Beau MacDougall has a playing style all his own - one that's both exciting and compelling! Growing up in Orange County, Ca. back in the early 70's was a magical time period in the music scene. Bands were being formed everywhere and it seemed like everyone knew each other! All conceivable styles and mixtures were being explored.. Folk, Rock, Blues, classical, R'nB, Jazz and Surf Music! One evening Beau's dad came home with a ukelele he had won in a raffle drawing at the local Moose Lodge. He said that he didn't know what he would do with it and Beau quickly asked if he could learn some chords and songs on it. After that he quickly fell in love with the idea of playing guitar (a real one) and the rest is history! Beau's talents don't stop with being a guitarist alone, he is a seasoned veteran as a professional in multiple areas of the industry! Beau's accomplishments include studio guitarist, songwriter, singer, technician, producing and has a impressive background in audio engineering. Beau MacDougall's album "This Side of Heaven" was released in 1982 and was Grammy Nominatied the same year! Critics praised his work with statements like "Hot & spicy", Hard to find a weak cut", "Incredible ability is unquestioned" All songs were written by Beau except for one which Andrae Crouch and Beau both collaborated. He served 5 years as Fender Musical Instrument's resident "Guitar Clinician"/Sales Training Director! Performing guitar clinics at numerous locations. Beau has also toured internationally performing extensively in the countries of England, Italy, Australia, Holland, Belgium, Canada, Germany, as well as 48 states of the USA. Over the years with numerous performances, countless miles, and sharpening his skills with other world-class players, Beau has constantly been developing his craft. At first Beau was "self taught" but then realized he needed to learn music therory and his instrument on a deeper level. Having taken lessons and studying from master guitarists Ted Greene and Buzzy Feiten, Beau has grown to be a world class guitarist. His sessions, songwriting and "life experiences" have seasoned him into a true artist! Beau will be releasing his first all new Cd project in many years and will be out shortly so keep an eye out for an announcement on this site!
Some artists that Beau has performed, toured with, or recorded for include Robben Ford, Bob Carlisle, Richie Furay (Poco, Buffalo Springfield), The Tornadoes, Psalm 150, Al Perkins (Manassas), Cliff Richard, James Burton, Eric Burdon, Ray Flacke, Jerry Donahue, The Tornadoes,
Tom Ranier, Daniel Amos, Terry Taylor, Pauline Wilson (Seawind),
Steve Bailey (The Rippingtons), Dan Peek (America), Jack Blades (Damn Yankees, Night Ranger), John Juke Logan,
Chris Hillman (The Byrds), Jaymes Felix, Greg Eckler, The Midnighters,
Coco Montoya, Walter Trout, James Dewar (Robin Trower), Sergio Gonzales, Terry Talbot, Richard Souther, Danny Gatton, John Pattitucci (Chick Corea), Dave Weckl, (Chick Corea), Jim Gordon, Dave Mason, Star Paroti, Steve Camp, Bobby Caldwell,
Andrae Crouch, Larry Norman, Randy Stonehill, Sam Phillips, Leslie Gore, Dodie Stevens, Reba Rambo, Psalm 150, Ralph Butler, Trini Lopez, Timothy B. Schmitt (The Eagles) and many more.
Contact Beau at:
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