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Mick Hargan

Mick Hargan

Glasgow

http://www.mickhargan.com

With his raspy voice and soulful lyrics, Glaswegian singer songwriter, Mick Hargan will have you mesmerized during his live performance. No two shows are ever the same as his talent stands out, whether he plays a solo show with his loop pedal, a full band, or even a string quartet. He has a unique gift, and can turn an original 3 minute song into a 15 minute improvisation bringing the audience to their feet cheering and singing along. Drawing on inspiration from artists and bands like The Gaslight Anthem, Pearl Jam, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen Johnny Cash and The Frames, Hargan´s charismatic lure really takes a hold of his audience during his live shows.

Over the past several years, Mick has been touring the UK, Ireland, and Europe and has made three trips to NYC on a wave of invitations from organizations and bands who recognized 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; including Webster Hall, The Living Room, Sin-é, The National Underground, and Ceol. Furthermore, he has received 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 played The Big In Falkirk Festival in Front of an estimated 100,000 people with his band, amongst others.

In addition to his impressive touring, Mick has also had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Oscar winner Glen Hansard, The Barenaked Ladies, Ken Stringfellow, Midge Ure, Damien Dempsey, Mundy, Mark Geary, Paul Kelly, Imogen Heap, Joseph Arthur, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Jeff Klein, Laura Veirs, Mary Lee´s Corvette, Ed Romanoff, Missy Higgins and most recently The Coronas. He continues to draw inspiration, as well as impress many talents in the industry. His music celebrated locally, is starting to garner international attention and has been included on the soundtrack for numerous films including American independents ´Descansos´ and ´Endless Flight´.

Currently Mick is in recording for his second full length record, due for release October 2013, which has been recorded in part with his band and will be mixed by Karl Odlum (The Frames, Swell Season, Mary Janes). He also started and manages biweekly, the highly successful Newborn Sessions in Glasgow, which provides local and international acts with a stage to ply their trade.

In his songs Mick emanates a mixture of melancholy, anger and hope, with emotional and ethereal lyrics, keeping you there right to the end. An energetic and intense talent who wears his heart on his sleeve, His performances reflect confidence, and leave the audience in want for more.



Quotes:

“An Exciting talent with a fine voice that comes across well in his strong and emotive songs.“ Classic Rock Society

“What makes him stand out is powerful and strong vocals that growl and whisper in all the right places, and an air of confidence to his music that suggests he probably doesn´t waste all his time feeling sorry for himself like the rest of those pesky acoustic guitar playing singer songwriters.“ (QM Union, CD Review)

“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 (8 out of 10)

“With more ferocity than Rice, Hargan´s rich and warm vocals often lend themselves to comparisons with Tom McRae, but although he sings with soul and emotion in his voice, he thankfully never sounds quite as miserable as McRae.“ (Live review, Fiona MacKinley)

“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.musicreview.com)

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