While growing up in a small town in central Minnesota, music played only a small role in the life of singer/songwriter Michael Shynes. "I can't say that it was my first love, but I am honestly glad that it wasn't. I found it when I was drawn to it, and that's the best and most natural way for anything to take place." So what then, led to the musical transformation? Although I was expecting an ela...borate and lengthy response, his answer was simply, "A black garbage bag." Shynes then explains.