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Michael McCarthy

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About Me

I got free tickets and reviewed this incredible JOSE GONZALEZ SHOW
This is what happens when your father is a guitar player. You get a Fender Stratocaster when you're 12. You play in bands in your teens. Then you try to be responisble and study Biochemistry. After that you get a delayed adolescent rebellion, ditch medical school, move out to Los Angeles and start rocking out.
For the past year plus I've been half of the duo known as Master McCarthy. We've since split, but remain good friends. I am putting together a new band and will be returning to my rock roots. Stay tuned for more on that score...
I owe much of the magic of these recordings to Bryan Master and the wonderful musicians that supported us as Master McCarthy. Led by producer Niko Bolas, the drumming of Charley Drayton, guitar by Waddy Wachtel, bass by Bob Glaub and keys by Jeff Babko brought these songs of mine to life. Dan Nash at Just Great Management is my friend, manager, spiritual adviser and chief critic. He brought all of it together.
I also play in a cover band called Redondo Bitch, singing lead and shredding on guitar.
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Member Since: 9/2/2005
Band Members: Michael McCarthy
Influences: Tim Navis, Chris McCarthy, Eddie Vedder, Ernest Hemingway, Daniel Quinn,
Sounds Like: Brendan Benson, Radiohead, Dashboard Confessional, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, James Taylor, Ben Folds
Type of Label: None

My Blog

PAINTED RED- NEW TIM NAVIS ART SHOW!

EXCITING NEWS!I'm happy to report that I will be hosting another fabulous evening of art and music featuring Tim Navis. Details below! Please repost and report widely!...
Posted by Michael McCarthy on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:04:00 PST

Fear and Loathing in Los Angeles

Once again I’ve turned to this crazy film, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. We watched it with Hunter S. Thompson’s commentary yesterday. For those of you who don’t know the book or t...
Posted by Michael McCarthy on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:40:00 PST

NEW SONG! Witness (Demo)

Howdy!I haven't put up a new song in a while. So here's another little demo straight out of my bedroom. i wrote the lyrics to this riff I've had around for a long time tonight. I was so inspired that ...
Posted by Michael McCarthy on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:44:00 PST

What's so great about the G8???

There's been a lot of great press about the global fight against AIDS, but world leaders have failed to step up. DATA, founded by U2's Bono to advocate for global AIDS programs, issued a press release...
Posted by Michael McCarthy on Sun, 10 Jun 2007 10:49:00 PST

This is Not Hollywood

Thanks for those who came out to the show at 14 Below last night. It was my first solo gig since the split of Master McCarthy. I'll be there next week at 10:30pm with more new songs. I will use the gi...
Posted by Michael McCarthy on Wed, 23 May 2007 10:52:00 PST