Michael B. Crittenden
President/Producer

A native of Grand Rapids, MI, Michael comes from a long history in the business of music. He is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in piano and guitar, and has been producing audio projects for 20 years. Michael has produced recordings for local and national artists including Hello Dave (Chicago), Kimber Cleveland (Nashville), Drew Nelson (Grand Rapids), Bless You Boys (Grand Rapids) Pop Evil (Grand Rapids) and a long list of others. Crittenden is also the founding member and chief songwriter of the group Troll for Trout. Michael's songs have been heard on dozens of radio stations across the country as well as on MTV, ABC and PAXnet television. He has received an ASCAP Songwriters Award, Two Billboard Awards for Songwriting, an InterActivist Award from Los Angeles Based META Association, and a WYCE Jammie for Rock Album of the Year. In 2007, Michael was asked to be part of the instructional staff at the prestigious Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters.??A graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, with a degree in Film Scoring and Composition, Michael has a thorough understand of writing and arranging music from simple singer-songwriter style to full orchestrations. He is proficient working in Pop, Rock, Jazz, Acoustic, Folk and New Age styles. In addition to his studio and writing work, Michael has performed most of his life. He has toured the country numerous times and shared the stage with the likes Todd Rundgren, The Doobie Brothers, Hootie & the Blowfish, John McVey, Dana Cooper, Jonatha Brooke, & Peter Frampton among many others. When Michael is not producing, composing or performing, you can often find him waist deep in a trout stream.


Christopher R. Andrus
Producer/Engineer

The Grand Rapids Press says, “Chris Andrus is one of the most promising singer-songwriters in West Michigan today”. At MHM we couldn’t agree more. Chris is the frontman for the band Bless You Boys and has just released their sophomore CD "The Still Life". In addition to releasing 5 other studio albums of his own and performing throughout the Midwest, Pennsylvania, New York and Texas, Andrus has been using his talents and sharing his knowledge as a producer at MHM. Chris plays several instruments and shines as a vocalist. Equally at home working with many styles from hard rock to acoustic balladry, Chris is gifted as a teacher during the studio process and enjoys helping his clients reach their goals. When you meet Chris, ask him about his obsession with Bigfoot, The Loch Ness Monster or the JFK Assasination.


Lane W. DenBoer
Producer/Engineer

Lane DenBoer, who hails from Grand Rapids, began producing and engineering at Mackinaw Harvest in 2008. A graduate of Calvin College, Lane plays guitar, bass and several brass instruments. He comes from a background performing in pop-punk, rock and metal bands and has over 10 years of recording experience. When it comes to computers and audio, Lane is a natural and is quickly becoming thee ProTools man here at the studio. In addition to his passion for producing and crafting sound, Lane loves vintage guitars, basses, amps and classic cars. Wanna talk baseball? Lane is a fan of the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners. We're proud to have Lane's easy-going persona on board at Mackinaw Harvest.