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)
Born and raised on the East Coast (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!
Thank you for your invitation, and welcome in my friends' list.
I listened to the first piece, I like very much. I am certainly going to spend time on your page. I also saw some of your photos, congratulation for your attractive family. You speak Italian? I kiss you all.
Just stopping by to say HI!
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"Goodnight now and may God bless"
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wow! thanks too, i'm greatly honored to be one of your friends, yes i will sit and relax one day, when i'm off from work and listen to your music. more power, god bless...
Hello Mr Mike,, thank you more for being one of the people listed on your myspace profile, thank you for sharing me great music of yours, my pleasure Sir:) Best wishes and regards, olivia
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