David MacGregor

Guitarist and Composer

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Experienced Rhythm, Lead and Finger-Style guitarist in multiple genres from Rock and Heavy Metal to Folk, Jazz, Blues and World Music. Hello! I'm David, a professional musician from Scotland, currently based in The Netherlands. Here is some information about my experience/career:

I began my career with progressive metal band Aorta as a main songwriter and live guitarist as well as a main songwriter, lead guitarist and lead singer for Jazz/Funk/Rock band Coma-Toast. I also worked with world-famous drummer Anthony 'Abaddon' Bray as a composer/guitarist in my earlier years.

After spending 10 years in the Rock and Metal music industry, I took a different direction and I spend the next 15 years working in Jazz and World Music. I recorded 3 instrumental solo finger-style jazz guitar albums that were mainly original music, including my 2020 release 'Looking for a place called home' that was included in the UK's Guitarist Magazine's top newcomer albums of 2020. I also recorded a duet album in dedication to Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass with Jazz singer Louise Phelan and a live duet album with Jazz fusion guitarist and bassist Si Hayden.

More recently, I worked as a songwriter and session guitarist for Folk/Rock band Harmony glen and created my own Rock group, Phantom Busker, with a handful of single releases so far, have a listen to 'Why Go By' in the profile.

As you can see, I have mostly recorded and composed and for my own projects, however that is something I would like to change. My home studio is open for you. Whatever your needs are for your song, get in touch, and we can make some great music together!

Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

3 Reviews

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  1. Review by Si Hayden
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    by Si Hayden

    I love working with Dave, always a gent and a world class professional. Wether on stage or in the studio you’re guaranteed a blast and a perfect result.

  2. Review by Andrew Tulloch - Producer/Engineer
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    by Andrew Tulloch - Producer/Engineer

    I have worked with David on multiple projects and found him to be an extremely reliable and consumate professional. He is a talented guitar player who is adept in many styles, Jazz to Heavy Metal and anything in between! David is also a really nice guy who is easy to get on with.

  3. Review by LOUISE MARIE PHELAN
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    by LOUISE MARIE PHELAN

    A delight to collaborate with David here in Mexico City on the live in studio album we recorded! A true gentleman and an incredibly talented musician!

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Phantom Busker, Why Go By

I was the Composer, Producer, Guitarist, Lead and Backing Vocalist in this production

Gear Highlights
  • Universal Audio Apollo X4
  • Dennis Marshall Acoustic Preamp
  • AKG C141 XLII
  • Shure SM7B
  • Focal Shape 40
  • Hagstrom HJ500
  • Taylor 214ce
  • BC Rick Warlock N.J Neck-Thru series with Seymour Duncan Pickups
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