Since the release of his first CD - VISION QUEST Songs of the Native Flute - Michael has been the featured guest on NBC's Channel 6 Morning Show in Pocatello, ID three times. His first appearance, according to Tyson Raye, one of the show's producers, raised their ratings 5 points. They gave away two VISION QUEST CDs on each show and received record amounts of calls for them. Michael also appeared on NBC in Boise, ID and CBS in Eugene, OR. At the International New Age Trade Show in Denver, CO in 2001, Michael was a selected performer. HIs music was very well received. While on tour in Oregon in 2001 Michael was honored by an invitation from Geronimo Swifteagle of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde to perform at the graduation ceremony of "Native Warriors Guardians of Tomorrow's Youth" at the Salem Men's Correctional Facility. N.W.G.T.Y. is a program whose teachings and guidance help young Native Americans make wise decisions in their day to day living.