While he may not be a household name yet, Brandon McHose seems to possess that rare quality that all singer/songwriters secretly wish they had: the ability to move back and forth between softer material and shredding guitar licks.Originally based in Austin, he now makes Chicago his home and after listening to tracks from his two CDs, we asked him to to take a break from his touring and recording schedule to sit down and answer Seven Questions In Heaven.
Describe your music for our readers who may not be familiar with you.
"John Mayer dipped in a country river and a little heavier" (someone said that to me once). A lot of emphasis on the guitar. My music has variations of contemporary rock and is very regionally influenced (i.e. Southern rock), but has west coast flare at times as well.
Who are your musical influences and idols?
Joe Walsh, John Fogerty, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brad Paisley, Brandon Boyd/Incubus, Mark Knopfler/Dire Straits, Vince Gill, Sting, Foo Fighters, Stephen Stills/CSNY, Johnny Rzeznik, Matchbox 20, and others.
What was the first album, cassette or CD you bought with your own money?
Red Hot Chili Peppers, One Hot Minute. STILL LOVE THAT RECORD! My two favorite songs on it were "My Friends" and "Aeroplane."
