| About Guitar Mac | . Guitar Mac and His Blues Express When you think of the blues, you think B.B. King, Muddy Waters……and of course, that guitar that speaks to you….That’s what it does. It’s that signature sound that identifies this style of music instantaneously. The guitar tells the story, as a second voice. This is the blues. This style of music is very deep, very emotional, full of dynamics and intensity. Guitar Mac and His Blues Express is a member of this elite group. He is from Cotton Plant, Arkansas, but his music is pure Mississippi Delta Blues. He was introduced to playing the blues guitar at a very young age, learning the Delta style which is still alive and kicking in that region. He moved to the South Bay area in 1968 and settled in Sacramento, California. He has relentlessly pursued opportunities to perform and demonstrate this style of music to the masses. This drive takes him all over the world. He’s performed in Europe – all over France, Italy, England, Germany and Holland. In California he’s been playing his music since 1983 at the Sacramento Blues Festival. He has 20.CD’s out on the worldwide market. He has also been graced with many prestigious awards, solidifying his mark in this industry. 1990 - Key to the city of Sacramento, Ca. by the Mayor, Ann Rudin 1991 - Bay area Blues Society – Blues DJ Of The Year 2002 - Radio Producer Of The Decade – Access Sacramento 2006 - Blues Band Leader Of The Year – West Coast Blues Hall Of Fame 2009 – West Coast Blues Hall Of Fame. Traditional Delta Style Blues Artist Guitar Mac-Traditional Delta Style Blues Artist Of The year 2016-Sacramento Blues Society Hall Of Fame 2016 Inductee Harvey "Guitar Mac" MacKnally. Guitar Mac and His Blues Express has released a new CD titled "River City Shuffle" which is now on i-Tunes. His lead single from this new CD, "I’m Guilty" is a perfect example of this multi-talented, multi-faceted, complex individual. This song brings on a powerhouse guitar performance along with amazing lyrics sung with passion and drive. It is sexy – super cool – super blues. Guitar Mac shows us that this art form is far from extinction. It’s alive and on every corner of the world – again – thanks to Guitar Mac and His Blues Express. You can hear the growth in his music with every CD that is produced. Each CD is one step up from the last. This is one amazing artist that needs to be heard. You can listen to and/or purchase any of his music by logging onto the following websites: www.gtrmac.com www.myspace.com/guitarmac1 www.myspace.com/guitarmac www.promofmmusic.com (search: Guitar Mac) Guitar Mac and His Blues Express is currently working with A & R Select in West Hollywood, California for a record deal, publishing, licensing and/or placement opportunitie! |
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