Michael Vanhevel is a rising star in the Canadian music scene; his voice and style having been compared time and time again to giants like Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Andy Williams, and Michael Bublé. Hailing from the southwestern Ontario beach town of Grand Bend and now living with his family in historic Petrolia, he travels across North America showcasing his infectious love for, and wildly enthusiastic take on, the swinging “Crooner” genre wherever he performs.

Michael has performed as an actor and musician at such venues as The Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia, The Stratford Festival Theatre, The Magnus Theatre in Thunder Bay, Thousand Islands Playhouse in Gananoque, and all seven of the Drayton Entertainment Stages across Ontario, as well as at various venues in cities such as Detroit, Hamilton, Niagara, Toronto, Chatham, and Kingston. He has also performed his hit show Best of the Crooners, arranged for him by the late, great Canadian Legend Howard Cable, with symphony orchestras and big bands in Thunder Bay, Chatham, London, Stratford, Sudbury, Lethbridge, and of course, here in Halifax with the wonderful Symphony Nova Scotia that Howard loved so much. 

Michael has been applauded for his musical ability, but furthermore for his showmanship and infectious charm by band leaders, theatre go-ers, and music aficionados alike, and has been on many occasions called a throwback to the '50s and '60s and a genuine “Old Soul”.
Although he enjoys music across all genres, Michael often cites his love for entertainers like Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, and Elvis for inspiring his easy-going attitude and fun-loving, humbled swagger on stage. His vocal power, control, and tone, however, bring to mind the commanding presence and flair of the Chairman himself, Frank Sinatra.

He is absolutely thrilled to be back on the East Coast, once again performing this wonderful Cable Christmas songbook, and wants to wish everybody a very merry Christmas season!