Artist description Primarily a blues act at one time, The MacDaddies have evolved into an eclectic blend of rock and blues with a little jazz thrown in on occasion to highlight the various musical influences and talent of the individual band members. With average on-stage experience of about 20 years, The MacDaddies put on an energetic, tight show and have become local legends in the East Tennessee area. Mike and The MacDaddies play because they love to and it shows. It also doesn't hurt that they rock!

Music Style Rock, Blues

Musical Influences John Hiatt, Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Beatles, mc5, Fabulous T-Birds, Los Lobos, Pink Floyd, King Crimson

Similar Artists Rolling Stones, The Who, The Fabulous T-Birds

Artist History Formerly known as "Crawdaddy", Mike Crawley and the MacDaddies have been playing together in one incarnation or another for the past 10 years. Members' other project credits include, Bluefish, Catch 22, VOE, Free Fourmula, Claymation Trio, The Fabulous Crowns, The Kim Baxter Band, The Wheel, Moby Jane and The Delta Flyers, as well as various other studio credits and guest projects. Mike and the boys have opened up for Delbert McClinton several times, Johnny Winter, Bobby Blue Bland, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. They have been featured artists at East Tennessee Brewers Jam and rocked the house with nationally syndicated shock jock "ManCow" during a national tour.

Group Members Michael Crawley - Vocals, Harmonica"Detroit" Dave Meer - all Guitars, vocalsRick Wolfe - Bass, vocals, sound engineerMichael "Bones" Allen - Drums, percussionBen Maney - Keyboards, freaky cool sounds

Instruments Harmonica, Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, Drums & Percussion

Albums self titled

Press Reviews See the official web site for press reviews.

Location Knoxville, Tennessee - USA

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