Artist description In the field of progressive music the name "Carl McDonald" stands out as an Authentic Musical Ambassador. This extraordinary indivdual moves effortlessly through his various roles as: Singer,Songwriter,Producer,Arranger,Actor& Entertainer.

Music Style Progressive,Creative,Original,Experimental,Indescribably Awe-SoooMe.

Musical Influences Jimi Hendricks,Bob Marley,Led Zeppellin,James Brown,Otis Redding,Muddy Water,Joe Cocker,Stevie Wonder,Ray Charles,Mahalia Jackson,Eric Clapton,John Lennon,Brook Benton,Curtis Mayfield,Louis Armstrong.

Similar Artists Jimi Hendricks,Bob Marley,Led Zeppellin,Stevie Wonder,Bad Company featuring Paul Rodgers,Miles Davis.

Artist History Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Carl Ramesses McDonalds ability was quite evident at an early age. He represented his prep schools at various showcase competitions and was also an outstanding member of his church choir. In the early spring of 1966, while still at a very tender age Carl was sent to London, England to reunite and reside with his parents. With a well-focused mind to further his education, Carl was enrolled at the Belle School of Music and Drama, where he learned to play the trumpet and studied acting. He also enrolled at the Linton School of songwriting in order to learn the art form of writing songs. During this time period, Carl played with many of he local bands on the London circuit, and also as an opening act for such names as Ben E. King, The Drifters, Jimmy Cliff, Georgie fame and Gino Washington, and Desmond Dekker and the Aces. In the winter of 1970, Carl migrated to the United States to take up permanent Residence, and also continued his education process. In the later part of the 70s, he enrolled at the famous Herbert Bergoff School of Music, Voice and Drama to learn and develop his skill of various art forms creative style. This is representation of his music of today. It was during this time that Carl decided to form his own band by the name of High Winds, which proceeded to play at such venues as CBGBs and Maxs Kansas city. Highwinds success earned them the band of choice for such acts as Talking Heads, Ramones, Blondie, The shirts, which was considered to be a period of when Punk Rock first came on the U.S. scene. Clearly a man with a formula, Carl began to focus on his songs on the Domestic Market. It was during this time that Carl was beginning to get the national respect and recognition as the songs were been played on many college radio stations and local radio stations, plus excellent responses from stations around the world including countries as Brazil, Chile, Holland, Australia, Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Germany, Spain,,Nigeria,Kenya and many others. In addition, to the musical accomplished Carl signed up with an agency called Romy in which he did little TV commercial and print work for several magazines. During the 80s Carl began to get more recognized by opening for known acts as Ink spot, Blue Magic, Manhattan Gill Scott Heron, Author Prysocks, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmeri, Steel Pulse, Third World, Toots and the Maytals, etc. In 1989, he moves to take up Residence in Fort Lauderdale, Florida whereas he continued to write, and record his songs and also perform at various venues. In the early 90s Carl became popular with thousands of fans at the first New York Reggae Beach Party series held at Steeplechase Park Coney Island. With other top Caribbean acts and Mighty Sparrow King of Calypso, Inner Circle, Sister Carol, Barrington Levy, Michigan and Smiley, Frankie Paul, Audrey Hall and many more. Carl has also been a regular at the Caribbean Music festivals held in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, and also Labor Day Carnivals. In 1997, he was the featured artist of the Reed Midem Organization Music Exhibit held in Miami Beach, Florida at the Cape Canaveral Music Festival for Legendary names the Temptations, Platters, Three Dog nights. He was also appeared at Super Bowl XXXIII at Joe Robbies Stadium as one of the local acts. Carl has been playing all the top club circuits in from Miami to West Palm Beach,Ft. Myers and the Keys. Many great names have been in attendant at his concerts such as Bruce Springsteen, Jamie Fox, Bobby Brown, Eminem, Wyclef, boxer Marvin Hagler, Heavyweight champ Lennox Lewis, Busta Rhymes, Ja Rule,Nelly,Shaggy, Shaquille Oneal to name a few, the list is too long to mention. Carl has also travel to other states doing some short tours, in order to promote his upcoming released on his label Makdon Music. During the 2000s Carl has seems to garnered major international recognition throughout many parts of the world with his music now widely distributed on internet, some of his musical work can also be downloaded at various site. 2002 has started out on the good foot for the marathon man Carl while playing the live circuit, working on upcoming projects, also played for TV talk sow great Larry king at a function which include guest Sean Connery, and many more dignitary. Carls latest rave review for his outstanding performance on Sunfest Music Festival, has gotten highlighted in Palm Beach Post of May 5, 2002 along with great names such as Nickelback, Greenday, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Ja Rule, and Doobie Brothers to name few. Please keep posted for many more updates on Carl Ramesses McDonald, one of the hardest workingman in show business, whos always on the go. Through out the 1980s to present, Carl has made it his biggest challenge to establish credible distribution channels for his music allover the world if possible by traveling to various countries to promote and perform for the people in places such as Chile, Brazil, Jamaica, Cayman Island, Barbados, Ethiopia, Egypt, England, Germany, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Holland France, Mexico, St. Thomas, St. Croix,Cayman Island and Canada are just some of the place to mention. Currently, Carl has just finished up on a short successful tour of the West Coast. One of the highlights of the tour was sharing the stage with Reggae legend and Grammy award winner Burning Spear at Slims on August 09, 2002 at San Francisco, CA. Carl had put on such a performance that the crowd was left screaming for more. Carls ultimate desire is to keep making positive music that will ignite your imagination, and bring a healing process to the heart and soul in a world that’s played with so many problems. Because with music people are able to convey messages of hope and peace. Respect to all

Group Members Carl McDonald aka Ramesses & The Makdon Experience!

Instruments Keyboards/Drums/Percussions;

Albums African Countries,I'm Standing Up,World Crisis,Always on my mind.

Press Reviews Creativity is our Musical Desire. And we take great pleasure in presenting to you, a very Talented Voice that hits the right Notes.These are just some of the way to describe this Incredible Singer; Carl McDonald, a Scholar of unique abilities out of Kingston, Jamaica. He has now come forth to keep the fire burning, in these times where music fans hunger and thrist for music of Exceptional qualities. Creating light out of darkness through the powerful lyrics and musical arrangements along with the backdrop of this Mystic Music. It is really evident that Positiveness and Consciousness is without compromise in this ya Reggae music.

Additional Info Seek and ye shall find! ask and it shall be given.He who hesitates,are the ones who often lost in thought.

Location Sunrise, Florida - USA

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