Michael Wu

Michael is a musician & bassist residing in the Ithaca-Binghamton region of Central New York. He has accompanied artists in a wide variety of styles, from jazz to metal to hip-hop to singer-songwriter and beyond. Michael’s creative focus has always been on original music and he has supported many regional artists as a live and studio bassist. Michael performs with Ithaca, NY, based hip-hop group Gunpoets, and supports acts such as Diwas Gurung (solo artist), Maddy Walsh (solo artist, Maddy Walsh & The Blind Spots), and R&B artist, LGN. Most recently, he and songwriting partner, Paul Shotwell, have launched a new project, Front & Main.

To hear examples of Michael's live and studio work, please follow any of the links below.

Michael has been using Michael Tobias Design (MTD) bass guitars since 2007; And on occasion a Nash or Fender.

From Ten Years Ago...a documentary on Gunpoets.

Great convo with DJKO YO on WBDY's B-Original show!

Thanks to Parlor City Sound for this nice write-up on Front & Main!

Artist Profile: Front & MainFeaturing the soulful and powerful Paul Shotwell and the incredibly versatile Michael Wu, Front & Main are a rapidly rising band in the Binghamton music scene.

Check out this really nice feature on Gunpoets by Palor City Sound!

Artist Profile: GunpoetsIthaca's storied Gunpoets are major players in the various music scenes of our region, and a fan favorite within the Binghamton music scene as well. Learn more about them in our latest artist profile!

THIS MARCH: I will be touring with Maddy Walsh & The Blind Spots!