The Way It Is
Chicago, IL
Biography
Singer/songwriter Michael R. Sanchez has used THE WAY IT IS as a moniker since 2001. After stints in New York City and Seattle he moved to Chicago in 2006 and teamed up with keyboard player Theodore Blair and drummer Don Markus. The Onion's AV Club has called their combination of catchy melodies, electronic beats and vintage pianos the perfect mix of heart-on-the-sleeve warmth and futuristic street cool.
