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Will McCranie

smile.shift.speak.

About Me

:::WINNER OF 2006 LOKAL LOUDNESS AWARD: FAV. SOLO ARTIST of Augusta, GA:::

things may change, but i'm here to stay. back and better than ever... call it cocky, but i know a break was just what i needed... smile..shift.speak. is still in the works with added dimentions and a few new stories on board. i feel alive again and i hope you're ready to tag along

With his latest EP, A Caffeinated Fiasco, and averaging over 80 live performances a year, Will McCranie is quickly gaining credibility with musicians and fans in Augusta, GA, Athens, GA, Columbia, SC and beyond. Recent performance have taken Will as far as a two nite run in NYC's lower east side, as well as performances with notables such as Angie Aparo and Matthew Kahler.Will blends jazz, folk, soulful vocals and percussive guitar stylings to create his own distinct style. His conversational lyrics and flair for improvisation make every show a unique and personal experience for fans of all ages and musical tastes.

A CAFFEINATED FIASCO IS IN STORES NOW IN ATHENS + AUGUSTA, GA and COLUMBIA, SC!!!!!!!!

WHERE SHOULD I COME PLAY NEXT????

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/4/2004
Band Website: willmccranie.com
Band Members: on the cd...Will McCranie-guitars/vocals/percussion/bass
live... Will and the army of effects pedals
Influences: pete yorn, damien rice, ryan adams, monte montgomery, 311, blind melon, dave matthews, howie day, incubus, angie aparo, jack johnson, billy corgan/smashing pumpkins, keller williams, train, g. love & special sauce, r.e.m., some random jam band shenanigans....ooooh and miles davis
Sounds Like: A ball of tape that rolls across the carpet, picking up all the lint and crumbs in its path. McCranie sticks to every available influence...
Record Label: put me on your iPod
Type of Label: None

My Blog

summertimemorningisms

wake upcoffeeunload last niteworkon the road20 minutesbreatheload uphit the roadgigor moonlight bartending20 minutesbreatheskip the statewaffle housefoooooooodgeorgia on my mindsleeprepeat...can't wai...
Posted by Will McCranie on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 08:40:00 PST

back in the lab

i've started and bailed on several recording adventures that just havent felt right and i'm thinking it was fate leading up to now... the new studio project is underway with a very optimistic beginnin...
Posted by Will McCranie on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 09:58:00 PST

new music posted!!!!

i hope all is well in your world. i just got back from atlanta with jacob and laura along to make the trip sooo much more exciting. eddie's attic is just a beautiful environment, and the shootout was ...
Posted by Will McCranie on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:08:00 PST

my debut as a music critic::: www.metrospirit.com

i had the pleasure of writing my first music review for Augusta's own, Metro Spiritthe band is WARM IN THE WAKE their debut EP Gold Dust Trail ...really enjoyed itcheck it out! the new edi...
Posted by Will McCranie on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 02:46:00 PST

instincts are golden

sometimes we forget who we've got... who they are, and who they aren't i've spent the last few days plugged into the depths of my itunes library, and it's funny how music can help you center yourself....
Posted by Will McCranie on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 02:42:00 PST

slip.slide.dive in you mind.

run through the mix and kick whatever you need to express to everyone who will listen and release the stress of holding in these simple thoughts and words and punctuation that accompanies and let them...
Posted by Will McCranie on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 07:44:00 PST

I'm Nominated LokalLoudness Award 2007

heyheyhey,thank you to those who voted on lokalloudness.com ...2nd year in a row I'm up for fav solo artist of augusta, ga! i'm honored to be considered in the same light as josh pierce, shaun piazza...
Posted by Will McCranie on Sat, 27 Jan 2007 10:57:00 PST

10 ALBUMS YOU SHOULD OWN: Modern Songwriters

this is my personal opinion... only an opinion... this will target modern songwriters... my heroes...no particular order...Jeff Buckley- GraceRyan Adams- Love is HellSufjan Stevens- Come on feel the I...
Posted by Will McCranie on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 02:14:00 PST

daydream

class is done and i think it might be a good afternoon to waste in bed. it's cold out, so just me... some coffee... and that's all i need. i feel like writing, so here's a little story. a tale, if you...
Posted by Will McCranie on Mon, 06 Nov 2006 08:02:00 PST

directionbalancechange

it takes less than a second to realize what you thought your world to be and what it may be in actuality are two entriely different entities... hope is all you have. do you give up or do you let the g...
Posted by Will McCranie on Thu, 02 Nov 2006 07:43:00 PST