It’s tricky to put a label on Michael Kaeshammer’s style and his 15th album “Turn It Up” defies categorization.
“’Eclectic yet accessible jazz-based pop’” might come closest to the mark, but it doesn’t quite capture it all. Like his sprawling record collection, which houses everything from AC/DC to Erik Satie, Kaeshammer’s songs reflect his boundless appreciation of music in whatever form it takes,” according to his website.
The singer/songwriter will be at the Jabez S. Hardin Auditorium on March 28 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, go here. Dessert will be served to all ticketholders.
“I think of myself as a piano player and singer even though I know things need to be categorized,” the German-born, British Columbia-based Kaeshammer said on the website. “The sonic landscape of these songs is more pop than jazz. That was done simply because I love hearing songs like that. The nice thing for me is, I can play a jazz festival or a blues festival or a pop festival.”
He’s also played the Olympics three times and has been nominated for seven JUNO awards – the Canadian equivalent of a Grammy.
“Michael is one of the best pianists in the country. When it comes to boogie-woogie, I don’t know anyone better,” said “Turn It Up” co-songwriter, bass player, and producer Ron Lopata. “But Michael can also play classical pieces, blues, pop…. all at a top-tier level.”
He also has a cooking/lifestyle show “Kaeshammer’s Kitchen” which premiered on Canadian TV on Sept. 9, 2023. The guests spend time with him sharing a song and their favorite recipes.
Presented by Mike Deas and Augusta Amusements, it will be the last concert at the venue. Augusta Amusements has presented performers in concert for more than a decade at the space in the Columbia County Library.
Charmain Z. Brackett, the publisher of Augusta Good News and Inspiring: Women of Augusta, has covered Augusta’s news for more than 35 years. She’s won multiple Georgia Press Association awards, is the recipient of the 2018 Greater Augusta Arts Council’s media award and was named Augusta Magazine’s best local writer in 2024 and 2025. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com. Sign up for the newsletter here.
