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Rob McDade
Progressive / Acoustic / Experimental

		Slightly famous. But very poor! Adelaide, South Australia Australia Profile Views: 116472 Last Login: 11/11/2009
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Rob McDade: General Info

Member Since	11/20/2006
Band Website	http://www.mp3.com.au/robmcdade
Band Members	Gigs, Blog, Photos, Videos FREE MUSIC DOWNLOADS I am primarily a solo artist / performer Occasionally I perform (jam) with other musicians, incl Andy Salvanos - who plays 10 String Chapman Stick. Here is an overview of my live guitar / looping set up... I play acoustic guitar, electric guitar, use various effects and looping devices ( Boss RC2 & DD20) to create soundscapes and live backing tracks, I use an Alesis HR 16 drum machine, which is usually played 'live' (I tap the buttons) and loop the sounds. I also perform vocal on a few numbers. Check out my GUITARSCAPES page for some exciting soundscapes! Musical Collaboration 2009 with Mark Trueack of Unitopia Mark is the lead singer of supergroup Unitopia . I will be collaborating with Mark on his forthcoming solo project. More details soon!
Influences	Musical influences include (but are by no means limited to; and in no particular order)... King Crimson Yes Steve Howe Pink Floyd David Gilmour Led Zeppelin Jimmy Page Mike Oldfield Will Ackerman Michael Hedges Jimi Hendrix Eric Clapton John Williams (classical guitar) Progressive rock Modern jazz (Miles Davis, etc.) Classical music New age / ambient music Other influences (literary and popular culture) which greatly influence my philosophy of life and my music... Doctor Who (BBC TV Sci Fi classic, particularly as portrayed by Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee & Tom Baker) Isaac Asimov (master of SF - Foundation Novels, Robot Novels, detective fiction) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes - one of the greatest literary characters ever!) The Phantom (by Lee Falk, illustrated by Sy Barry, Wilson McCoy and Ray Moore ; published in Australia by FREW) The original Star Wars Trilogy (pre-special editions) Classic British Comedy: Carry On movies Fawlty Towers Are You Being Served George & Mildred The Goodies Left wing progressive politics Human rights, animal rights, feminism, vegetarian-ism, organic foods, anti-war, socialism, anti-capitalism (in the extreme) Some words I aspire to, but don't always achieve.. Don't try to be THE BEST, just be YOUR BEST. ________________________________________ Airplay on
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Record Label	Robmusic (Aust) Fossil (USA)
Type of Label	Indie

Upcoming Shows

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Dec 6 2009

3:00P

Celtica Acoustic

Port Adelaide, South Australia

Feb 12 2010

8:00P

Support act for UNITOPIA at The Ark

Adelaide, South Australia

Apr 11 2010

8:00P

TBC :: Scorcher Fest Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales

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About Rob McDade

ROB McDADE ~ GUITAR WIZARD

Imagine Mike Oldfield playing Pink Floyd with a hint of Zeppelin, and the ghost of Hendrix looking on.
You will begin to understand the sonic manipulation of Rob McDade.

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"Rob McDade uses an astonishing repertoire of innovative techniques and tricks." (Adelaide Advertiser)

"One of Adelaide's most innovative guitarists." (Rip It Up magazine)

"A highly talented and unique South Australian musician who comfortably spans a range of musical genres and styles" (Christine Schloithe Executive Producer. Adelaide International Guitar Festival)

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Recorded Albums

Terrafirma (2007)

RMCD003

A mixture of new age acoustic guitar, and instrumental progressive rock!

from FOSSIL RECORDS (USA)

OR

Or from me personally at gigs and by mail order
robmc@bigbutton.com.au

Touched by the Sun (2004)

RMCD002

Acoustic-based rock guitar!

Earthrock (2002)

RMCD001

A collection of instrumental guitar rock!

All albums are available via mail order from my US distributor...

If you are in Adelaide, you can purchase my CDs from the ADELAIDE FESTIVAL CENTRE , and BIG STAR RECORDS, Rundle St..

For reviews of these albums and to download selected tracks go to www.mp3.com.au/robmcdade

There are only limited numbers my first two albums left
They all sell for about $15-20AUD.

PERSONAL / FAMILY

I am married to Nicky and we have two children.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Rob McDade

