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Michael Hargan

www.mickharganandtheproposition.com.. coming soon!

About Me

Michael Hargan
A truly amazing talent. Glaswegian singer songwriter Michael Hargan will have you mesmerised during his live performance. Equally at home playing solo, with a band or a string quartet, no 2 shows are ever the same and his ability to turn a 3 minute song into a 15 minute improvisation is a focal point in his live show. Inspired by the spirit of bands like U2, Counting Crows, Pearl Jam, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and The Frames, Hargan takes hold of his audience during his live shows and let’s them go when he decides.
Michael has been touring the UK, Ireland and New York extensively over the past year on a wave of invitations from organizations and bands who recognised his talents following the release of his impressive debut album ‘Conversations between Us’. His touring has also included sold-out headline dates in Scotland, Ireland and New York, and invitations to headline shows at festivals such as the prestigious Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow and The Film Fleadh Foundation (Craic festival) in New York City. He will be playing full band shows at Festivals during the summer including a main stage spot at The Big In Falkirk Festival in Front of an estimated 100,000 people
In his songs Michael emanates a mixture of melancholy, anger and hope. During his live performance his strong compelling voice draws you in, with emotional and empiric lyrics keeping you there right to the end. An energetic and intense performer who wears his heart on his sleeve.
A list of events, venues and bands Michael has performed with over the year can be found on this page.
Michael’s album ‘Conversations between Us’ is available for download now from i-tunes.
QUOTES
An Exciting talent with a fine voice that comes across well in his strong and emotive songs Classic Rock Society
His Glaswegian growl of a speaking voice completely transformed into a powerful instrument BBC Radio
The overall standard of songwriting puts Michael Hargan right up there with the nation’s favorites Rock N Roll Lies
Overall this is a well put together package and if you appreciate good singer/songwriters like David Gray and Damien Rice, this is a CD you’d want in your collection Scot-Rock (8out of 10)
There is quite a beautiful warm and very intimate sound to this album, with some beautiful string arrangements Road Records Dublin
Falling Out Of You is stunning and on a par with Gray or Damien Rice, An Album both passionate and uplifting RIK FULTON-DAILY RECORD
A true genius in the art of Songwriting, excellent vocals full of passion Music Reveiw (www.musicreveiw.com)
You can now purchase Michael’s Debut Album:
Conversations Between Us via Debit/Credit Card on the the link below:
I-Tunes
Michael Hargan http://mharganmusic.bebo.com/
Get these tracks Get this Widget!
Falling out of You - Video

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/12/2005
Band Website: michaelhargan.com (Coming Soon
Band Members:

The Live band is a Squad of Players that are rotated at different times, Like a football team, sometimes you need a certain player for a certain game.

Michael Hargan
Vocals, Guitars, Harmonica, Piano.

The Sunday Club
Backing Vocals

Rebecca Green
Cello

Fiach
Guitar

John Brown
Piano

Ally Mclean
Piano, keyboards, organ

John Houston
Bass

Will Scott
Drums

Chris Pacitti
Drums

Duffy
Percussion

Morag
Violin

But it's mostly just me....

For management related matters contact
Allan McGlynn
[email protected]

Festivals Played

Craic Festival
Celtic Connections
Castlepoolza
SWAP Festival
Musicworks
In the City
Wickerman Festival
T on the Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Big in Falkirk
Celts Festival
Merchant City Festival
Free Tibet Festival

Venues - Played

O'Henry's
King Tuts
St Andrews in the Square
The Ramshorn theatre
QMU
Glasgow Barrowlands
Glasgow Carling Academy
Classic Grand
The Arches
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
The Tron Theatre
Brel Bar
Mixing Rooms
ABC2
Edinburgh Queen Hall
Sammy Tams
The Exchange
Underworld
The Kirkstyle Inn
Hootananny
The Art Bar
Cabaret Voltaire
The Tunnels
Dr Drakes
Bush Hall
The Slaughtered Lamb
The Cornhouse
Teatro
The Troubadour
Studio 24
Bedlam
The Rampant Lion
Whelans
The Sugar Club
The Cobblestones
The Hub
Moonriver
The Glens Centre
Doyles (Ruby Sessions)
Bewley's Theatre
The Stables
Sin-E
The Living Room

