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Jeff McCann

About Me

McCann was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He grew up in Calgary, but chose to live in an area known as the "Peace Country" after he decided he preferred a small town atmosphere. The "spirit of the north" was instrumental in forming the philosophy that McCann embraces in his music and his lifestyle.With almost 30 years of experience in "rock 'n roll", Jeff has worked with some of western Canada's finest musicians, on stage, on the road and in the studio.McCann lives a "stone's throw" from the mighty "Peace River", with his wife and family and performs at venues throughout Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. In addition to his commitment to music and family, Jeff is also a calligrapher/artist and has a been a student of Tai Chi for many years, a discipline which has proven invaluable in his pursuit for "a life of balance and harmony".In his own words,...."the positive factors that have contributed to my well-being are my music, daily practise of Tai Chi and the love of my wife and family. I'm not looking for wealth or fame, I'm just happy to be doing what I love and to have some of my music here, online. If fame and wealth come my way,...all the better!"

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/30/2005
Band Website: jeffmccannmusic.com
Influences: The Beatles (first & foremost, because they inspired me to learn to play guitar), Eric Clapton & Cream, Taj Mahal, The Doors, Fleetwood Mac (before & after Christine McVie), Neil Young, Bruce Cockburn, Kim Mitchell, The Tragically Hip, Chrissie Hynde & The Pretenders, Grand Funk, Joan Osborne, Loreena McKennit, Andreas Vollenweider, & Joni Mitchell......And now, these are some of the artists that I've had the privilege of seeing "live & in person"....Procol Harum, B.B. King, The Eagles, Jetro Tull, It's A Beautiful Day, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Ten Years After, Paul Revere & the Raiders, John Mayall, Ravi Shankar, Chet Atkins, (I even caught a glimpse of Janis Joplin, though barely audible from my place on the "hill".) ***I also have to give credit to "Toastmasters International", obviously not a musical influence but without this remarkable organization, I would never have gained the "courage" to speak/perform in front of large audiences. The "vocabulary skill" acquired from preparing speeches & presentations has been a tremendous songwriting tool!
Sounds Like:

Serpent In The Grass - Jeff McCann

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Record Label:
Type of Label: None

My Blog

One World,...One Breath (Tai Chi video)

As my contribution to World Tai Chi Day, April 26th 2008, I've posted a 4 minute video of Tai Chi for beginners, with easy to follow instructions. Here's a link to the video: http://www.youtube.c...
Posted by Jeff McCann on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:47:00 PST

One laptop per child!

Now this is cool!A woman named Mary Lou Jepson has developed a solar powered laptop.The laptop also has an attennae (for wireless internet, I guess) and a "wind-up crank" to power the battery on "gloo...
Posted by Jeff McCann on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:46:00 PST

New CD, New Website

Howdy Friends & Neighbours,Very pleased to tell you that my CD is finally here! Also, if you get a chance to check my new website at jeffmccannmusic.com (or you can "click" on band website beneath my ...
Posted by Jeff McCann on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 09:39:00 PST

Hi Folks

I blog at snakecreepsdown.blogspot.com My CD can be purchased online at Indie Pool in Canada or CDbaby in the U.S. or from your favorite download supplier! Email me from my website for autographe...
Posted by Jeff McCann on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 03:59:00 PST