Mick Hargreaves

Rank #22 New York, NY Americana / Rock-A-Blues / Power-Pop-Folk

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Members: MH, Mike Bifulco, Gary Dawson, Don Mangels, Jen Pawliczak, Chris Mehos, Tom Ryan, Jeff McLary, Pete Mancini

Sounds Like: Bob Dylan, Wilco, Ryan Adams, R.E.M., Hank Williams

Label: Crazy World Ain't It Records

Manager: mick_hargreaves@yahoo.com

Bio: "The songs of Mick Hargreaves can be easily pigeonholed as "Americana", but that would do a grave injustice to the breadth of styles his tunes encompass. Having fronted many different outfits over the years, Mick's songs manage to contain a little slice of each of the roads he's traveled. A littl... See Full Bio

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: Next #NYC show: MH & King Guys at #RodeoBar SAT JUNE 01 10pm. "BEST" CD now on #iTunes https://t.co/2BHHaEXUdm http://t.co/SOEtrwQHud

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“With the core group of Gary Dawson and Mike Bifulco on guitars, Don Mangels on bass and Tom Ryan and Jeff McLary sharing drum duties, The King Guys are a unit that can inhabit the Kentucky-pickin’ to psychedelic rock spectrum that Hargreaves’ music encompasses.”

— Michael Block, Long Island Pulse Magazine

“Hargreaves is the quintessential survivor and the soundtrack to his own life is richer than ever... He and ace backing band The King Guys won’t record their debut album until later this year, but after hearing them play in the coveted opening slot of this year’s Great South Bay Music Festival it is clear—they are poised and ready....”

— Michael Block, Long Island Pulse

"You play like the devil and sing like an angel"

— Libby Johnson

“Veteran rock dude plays pop w/ a sturdy rock coating, throws in some twang-vibes too. Mick touches quite a few bases... a less quirky Ass Ponys... twangeriffic... a light rockabilly feel... a couple terrific contemplative acoustic numbers, others verge on power pop... w/ a slow burn intensity..."”

— Fufkin Dot Com

“Mick bravely strips himself down to basics... always standing proud with nothing but a voice and a guitar or two to lean on... proving once again that it's the song that really counts, and Mick has produced three stellar examples of that all-too-forgotten maxim. ”

— Gary Pig Gold, Soundviews Magazine

“('Always Come' is) the kind of Thinking Man's renegade rock Springsteen et al only really seem to able to hint at when push comes to shove, while in the hands of an obvious pro like Mick, things ride down that back road towards trouble with only twin six strings under the hood, and WORKS.”

— Gary Pig Gold, Soundviews Magazine

“Hargreaves opened the show and performed a sweet acoustic set. His latest recording [is] “Bridget," a song written by Gary Jude Anderson, a Long Island songwriter who died last year.”

— Edward Callaghan, hamptons.com

“Yes, these precious circular discs are still featured in this section of THE AFFILIATE. Mick ahd his many friends are certainly having a good time in doing best this well worked out music score. Three potential guitarists may have performed the lead part on both "Legendary Wild Kinddom" by D.J. Pauly-P, and "Full Time Fool" by Mick himself. The sound is reminiscent of the 60's era with very articulate musicianship. It's certainly one of those little collector's items you'd wish to add to your precious pile.”

— The Affiliate

“Production is subtle and basic in the Glyn / Ethan Johns style, allowing the music to stand up and enjoy space for itself to breathe, especially on the acoustic numbers.”

— Alt Country Tab Dot Com

“It's a solid album from beginning to end... singer/songwriter material with a slight rock/blues vibe... a good disc to kick back and relax with...”

— The Spotlight

“MICK HARGRAVE & HIS LEGENDARY WILD ENSEMBLE "Legendary WIld Kingdom" b/w "Full Time Fool" (Headflies) The A-side sounds alot like something Peter Zeremba's Love Delegation might stir up; Six band members plus two Wendy-WIld-ish backing vocalists equals one swingin' party. Animals are IN, man. It's a veritable orchestra of guitars, both electric and acoustic, percussive devices and sound effects. The B-side is more pure, optimistic pop. Glows in the dark.”

— UnKnowN Monthly

"Once a member of the underappreciated Ghost Rockets, now he has a release of his own, a well-developed mixture of pop, rock and western... Plenty to choose from, "Stuck in the Stable Blues", "Your God-Given Name", "Hard to Get" (redone for "Bootlegs"). Fun from beginning to end."

— Shredding Paper Magazine

“Mick Hargreaves/ Be Like You/---CD Charged up rocker with strong pop understandings in the excellent arrangement. Full sound production, good drums, guitar buzz. Good stuff. ”

— No Pigeonholes

“I made my way to The Local 269 (269 E Houston St, NYC) and the filled little room was treated to a set of raw, stripped-down Americana of Mick Hargreaves. The room was perfect for the music. Dim with light from the evening outside. Black and brick and thick, old wood reverberated with twang and acoustic rock.”

— Stephen Bailey, Stephen Bailey, Cultural Exchange Advocate

“Barbara, Frank (Tovey)'s former wife emailed me a link to your version of the song (Liberty Tree). I am John from the Pyros. I like your version. I think Frank may have liked it too. - Take Care -”

— John Cutliffe, From Frank Tovey and the Pyros

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Thu
May 23

Tribute to George Jones…
New York, NY, US | 9:00pm
Tribute to George Jones @ ...
New York, NY, US
Thu May 23 9:00pm
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The Grand Tour A Tribute To George Jones In response to Geroge Jones' passing on April 26th The Demolition String Band is hosting "The Grand Tour: A George Jones Tribute Night" at The Rodeo Bar on Thursday, May 23rd. The night will feature lots of great guest singers and pickers including Laura Cantrell, Michael Daves (Chris Thile), Aaron Lee Tasjan, Jon Graboff (Ryan Adams, Phil Lesh, Iris Dement),Tony Leone (Ollabelle, Shooter Jennings) and lots more.
Fri
May 24

Dark Horse Restaurant
Riverhead, NY, US | 7:00pm
Dark Horse Restaurant
Riverhead, NY, US
Fri May 24 7:00pm
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Solo Acoustic 7-10pm.
Sat
May 25

Page At 63 Main
Sag Harbor, NY, US | 6:00pm
Page At 63 Main
Sag Harbor, NY, US
Sat May 25 6:00pm
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Matty Liot and Mick Hargreaves Acoustic Show
Fri
May 31

Dark Horse Restaurant
Riverhead, NY, US | 7:00pm
Dark Horse Restaurant
Riverhead, NY, US
Fri May 31 7:00pm
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Solo acoustic 7-10pm
Sat
Jun 1

Rodeo Bar
New York, NY, US | 10:00pm
Rodeo Bar
New York, NY, US
Sat Jun 01 10:00pm
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Mick Hargreaves & The King Guys continue their run of Saturday night shows at the longest-running honky-tonk joint in NYC.

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Rick Millward
playing Hard To Get today...come be a fan!
jeff Waters
' Can't keep track of you Blues " ...nice pc. man!! ...Great shuffle, tight arrangement! ....polished musicianship
LadyLake Music
Hi Mick! Found you in my travels! Cindy/LadyLake Music
Mark Steven
Great Tunes.. Rockin u Radio
Mark Steven
Great Tunes
Lyme River
Nice job on your tracks Mick!!! Diggin' your harp work, vocals, rhythm & production on "Can't Keep Track Of You Blues".....I'm lookin' right across L.I. Sound @ Sag Harbor ...