I have had the privilege of knowing Scott for many many years and it is not often that you come across an individual who is so passionate about everything to do with music. From performing, writing his own original material and in between all of that teaching others the gift of music and playing some of the most popular songs and greatest hits in the world with Les McKeown’s Legendary Bay City Rollers. The chances of someone reading this that hasn’t had the pleasure of seeing Scott play is pretty remote, but if you haven’t I suggest you do so. Scotts’ approach to music is nothing more than inspirational but don’t take my word for it go and find out for yourself.
South Devon based guitarist/vocalist Scott McGowan has been a regular performer on the live music scene in the South West for over two decades, playing both as a solo artist and as the frontman for his own band. Since 1995 Scott has established himself as a guitar teacher, working in schools throughout Devon, and as a private tutor in Torbay. For the last two years Scott has been a regular member of Les McKeown’s Legendary Bay City Rollers, playing shows with the band all over Britain, with a personal highlight being two shows in Scott’s hometown of Glasgow.
As well as playing rock and pop gigs, a lifelong interest in country music has seen Scott put together a new project which is an evening of music dedicated solely to this style of music. He covers many artists in a collection of songs which features many different styles of country music both old and new. The set also features two or three original instrumentals showcasing Scott’s chicken-pickin’ lead guitar style, all played on a real American Telecaster!
Scott is available for gigs in the South West and nationwide, with some bookings already taken in North East Scotland for next year.
For information regarding bookings for either the Country set, or the rock/pop set either as a solo artist or with Scott’s band Main Street, then contact Scott directly on 01803 522802.
A new website is in preparation for 2008 which will include samples of the many styles which Scott can play plus information on guitar tuition and how to purchase CDs of Scott’s own material.
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