Just to get it outta the way, 'cos it's so damned obvious: THE BEATLES (and their solo members).
Okay, now that THAT'S been established...
The Macs' musical inspirations are enormous, ranging from jazz to pop to progressive (the music, not the insurance company), with smatterings of C&W, R&B (~real~ R&B, not that nonsense they're trying to fob off on the general population as R&B), classical, acid rock, fusion, power pop, jangle pop, bubble punk, et cetera.
To name but a handful of influences: XTC, Genesis / Peter Gabriel / Phil Collins, The Police / Sting, Adrian Belew / The Bears / King Crimson, Kevin Gilbert / Toy Matinee` / Kaviar, The Who / Pete Townshend, The Producers, Spock's Beard, John McLaughlin, Willie Nelson, Junior Brown, The Monkees, The Kinks, David Bowie, Robert Palmer (forget "Addicted to Love" -- go out & buy the album "Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley" & go from there!), John Scofield, Gentle Giant, the Dalai Lama, Mahatma Ghandi, Bill Hicks, George Carlin, Rodney Carrington, Ron Shock, Sam Kinison, The Griffin Family, The Simpsons, Al & Peg Bundy, The Hills of Arlen, TX., and everyday life in general.
The Macs are a fusion of several different bands' members, most notably 5ive AM and Zen Archer. Having known & worked alongside one another since the '80s, it was only a matter of time before they finally hooked up to form a band.
And now, 13 years later...
I could sure use your vote at Hoss the Boss Radio for the JUNE SONG OF THE MONTH CONTEST. You don't have to register, just place a check beside MIKE PARRISH - BLUE JEAN BABY & click VOTE! that's ALL there is to it! THANK YOU!
Hey, you should come check us out Thursday night, May 14th at the Continental after Beetle - There's a BIG screen TV there so you can keep up with the Rockets too! Oh, and its FREE to get in.
Steve ~ It was great to see you play last night after all these years. The McClanahans have a new fan. I'll come out to see you at the 510 Bar. Glad to hear that you are doing well! Ciao!
Hey guys, we really enjoyed seeing ya'll last night. What great musicians you all are! I especially dug the sound effects with your voices. We'll see ya'll soon and stay longer next time. Take care!
Hi Steve and Jamie, Just wanted to drop a note to tell you how much I enjoyed working with ya'll for the White Album for Purple Songs project. You are all very talented and I hope to see you in your various bands around town sometime. Take care!
Myrna Kozmic Pearl
P.S. - I've posted pictures to both of my MySpace pages. Check them out!
