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'MACLEAR' and 'THE BIG BLUE MAC' is 'Celtic-Blues and Avant-Pop!'


MACLEAR's songs are a road map of his life. A spontaneous random mix of poetic Celtic-attitude and British pop hooks, coloured in dark and dirty bottleneck slide guitar lines that MacLear has adapted through his years living and touring in the U.S.

His lyrics are more poetry and complex social comment than what his peers choose to engage, as he rediscovers the poetic power in popular music rarely practiced in today's industry.

Once in a while a breakthrough appears and another success story begins. Tom MacLear has been around. This new C.D. is a reflection of his experiences and emotions over these years. His determination and previous success will surely be reflected by virtue of the fact that he and his band are capable of performing for any audience young or old.

On behalf of my company we wish him everything he wishes for himself.

Gordon Waller

Publisher/Promoter
Steel Wallet Inernational Ltd.
Co-member performing group Peter & Gordon
...Maclear 4 is just a GREAT C.D.!
Tomas Gleeson
Dublin Radio

Tom MacLear offers an album of pop-rock vocals laced with Celtic elements...MacLear 4 is hooky and well-written...The 'Bonnie Wake' is a stunner that enthralls. 'The Lonely Survive' and 'You Don't Have To' are crafty songs.
MUSIC CONNECTION
U.S.A. / Canada





"...MACLEAR -4- is fabulous... From the overall production and atmospheres, to the running order, to the songs themselves, the album flawlessly proves your great talent and your ability to be crew member and captain as well."
David Kuhn
Distant Shore / Los Angeles

A dynamic song writer the likes that show a true Celtic spirit...refreshing from what's being turned out today ... genuinely honest songwriter...
Brendan Cronan
Anna Livia 103.8 FM
Dublin



Eclectic-Folk, Celtic-Blues, Avant-Pop!
Jim Mona
Jamrr Productions
Los Angeles

"... MACLEAR -4- is brilliant !"

"...this Scottish entertainer brings the experience and depth in versatility between pop singer and playwright, poet and thespian.  MacLear's songs are his inner being surfaced, and they portray a deep insight into human nature..."
Mark Yandle
Internationally Syndicated Rock Critic

"...A pure and honest writer of today.  His talent grows with each CD..."
Brendan Cronan
Anna Livia FM, Dublin, Ireland

"...Material is not a problem here.  Tom has performed and written hit songs for some of the best.  His unique style, especially his slide guitar, has earned him much respect in the music industry..."
Don Kirshner
Producer, Publisher, Radio & TV Host

"...A multi-stylist who's been around the block enough to give directions, plays a versatile range of parts, including a brilliant slide guitar..."
Music Connection Magazine
Los Angeles/New York

"...A voice with  Bowie-ish quality, not your classic pop chart sound, but very cool and all its own..."
Roger Pope
Former drummer for Elton John



"...His voice and presence takes the audience by storm..."
NSD
Swedish Newspaper

"...Tom MacLear I feel has a great talent both as a singer and as a composer... His writing intrigues me, especially his ideas in HIGHLAND'S FIRE..."
Gordon Waller
Singer, Songwriter, Publisher, former member of PETER & GORDON

"...His Bottle-Neck Slide-Guitar playing has won him particular notoriety!  He is often compared to such types as Ry Cooder and Lowell George..."
Mike Maloney
"Maloney after Midnight"
RTE 2 FM, Dublin, Ireland