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Biography

Michael J. McCartan is a Gulf Coast musician and singer/songwriter who is on a mission to spread kindness. As a child, Michael was inspired by seeing the street musicians overseas, with their hand drums providing the soundtrack that would inspire him to later save up for his first drum kit; a snare drum and cymbal. Back in the States, Michael nurtured his passion for rhythm with his first band, The Undecided, who charted at #19 with their original recording, “Hold You Closer,” in Tyler, Texas. Though his father’s military career separated the group, the resulting move to Louisiana was an important event in Michael’s life; it was here that he discovered the blues. 


A natural drummer, Michael has performed consistently throughout his life, including with acts such as The Classique Roc, Sunrise, The Mainstreet Band, and his dear friend, the late Al Martin. A teacher by profession, Michael used his passion for music to spread the message of positivity and kindness to his students. Though he is now retired from the education system, Michael has never stopped teaching others to “Make This World a Better Place.” 


With his signature cigar box guitar, Michael grabs his audience’s attention and never lets go. As an original singer/songwriter, Michael has released several albums, including his most recent, Swamp Mix. Michael plays regularly at Monday Night Blues at Seville Quarter in Pensacola, and has opened for headliners such as Samantha Fish at Vinyl Music Hall. His sound is truly unique and his passion for music, people, and positivity is unwavering. Those who meet Michael J. McCartan can’t imagine a world without him or his songs.   

Upcoming Shows

12/12/2024

Open Mic @ The Gordon

7pm

The Gordon, Pensacola, FL

Event Details

12/12/2024

Open Mic @ The Gordon

Open Mic Night at the Gordon Community Arts Center

7pm

The Gordon, Pensacola, FL

12/16/2024

Monday Night Blues @ Seville Quarter

7pm

Lili Marlene's, Seville Quarter Pensacola, FL

Event Details

12/16/2024

Monday Night Blues @ Seville Quarter

Opening for Charlie and The Hammerheads

7pm

Lili Marlene's, Seville Quarter Pensacola, FL

12/30/2024

Monday Night Blues @ Seville Quarter

7pm

Lili Marlene's, Seville Quarter Pensacola, FL

Event Details

12/30/2024

Monday Night Blues @ Seville Quarter

Opening for Christi Dee and Bad JuJu

7pm

Lili Marlene's, Seville Quarter Pensacola, FL

4/13/2025

Abe's Bar-B-Q, Juke Joint Weekend

Clarksdale, Mississippi

Event Details

4/13/2025

Abe's Bar-B-Q, Juke Joint Weekend

Located at the Crossroads, where Robert Johnson sold his soul to the Devil

Clarksdale, Mississippi

Discography

ORIGINAL RELEASES 

2001 / “Contemplations” 

2004 & 2006 / “Mr. Mac Says” children’s CD & DVD 

2019 / "Swamp Mix"


MUSIC VIDEOS  

2015 / “Pack My Bags” on The Uncharted Zone 

2018 / “She’s Got the House” on The Uncharted Zone


Venues

2024

Regular Opening Act for Monday Night Blues at Seville Quarter, Pensacola, FL, including: 

           1/08/2024 Opened for The Cat Daddy Blues Bands

           1/29/2024  Opened for The Flavors

           2/05/2024 Opened for Rocky Denny & The Brotherhood

           3/11/2024   Opened for The Cat Daddy Blues Band

           4/1/2024    Opened for The Defrosters

           4/29/2024 Opened for Skyla Burrell

           5/20/2024 Opened for The Cat Daddy Blues Band

           6/10/2024  Opened for The Amy Grouws Band

           7/1/2024    Opened for Johnny Burgin

           7/22/2024 Opened for Charlie and the Hammerheads

           8/12/2024 Opened for Blue Levee

          10/14/2024 Opened for  Lee Maskery and The Natural Disasters 

          11/04/2024 Opened for Tyler Mac

           11/25/2024 Opened for Skyler Saufley/ "From Under The Magnolia Tree" Album Release Party

  

Performer and Occasional Host of Open Mic Night at The Gordon, Pensacola, FL, including these dates: 

           1/11/2024

           2/8/2024

           5/9/2024

           7/1/2024

           8/8/2024

           10/10/2024

           11/14/2024

Performed the National Anthem at the Pensacola Beach Run, Pensacola, FL (1/6/2024)

Contestant in the Regional Blues Challenge 2024 (8/18/2024)

Recorded and uploaded From: Under The Magnolia Tree album @Phil Thomas Katt UZ Media (10/1/2024)

Performed at McCartan-Jensen Wedding (10/27/2024)

Performed at Abe's Bar-B-Q, Juke Joint Weekend, Clarksdale, M.S (4/14/2024)

2019 - 2023

Acoustic Interludes on WUWF, Pensacola, FL (2019 and 2023)

Opening Act for Samantha Fish at Vinyl Music Hall, Pensacola, FL  

Opening Act for Eric Lindell with Anson Funderburgh at Vinyl Music Hall, Pensacola, FL

Opening Act for Chris Thomas King, Vinyl Music Hall, Pensacola, FL

Opening Act for Amanda Fish, Monday Night Blues at Seville Quarter, Pensacola, FL

Regular Opening Act for Monday Night Blues at Seville Quarter, Pensacola, FL

Musical Act for Bike Pensacola Slow Ride, Pensacola, FL  

Swamp Mix Album Release, Seville Quarter, Pensacola, FL

Backyard at The Space with Al Martin, Pensacola, FL

5 Sisters Blues Cafe, Pensacola, FL 

Casks and Flights with Al Martin, Pensacola, FL

Island Cove Marina with Al Martin, Pensacola, FL

Avant Garde Krewe Party with the Hot Shots, Pensacola Yacht Club, Pensacola, FL 

Press Photos

Music Videos and Songs

Press

Michael J. McCartan in the Pensacola News Journal (Nov 2024)

Troy Moon recently did a story about Michael J. McCartan and his brand new album, From Under The Magnolia Tree. Read the article here:

https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/2024/11/26/michael-mccartan-former-escambia-educator-releases-new-album/76307553007/


Opening for Samantha Fish at Vinyl

Opening for Samantha Fish at Vinyl

Opening for Samantha Fish at Vinyl

Live at Vinyl Music Hall, opening act for Samantha Fish, October 9, 2021

Swamp Mix Live at Vinyl Music Hall

Opening for Samantha Fish at Vinyl

Opening for Samantha Fish at Vinyl

Swamp Mix Live at Vinyl Music Hall, opening act for Eric Lindell, September 21, 2019 

Michael J. McCartan in InWeekly

Swamp Mix / Released May 2019 by UZ Media 

Contact

email: MrMacSays@cox.net phone: 850-393-5297 https://www.michaeljmccartan.com https://www.mrmacsays.com

Electronic Press Kit designed by Chloe Bowie (UZ Media)

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