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"...your band obviously has the licks to be a national act."
- JT Austin, Creative Services Director, WZTK

“...you were absolutely great!!! Lot of good feedback from customers and some of our vendors that were out here on Friday.”
– Anna Acerra, Property manager, Brightleaf Square, Durham

Thank you Will McBride Group for being our featured band this year at the fourth annual Triangle Uncorked fundraiser at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. You guys were prompt, professional and put on an awesome show for our event. Your music was the perfect compliment to the day of wine and food. Thanks again!”
- JT Thomas, Entertainment Chairman, Triangle Uncorked

"(We) were delighted to have The Will McBride Group perform at the inaugural "First Light Wake Forest." On a such a cold night, The Will McBride Group got the crowd dancing and moving to their unique sound. We were also pleased with their level of professionalism throughout the planning process and on the night of our event. We definitely recommend this terrific group to anyone looking for musical talent."
- Kara M. Louise, Town of Wake Forest, Centennial Celebration Events Coordinator

"I wanted to ... tell you what a great job that your trio did on New Years Eve. You guys were fantastic and definitely played in some of the most difficult conditions that any artist has ever faced. I want to compliment your professionalism with the “Show Must Go On” attitude.
- Brian Pate, Brian Pate Entertainment

"...we loved you! We truly enjoyed your performance. You will hear from us again. Thank you so much. EXCELLENT!"
- James Hester, Orange County Rec & Parks Director

"...we really enjoyed having you guys back again! You are sounding really really good."
- Cliff Morgan, proprietor, The Flipside

BIO

Will McBride (guitar, vocals)

Jeff Hatley (fretted and fretless bass, vocals)

Tarik Ghiradella (percussion)

There is no substitute for experience and chemistry. This is what makes ..

The Will McBride Group one of the top jazz/funk groups in central NC. ..

The Will McBride Group is a guitar-based jazz trio that presents a truly unique blend of jazz, edgy funk/pop and Latin stylings, full of rich color-chording, impressive melodic solo and vocal work, all supported with superb rhythmic backing. Over fifty years of collective stage experience coupled with performing together for five years makes the WMG one of the most polished, and sought-after trios in the area. The WMG endeavours to cover music that requires top-notch musicianship while it "satisfies your cool side...and moves your backside!!" Imagine Steely Dan meets Antonio Carlos Jobim meets Wes Montgomery meets Stevie Wonder!

In addition to performing over 100 shows over the past two years, the members of .. The Will McBride Group are veteran performers with over 50 years of collective stage experience, having shared the stage with members of touring groups such as:

James Brown, The Godfather of Soul

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band

Derek Trucks Band

Nantucket

Latin Grammy Saxophonist David Sanchez

Duke's John Brown Quintet

The Will McBride Group is a guitar/bass/drums trio playing all things jazz...like:

jazz from the great pioneers (Montgomery, Monk, Getz, Miles, etc)

contemporary jazz artists (Jarreau, Golub)

Latin jazz (Jobim)

jazz arrangements of pop tunes (Steely Dan, S. Wonder, EW&F, Spinners etc.)

original jazz funk and pop compositions from the 2009 release "Trifecta" as well as the 2003 release "As Yet...".