Greetings and Merry Meet!
Gretchen McMahon is a multi-instrumentalist/vocalist/ composer/songwriter.
Her World Fusion music covers acres of musical styles including rock, jazz, Celtic, Eastern, Afro-Cuban and New Age.
Gretchen plays electric and acoustic guitar, mandolin, Celtic Harp and penny whistle. She has also been known to play bass, keyboards and hand percussion..............................................................................................
Here are mp3s from 2 of her previous releases on Soiree records, IN LIKE FRENCH and RITUAL PATH .......................................................................................................
Song 1. REVENGE OF EVIL TWIN
Electric guitar instrumental that shows why Gretchen is known as
"The High Priestess of Shred" .....................................................................................................
Song 2. MIRACLE CURE
Vocal Jazz/rock Santana-esque satirical take on modern culture......................................................................................................
Song 3. D'JAMMON: AIR ELEMENTAL
Acoustic Instrumental This song makes you want to breathe or fly or both!........................................................................................................
Song 4. DANCE WITH ME IN DREAMTIME
Acoustic vocal tune Celtic fairy tale. Beware when you muck with the Fey!..........................................................................................................
Gretchen has twice been a finalist in KLBJ FM Guitar Wars. She has composed and performed music for stage and screen, and has been a player in many different bands. She is an ASCAP member and belongs to the National Acamey of Recording Arts and Science, (the Grammy people)
If you like the first 2 songs, down load them to your ipod at itunes! All of the IN LIKE FRENCH CD songs are available there!
been a while since I checked in with ya, we both have been doing many other things! Glad to see the band growth and the music still rockin' May the road rise up to meet ya, and you will always find shade and refreshments with us! BTW, got anything for the Knights Podcast? luvin' ya always
Hey Miss Gretchen how are things. I know you are on the go alot. Miss you bunches. Drop me line when you have the time. Yours in Service of the Hammer (your fav Asatru) Zena
We were all talking about sitting around camp at Mariposa's and Chuck's wedding and talking about how much fun we had and all the mead we all drank. About the beautiful harp playing sweetheart who shared her blankie with me when I got cold. We miss you! Many Blessings, Tam-Tam
Thank-you so much, Gretchen!! My son's Celtic-themed graduation party at Fado Irish Pub in downtown Austin was greatly enriched by the stunning variety and quality of Celtic and Irish ambient music you put down for us--non-stop, no less!!
And not only was it great listening -- but everyone at the party (me included) found you totally fascinating to watch! I don't know how do it...I mean how you move so effortlessly from your way-cool Celtic harp, to your mandolin, to your flute, guitar, and on... And your oh-so-Irish "Lahhddy" character costume and "brrrrogue" were icing on the cake! You just made the afternoon perfect, I gotta' say!
Thank you also for being so punctual and professional about getting all set up beforehand and working w/the management and such. You saved me a raft of fretting and I really appreciated that. I've already told several of my friends and coworkers what a great musician we had for my son's party. I will certainly keep you in mind for my next event. And if anyone asks you for references, please feel free to give them my contact info.
Many thanks again for going above and beyond the musical/entertainment call. All the best, Mark.
Hi Gretchen!! Thanks for the connection. Very interesting music you do! You are so versatile, with electric and acoustic points of view. It reminds me your D'jammon a kind of Montreux and Windham Hill sound.
We have just released our first instrumental album. I hope you like our music too.
Happy easter from Sweden! Nice playing!
A lot of thanks for the request!
Cheers –Henrik- Disdained
(former member of Insania Stockholm)
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