The number one influence in my life is my wife.That would be the beautiful lady behind me in the pic below...
Oh yeah, musical influences... hmm, there are so many, but the following come to mind (and not in any particular order, except the first two)
My Mom, My Dad, Elvis, The Beatles, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Steely Dan, The Eagles, Jim Croce, John Mellencamp, Billy Joel, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Cat Stevens, Frank Sinatra, Nora Jones, Lee Coulter, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Boz Scaggs, Jimmy Buffett, Donavon Frankenreiter, Harry Chapin, Ray Charles, Dan Fogelberg, Jeff Buckley, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Jason Mraz, Melissa Etheridge, Dean Martin, Bruce Springsteen, Rob Thomas, America, Frank Sinatra, Jackie Wilson, Trini Lopez, Jackson Browne, Bryan Adams, U2, Tracy Chapman, Fleetwood Mac, Al Jarreau, etc., etc., etc.
"Make yourself a tropical bevy with those little paper umbrellas, sliced pineapple, a curly straw, and ice cubes. Then cheer up, have a nice day, and pop in this Mike McGill CD." - The San Diego Troubadour
A few pictures from one of my shows at Humphrey's Lounge(Photos by Ariana Sanchez)
Hi and welcome to my Myspace profile page. I was born and raised on the East Coast in Connecticut. I settled in San Diego in 1998. I began writing music in the mid 90's, but didn't start performing until August, 2005. My style has been compared to Jack Johnson, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Jim Croce, and a few other '70s pop-folk artists. That's cool!
My early influences were Elvis and The Beatles, but when the '70s disco and '80s "Big Hair" bands became popular, I would find myself listening to the softer sounds of Paul Simon, James Taylor, Billy Joel, Jim Croce, The Eagles, etc.
A childhood dream of becoming a "rock star" became just that, a dream, as I found myself living the family life at an early age. However, I never stopped loving music and began to teach myself how to play the guitar in the '80s. Although I just played for fun, I started writing my own music during the '90s when I began to travel the country as a computer systems consultant.
Now that I'm settled in Southern California with a beautiful wife and 4 children, my one time "dream" is in a small way being fulfilled, as I find comfort in performing my own music along with the music of many of the artists that I idolize and that I'm often compared to.
My first cd "KEEP ON" was self released in November, 2006. As I continue to perform locally and throughout California, I also continue to write. I've written and recorded 12 new songs and just released my second cd "ENJOY THE JOURNEY". I hope you enjoy, and I also hope to continue to write and share more of my journey with you in the future.
I would like to finish by saying THANK YOU to all of you who add me and listen to my music. I really do try and get back to each and everyone of you, but don't always have the time. So please don't take it personally. Just know that I really do appreciate the friendship and all the kind words. Cheers!
Just stopping by to wish you and yours a HAPPY THANKSGIVING! "Goodnight now and may God bless" Brian Hoffman~Red Skelton Impersonator www.RedSkeltonComedyShow.com
A friend is someone who reaches out for your hand and touches your heart. Much Love Always …Smile ;) Lily 000000___ ♥♥ 00000 _00000000_0000000 _0000000000000000 __00000000000000 ____00000000000 _______00000 _________♥ ________*__000000___00000 _______*__00000000_0000000 ______*___0000000000000000 ______*____00000000000000 _______*_____00000000000 ________*_______00000 _________*________♥ _000000___00000___* 00000000_0000000___* 0000000000O00000____* _00000000000000_____* ___00000000000_____* ______00000_______* ________♥________*
Hello my dear friends.. Hope you are having a good weekend.. This is gonna be a busy week for us all... Got alot of cooking to do.. I may have to call for reinforcements..lol.. But all is well.. Incase I don't get to post any more comments before Thanksgiving.. You all have a happy and blessed one.. Sending big hugs to you all and God bless.... Angel
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