shot at the Dark is honoured to present Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, with his special guest David Vertesi from Hey Ocean.

For a lucky number of us, we were able to spend some time with Michael at the Knox United Church, celebrating the beauty of “The MBF Love LP”.

Thank you so so much to Michael for being a part of Shot at the Dark, and showing us what it takes to follow our dreams.

Thank you to the fine people of Tooth Blackner and Knox United Church for having us.

Shot at the Dark is produced by Justin Huculak, Reuben Bullock, and Brock Mitchell