BLOGS       Music Travel Life     HAJIMEMASHITE to Be Japanese Conference Theme Song 1/1/2011: September 19th and 20th, 2009 Michael in Japan - September 2009 12/28/2010: I wake up this morning early, as I have been lately. What Do You Do On New Years Day? 1/1/2011: Do you have a New Years Day tradition?     New Music, New Direction 1/1/2011: Just something I'm noodling around with. Back to Japan '08 6/22/2008: It was a grey morning leaving San Francisco. My Year in Exile 1/1/2011: It was late September 2007.     Going Back to Japan! 12/28/2010: Go west young man... Michael in Japan 9/20 - 9/26! 9/26/2007: I'M FREE! Thanksgiving/Housewarming Party 1/1/2011: Thanksgiving Eve...     You Know You've Really Made It When... 1/17/2010: And now, the laugh of the day. Last Spring in Japan...and a Preview of This One 3/10/2007 The Ocean 1/1/2011: Sequel to "The Playground"     Fun Videos I've Worked On 7/4/2008: After I left the band Femme Fatale (MCA/Atlantic), I opted for a minor 'career change.' We're Not In Kansas Anymore 12/8/2006: ...Waking up this morning was an effortless glide into semi-consciousness. Michael Meets the US Ambassador to Japan 1/21/2010: As a member of the Japan Society of Northern California and as a representative of hashi.org...     "BRIDGE" Video at Hollywood Film Festival 3/29/2008: It's good to be back in the neighborhood again. Go East 10/4/2004: If life and earth a circle, if love's resistance least, The sun sets in the west and it rises in the east… Life and Death 11/3/2009: Walking into her room in the Intensive Care Unit of a Gainesville, Florida hospital last Friday...     "Bridge of No Return at Hollywood Film Festival in March! 2/25/2008: Coming up! Friday, March 28th, I hope to see you all come out to the International Digital Video Festival in Hollywood.   The Playground 6/19/2008: In a darker place, in a darker time, the remnants of a playground where children play lies surrounded by the city.     "america" Considered for Democratic Party Theme Song 1/16/2008: Well, it's no big deal, but my publicist - Luck Media - sent a package to the Democratic National Committee...   About Last Weekend...San Francisco 2/23/2008: Work, work, work...     "america" Ends Up in Top 100 for 2007! 1/11/2008: Happy New Year! I'm amazed and humbled that our single "america" ended up in the Top 100...   I Passed the Japanese Test! 2/21/2008: Well, it's no big deal, but to me, it's huge.     Once in a Lifetime... 10/20/2007: ...no, I'm not getting married! It's that 'other' once-in-a-lifetime event...   Do You Make New Years Resolutions? 1/1/2008: Happy New Year, everyone!     Michael Written Up in "Friday Morning Quarterback" 10/3/2007: Get to Know... Michael J Downey   A Long Winter's Nap 12/25/2007: ...when ma in her kerchief, and I in my hat, had just settled down for a long, winter's nap.     Top 10!!! MJD Single "america" Hits #6 on the AC Charts! 9/18/2007: This week, "america" hit's Number 6 on the national charts!   Ever Wonder What the Inside of Michael's House Looks Like? 7/1/2007: Michael's in his home studio with producer Robert Eibach recording songs for the new album...     Michael J Downey to Tour Japan as "america" Goes Top 40! 9/14/2007         "america" CD Sells Out on First Day 9/8/2007: Friends, I want to thank those of you who pre-ordered "america" Amazon.com and CD Baby.         "america" Video World Premiere 8/31/2007: Join us at the WORLD PREMIERE of Michael J Downey and the World's newest video.         "BRIDGE" Video at SF Film Festival! 8/9/2007: Somebody, pinch me!         Submit-Your-Video Contest! 7/27/2007: Hey there. I gotta say, I'm really excited about the "america" video we're shooting in August...         What Do Musicians Do When They Finish an Album? 7/14/2007: ...in a word? PARTY!!!         Japan 2007 "Bridge" Tour Live Video! MUST SEE! 5/27/2007: Japan 2007 "Bridge" Tour video.         Japan "Bridge" Tour 2007 4/13/2007: Be here now...         Rehearsals in LA 2/26/2007: The band went into rehearsals for the upcoming Japan tour this weekend in LA!         MIXI 2/14/2007         And in 2007... 1/16/2007: If I've learned anything in this life, it's that we are not the sole scriptwriters for our lives.         World-Wide Video Launch 8/27/2006: An ALL-STAR Myspace video!         Going to Korea 11/5/2006: We're going on tour to Seoul, South Korea next week.         The Bridge of No Return 7/8/2006: Studio City, California. I'm here recording tracks for the new album, "Bridge of No Return"...         MJD - Japanese Website and BLOG 7/16/2006: Michael J Downey music homepage in Japanese.         MJD - Korean Website 7/16/2006: Michael J Downey music homepage in Korean.         Help! Where's That Confounded Bridge? 7/15/2006: Hello everyone, I need your help!