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George McClure learned Western swing in Arizona and New Mexico bars and clubs
while playing banjo and bass for a living. "We couldn't get off the stage without
playing a few Bob Wills and Texas swing numbers", George says. "And we had a guy
in our band who grooved on all the swing. The complex chords and structures thrilled
me. That's how I started playing Western swing - in Arizona and New Mexico." George
sings and plays guitar, 5-string banjo, and bass.
George is nominated for Vocalist of the Year by the Academy of Western Artists, and is
sponsored by Stetson Hats and Gibson Banjos. His Nashville appearances include
NeA's Music City Music Showcase and Album Release Showcase Party at Wolfy's.
The Nashville Folks (America) touring ensemble was formed in 1993, following the
release of George's "Sunny Summer Blues" album of original old-time country and
Americana music. (Bluegrass Unlimited, August 1993, said "...this recording projects a
sense of style and identity", "...a lot to enjoy.") McClure also played in Dogbite Hoover
at the Gaslight Theatre, Tucson; and worked at Moody (Lamon) Studios in Charlotte,
NC.
George appeared on Nashville Network TV (TNN) Country News September 19, 1994
(as Stephen George Miller), singing and playing his "CottonPatch Blues" and speaking
in an interview. He was featured in a Nashville Tennessean/Banner article (July 22,
1994) on "The Ballad of O.J.Simpson", one of his songs. Stetson Hats sponsors George,
as well as Gibson Banjos who even built a custom gold-plated model for his use.
McClure acted in Paramount's The Thing Called Love , [River Phoenix] filmed in
Nashville, Tennessee.
McClure is also a BMI-affiliated writer and publisher. He wrote Variations on Theme
(c.1980 S.G.Miller), the first banjo improvisation guide. A prolific songwriter, his
musical compositions range from Western and Latin, old-time country gospel and
instrumentals, and blues, to neo-classical and jazz pieces. McClure has transcribed
Mozart, Vivaldi, and Bach for the 5-string banjo and acoustic ensembles. He founded
Trowbridge Publishing in 1983, now a leader in Internet and roots/Indie publishing.
Trowbridge writers are united in the vision "Global in scope and cooperative in spirit".
Author of spin-off poetry as well, his "(Trauma,)" is published in Outstanding Poets of
1998, National Library of Poetry, Owings Mills; MD; "grey-green skies" is published in
The Ever-Flowing Stream, National Library of Poetry, Owings Mills; 1997 and
"Double-Sided Mirror" is published in Rainbow Wind, Sabre Publishing, Madison;
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George is nominated for "Vocalist of the Year" by Academy of Western Artists
"McClure's second album shows just how hot this cow jazz performer is."
"Innovative..."
[Country Music Round Up ]
"...a breath of fresh air..." [The Advertiser ] "Hot" [Bluegrass Unlimited ]
"...no disputing the musicianship..." [Country Music People ]
"Genuine Western Swing..." "A lively project and fine Western Swing." [DISC
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| Date |
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| October 10, 2000 |
Carriage Club |
Charlotte TN, usa |
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Location:
nash TN, usa
george George McClure & the Phreaktones [tm] Website
george@JIPrecs.nu
Regular Tour Area:
TX/KS east to FL/MD (30 states) |
