The Tiger Review Interviews Lee MacDougall!

British Singer Lee MacDougall finds passion in singing and songwriting

Dreaming to be something more than a worker at a local fish processing factory, Lee MacDougall, a singer and songwriter from England, took the bold step and put himself and his music out for the world to enjoy.
Tahlequah High was able to interview the singer via phone call while he was on his way to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for the Tuscaloosa tornado relief show.
MacDougall says that his inspiration for his music is life itself, being alive, traveling and meeting new people.
“I am inspired by the human psychology, I find everything interesting,” said MacDougall.
But he had to start somewhere; MacDougall says that he performed his first show in his hometown of Grimsby at the age of 15 in a youth club.
“I was really nervous before the show, and I was thinking that if it went really well I was going to be a singer. And if it doesn’t then I will totally go and work in a fish factory. I think 4 people clapped, it felt so good and I wanted more of that.”
Currently MacDougall is touring the United States. He says his favorite part of touring in the US is the differences and variations among the towns that he travels to.

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Lee MacDougall talks with Awaiting The Flood!

Here's a new interview with Lee while he's out on tour! Go see him!! You will be glad you did! :)

Before Lee MacDougall took the stage in Nashville on August 13, I got a chance to talk with him for a few minutes. With his easy, charming wit, Lee discussed heavy metal, TJ Maxx, and his mom.

ATF: How would you describe your music to someone who has never heard you?

LM: Um, wow. No one’s ever asked that before. I guess I would say they’re like…three minute movies. I try to tell a whole story in just three minutes. Like storyteller folk pop.

ATF: You’ve been playing for quite a while. What have you found to be the better teacher over the years–experience or lessons?

LM: Oh, experience. I’ve never had lessons. The more you play, the more confident you get, I suppose. It’s really strange, actually… I had two months off over the summer, and my first show back was really crazy. You literally need to play every night, I think, and then you start to get in a rhythm. Just play and play and play.

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Source via The Lee MacDougall Official Street Team!

Videos: Marcus Foster @ The Barfly - June 14th [Thanks to @katieh101!]

Who's up for videos of Marcus performing in London? *raises hand* Ohhh, you too? Wonderful... let's enjoy, shall we?

"You Send Me"


"I Don't Mind"


"I Don't Need To Lose You To Know"


"The Room"


"Rushes & Reeds"


"Old Birch Tree"


"Faint Stir of Madness"


"Movement"


"Shadows of The City"


"Tumble Down"

Super Special Thanks to @katieh101!!

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Reviews: StereoBoard covers Marcus Foster, Vance Foy performances June 18th @ The Emperor in Cambridge

I'll be honest, I don't often listen to Dermot O'Leary's Radio 2 show, but something tells me that fate bought me & Dermot together last week when he had new boy Marcus Foster (pictured, below) on his show performing a couple of tracks. Randomly tuning into Radio 2 and being instantly drawn to the voice, I did a bit of investigating to find out who he was, and exactly a week later I was sat in the most intimate gig I've ever been to, discovering two amazing talents that I'm so glad didn't pass me by.

London boy Marcus Foster is currently on tour supporting Northern Ireland's Foy Vance (pictured, above) and I was lucky to catch the two of them in a small room above a random pub in Cambridge. Having only heard of both artists just one week before, it hadn't taken me long to download Foy's album and Marcus' EP - and I was already addicted. It's not often that an artist can interest me so quickly, and to have two that impressed me enough to be desperate to see them live made me think I was onto something pretty special - and I wasn't remotely wrong!

A darkened room with small candles on tables and a few rows of chairs set a perfect scene for the gig, with a maximum of around 60 people taking their places, some of us lucky enough to be just two feet from the "stage" area. After a fantastic introduction about what a talent he is, Marcus Foster took to the stage armed with nothing but his acoustic guitar and his mic. From the first line of his first song, the crowd were mesmerised. His raw gravely vocal is punctuated with vulnerability as he plays his way through his impressive collection of songs, stopping briefly between to shyly comment on how intimate the gig is.

An awesome version of his current single, 'Rushes & Reeds' is a perfect advert for Marcus' talent and range, but by far, the tracks from EP 'Tumble Down' are the stand out songs, particularly 'Tumble Down' itself. Set closer 'Shadows of the City is Marcus at his best - an almost eerie start kicks into a frenzied up-tempo number, Marcus completely losing himself in the song, ignoring the fact that just a tiny amount of people are watching his every move so closely - literally!

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Reviews: Bearded Magazine covers Marcus Foster's June 13th Barfly show

"It's as if the Sundance Kid himself rolled into town, strolled onto stage and sang his soul out to the people of the Barfly."

Intimate and acoustic Marcus Foster begins with little introduction but already with signs of thanks as he conducts his band to the start of ‘I Don't Mind’. Sporting an acoustic guitar with his trio and equipping himself with his soulful voice; Marcus draws in the audience's praises and screams them back holding back no sweat or dynamic vocal fear.

