The Musical Magic of TONY MACLAREN

Music:

Tony begin playing guitar and singing at the tender age of 6 and soon would be performing professionally for concerts, clubs, movies, radio, television and studios throughout the US and Canada.

In the 90’s he recorded and toured with the Rippington’s touring band “Bamboo Forest” playing to sold-out theaters and headlining concerts around the planet. {Epcot Center / Disney World / Maui Music Fest. / Bali Jazz All Star Jazz cruise to Mexico w/ Dave Coz/ Las Vegas City of Lights Music Fest / Riverside Jazz/ S.F. Jazz}
He has been “wowing” audiences around the West Coast for the past few years with his musical wizardry. {The Tony MacLaren Band headlined a concert in L.A with an audience of 25,000.}
His musical influences range from commercial to eclectic and all points in between.
MacLaren was recently honored with a prestigious award from the city of Los Angeles, thanking him for “bringing joy to the people of L.A.”

Composer/ Lyricist/ Producer/ Arranger:

Produced, arranged and composed music and lyrics for “The Big Bang” on Antigravity Records.
Produced, arranged and composed music and lyrics for “Tall Tales And Short Stories” on Antigravity Records.
Composer and guitarist for the Bamboo Forest CD “Watersign” on Telarc Records.
(MacLaren penned the international jazz radio hit “Dolphin Ride” on Watersign)
Composer and guitarist for Bamboo Forest “Live in Bali” on Telarc Records.
Producer, arranger and composer/ lyricist for “Runaway Train” to be released on Antigravity Records.
Co-Producer, arranger, composer/ lyricist for “Hocus Pocus” on Antigravity Records.
Scored soundtrack for the underwater documentary film “Scuba – The First Time”.
Composer of music and lyrics for Alert the Media, Bizarre Guitar and Confusion (soon to be released)
MacLaren has received multiple songwriter awards from A.S.C.A.P. and is endorsed by many music co.’s

Instruments:

Electric, Acoustic 6 and 12 string, Classical Guitars and assorted Special F.X.

Secondary instruments include Bass Guitar, Synthesizers, Percussion, Banjo, Dobro and Mandolin.
As a highlight to his incendiary guitar wizardry, MacLaren weaves ambient soundscapes, using magical state of the art technology and his imagination.

Vocals:

Lead Vocalist / Frontman and Multi-harmony arranger with 3 octaves.

Lyricist:

Writer of poignant, romantic wordplay with a subtle infusion of humor and wicked wit.

Studio:

Session guitarist and vocalist for records, c.d.’s, radio, film and television.

Composer, multiple guitars, lead and harmony vocals on “The Big Bang”, “Tall Tales And Short Stories”, “Hocus Pocus”, “Watersign” and Bamboo Forest “Live in Bali”.

MacLaren has recorded with many award winning, world class musicians such as:

• Ernie Watts • Greg Bissonette • Kim Stone • Kirk Covington • Brian Bromberg • Dave Carpenter • Jimmy Haslip / William Kennedy {Yellowjackets rhythm section} • Steve Reid • M.B. Gordy • Jeff Kashwa • Rick Braun • Earth Wind & Fire Horns • Kazu Matsui • Paul Taylor • Abraham Laborial • Efraham Toro •

Mystery Entertainer:

Also known as “The Architect of Astonishment”, MacLaren is an expert sleight of hand artist, a master mentalist, an effects consultant, and inventor and performer of grand illusionary principals.

Designed and invented the House of Astonishment theme park and the world’s first vanishing roller coaster.

MacLaren has been invited to perform for many of Hollywood’s elite such as:

• Clint Eastwood • Pierce Brosnan • Cher • Herbie Hancock • Magic Johnson • Chick Corea • Billy Bob Thornton • Bruce Springsteen • Burt Reynolds • B.B. King • Jon Lovitz • Eric Idle • Ed McMahon • Joe Don Baker • Smokey Robinson • Emilio Estevez • Glen Campbell • David Carradine • Chris Squire • Karen Black • Martin Mull • Wayne Shorter • Ziggy Marley • Donald Trump • USC Trojans •

Special Appearances:

• M.T.V. • General Hospital • Children’s Miracle Network • Disneyland • Epcot Center • Channel 7 Eyewitness News • Namm Show • Pleasure Island • Make a wish foundation • Disney World • Santa Monica Pier • Universal Citiwalk • Calgary Stampede • Queen Mary • U.C.L.A. • U.S.C. • C.N. Tower • Union Station • Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruises • Hollywood Entertainment Museum • L.A Valley College • Maui Jazz Fest • Vegas City of Lights Music Fest • Balboa Park • Roosevelt Hotel • The Strand • The Roxy •

MacLaren Notables!

Honored by city of Los Angeles with award for bringing joy to L.A.
Toured the world and performed in 12 countries.
Headlined concert with 25,000 in attendance.
Co-created one of 2004’s top 10 best selling magic tricks.
Inventor of the ‘Space Case’, a 360 degree levitation apparatus.
Jammed with Mickey Mouse on stage with Donald Trump watching.
Designed and invented ‘House of Astonishment’ theme park.
Designed ‘vanishing roller coaster’ for theme park in Spain.
Produced, composed, sang and played guitar on 3 solo CDs.
Co-produced and composed, sang, and played on the ‘Hocus Pocus’ CD.
Co-writer and guitarist on the’Water Sign’ CD on Telarc Records.
Founder and president of ‘Antigravityrecords’.
Multiple A.S.C.A.P. awards winner.
Featured on M.T.V.’s Real Life with multiple airings from 2004-2006.
Endorsed by music companies: Taylor Guitars / Elixir Strings / Nady / B-Band Pickups/ Ernie Ball /
Fernandes Guitars
8 year member of the Academy of Magical Arts and Sciences.
Appeared twice (on network prime-time) on Children’s Miracle Network.
Host for the ‘Kid’s Fest.’ L.A.
Toured and or recorded with some of the worlds ‘top award winning musicians’.
5 years as lead guitarist and frontman with the Rippingtons touring band.
Co-creator of magic f.x. with bestselling author/magical icon Paul Harris.
Honorable member of the Malibu optimist club.
Member of the Malibu Chamber of Commerce