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MCGOWAN
Indie / Indie / Indie

Living in Brooklyn, and loving it!



Brooklyn, NEW YORK
United States

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Last Login:  7/9/2009
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Member Since8/20/2004
Influencesthe classics: Beatles, Marley, The Clash, Dylan, Woody Guthrie, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, CCR.
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Record LabelManic Pop Thrill
Type of LabelIndie


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   About MCGOWAN
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McGowan is an award-winning songwriter and in-demand collaborator based in Brooklyn, NY. His newest album "American Regular" is a mix of his early rock n' roll influences - the Clash to Creedence, Marley to Neil Young. "I was trying to reflect my generation, where I came from, and the present state of things - but mostly trying to make a raw, fun, rockin' record." With the help of bassist/producer Pete Donnelley (Figgs, Graham Parker), legendary engineer Henry Hirsch (Lenny Kravitz), songwriter/guitarist Dave Tozer (John Legend), and drummer Jason Molina (Longwave), Amercan Regular is driving and forceful at times - playing between raw emotions of "Girl Girl Girl, You're Making Me Nervous" to broader themes of american mythology with songs like "Go Down Fighting" and "On the Other Side". Mcgowan is quick to point out that these themes are not just American - "you see these attitudes all over the world - but that irony was sort of the point - we are all the same in so many ways." Inspiration for the title came when some Australian friends pointed out that buying a "regular" sized coke in America was like buying a "large" everywhere else in the world. "I thought - now that's a rock n' roll concept!". "People always made me out to be the american regular too - blonde haired, blue eyed kid from the country. Not that i'd agree - but the idea stuck!" When Mcgowan is not busy singing songs from American Regular and working on his home-spun acoustic recordings he can be found collaborating with various friends and artists. He partnered with Ben Lee on "Awake Is The New Sleep" (including the ARIA award winning co-write "Catch My Disease") and contributed to John Legend's grammy award winning "Get Lifted" . More recent projects include The Seventeens, Operator Please, Renee Cassar, The Cassette Kids, Old Man River, and Matt Corby to name a few!


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KEV NORMAL





Jul 1 2009 12:46 AM

new song ROB THE THIEF
Renee Cassar (Pre-order album @ ReneeCassar.com)





Jun 22 2009 4:11 AM

Thanks hun..xoxo
Gin





Jun 22 2009 8:13 AM

Hey mate!! You'll be stoked at the newy!! Gin x
TEAM WARDO





Jun 21 2009 5:01 AM

Photobucket
Operator Please





Jun 20 2009 3:35 AM

Hey yo!

Yeah get yo ass back here dude, we need to finish our song asap. Unless you have already without me ha ha. Album 2 is coming along nicely, recording it now. I am sitting on top of the hill getting internet access though cause there is no reception here. Hope you are good babes! Hopefully see you soon!

XXX Amandah.
Trevor Giuliani (Pre Orders up NOW!)





Jun 14 2009 6:40 PM

Heyo Mcgowan, thanks for sayin so.  How's Brooklyn treating you these days?  I've been growing veggies out here, hangin with some of the many rad urban farmers of Portland.  Be back east for a visit, maybe a show, soon...if you're around I hope to see you.  Peace!
karina





May 26 2009 10:33 PM

got your email
Michael kulick





May 5 2009 1:21 PM

Come out to my artshow/party this friday (MAY 8th) starting at 7pm....at (The Skinny) 174 Orchard st...Lower East side village...I am showing a large body of my artwork...come support it...hope you can make it....Michael Kulick
Mick!





Apr 29 2009 2:55 AM

Hey Goo, how's things? Hope everythings going great! Living in Concord now, small space but you're welcome anytime-Kadynce'll share her crib as long as you don't hog her stuffed lamby!
RICK DANGE





Apr 7 2009 5:16 PM

Wassup McGowan??
how have u been?
Renee Cassar (Pre-order album @ ReneeCassar.com)





Feb 20 2009 2:25 PM

Hey mate, how’s it going? Its been a while, just letting you know I have heaps of new things happening, new page, new tunes, first ever video and a pre order coming soon @ www. reneecassar. com. au , if you get a chance to jump back on and check it all out, let me know what you think, your opinion means a lot to me….
Keep rocking and believe in the power of believing ;)
Xoxoox
Renee
Jen Kaplan art





Jan 22 2009 3:31 AM

Hey so I decided to write a blog about how I feel about the mosaic I did of Ben Lee. It is on my myspace page. I figured you might want to read it. A lot of good has come of that piece of art. But it is my Hey There Delila.
Faber Optimé





Jan 20 2009 6:35 AM

Hey there,

Here's one from left field...

Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?

A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:

Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella

Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.

Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.

I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here:
http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4

Help to raise awareness.

Say have you checked out my web site recently?

Take care and keep in touch.

Best,
Faber.

"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place.
"

SupaBad





Jan 4 2009 7:36 PM

"Real Love" is beautiful. I've loved your music since I first met you way back when, in Denton with Robert Gomez and Zack Hexum.
Come back to Texas! Texas misses you!
James Kempster





Jan 24 2009 10:09 AM

Mate, just being playing 17's in car!!! You guys are simply brilliant, cheers jk
Stephanie





Apr 18 2006 1:07 AM

Swingin' by to remind you that your music is fan-tabulous.
much love
sarah





Jan 2 2009 10:10 PM

ah I love that song that you just put up......

is "Art Garfunkel" going to be on the new album too? x
Faber Optimé





Dec 21 2008 12:40 AM

Click here to go to the Faber Optimé web site in a new tab/window.

Good to have you as a friend!
So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people.

I hope all's well with you and that you enjoy checking out my web site some time.

For occasional, new, refreshing, insightful and (possibly?!) valuable content, I encourage you to sign up for my free newsfeed/email newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!).

Take care and keep in touch.

Best,
Faber.

"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place.
"

Jenn





Oct 22 2008 3:11 AM

Hi Mcgowan! Wow long time! Been ages since I really talked to WMHS alumni...lol. How are you? I see your living not to far from me now.
sambot.





Oct 2 2008 5:18 PM

you live in brooklyn now? now there's no excuse for us seeing one another after a few years and catching up. hope life is treating you and yours extra well.
Renee Cassar (Pre-order album @ ReneeCassar.com)





Oct 5 2008 11:23 AM

hey there gowy
how are ya mate
cant wait to catch up again :)
keep making hits
as i know you can
Cheers
Renee
sambot.





Oct 5 2008 6:38 PM

i'm only in bk every once in awhile, but i think i'm down there for cmj, albeit briefly.
:)
.sarcar.





Sep 3 2008 2:58 AM

Hey! I just came across your demo cds the other day, and was hoping you were playing in NYC soon?
Carly





Aug 14 2008 4:25 AM

dude, shit is seriously hitting the fan....let's get together soon. miss you
oxoxxo
c
MUTLU





Aug 2 2008 3:53 AM

Thanks man! How've u been? Let's catch up soon
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