Bands I've played with

The Frames
Mundy
Mark Geary
Barenaked Ladies
Fiach Damien Dempsey
Missy Higgins
Nerina Pallot
Joseph Arthur
Declan O'Rourke
Rodrigo Y Gabrella
David Ford
Jump
The Stranglers
The levellers
Ken Stringfellows
The Hazey Janes
JJ Gilmour
King Creosote
Aberfledy
Arthur Brown
Jo Mango
Midge Ure
Laura Veirs
Mary's Lee Corvette
Imogen Heap
Lach
Paul Kelly
Oppenheimer
The Delorentos
Kristian Leontiou

Influences: The Frames, Johnny Cash, Pearl Jam, Mundy,Counting Crows, Faithless, U2, Bob Dylan, The Band, Neil Young, Oasis, Maria Mckee, Paddy Casey, Marvin Gaye, Kings Of Leon, Shane Mcgowan, Lager, Guiness, Southern Comfort, CFC, Nina Simone, Damien Dempsey, Missy Higgins, Nerina Pallot, Frankie Miller, Neill Finn, Crowded House, The Beatles, The Stones, The Doors, Gillian Welch, John Martyn and anybody else whos half decent
Sounds Like: Me
Record Label: Unborn Records, Digital Distribution by Cadiz
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Solo Show at King Tuts.......Cancelled

Due to Julian Verland postponing his full UK tour this show has been Cancelled, apologies to anybody who was going to come to the show.BestAllan
Posted by Michael Hargan on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:18:00 PST

Free Live track to Download from My Space Only

HI Folks,Just to let you know we have manage to find a live mixed soundboard recording of Lonely Time recorded live at Classic Grand in Glasgow which was to be the b-side of Cruel for Minute but at th...
Posted by Michael Hargan on Tue, 27 May 2008 11:15:00 PST

Live show at Ohenrys 29th may this thursday

Hi Folks,Am doing a wee solo gig at O'henry's this Thursday with a a very special guest Michael Brumnock from Ireland/New York.Doors open at 8 pm.see youmick
Posted by Michael Hargan on Mon, 26 May 2008 02:38:00 PST

Photos of Mick Hargan and The Proposition live at Box 2nd May

Hi Folks,Just to let you know that Live photos from Mick Hargan and the Proposition from the Box gig is now in his picture gallery.A Big thanks to Jen Glasgow Internet Radio who took them...EnjoyAllan...
Posted by Michael Hargan on Sat, 03 May 2008 01:49:00 PST

2 nick cave glasgow tix needed please

2 nick cave glasgow tix needed please   contact here if ye cna help
Posted by Michael Hargan on Thu, 01 May 2008 08:52:00 PST

2nd May Live show at BOX will be live via Webcast

Hi Folks,Just to let you know that Michael's live slot at Box on the 2nd May will be live from the Box website, there will be 4 bands on from 8 pm (GMT), you will need to have quicktime to view the li...
Posted by Michael Hargan on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:28:00 PST

Check out this event: Live at Ivory Blacks

Hosted By: Ivory BlacksWhen: 18 Apr 2008, 20:00Where: Ivory Blacks56 Oswald St,Glasgow, Scotland|71 G14PLUnited KingdomDescription:Ivory Blacks Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Michael Hargan on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:42:00 PST

4 NEW SONGS UP

YO THERE ARE 4 NEW SONGS UP, 2 OF WHICH ARE BRAND NEW. ’FOUND AND ’CERTAIN SOMETHING’WERE WRITTEN AT THE WEEKEND. MAGIC SPONGE AND MERCY ME ARE NEW BUT HEY ARE A COUPLA MONTHS O...
Posted by Michael Hargan on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:56:00 PST

tonight at the cobblestone

Tonight saturday the 15th, i will be playing with noelie mcdonnell at the cobblestone, smithfield in dublin. i should be on about 8pm, i hope all the dubliners can make it out in the rain. speaking of...
Posted by Michael Hargan on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:45:00 PST

The Road to V Festival............. Please Read

Hi Folks,JUst to let you know that Michael is on teh Road to V Festival this year and we are looking for a bit of help to help Michael become one of the 12 - 14 bands to appear at the V Festival throu...
Posted by Michael Hargan on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 09:24:00 PST