| January 7th, 2005 08:09 AM |
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| Rags |
West Coast dates are being set up now for Mac & the Bump Band. We just confirmed Slim’s in San Francisco on Feb 10th. And there’s more to come. Keep watching the gigs page for more details: http://www.ianmclagan.com/gigs
The Bump Band are nominated in the 2005 Austin Chronicle poll. Could you take a moment to vote for Mac & the Bump Band? See categories below. THANKS!! 
Vote Mac & the Bump Band!
2005 Austin Chronicle Poll
Go to the polls! Click here to submit your ballot:
http://www.austinchronicle.com/feedback/musicpoll/05/
All are welcome to vote. You don't have to be an Austin resident to vote in the web poll. Hurry! Entries must be received by Friday, January 29, 2005.
Best In Austin:
Austin Band of the Year: Ian McLagan & the Bump Band
Austin Musician of the Year: Ian McLagan
Austin Song of the Year: You're My Girl
Album of the Year: Rise & Shine!
Best Performing Bands:
Rock: Ian McLagan & the Bump Band
Best Austin Musicians:
Keyboards & Songwriter: Ian McLagan
Electric guitar: Scrappy Jud Newcomb
Bass: Mark Andes
Drums: Don Harvey
Band website: http://www.ianmclagan.com - Ian McLagan & the Bump Band
More Bump news...
BUMP BROADCAST
Wednesday, January 12th (2 pm EST)
88.5 WXPN Philly
Mac & the Bump Band perform music from 'Rise & Shine!' and the Faces on the World Café with David Dye.
Listen online: http://xpn.org/index.php
Or tune in on the radio. World Cafe is aired on over 160 stations across the country. Find a station near you: http://www.worldcafe.org/station.php
BUMP LIVE
The brand new 'live' CD is out in time for the holidays. Take the Bumps home with you! Signed copies available at http://www.macspages.com/merch.htm
Track list:
Your Secret - You're So Rude - Mystifies Me - Temperature - Glad and Sorry - Date With An Angel - I'm Hot, You're Cool -What'cha Gonna Do About It - Wrong Direction - Little Troublemaker - Little Girl
Happy New Year from IanMcLagan.com
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| January 7th, 2005 08:29 AM |
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| mac_daddy |
come to soaCal, and i am there...
hope to catch the act someday... |
| January 8th, 2005 01:15 AM |
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| Rags |
More West Coast dates...
Monday, February 14th - Croce's Top Hat, San Diego CA
Wednesday, February 16th - The Rhythm Room, Phoenix AZ
Details on the gigs page: http://www.ianmclagan.com/gigs
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| January 8th, 2005 01:37 AM |
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| mac_daddy |
so are you skipping los angeles..? |
| January 8th, 2005 11:53 AM |
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| Rags |
Glad you mentioned that. We could use some tips if anyone has any contacts in LA. That one has been a tough nut to crack to get a decent gig. The booking agent is still working on LA. Any suggestions? |
| January 8th, 2005 12:03 PM |
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| mac_daddy |
how big of a venue..?
try the echo on the smaller side, the el rey on the larger side...
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| January 8th, 2005 02:54 PM |
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| Saint Sway |
I got to see Mac & The Bump band live for the 1st time this winter. He totally exceded my expectations. A really fun show. He sang some really choice Faces cuts - stuff like You're So Rude, Cindy Incidently, Debris and Glad & Sorry. Mac was in great spirits telling stories and jokes between songs. I watched the show at a table with Chris & Rich Robinson who are both huge Faces fans and were singing along throughout the show.
the thing that surprised me the most was how much Mac sounded like Rod Stewart. And how much his personality and mannerisms mirrored Woody's. I truly believe that Mac, Rod & Woody are brothers from different parents. Their so similiar - their voices, their laughs, the spiky hair, the boozing, the gregarious personalites and sense of humor. They are clones.
if ever you get a chance to see Mac live you should go. Its a real treat.
but my vote for best Austin band is "Grady". Its fronted by Big Sugar's Gordie Johnson and is backed up by Austins finest - Double Trouble's Chris Layton & Reese Wayans. |
| January 8th, 2005 06:13 PM |
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| Rags |
mac_daddy: Thanks for the tips! Just got word that LA may be coming together soon. I'll keep you all posted.
Saint Sway: I saw Chris and Rich at that table, and they said 'hello' to Mac after the gig. We were sitting on the same row at the table directly in front of the stage. I probably 'bumped' into you! Thanks for the great comments. That's an interesting observation. I've always thought that myself...the Faces are like soul brothers. Feel free to post your feedback on Mac's Forum as well: http://www.ianmclagan.com/forum/index.php
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| January 8th, 2005 06:22 PM |
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| Saint Sway |
hey Rags - small world! Yeah after the show we ran over and said a real quick hi to Mac. Those guys were in a hurry to get out of there though as people were asking them about the reunion rumors. I tried to nudge Rich into hitting Mac up for the box set, seeing as he wrote some liner notes in it but they never bothered to send him a copy. But he didnt want to. Its ok though I picked him up a copy.
Mac's the man. We loved the show.
cheers! |
| January 8th, 2005 06:35 PM |
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| Rags |
So glad to hear you all had such a great time. We hope to have them back in NYC soon! It was a wonderful night, and the crowd was really digging the band. I was standing behind the table with Mac selling the merch and chatting with fans. I just saw Chris shake Mac's hand and then run off. Nice of them to come and support Mac & the Bumps. Maybe I'll see you the next time around... |
| January 8th, 2005 06:37 PM |
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| Saint Sway |
no doubt! I'll definately be there anytime hes in NY |
| January 8th, 2005 08:30 PM |
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| T&A |
Slim's is definitely a great SF choice - I'll be there for sure. As I mentioned to you on PM, Rags, check out the Petaluma for another Bay Area show, maybe after the Slim's gig - it's the perfect size for the Bumps. looks like there are open dates around that time - here's a link:
http://www.mcnears.com/
Also - if they head north to Oregon - Eugene's a musical hotbed these days - perfect venue would be The Jungle:
http://www.eugenejungle.com/
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| January 13th, 2005 07:00 PM |
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| Rags |
Two LA gigs have been added! More CA gigs to come...
Details at: http://www.ianmclagan.com/gigs.htm
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