The sheer drop between the usual set up for Marcus and his band to acoustic trio may seem a disappointment to some with first thoughts of the gig. However there's very little to nit pick at this evening. The cajon and double bass partnership bodes well with Mr Foster's screeching vocals and electric guitar smashes and stabs in ‘Shadow of the City’. Continuing to promote the crowd's legs to two step their way to a dance through other songs such as newly released single ‘Rushes and Reeds’. The bluesy technicality of the song show no problem for the band or Marcus as they flaunt with ease through the gripping track considering their new set up.

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Source via Marcus Foster HQ!

Video: MySpaceUK shares Marcus Foster's Tour Video

Hahaha.. I love the part where Marcus starts celebrating his victory in the video game and then actually getting to hear him playfully sing and do a happy dance... LOL Oh, man.. ;-P And if that wasn't enough for me.. the silly faces he makes towards the end of video. Awesomeness. That is all.

No wait, there's more. In all seriousness, it was great to see him performing live with his band, now I'm kinds of excited and looking forward to that day when I am able to see him live in that format! The band sounds great with him!

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Video: Sam Bradley performs "Woman, You Crazy" on San Antonio Living

I love how he uses the comparison of an omelet and broadening his menu options! LOL

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Article: Sam Bradley's "Minor Tour" is MAJOR!

This great article is getting me so excited for Sam's concert in the next few weeks!! Yay!

To say that Sam Bradley is an old soul seems too cliché; Yet how else could a 24 year old who remains humble in the face of fame, involves himself in philanthropy and appreciates Ray Charles be described? Without a doubt, Bradley is a rare gem in the music industry; He has stayed true to his blues-rock roots while opening up to possibilities of country and folk as well. Still relatively new to the music scene, he has already put out a self titled EP (2009) as well as an album entitled Zuni (2010). While most his age are finding places to live, beefing up resumes and changing their majors for the 3rd time, Bradley is making the road his home, gaining recognition for his tours and even co-writing for a soundtrack to one of the most popular movie series of our time.

Bradley is currently at the start of his "Minor Tour", which has him playing in cities across North America. Backed by his friends and band mates (Mark Kerrey - Drums, Jeff Riedlinger - Bass and John Notto - Guitar) Bradley will be sharing his infectiously warm personality and his poetic songs to long-time and first-time listeners. Audiences everywhere have long awaited a headlining tour, and it seems that Bradley is just as excited to be part of it all.

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Photo: Bobby Long Releases Spring 2011 Tour Poster

Bobby Long - Spring 2011
UK Tour Dates:

Thursday, May 26th - Berlin - Wabe

Friday, May 27th - Munich - Backstage Club

Saturday, May 28th - Cologne - Arkadas Theater

Sunday, May 29th - Frankfurt - Sinkkasten

Monday, May 30th - Bielefeld - Verve


June 1st - London - 100 Club

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Article: Marcus Foster supports his Tumble Down EP Tour!

Check out this new article about Marcus from eGigs!

You could be forgiven if you haven't heard of Marcus Foster before but if you have heard of him and chose to NOT see him live, that is a mistake which cannot be forgiven. A tiny venue with no more than 60 people in the audience, The Hare and Hounds in Kings Heath in Birmingham welcomed Marcus Foster to the stage on his 'Tumble Down EP Tour'. Now I was a little pessimistic about this venue…situated on the top floor of a pub, in the middle of Kings Heath. The acoustics were never going to be perfect but I wasn't expecting them to be but the evening was still surprisingly good.

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Photo by: Hayley Edwards

Exclusive Photos: Lee MacDougall (@LeeMacDougall) at Dallas' Poor David's Pub - 03/15/2011

I was fortunate enough to check out Lee MacDougall while he made a pit stop in Dallas for his on-going "If Walls Could Talk" North American tour on March 15th. Here are some of the pictures that came from that wonderful show!!

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Also, stay tuned for concert video and... *gasps*a giveaway?? Oh my...

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Tweets: Lee MacDougall & his SxSw experience!

I don't know about you but I find Lee's tweets rather interesting! Makes me wish I was on the road with him- how about you?! LOL

So humble... yet straight to point. That's Lee! :) ...

Now... that's what I'm talking about... LOL Glad he made it back safely! ;)

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Tweets: Bobby Long & his SxSw experience!

How exciting! Make sure you're following Bobby on Twitter! :)

Sam Bradley Announces Headliner Dates for US Tour & Opening Act!!

This is so exciting!

Last week, I saw this on Sam's Twitter timeline and I got all kinds of excited:


And then, I logged on today and saw this *happy claps*:


Squeeeee!! Sam Bradley in concert is a #MajorWin! I've been fortunate enough to see him in concert a couple of times and if you haven't-- you should! Just saying!

Is he coming to your town?

I'm also excited to see who he's announced as his opening act: Holly Conlan!

I remember a couple of years ago, she had a track ("You Are Goodbye") offered on iTunes as either a Discovery Download or Single of the Week and since downloading, the song has made it's way onto a couple of my playlists! ;) Here's a fan-made video:





Make sure you're following Sam on Twitter & check out his site for more news & tour info!

Oh, and a hot tip from me to you: Make sure you go ahead & start making plans to get your tickets NOW. Last time Sam was on tour, they sold out like hot cakes! :)