ROBMUSIC PRODUCTIONS

Adelaide, South Australia

robmc@bigbutton.com.au

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SANTAZ	Nov 9 2009 6:12 AM Hi Rob We look forward to partying with you this Sat. @ Mylor.. Check out our feature for this event. Druids Dreaming is proudly sponsered by Global Thunda Network, supporting Aussie Indie music. Cheers Dave & Merry
Gypsy Crims	Nov 7 2009 4:51 PM Inspirado Cerce Aguadulce a Bulerias by Orlando Vikingo de Jerez THANKS FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP. ORLANDO VIKINGO DE JEREZ, GYPSY CRIMS HOPE TO SEE YOU AT OUR PERFORMANCE AT NEXUS 13TH NOVEMBER
David	Sep 27 2009 9:45 PM We just started the official SToB on Facebook page so please join it! http://www.facebook.com/shaolintempleofboom Sign up for SToB email list and get 3 FREE songs not available anywhere else! <img .."visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0 width=0 height=0 src="http://www.reverbnation.com/widgets/trk/36/
Timecode alpha	Sep 24 2009 6:05 AM thanks 4 being my frind,hope you liked my music,peace and luv/Peter/TCA
Jaseeey	Sep 18 2009 4:22 AM Hi Rob! I posted up some photos of you on my photography profile which I have tagged you in. I will have more up soon because there are plenty more nice shots which I took. MySpace photos lose a lot of quality, so if you'd like the high quality versions, let me know and I can post them somewhere where they're exactly what I see. Take care.
Morn’s landing project	Aug 31 2009 7:49 AM Hi Rob, Thanks for the friendship and good luck with your upcoming gigs. Cheers, Andy
Alien Skin	Aug 5 2009 5:38 AM Hi Rob McDade, thanks for accepting my friend request. I appreciate the opportunity to introduce You to the music of ALIEN SKIN. The ATMOSPHERE continues on the debut album DON’T OPEN TILL DOOMSDAY. You may listen to it on the Alien Skin website by clicking the CD artwork. Get PROMOTIONAL songs including: The Unquiet Grave, After the Funeral & Burning In My Hands FREE from the BabyFace widget on my Profile! George
Jamie McPherson	Jul 18 2009 1:48 AM Hi Rob, I've just uploaded my new song on my profile "Road of Bones". Check it out and let me know what you think. Take care, Jamie
Jeff	Jul 7 2009 11:00 AM Hi, thanks for the friendship... Peace, BigBends bigbends.com
D'Addario Australia	Jun 25 2009 11:42 PM
SpeedKing	Jun 25 2009 8:05 AM SpeedKing BLACKMATT first full-length instrumental guitar album has just finished!! 10 NEW TRACKS ONLINE NOW!!!!!! Listen to my music and leave a comment please :)
♫ Miguels Official Site♫	Jun 24 2009 4:49 AM Danke, Gracias, Merci, and Thanks for the add. The songs I write are a reflection of my life. The lyrics, like an unveiled biography. My inspiration comes from my children, mi familia, and the women I have loved. I give them and everyone who inspires me, my heart...Sign the guest book if you get a chance.... Peace n Love, Miguel
Gang of Steev	Jun 6 2009 12:48 PM hey rob. not bad at all. still living in the uk, about to start a masters in film archiving over here in september, so i'll be back to steal your job in a couple of years! :D how's things with you? how's the music going? i hope the family are well. steve.
♡CHeLsIA RoSe LaMbErT™♡	Jun 5 2009 7:18 AM Thank you very much for da Link Up & Sharing the music Delighted to be friends & Nice to meet you through cyberlink! Luv your tunes & keep up da Great Work! Wishes you All da Best in 2009! Enjoy your Friday and weekend! CHeLsIA RoSe LaMbErT
Andy Salvanos	Jun 2 2009 1:33 AM Hi Rob, Any new exciting gigs on the horizon? I'm laying low, but will catch you later in the week, hopefully. Cheers, Andy
Michael J Peade	Jun 1 2009 11:52 PM Hi Rob, Thanks for joining me here and for dropping by. All the best wishes to you, Michael.
Cosmic Clouds Radio	May 30 2009 11:28 AM Hi! Wishing you a Cosmic Sunday! Hope all is good in your world… Luv, Lynda-Lee ;} xox
Robertson Brothers	May 25 2009 4:50 PM Cheers and thanks to you Rob! Wishing you all the very best! The Robertson Brothers
Nishmah Audio Digital	May 13 2009 11:35 PM Very talented Rob.. Hello from Chicago...
Orsino Nation	May 12 2009 2:41 AM Awesome Rob! Will be sure to catch your set at 3. Looking forward to sharing the Higher Ground stage with you and hanging out for drinks in the cafe :) Seeyou Sunday. yas & charger
Cosmic Clouds Radio	Apr 25 2009 1:27 PM Hi Rob, Wishing you a Cosmic Sunday…. Cheers… Lynda-Lee ;) xox
Armenian Jazz Band	Apr 24 2009 6:13 AM ..THE MAGIC SOUND.. It talks to you, it makes you cry... it sounds SO familiar to many of you ..NOW ENJOY THE WAY IT ADDS A UNIQUE FLAVOR TO JAZZ! listen to the track MASISAMBA P.S. Check Out My New Hit Song
Esquire	Apr 20 2009 6:59 PM Hi Rob, Thank you for the compliment - It's early days, for me anyway, on the Hope project - so the plan is yet to be set... Hope all goes well with the track you are writing too. Warmest regards, Nikki
Ed Unitsky ™	Apr 20 2009 11:03 AM ;-) PEACE My best wishes, Ed ===
Jamie McPherson	Apr 18 2009 2:39 AM Hi Rob, You are more than welcome and much deserving of ALL praise. You have such a wonderful talent and your music is a special gift to us all. Yes, we will difinately have to catch up. Seaford and Strath are not too far appart. Thank you for your most generous offer of the CD. That would be wonderful. I'll return the favour once mine gets done (still a while to go yet). Take care my friend, Jamie