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Keith McCarthy

About Me


Rockin’ My Blues Away - Asbury Park, 05/08/08
(video by Moira Horan)
Jersey Shore native Keith McCarthy has been writing, recording and performing original material since the age of 18. With his band The Works, McCarthy played such legendary venues as The Stone Pony while still in high school. Since then, he has continued to perform solo at small clubs and coffeehouses around the Shore, including several appearances at The Saint in Asbury Park. McCarthy cites a wealth of influences—Neil Young, Ian Hunter and the Rolling Stones to name a few—and one hears all this and more in his intimate, heartfelt lyrics and quavery tenor. Combining solid songwriting and passionate live performances, McCarthy is a rising star on the Shore music scene. - Lisa Iannucci
Discography:
Dust On The Tracks, Vol. 1 (2003)
Keith McCarthy & The Works (2004)
The Ladder (2005)
McCarthy-ism: Selected Tracks 2002-2005 (2006)
"When Dinah Shores Ruled The Earth" (working title, fall 2008)
Internet Singles:
"Win" (2003)
"Looking Down" (2003)
"Playing Our Parts (Live At The Stone Pony)" (2004)
"Love (Nothing's Wrong)" (2004)
"End Of The Rope" (2004)
"I'm Not Your Dream" (2004)
"The Ladder" (2004)
"Bottle Of Fears" (2006)
"New Leaf"/"Higher Heights"/"A Star Is Dead" (2006)
"Sunnyside"/"Reverse Piano" (2007)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/18/2005
Band Website: http://www.keithmccarthy.com
Band Members: Keith McCarthy - songwriter; acoustic/electric/bass guitar, keyboards, harmonica, banjo, vocals

Influences: Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Keith Richards, John Lennon, Prince, the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Beatles, Nils Lofgren, Ryan Adams, Ian Hunter, Pete Townshend, Queen, Morrissey, Bright Eyes, Elton John, David Bowie, Warren Zevon, U2, Black Sabbath, the Band.
Sounds Like: A willow tree on a warm and windy evening.
Record Label: independent.

My Blog

SETLIST: 01/20/09

01/20/09 - The Saint - Asbury Park, NJKeith McCarthy (solo & acoustic)01. The Sky Was Painted Green & Blue02. Life Begins Now03. Love (Nothing's Wrong)04. Tinted Windows05. If You Go Away (I'll Let Yo...
Posted by on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:05:00 GMT

SETLIST: 11/20/08

11/20/08 - Twisted Tree Cafe - Asbury Park, NJ"Arlen's Army" Series (w/Arlen Feiles and Rick Barry) 01. Bottle Of Fears02. The Overthrow03. I'm Not Your Dream04. New Leaf (piano)05. Tinted Windows (w/...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:38:00 GMT

SETLIST - 11/01/08 - Twisted Tree - Asbuy Park

November 1, 2008 - Twisted Tree CafeAsbury Park, NJ 01. The Overthrow02. Bring Me Down03. Love By Numbers04. Rockin' My Blues Away05. You're Breakin' Me (w/Lindsey Miller)06. Tinted Windows (w/Lindsey...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:45:00 GMT

SETLIST: 05/10/08 - The Java Joint - Toms River, NJ

05/10/08 - The Java Joint - Toms River, NJ Set I: 01. The Overthrow02. Bottle Of Fears03. So Low04. End Of The Rope05. You're Breakin' Me06. Out On The Weekend [Neil Young]07. Sweet Virginia [Stones]0...
Posted by on Mon, 12 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Setlist: 05/08/08 - The Saint - Asbury Park

May 8, 2008 - The Saint - Asbury ParkRick Barry's "A Night In Progress" 01. You & Me Vs. Them [live debut]02. You're Breakin' Me [live debut]03. Tinted Windows [live debut]04. Rockin' My Blues Awa...
Posted by on Fri, 09 May 2008 10:20:00 GMT

SETLIST - 02/15/08 - Espresso Joe’s - Keyport, NJ

Keith McCarthy - 02/16/08 - Espresso Joe's - Keyport, NJw/Johnny Gobbs - drums 01. Shells02. Life Begins Now03. Nothing Can Keep Me From You04. Piece Of Heaven05. Bring Me Down (Live Debut)06. Regina0...
Posted by on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 08:43:00 GMT

SETLIST - 10/19/07 - Twisted Tree - Asbury Park, NJ

Keith McCarthy - 10/19/07Twisted Tree Cafe - Asbury Park, NJ The Overthrow / Shells / Win / Bottle Of Fears / One Step Up (Bruce Springsteen) / Piece Of Heaven / Nothing Can Keep Me From You / Hard Lu...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:52:00 GMT

SETLIST 09/25/07 The Saint Asbury Park

Keith McCarthy & Johnny Gobbs09/21/07 - The Saint - Asbury Park, NJ 01. New Leaf (piano)02. If You Go Away03. Shells04. The Overthrow (song debut!)05. Piece Of Heaven06. Hey Regina!07. Sunnyside (...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:41:00 GMT

SETLIST 07/23/07 The Saint Asbury Park, NJ

KM - 07/23/07 - The Saint - Asbury Park,  NJw/Johnny Gobbs (drums) 01. Shells02. Nothing Can Keep Me From You03. If You Go Away04. Piece Of Heaven05. Hey Regina06. Playing Our Parts07. End Of The...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:47:00 GMT

SETLIST SAINT 06/11/07

06/11/07 - The Saint - Asbury Park, NJ 01. So Low 02. Shells 03. Hey Regina 04. Standing Next To You (piano) 05. If You Go Away - live debut 06. Nothing Can Keep Me From You 07. New Leaf (piano) - li...
Posted by on Mon, 11 Jun 2007 21:37:00 GMT