Through a career that spanned five full-length releases with his band Fat Opie, a struggle with a long-term illness and a career as a children’s book author and fine artist, Scott Mickelson has persevered. In 2015, Mickelson released his debut full-length Flickering which made the Grammy Ballot in two categories, “Best Folk Album” and “Best Roots Music Performance”. He now tours internationally. In addition, Mickelson has made his name as a top record producer in the Bay Area with such projects as the critically acclaimed “Blanket The Homeless” and “After The Fire” compilations.