The Will McBride Group + Band in Raleigh, NC

ABOUT

Where rock, funk, blues and jazz intersect. Toured throughout central North Carolina and southern Virginia. Four album and two single releases. Opener for ZZ Top on the “La Futura” tour stop in Durham NC. Opened shows for Styx, Eddie Money, Leon Russell, Mother’s Finest, Delbert McClinton, more. Rotational airplay on > 100 commercial and non-comm FM stations worldwide.

Major performances:
2011 opening act for Styx, Koka Booth Amphitheater, Cary, NC
2012 opening act for Aaron Neville, Carolina Theatre Greensboro, NC
2012 opening act for ZZ Top, Durham Performing Arts Center
2012 Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues and Jazz festival headlined by Gregg Allman
2013 opening act for Toad the Wet Sprocket, Hamms Greensboro, NC
2013 opening act for Sixpence None the Richer, Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte, NC
2014 opening act for Eddie Money, Hamms Greensboro, NC
2015 opening act for the late Leon Russell, Cone Denim Entertainment Complex, Greensboro, NC
2016 500th show celebration “Friday Night on White” in Wake Forest with over 10,000 in attendance.
2018 Dogwood Festival in Fayetteville North Carolina, opening for Rodney Atkins
2019 opening for Delbert McClinton at Rhythms Live Music Hall, Durham, North Carolina

Media opinions:
• “…it is obvious this band is very talented. Their originals like “Picture Windows” and “90 Minutes to Nowhere” were really good… (and) another original… titled “Tribute” … was impressive. Frankly, their music was a nice departure from what I’ve been hearing lately….” - Sheryl Bryant – Raleighmusic reviewing the ZZ Top opener performance
• “Will has a surprising ability to be unassuming and brilliant at the same time. His music takes me to a place in my heart normally reserved only for family.” Robert Weingartz, Chairman & Creator – AirPlay Direct
• “This band has star quality and is a force to be reckoned with musically. Simply put - all songs are incredible.” - Markus Druery - Indieshark Music Critic
• "...amazing songwriting craft and a sincere/honest approach...world class playing/songwriting...The Will McBride Group is brilliant!” - Rory Richardson - EvO:R Indie Reviews
• “The musicianship from McBride and company is world class and kudos goes out to his amazing solo guitar work and impressive rhythm section" - Cyrus Rhodes - Indie Music Digest

Screen name:

willmcbridegroup

Member since:

Nov 20 2007

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

15

Gigs played:

Over 100

Age:

55 years

Influences

Steely Dan, Santana, John Mayer, Mark Knopfler, Lee Ritenour, Stevie Wonder, Average White Band

Members Of Band

Guitarist/vocalist - Will McBride
Bassist/vocalist - Ellis Merlin
Drummer - Chris Conley

MUSIC