Stephen MacDonald - Guitar, Vocals, Lyrics, etc.
The Okay Win is:
Matt Jones
Ryan Ward
JM Craven
Slate Powers
Influences
Invisible friends.
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1. Give 'Em Hell
2. Shake
3. Abuse!
4. Church Town
5. Trying To Be Bold
6. Hey Hey Mr.
7. My Oh My
8. Able Bodied
9. Antique
10. Puppet Strings
11. Bullhorn
12. I'll Tell Them, Children...
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Stephen MacDonald embodies the spirit of powerful songwriting. Skilled at conveying both personal and universal themes of love, loss, and perseverance , MacDonald delivers his songs with a cautious eye and a gentle confidence. On his sophomore effort, "We Are Bound", Stephen has truly hit his stride. Joined by a talented back line of musicians known as The Okay Win, MacDonald is able to aesthetically portray his songs to their fullest potential. Equipped with a soothing minimalistic voice reminiscent of Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, and the lyrical depth of Kevin Devine, Stephen MacDonald is pushing the boundaries of indie songwriting. With "We Are Bound", MacDonald has set his course for a promising career, and he is inviting all of us to tag along.
Press for We Are Bound:
"A seamless transition from solo to full band, combined with the poetic lyrics that gave MacDonald his own identity, make for an excellent record...8.6 out of 10"--Sound Off
"It’s a brilliant record - the songs are well put together and strangely affecting."--Artrocker.com
"You know that guy Bob Dylan or maybe you know Neil Young? Well, Stephen MacDonald & The Okay Win may not sound exactly like these guys, but that’s because they are the new face of folk indie rock...one of the best albums i've heard all year."--indieshows.net
"Overall, a marvelous and well rounded effort that continues the musical evolution of Stephen MacDonald, and explores other musical possibilities that allow his music to evolve and strike a chord with his listening audience...4.5 out of 5"--The Music BoxPast Press:
"Stephen MacDonald’s debut album, Building Hands, reeks of optimistic honesty that's as refreshing as it is contagious. Simple lyrics and chords are married together in peaceful harmony that touches the soul and pleases the ear."--SouthCoast247.com
"This year, he self-released a completely mind-blowing CD. The lyrics, the music, the voice… all perfect...Stephen MacDonald is the complete singer-songwriter package, thus earning title of Best New Act of 2008."--
Local Best Of 2008
"Rock, pop, and hip-hop rule the mainstream, but the turn of the century has brought the birth of a new crop of singer-songwriters — Bright Eyes (Conor Oberst), Iron and Wine (Samuel Beam), and recently Bon Iver (Justin Vernon) and Devendra Banhart.
Plymouth singer-songwriter Stephen MacDonald is part of the reemergence."--
Old Colony Memorial
"A final testament to MacDonald’s freshness lies in his ability to avoid the pessimistic trend of recent times. Though his lyrics might speak of a time of sadness or hard times, there is most always a positive message present. Perhaps we can all learn a thing or two from Stephen MacDonald’s lofty optimistic folk sensibilities."--
Article from Hard Rain Magazine
"I missed a couple acts, and all apologies to those I missed, but the singer who closed out the three-hour show first reminded me of Conor Oberst/Bright Eyes. He was Stephen MacDonald...Brilliant work from a rising singer/songwriter."--
Take Me To Your Music BlogInterview in Hard Rain Magazine
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No problem, you guys were great musically and personally, next time you need a jersey date let us know and if we ever get a chance to make it to boston we'll let you know!
Hey guys! Thank you again for playing and hanging out, You guys definitely helped make this show awesome and by far are the best touring band that has come through and played my basement. Hope the rest of the tour goes well!
