Jason McGann plays drums, acoustic guitars, slide guitar, double bass, vocals.
Influences
J.J. Cale, Steve Earle, Neil Young, Colin Hay, R.L.Burnside, Kelly Joe Phelps, Ron Carter, Charlie Watts, Nick Mason, Jeff Lang, Mitch Mitchell, Jose Gonzalez, Cat Stevens, John Densmore, Stewart Copeland, Levon Helm...
Original drummer for the JOHN BUTLER TRIO (1998 - 2002) receiving an ARIA award in 2001 for best independant release for the album " Three ".
Freelance Sound Engineer since 1992 working with both national and international acts.
Playing the occassional show with CARUS and THE TRUE BELIEVERS (when Carus isnt touring touring the world solo!) and rehearsing in preparation to gig with ALEX ARONSTEN.( check out our demos - there is the link below ). Working on my own acoustic guitar based solo project . Interested in all aspects of music production & recording.
Inspired by all the amazingly talented musos and folk I get to meet along the way!
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Hi Jason, I've just added some new photos of RCI drums to my slide show. Check it out, there's some killer colours & pattern combinations. Enjoy.
Regards
Glenn
Gday Jas,just read your 'About' and Dave Rawlings is the Man eh. Did you get to see Gillian Welch when they came out? Been a bit quiet this side of the rock mate.Are you doing West Coast Blues n Roots this year? mick
Hey Bro,
Thanks for your posts and kind words, been missing you over here in the great cold lands of Londinium. Played a mrblackandblues show today at Vibe Bar, and have put one of the tracks up for you to check out. Hope you are good and hanging to spend some time with you in a few weeks.
Best, Mike.
Hey Jason, recently saw Carus in London, shame you weren't there on the drums again but the gig was pretty amazin'! Hope to see the full band again in the near future though! Can't wait to hear some tracks of yours
G'day JAS, Headin to see Gav and his Grovesmiths tomorrow mate at the prince.I see Cols got you doin Ravo. so is Jack, so will catch you in a few weeks. safe travells . mick
